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From the program: Secured Transactions 2013: What Lawyers Need to Know About UCC Article 9

Released on: Jan. 23, 2013

Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code applies to secured transactions, which are interests in specific collateral granted by the debtor in conjunction with the debtor’s promise to pay. At Secured Transactions 2013: What Lawyers Need to Know About UCC Article 9, you will learn the fundamentals of acquiring a security interest, including how to attach, to perfect (filing and non-filing methods) and to gain (and maintain) priority in the collateral ...

From the program: Health Care and Life Sciences Law 2012

Released on: Jan. 2, 2013

Our expert faculty of attorneys representing the health care and life sciences industries, government regulators, and policy makers will examine the current state of health care and life sciences law and what the future might hold. This program will cover the broad range of issues confronting you and your clients today: structuring compliant relationships with health care providers and clinical investigators; promotional guidelines affecting FDA-regulated ...

From the program: Drafting and Negotiating Corporate Agreements 2013

Released on: Jan. 16, 2013

In this perennial favorite, our expert faculty will teach you the basics of drafting and negotiating corporate agreements - from how the provisions of an agreement fit together, to the fundamental drafting and negotiating principles common to all corporate agreements. You will learn how to reduce your client’s goals to a complete, clearly written and enforceable agreement, and how to identify what issues are most likely to come up in a ...

From the program: Venture Capital 2013: Nuts and Bolts

Released on: Mar. 14, 2013

A thorough understanding of current market practice, deal terms and conditions, transaction documents and applicable securities, regulatory and ethical issues is critical in the venture capital business. This program, designed for those seeking a secure foundation in the venture capital field, will teach you the essentials of venture capital. From examining the anatomy of a venture capital deal, to participating in a mock term sheet negotiation, to ...

From the program: Antitrust Institute 2013: Developments & Hot Topics

Released on: May. 21, 2013

From mergers and acquisitions to enforcement priorities, resale price maintenance to international competition, you can be certain to hear about all of the developments in antitrust law at this program led by top experts in the field.  Hear from leading antitrust practitioners, senior government officials, and state regulators about how to manage all of the challenges new developments might throw your way.  Whether you are a seasoned antitrust ...

From the program: Pocket MBA Summer 2013: Finance for Lawyers

Released on: Jun. 17, 2013

The ability to identify and appropriately use financial and accounting information is relevant to a wide range of legal and regulatory matters for attorneys and allied professionals. Litigators and transactional attorneys alike will benefit from this practical course designed specifically for non-accountants and taught by members of the nation’s top accounting, tax and advisory firms, leading law firms, in-house counsel and universities.Lecture Topics  ...

From the program: Advising Nonprofit Organizations 2013

Released on: Feb. 27, 2013

The business of running a nonprofit organization has become increasingly complex, as nonprofits are under heightened scrutiny to account for their management and fiduciary practices. The repercussions from the economic crisis and the need to cope with ongoing financial uncertainty have also brought into focus new legal standards for proper investment conduct, while the changing technological landscape forces nonprofits to confront new legal issues ...

From the program: Social Security Disability 2013: From Administrative Proceedings to Federal Practice

Released on: Apr. 2, 2013

Disabled children and adults need your help!  Learn federal practice as you learn how to represent disabled children and adults who need your assistance following denials of their claims by the Social Security Administration.After denial of an initial disability claim, claimants frequently find a possible appeal to be confusing, difficult, and even overwhelming.  Many claimants cannot afford legal representation and must navigate the appeals ...

From the program: Fundamentals of Patent Litigation 2013

Released on: Jun. 19, 2013

Are you a litigator and have always wondered how patent litigation differs from your practice?  Or maybe you have considered pursuing patent litigation but first wanted to find out how it differs from other types of commercial litigation?  This exciting program will explore what makes patent litigation, whether in District Court or at the ITC, different from other types of litigation, from the Rule 11 pre-filing investigation through ...

From the program: How to Prepare an Initial Public Offering 2013

Released on: Apr. 24, 2013

Understanding the IPO process is an essential skill for both legal and business advisors.  With the improvement in the markets, IPOs are happening with increasing frequency.  In addition, last April, Congress enacted  IPO “on ramp” provisions in the JOBS Act that made becoming a public company even easier for “emerging growth companies,” which represent almost 90% of the IPO market.  If you have not worked on an IPO recently, now ...

From the program: Appellate Advocacy 2013

Released on: Apr. 3, 2013

Appellate Advocacy will give you real-world insight into effective appellate advocacy.  You will learn about all aspects of the appellate process, from things to do (and not to do) in the trial court, to strategies and techniques for persuasive brief writing and oral argument, to the rehearing and certiorari processes.  You will also hear the "View from the Bench" - what judges find persuasive and effective. Lecture Topics  ...

From the program: Approaching Veterans Issues: A Legal Overview Including an Update of California Penal Code Section 1170.9

Released on: Jun. 7, 2013

Certain laws and courtroom practices have the potential to impact veterans differently than the rest of the population. This three hour overview will provide useful information to attorneys, judicial officers and others who interact with veterans about the implications of certain laws and practices with regards to veterans’ pasts and futures. The program will focus on Penal Code 1170.9, especially with regard to the 2013 enhancements and will address ...

From the program: Diversity & Inclusion in Law Practice 2013 (Free)

Released on: Mar. 7, 2013

The challenges of creating an inclusive work environment remain great. In this year’s annual program, a renowned faculty of practitioners, in-house counsel, and diversity directors and professionals will discuss the continuing new developments in diversity and best practices for achieving a diverse workplace. Lecture Topics  [Total time 03:09:07] Segments with an asterisk (*) are available only with the purchase of the entire program.  ...

