Seminars & Webcasts

Ethics

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

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. 12, 2013 San Francisco, CA

While the ethical obligations of Pro Bono legal practice are no different than a commercial law practice, there are practical considerations regarding eligibility of clients, challenging clients, challenging pro bono attorneys, conflicts similar in theory, different in practice settings), expectations on both sides, case management responsibility, and different delivery models, such as limited scope representation, that cause many professionals to ...

• 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 budget for the government’s ...

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

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

• 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 ...

• Sep. 24, 2013 New York, NY

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

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 New York, NY

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

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 New York, NY
• Oct. 28 - 29, 2013 San Francisco, CA
• Nov. 14 - 15, 2013 Chicago, IL

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

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 ...

• Sep. 30. - Oct. 1, 2013 Chicago, IL
• Oct. 28 - 29, 2013 New York, NY

• Oct. 28 - 29, 2013 Cleveland, OH
• Oct. 28 - 29, 2013 Boston, MA
• Oct. 28 - 29, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA
• Oct. 28 - 29, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
• Oct. 28 - 29, 2013 Philadelphia, PA

The year 2013 brings new risks and new opportunities for companies sourcing or providing critical services, including information technology, finance and accounting, human resources, facilities management, analytics and other critical non-core functions. There are new technologies, such as Big Data and cloud computing. There are new laws and regulations, and in more and more countries. Also, cloud computing and other innovations have created new issues ...

• Oct. 9 - 10, 2013 Chicago, IL
• Nov. 11 - 12, 2013 New York, NY

• Nov. 11 - 12, 2013 Cleveland, OH
• Nov. 11 - 12, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA
• Nov. 11 - 12, 2013 New Brunswick, NJ
• Nov. 11 - 12, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
• Nov. 11 - 12, 2013 Philadelphia, PA

Rapid changes in patent law make it necessary that, whether you are plaintiff’s or defendant’s counsel, you are up-to-date on the current state of the law and can quickly develop successful litigation strategies and tactics. This program is taught by a faculty of both outside and in-house lawyers who have earned national reputations in patent litigation by trying and managing a wide variety of bench and jury patent trials, and provides comprehensive ...

• Oct. 10 - 11, 2013 New York, NY
• Nov. 4 - 5, 2013 Chicago, IL

• Oct. 10 - 11, 2013 Boston, MA
• Oct. 10 - 11, 2013 New Brunswick, NJ
• Oct. 10 - 11, 2013 Philadelphia, PA
• Oct. 10 - 11, 2013 Cleveland, OH
• Oct. 10 - 11, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
• Oct. 10 - 11, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA

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.

• Oct. 21 - 22, 2013 New York, NY

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

Our 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, members of the judiciary, in-house counsel and government enforcement agency officials who share their ...