Seminars & Webcasts

Ethics

Professional Practice

• May. 21 - 23, 2013 New York, NY
• Jun. 11 - 13, 2013 San Francisco, CA

Joint ventures between large companies or with start-up or other smaller companies are now an everyday occurrence. Partnerships have long been the tried and true format for the holding and operation of real estate, and since the 1981 Act, for the conduct of closely-held business operations as well. Further, the increase in the number of joint ventures to develop large-scale projects and innovative concepts, the rise of the limited liability company, ...

• May. 29, 2013 New York, NY

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

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. 3 - 4, 2013 San Francisco, CA

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.

• 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. 6 - 7, 2013 New York, NY

• Jun. 6 - 7, 2013 Philadelphia, PA
• Jun. 6 - 7, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
• Jun. 6 - 7, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA
• Jun. 6 - 7, 2013 New Brunswick, NJ
• Jun. 6 - 7, 2013 Cleveland, OH
• Jun. 6 - 7, 2013 Boston, MA

At this perennial favorite, our experienced faculty will walk you through all of the steps associated with acquiring and selling a privately held company, whether it is a large independent corporation, a division or subsidiary of a large public company, or a smaller venture capital-backed or family-owned entrepreneurial enterprise. You will learn about the special issues that apply when a private equity firm is the buyer or owns the target company, ...

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

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. 21, 2013 New York, NY

• Jun. 21, 2013 Philadelphia, PA
• Jun. 21, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
• Jun. 21, 2013 Mechanicsburg, 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. 24, 2013 New York, NY

• Jun. 24, 2013 Boston, MA
• Jun. 24, 2013 Philadelphia, PA
• Jun. 24, 2013 Birmingham, AL
• Jun. 24, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA
• Jun. 24, 2013 New Brunswick, NJ
• Jun. 24, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA

Major changes in broker-dealer regulation and the industry have come about as a result of the financial services crisis and the resulting regulatory reform. At the same time, FINRA’s overhaul of its rulebook as part of its Rulebook Consolidation process is almost complete. This program will provide attendees with a solid foundation in the regulatory regime applying to broker-dealers, including what to expect next regarding broker-dealer regulation. ...

• Jul. 8 - 9, 2013 New York, NY

• Jul. 8 - 9, 2013 Boston, MA
• Jul. 8 - 9, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA
• Jul. 8 - 9, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
• Jul. 8 - 9, 2013 Philadelphia, 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 New Brunswick, NJ
• Jul. 10, 2013 Birmingham, AL
• Jul. 10, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA
• Jul. 10, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
• Jul. 10, 2013 Cleveland, OH
• Jul. 10, 2013 Philadelphia, PA

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 ...

• Jul. 11, 2013 New York, NY

• Jul. 11, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA
• Jul. 11, 2013 Philadelphia, PA
• Jul. 11, 2013 New Brunswick, NJ
• Jul. 11, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
• 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. 12, 2013 New York, NY

• Jul. 12, 2013 Atlanta, GA

The Municipal Law Institute offers attendees sharp analyses of important developments, emerging legal issues and best practices in the field of municipal law. Topics Discussed Will Include The Municipal Response to Natural Disasters Ethics for the Municipal Lawyer Employment Law Update

• Jul. 17, 2013 New York, NY

• Jul. 17, 2013 Boston, MA
• Jul. 17, 2013 Philadelphia, PA
• Jul. 17, 2013 New Brunswick, NJ
• Jul. 17, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
• Jul. 17, 2013 Mechanicsburg, 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 San Francisco, CA
• Jul. 22 - 23, 2013 Chicago, IL

Accounting is a language of business. Because attorneys encounter accounting information in a wide range of legal issues, it is critical for lawyers to understand financial statements and core accounting concepts. This practical course, specifically designed for the non-accountant attorney, will provide an understanding of financial statements and the key principles of accounting, using “real life” examples of accounting issues that attorneys ...

• Jul. 25 - 26, 2013 New York, NY

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

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 Cleveland, OH
• Aug. 1, 2013 Boston, MA
• 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. 5 - 6, 2013 New York, NY

• Aug. 5 - 6, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA
• Aug. 5 - 6, 2013 Philadelphia, PA
• Aug. 5 - 6, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
• Aug. 5 - 6, 2013 Cleveland, OH
• Aug. 5 - 6, 2013 Birmingham, AL
• Aug. 5 - 6, 2013 Boston, MA
• Aug. 5 - 6, 2013 New Brunswick, NJ

A working knowledge of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act’s (ERISA) framework is crucial for lawyers, HR practitioners and other professionals in the area of employee benefits and compensation planning. Our experienced faculty of leading practitioners will discuss a broad array of topics, including the basic regulatory framework, the types of plans covered, the requirements for intended tax treatment, fiduciary responsibilities and other ...

• 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. 3 - 4, 2013 New York, NY

• Sep. 3 - 4, 2013 Cleveland, OH

This year’s program will examine key immigration trends and hot topics for 2013.  You will hear from Washington insiders about what is likely to happen with immigration legislation in the coming months, including the real possibility of Comprehensive Immigration Reform.  Will anything move on bills eliminating the per-country limit for employment-based cases, or increasing immigration opportunities for high-skilled workers?  What can ...

• 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 ...