Seminars & Webcasts

Ethics

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Groupcasts

• May. 29, 2013 New Brunswick, NJ
• May. 29, 2013 Cleveland, OH
• May. 29, 2013 Boston, MA
• May. 29, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
• May. 29, 2013 Atlanta, GA
• May. 29, 2013 Philadelphia, PA
• May. 29, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA

Delaware law continues to play a critical role in U.S. corporate and securities law, particularly in today’s challenging and changing business environment. This unique annual program focuses on the important Delaware corporate law developments over the past year and the practical impact on your corporate or legal practice. The very top Delaware corporate law experts from the Delaware judiciary, leading law firms and corporations, and academia, ...

• May. 30 - 31, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA
• May. 30 - 31, 2013 Philadelphia, PA
• May. 30 - 31, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
• May. 30 - 31, 2013 New Brunswick, NJ

Compliance and ethics programs should no longer be considered optional. They are an important aspect of legal risk management, and government standards on compliance programs have become increasingly specific. No matter how large or small the company, paying careful attention to corporate compliance and ethics is critical. No area is safe - prosecutors all over the world aggressively attack corporate crime, as countries now pursue subjects ...

• Jun. 11, 2013 Atlanta, GA

Employment law is no longer a local issue. Multinational employers must grapple with often conflicting standards for hiring, retaining, disciplining, and terminating employees. The issues are all the more challenging today, as employment laws, corruption laws, and whistleblower laws, from the U.S. and overseas, impose standards of conduct across borders. This program brings together highly experienced and sophisticated practitioners, in-house counsel, ...

• Jun. 20, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA
• Jun. 20, 2013 Philadelphia, PA
• Jun. 20, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
• Jun. 20, 2013 Cleveland, OH
• Jun. 20, 2013 Atlanta, GA
• Jun. 20, 2013 New Brunswick, NJ
• Jun. 20, 2013 Birmingham, AL

Any attorney or human resources professional who advises or represents employers, employees, labor unions or government, or who has judicial/arbitral/mediator responsibility, must keep abreast of changes in the employment discrimination arena, and must also be aware of cutting-edge developments on the litigation front. This program, designed for employment law practitioners and human resources professionals at all levels, brings together prominent ...

• Jun. 21, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA
• Jun. 21, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
• Jun. 21, 2013 Philadelphia, PA

As we continue to see many new regulations from the SEC, PCAOB and financial institution regulators, we also continue to see numerous challenges emerge for the audit committee. If you are a director or member of an audit committee, or if you advise audit committees, this program will help you understand what is required of the audit committee, and those who advise them, in this rapidly changing environment. You will hear from an expert faculty of ...

• Jun. 25, 2013 Atlanta, GA
• Jun. 25, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA
• Jun. 25, 2013 Cleveland, OH
• Jun. 25, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
• Jun. 25, 2013 Philadelphia, PA

Knowing how to conduct effective and efficient internal investigations is key to protecting your clients or company. Companies and their counsel need to be diligent and proactive in identifying risks and remedying potential issues. At this program, panels of experts from the private bar, in-house and the government use a real-world hypothetical fact pattern throughout the day to review the many considerations and issues that can and do arise from ...

• Jul. 8 - 9, 2013 Boston, MA
• Jul. 8 - 9, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA
• Jul. 8 - 9, 2013 Philadelphia, PA
• Jul. 8 - 9, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA

Since the financial crisis a few years ago, private equity firms have been dealing with its aftermath, including increased regulatory and legislative scrutiny of their activities and the activities of their funds as well as difficult environments in which to raise new funds and to get deals done. Many firms were required to register as investment advisers with the SEC and a number of newly registered firms are now undergoing their first SEC audits. ...

• Jul. 10, 2013 Birmingham, AL
• Jul. 10, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA
• Jul. 10, 2013 Cleveland, OH
• Jul. 10, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
• Jul. 10, 2013 Philadelphia, PA
• Jul. 10, 2013 New Brunswick, NJ

Class action lawsuits remain an integral and exciting part of high stakes litigation and the courts, including the Supreme Court, have taken notice. This year’s program will focus on recent changes in class action law and give you the tools and strategies you need to effectively handle these complex cases. Our outstanding faculty of plaintiffs’ and defense counsel, distinguished judges, and academics will bring you up-to-date on important developments ...

• Jul. 11, 2013 Philadelphia, PA
• Jul. 11, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
• Jul. 11, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA
• Jul. 11, 2013 New Brunswick, NJ
• Jul. 11, 2013 Boston, MA

With emerging markets players, like those of the BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China) countries, playing an ever greater role in the global economy, attorneys and other professionals facilitating cross-border transactions need to familiarize themselves with their perspective on inbound and outbound investments. According to a recent Office for Economic Co-operation and Development study, emerging markets will account for over 60% of global economic ...

