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Recorded on: Aug. 14, 2012

Taken from the Web Program 14th Annual Supreme Court Review: October 2011 Term Recorded August, 2012 in New York Business Interests, Supremacy Clause and Federalism [00:54:44] Including validity of Arizona immigration policy, Eleventh Amendment protection under Federal Family and Medical Leave Act, and constitutionality of state property tax refund policy. Presenters: Professor Michael C. Dorf, Professor Leon Friedman, Professor Marci A. Hamilton Discussion ...

Recorded on: Mar. 8, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Nuts and Bolts of Tax Penalties 2013: A Primer on the Standards, Procedures and Defenses Relating to Civil and Criminal Tax Penalties Recorded March, 2013 in New York But It's Not My Fault: Reasonable Cause Defenses [01:01:35] Reasonable cause and good faith Reliance on professionals Special rules for tax shelters The purchase price of this segment includes the following article(s) from the Course ...

Recorded on: Feb. 5, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Broadband and Cable Industry Law 2013 NY Recorded January, 2013 in New York Cable's Role in Wireless [01:01:55] Why are the current FCC wireless proceedings of particular importance to cable companies? How will unlicensed spectrum figure in cable’s wireless plans? Should cable’s use of WiFi technology require a separate franchise or other local authorization? What is cable’s role ...

Recorded on: Apr. 4, 2013

Taken from the Web Program California Public Benefits: The Basics for Non-Profit and Pro-Bono Advocacy Recorded April, 2013 in San FranciscoCalFresh and General Assistance [00:59:24] The Federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as Food Stamps, called CalFresh in California, provides assistance to individuals and households to meet their basic nutritional needs. General Assistance (GA), also known as Interim Assistance ...

Recorded on: Jan. 17, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Real Estate M&A and REIT Transactions 2013 Recorded January, 2013 in New York Case Studies: REIT Acquisitions in a Globalizing World [00:54:27] Drivers of REIT combinations Overcoming impediments to the deal Structuring the deal: creative solutions to thorny issues Protecting the deal Key deal terms and contingencies Issues in multi-jurisdictional deals The purchase price of this ...

Recorded on: Aug. 2, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Writing for Transactional Lawyers 2012 Recorded July, 2012 in New York Case Studies [00:59:51] A review of specific contract provisions that have received recent attention from the courts, practitioners, and professional organizations. Studies will include addressing The nature and extent of fiduciary duties of members of limited liability companies The risk of recourse contagion in corporate families  ...

Recorded on: Apr. 25, 2013

Taken from the Web Program International Estate & Tax Planning 2013 Recorded April, 2013 in New YorkCase Study: Fundamental Concepts [01:00:46] Developing an integrated estate and tax plan for assets governed by civil law principles of marital property and succession How civil law entities such as foundations compare with common law trusts, and the potential advantages and disadvantages of each Using trusts effectively in succession planning ...

Recorded on: Nov. 26, 2012

Taken from the Web Program 45th Annual Immigration & Naturalization Institute Recorded November, 2012 in New York Challenges for Families Coming to the United States [01:00:24] Backlogs and timing Child Status Protection Act, and K visa options: are these sufficient relief valves? The “DREAM Act” executive order - progress to date Affidavit of Support issues Conditional residency and its removal The ...

Recorded on: Oct. 22, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Negotiating Commercial Leases: How Owners & Corporate Occupants Can Avoid Costly Errors 2012 Recorded October, 2012 in San Francisco Challenges in Building Today's Tenant Improvements [01:01:19] Practice tip! High value property - selling pieces of the property - future condominium declaration Hot Topic - later creation of multiple superior interests and impact on expansion and option rights Timeline ...

Recorded on: Sep. 18, 2012

Taken from the Web Program 43rd Annual Estate Planning Institute Recorded September, 2012 in New York Charitable Planning and Tax Strategies [01:00:17] Latest developments Gathering windfalls and avoiding pitfalls Drafting charitable remainder trusts for maximum flexibility The purchase price of this segment includes the following article(s) from the Course Handbook available online: Charitable Planning Tax Strategies  ...

Recorded on: Oct. 15, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Judges' Pet Peeves 2012: Tips from the Bench on Trial Practice Recorded October, 2012 in New York Civility Issues in Litigation [00:23:23] How to be a zealous advocate within the bounds of ethical behavior The difference between slaying the adversary's case and slaying the adversary Is civility an obligation? How should you respond to uncivil conduct by your adversary? The purchase price of this ...

Recorded on: Nov. 14, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Tracking and Targeting Customers and Prospects Online, on Mobile Devices, and in Social Media 2012 Recorded November, 2012 in San Francisco Class Action Risk [00:59:20] Survey of privacy class action cases filed in 2011and 2012 Business practices challenged and causes of action alleged Review of decisions and settlements in the cases to date The purchase price of this segment includes the following ...

Recorded on: Feb. 13, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Managing Wage & Hour Risks 2013 Recorded February, 2013 in New York Class and Collective Action Certification and Related Discovery [01:03:00] Key aspects of wage and hour collective actions (“opt-in”), class actions (“opt-out”), and hybrid actions Class notice, class certification and class decertification, including the effect of Wal-Mart v. Dukes on wage and hour litigation  ...