From the program: Understanding Employment Law 2013

Released on: Apr. 19, 2013

Whether you are new to the field, seeking a quick refresher, or if your law practice only touches upon employment law issues, this jam-packed employment law primer is designed for you.  An expert faculty will lead you through the major regulations and case law governing the employer/employee relationship and offer practical pointers ranging from hiring to firing and everything in between. In addition, the program will address certain key concepts ...

From the program: Basic Immigration Law 2013

Released on: Mar. 28, 2013

This program will explain the basic concepts of U.S. immigration law and procedure, and reflect current developments and trends, including developments relating to the new prosecutorial discretion policies.  Lecture Topics  [Total time 06:33:57] Segments with an asterisk (*) are available only with the purchase of the entire program. Opening Remarks and Introduction* [00:00:50] Cyrus D. Mehta Overview of the U.S. Immigration ...

From the program: Social Media 2013: Addressing Corporate Risks

Released on: Feb. 20, 2013

Did you know that Facebook now has one billion active users? (By contrast, the entire population of the United States is 310 million people.) Or that Facebook accounts for over ten percent of all U.S. web traffic? And that over 250 million photographs are posted to Facebook each day? Or that Twitter users are expected to send over 91 billion tweets during 2012? And that over four billion videos are viewed per day on YouTube? Facebook, Twitter, ...

From the program: Residential Foreclosure Actions in New York State 2013 (Free)

Released on: Feb. 22, 2013

Since 2008, and the onset of the economic downturn, New York State and the Nation have experienced a sharp increase in the number of residential foreclosures.  The New York State Unified Court System and the State Legislature responded with a series of measures establishing a foreclosure settlement conference framework and procedures for ensuring that documents in foreclosure cases are free of deficiencies that would prevent a case from proceeding ...

From the program: Fundamental Concepts in Drafting Contracts: What Most Attorneys Fail to Consider 2013

Released on: Apr. 2, 2013

The reduction to writing of an agreed-upon understanding among parties can sometimes be viewed as a cursory step in formalizing a business relationship. Yet the manner in which concepts are expressed on a page is often as important as the concepts themselves. Solid contract-drafting skills are therefore essential tools to any professional who deals with transactions or business relationships. Unfortunately, although contract counterparties might have ...

From the program: Elder Law Institute (25th Annual)

Released on: May. 1, 2013

The 25th Annual Elder Law Institute presents current legal topics that are of importance to your older clients, and all your younger clients with aging parents. Many of the subjects covered this year focus on planning for incapacity, paying for health care, and maintaining the legal autonomy and dignity of your aging clients. The subject of elder law is becoming a part of every practice - we cannot stop the aging process, nor the reality that ...

From the program: Basic Negotiation Skills 2013

Released on: Jan. 28, 2013

Negotiation is part of any lawyer’s everyday life.  You negotiate with colleagues, clients, and staff about an array of issues, ranging from simple project deadlines to complex contractual language.  This program is designed to help you gain confidence in every negotiation you conduct.  The panelists represent academicians, sole practitioners, and members of leading local law firms. Lecture Topics [Total time 06:12:31] Segments ...

From the program: Protecting Domestic Violence Survivors and Children in California: Pro Bono Representation in Low-Income Domestic Violence Restraining Order Cases (Free)

Released on: Jun. 21, 2013

Receive the basic Domestic Violence Law training you need to represent low-income Californian survivors seeking domestic violence restraining orders and safe effective child custody and visitation orders. Learn the basic substantive law regarding California Domestic Violence Prevention Act and child custody and visitation and how to prepare and handle a hearing to obtain these critical orders. These cases can often be handled in one or two hearings ...

From the program: California Family Law Basics: Pro Bono Representation in Low-Income Family Law Cases (Free)

Released on: Feb. 19, 2013

Millions of Californians are unrepresented in Family Court matters (estimated 80% of litigants are unrepresented). Low-income clients are in desperate need of your pro bono help. View this free PLI program and volunteer with your local legal services agency to represent low-income Family law litigants in need.  With a limited time commitment, you can help obtain essential legal protections needed for survivors and their children to build ...

From the program: Basics of Mutual Funds and Other Registered Investment Companies 2013

Released on: May. 8, 2013

This program is designed to provide you with a basic overview of the legal, regulatory and operational issues affecting “registered investment companies” – the universe of publicly offered pooled investment vehicles that include mutual funds, closed-end funds, exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) and others. You will learn the fundamentals of the extensive regulatory framework that dictates the structure and operations of retail investment funds ...

From the program: Counseling Clients in the Entertainment Industry 2013 - Book Publishing; Current Developments in Entertainment and Sports Litigation; Film

Released on: Mar. 20, 2013

This session will provide an overview of book publishing agreements and current developments in the publishing industry (including e-books), followed by trends and hot topics in entertainment, sports and Internet litigation. The session will also provide a basic understanding of motion picture terms and concepts, plus advanced film issues involving financing, production and distribution. Lecture Topics [Total time 06:11:40] Segments ...

From the program: Broadband and Cable Industry Law 2013

Released on: Feb. 12, 2013

In this renowned program, hear cutting-edge analysis of federal initiatives and FCC regulations. Plus examine current case law, the latest technology forecasts, and market trends. The country’s leading outside and in-house counsel representing cable operators, cable programmers, municipalities, and online service providers - and the regulators themselves - will give you an understanding of what has transpired in broadband and cable law ...