• Jul. 17, 2013 Boston, MA
• Jul. 17, 2013 Birmingham, AL
• Jul. 17, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
• Jul. 17, 2013 Philadelphia, PA
• Jul. 17, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA
• Jul. 17, 2013 New Brunswick, NJ

In the aftermath of the financial crisis and the resulting regulatory reform, the SEC has advanced significant rulemaking to impose a greater degree of controls on investment advisers’ operations. In fact, the SEC has put the regulation of investment advisers under the microscope, establishing new rules related to adviser custody, political contributions and adviser disclosure and has retooled its adviser exam program.At this program, attendees will ...

• Jul. 25 - 26, 2013 Cleveland, OH
• Jul. 25 - 26, 2013 New Brunswick, NJ
• Jul. 25 - 26, 2013 Boston, MA

Whether you are new to the field or seeking a quick refresher or an update, this is a securities law primer that you won’t want to miss. This program will provide an overview and discussion of the basic aspects of the U.S. federal securities laws by leading in-house and law firm practitioners and key SEC representatives. Emphasis will be placed on the interplay among the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Sarbanes-Oxley ...

• Aug. 1, 2013 Philadelphia, PA
• Aug. 1, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
• Aug. 1, 2013 Boston, MA
• Aug. 1, 2013 New Brunswick, NJ
• Aug. 1, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA
• Aug. 1, 2013 Cleveland, OH

The continuing national discussion regarding the fairness of arbitration has influenced the forums management of the process. FINRA has focused not only on the compositions of arbitration panels but the definition of who is a “customer” and what is “suitable” in securities cases. In 2013 FINRA will continue its focus on employment disputes and expungement applications. This year’s Securities Arbitration program will ...

• Sep. 12, 2013 Boston, MA
• Sep. 12, 2013 Birmingham, AL
• Sep. 12, 2013 Columbus, OH

In 2012, hedge funds and their managers faced their first year of operations under new regulations enacted under Dodd-Frank. New entrants to the hedge fund industry now had large barriers to entry; existing managers had to deal not only with new regulations but many were also forced to grapple with regulatory investigations and insider trading allegations. At the same time, hedge fund managers had to continue to deal with the day-to-day operational ...

• Sep. 16 - 17, 2013 New Brunswick, NJ

The American taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (the “2012 Tax Act”), which was enacted on January 2, 2013, made “permanent” many of the changes of the Federal transfer tax system that were part of the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 and that were scheduled to expire at the end of 2012. In addition, the 2012 Tax Act made significant Federal income tax changes. Further, President Obama’s ...

• Sep. 24, 2013 Atlanta, GA
• Sep. 24, 2013 Cleveland, OH
• Sep. 24, 2013 Boston, MA
• Sep. 24, 2013 New Brunswick, NJ

The demands and costs of e-discovery in litigation continue to grow. Nearly every case now involves some sort of e-discovery, and it is essential to know how to effectively and fairly handle the many issues that can arise. Our outstanding faculty of experienced lawyers, judges, and e-discovery professionals will provide an inside look at the current state of e-discovery, give tips for avoiding pitfalls litigants have encountered in the years since ...

• Sep. 25, 2013 Philadelphia, PA
• Sep. 25, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
• Sep. 25, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA
• Sep. 25, 2013 Columbus, OH
• Sep. 25, 2013 Cleveland, OH
• Sep. 25, 2013 Birmingham, AL

Construction is one of the largest sectors in the U.S. economy. After several lean years, construction activity is beginning to pick up. The need for major infrastructure development is apparent, but tight budgets require novel contracting approaches. The Great Recession has resulted in the failure of many construction firms. This has placed a renewed emphasis on appropriate risk allocation. These challenging times require innovation in project delivery ...

• Sep. 26 - 27, 2013 Cleveland, OH
• Sep. 26 - 27, 2013 Boston, MA
• Sep. 26 - 27, 2013 New Brunswick, NJ

This popular program will analyze in detail the principal forms used for filings with the SEC under the Securities Act of 1933 (“Securities Act”), and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”), with particular emphasis on the mechanics of and timing for assembling particular filings. Each segment of the program will incorporate practical drafting and disclosure tips. Ethics credit and recent legislation and SEC rule changes affecting disclosure ...

• Oct. 15, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
• Oct. 15, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA
• Oct. 15, 2013 Columbus, OH
• Oct. 15, 2013 Atlanta, GA
• Oct. 15, 2013 Philadelphia, PA
• Oct. 15, 2013 New Brunswick, NJ
• Oct. 15, 2013 Boston, MA
• Oct. 15, 2013 Cleveland, OH

The M&A markets continue to surprise and confound the experts. With the equity markets climbing into record territory in early 2013 and the debt markets continuing to experience favorable pricing, the environment seems ripe for a strong M&A rebound. Yet the M&A market remains choppy. The volatility in deal activity creates challenges and rewards preparedness. Now more than ever, it is critical for dealmakers and their counsel to stay abreast ...

• Oct. 21 - 22, 2013 New Brunswick, NJ

PLI’s annual Employment Law Institute combines a comprehensive review of case law and regulatory developments, an in-depth analysis of emerging issues, and best practices to maximize employment law compliance, mitigate legal risk and achieve business objectives. The faculty is comprised of nationally recognized management and plaintiffs’ attorneys, in-house counsel and government enforcement agency officials who share their perspectives, insights ...