Recorded on: Sep. 10, 2012

Taken from the Web Program California Employment Law Update 2012 Recorded September, 2012 in San Francisco Class and Pattern Cases: Emerging Trends and Issues [01:04:34] Dukes/Class action update: How Dukes is changing the landscape Duran v. U.S. Bank: Lessons for California practitioners The use of statistical sampling and representative testimony to prove liability Class action waivers The purchase price of this segment ...

Recorded on: Oct. 26, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Advanced Swaps & Other Derivatives 2012 Recorded October, 2012 in New York Clearing and Trading; Grandfathering; End-Users; Marin Posting for Cleared and Uncleared Transactions; Client Money Segregation; Loss Mutualization [01:27:28] Mandatory clearing and trading requirements SEFs and trading facilities, including definitions, exceptions, regulation and registration Margin, segregation and loss mutualization: ...

Recorded on: Sep. 24, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Courtroom Skills for Pro Bono Attorneys Recorded September, 2012 in San Francisco Closing Your Case [00:59:55] Making persuasive closing arguments Post-trial considerations The purchase price of this segment includes the following article(s) from the Course Handbook available online: Presentation Material Sample: Opening and Closing Statements Robert E. Borton Closing Your Case (Power ...

Recorded on: Jun. 12, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Cloud Computing 2012: Cut Through the Fluff & Tackle the Critical Stuff Recorded June, 2012 in San Francisco Cloud Technology and Business Overview [01:05:48] Overview of Cloud Computing a. Essential characteristics a. Business models and offering i. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - e.g. Amazon AWS, GoGrid ii. Software as a Service (SaaS) - e.g. Gmail, Hotmail, MicrosoftOnline.com  ...

Recorded on: May. 1, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Handling a Securities Case 2013: From Investigation to Trial and Everything in Between Recorded April, 2013 in New YorkCommencement of a Civil Action: Filing the Complaint, Preparing the Motion to Dismiss, Coordinating Multiple Actions [01:05:55] The plaintiffs’ perspective: investigating the claim and filing the complaint The defendants’ perspective: analyzing the potential motion to dismiss Recent developments in ...

Recorded on: Nov. 13, 2012

Taken from the Web Program 14th Annual Commercial Real Estate Institute Recorded November, 2012 in San Francisco Commercial Leasing [01:45:47] Landlord perspective and goals Tenant perspective and goals Types of lease forms, what’s negotiable? Measuring space: useable vs. rentable/BOMA standards The rent components of a lease - Operating expenses - Tenant audits Who stands behind the landlord? What ...

Recorded on: Mar. 5, 2013

Taken from the Web Program IP Issues in Business Transactions 2013 Recorded March, 2013 in San Francisco Common Ethics Issues in IP Transactions [01:00:29] Potential unlicensed practice of law Ethical obligations relating to non-clients When are conflicts unwaivable? Attorney misconduct and duty to report The purchase price of this segment includes the following article(s) from the Course Handbook available online:  ...

Recorded on: Apr. 22, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Private Placements and Other Financing Alternatives 2013 NY Recorded April, 2013 in New YorkCommunications Issues and Unannounced Offerings [00:59:19] Regulation FD Communications safe harbors Material nonpublic information Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreements Standstills and trading prohibitions Compliance concerns for placement agents and underwriters The purchase price of this segment includes the ...

Recorded on: Dec. 19, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Nonprofit Organizations 2012: Governance, Compensation, and Form 990 Reporting Issues Recorded December, 2012 in New York Compensation Issues [01:02:59] Form 990, schedule J concerns regarding compensation Issues to consider in avoiding intermediate sanctions Proper financial reporting of compensation State law and regulatory issues The purchase price of this segment includes the following article(s) ...

Recorded on: Mar. 8, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Representing the Pro Bono Client: Effective Written Advocacy Recorded March, 2013 in San Francisco Complaint Drafting [01:11:34] This segment addresses the several purposes of the complaint or petition, and ways to accomplish these while following the technical rules of pleading. You will learn the art and science of complaint drafting and the glories and the pitfalls of the Code of Civil Procedure. The purchase price ...

Recorded on: Jul. 24, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Fundamentals of Investment Adviser Regulation Recorded July, 2012 in New York Compliance and Exams; Ethics for Adviser Lawyers [01:01:21] Self-reporting Whistleblowers rules CLO/CCO liability The purchase price of this segment includes the following article(s) from the Course Handbook available online: Fundamentals of Investment Adviser Regulation 2012: Compliance and Exams: Ethics for Adviser ...

Recorded on: Nov. 2, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Broker/Dealer Regulation and Enforcement 2012 Recorded October, 2012 in New York Compliance Officer Roundtable [01:00:38] This panel of Chief Compliance Officers will discuss the challenges they face managing their compliance programs in light of continued unprecedented changes in the broker dealer industry. They will discuss current regulatory issues and priorities and offer lessons learned from recent enforcement actions. ...