Seminars & Webcasts

Ethics

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• May. 29, 2013 New York, NY

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

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

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. 4 - 8, 2013 Atlanta, GA
• Jun. 18 - 22, 2013 San Francisco, CA
• Jul. 10 - 14, 2013 Boston, MA
• Aug. 6 - 10, 2013 Chicago, IL
• Sep. 18 - 22, 2013 New York, NY

Anyone with a degree in science or engineering (or sometimes, the equivalent) can take the Patent Bar Exam to become a patent agent or patent attorney. Patent law is a field of challenging and ever-changing opportunities. Be at the forefront of innovation . . . lead at  the forefront of innovation. PLI’s now-proven steps to success on the Exam: Unique, interactive, diagnostic software that replicates what you’re going ...

• Jun. 4, 2013 New York, NY

Many things have changed in the world of real estate: the structuring of transactions, availability of financing availability of equity capital, bankruptcy remote structures, the role of the bankruptcy process, joint venture considerations, work out pitfalls, carve-out guaranties and unanticipated judicial interpretations, global market gyrations, interest rate setting irregularities, evolving neighborhoods, mega public/private projects, special servicer ...

• Jun. 10, 2013 San Francisco, CA

Corporations, government organizations and millions of consumers are shifting massive quantities of data and their software applications to cloud computing facilities. Cloud computing provides flexibility, enhanced access to software functionality and potential cost savings, but can inject potential new risks. Negotiating contracts for cloud computing services presents new challenges and it can be difficult to formulate a clear understanding of the ...

• Jun. 10 - 11, 2013 Chicago, IL

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 ...

• Jun. 11, 2013 New York, NY

• 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. 11, 2013 Chicago, IL
• Jun. 25, 2013 New York, NY

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

• Jun. 17 - 18, 2013 New York, NY
• Jul. 15 - 16, 2013 Chicago, IL

This program focuses on critical issues of information privacy, security and data protection faced by all companies. The Internet and other evolving information technologies, wired and wireless, have prompted the development of powerful tools for the collection, processing, storage and use of personal information. These trends create numerous issues regarding limitations on corporate rights to use that information and obligations to protect it from ...

• Jun. 20, 2013 New York, NY

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

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 New York, NY

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

• Jul. 8 - 9, 2013 New York, NY

• 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 New York, NY

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

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 New York, NY

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

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 New York, NY

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

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. 18 - 19, 2013 New York, NY

In this advanced two-day program, you will have a unique opportunity to receive hands-on drafting experience under the guidance of experienced patent prosecutors. By working in small technologically-distinct groups, you will receive individualized feedback on claim drafting and amendment writing skills, as well as learn practical techniques for avoiding prosecution pitfalls. Guidance will be provided on the America Invents Act and its implementation ...

• Jul. 25 - 26, 2013 New York, NY

• Jul. 25 - 26, 2013 New Brunswick, NJ
• Jul. 25 - 26, 2013 Cleveland, OH
• 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 New York, NY

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

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 ...

• Aug. 12, 2013 New York, NY

With more than 300,000 deportation and removal cases initiated by U.S. immigration authorities each year, immigrants in the United States need competent and knowledgeable representation in this important area of law. Over half of those facing removal proceedings are unrepresented, and studies have shown that those without legal representation face a significantly higher risk of removal, regardless of eligibility for relief. In response to the acute ...

• Sep. 9 - 10, 2013 New York, NY
• Oct. 7 - 8, 2013 San Francisco, CA

PLI’s Intellectual Property Law Institute is a “must-attend” program for IP lawyers. This program provides a complete analysis of key events in all areas of IP, providing updates on cases, legislation and government agency developments that IP lawyers need to know. A highlight of the program will be a panel of in-house IP counsel from prominent companies discussing the many facets of current interest for dealing with IP and suggesting ...

• Sep. 10, 2013 San Francisco, CA

PLI’s California Employment Law Update addresses the issues confronted by employment law advisers, litigators and human resources management and professionals, with particular emphasis on California State law considerations. This program combines a comprehensive review of case law and regulatory developments, an in-depth analysis of emerging issues, and practical guidance about best practices to maximize employment law compliance, mitigate legal risk ...

• Sep. 12, 2013 New York, NY

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

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 York, NY

• 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. 19, 2013 Chicago, IL
• Oct. 15, 2013 New York, NY

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

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 ...

• Sep. 23 - 24, 2013 Chicago, IL

As the economy continues to recover in fits and starts, companies increasingly look for new ways to reach their consumers efficiently and effectively. Combined with the new opportunities digital media affords, the legal risks and pitfalls can seem endless. In this program, attendees will hear from leaders in the industry about the legal requirements for conducting interactive advertising campaigns. From sweepstakes and contest laws, to endorsements ...