Seminars & Webcasts

Ethics

• Dec. 16, 2013 New York, NY

Using a lively, interactive format, Ethical Issues in Pro Bono Representation 2013 will examine everyday issues of ethics and professional responsibility in pro bono and public interest practice.

• Dec. 17, 2013 New York, NY

At this year’s program, “Anatomy of a Disciplinary Proceeding,” our expert faculty will take you through a hypothetical disciplinary proceeding.  Our panel of experienced practitioners will teach you how the disciplinary process works, ways to avoid becoming enmeshed in it, and strategies for dealing with disciplinary complaints if they do come.  You will also learn about proper handling of escrow accounts, addressing fee disputes with clients, ...

• Dec. 17, 2013 New York, NY

At this unique interactive program, faculty  will review various  everyday ethical  scenarios and “quiz “ you on the ethical implications.

• Jan. 6 - 7, 2014 New York, NY

The explosion of new financial products over the decade leading up to the financial crisis, the implosion of the credit markets in 2008, and the resulting significant new regulatory requirements underline the importance of a basic understanding of financial products. While these instruments have been, in the view of many, invaluable investment tools, and have presented enormous potential for product manufacturers and investors, they also create potentially ...

• Jan. 10, 2014 New York, NY
• Jan. 22, 2014 San Francisco, CA
• Feb. 6, 2014 Chicago, IL

• Jan. 10, 2014 Birmingham, AL
• Jan. 10, 2014 Pittsburgh, PA
• Jan. 10, 2014 Mechanicsburg, PA
• Jan. 10, 2014 Boston, MA
• Jan. 10, 2014 Columbus, OH
• Jan. 10, 2014 Philadelphia, PA
• Jan. 10, 2014 Atlanta, GA
• Jan. 10, 2014 Cleveland, OH

At this perennial favorite, our expert faculty will teach you the basics of drafting and negotiating corporate agreements - from how the provisions of an agreement fit together, to the fundamental drafting and negotiating principles common to all corporate agreements. You will learn how to reduce your client’s goals to a complete, clearly written and enforceable agreement, and how to identify what issues are most likely to come up in a negotiation ...

• Jan. 13 - 14, 2014 New York, NY
• Feb. 27 - 28, 2014 San Francisco, CA

Attend this program to gain an in-depth understanding of intellectual property issues that arise in corporate transactions, while exploring the strategic role of intellectual property in a company and delving into the many unique considerations that come into play.  Learn how to assess intellectual property as a strategic asset and how to evaluate opportunities to monetize IP while avoiding costly mistakes.  Other important topics include ...

• Jan. 16 - 17, 2014 New York, NY

• Jan. 16 - 17, 2014 New Brunswick, NJ
• Jan. 16 - 17, 2014 Pittsburgh, PA
• Jan. 16 - 17, 2014 Boston, MA
• Jan. 16 - 17, 2014 Mechanicsburg, PA
• Jan. 16 - 17, 2014 Philadelphia, PA

Effective negotiations and deal execution require that M&A practitioners be well versed in the latest trends. Recent developments in M&A transactions have included novel walk-away provisions, tailored go-shop provisions and new twists on reverse break-up fees. In a race to the finish line, some two-step tender offer transactions have proceeded on a dual track, in which a one-step merger transaction is pursued while the tender offer is proceeding. ...

• Jan. 22, 2014 New York, NY

• Jan. 22, 2014 Philadelphia, PA
• Jan. 22, 2014 Mechanicsburg, PA
• Jan. 22, 2014 Columbus, OH
• Jan. 22, 2014 Pittsburgh, PA

The insurance industry continues to navigate the legal environment in meeting insurance and retirement needs in the face of regulatory initiatives adopted in recent years, and ongoing initiatives for regulatory and legislative change, as well as new technological developments. This timely program provides critical content on the prevailing and emerging legal issues practitioners must understand and insights into product development. As the evolving ...

• Jan. 28, 2014 New York, NY

• Jan. 28, 2014 Birmingham, AL

Nearly 40% of investment advisers that are currently registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission manage at least one private fund.  As a result, the SEC’s examination staff has developed new strategies and processes to address the risks associated with managing hedge funds and other private funds.  In addition, in light of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s increased jurisdiction over private funds, the National Futures ...

• Jan. 29 - 30, 2014 San Francisco, CA
• Mar. 20 - 21, 2014 New York, NY
• Apr. 24 - 25, 2014 Chicago, IL

Licensing transactions are more complex and more important than ever. The constantly evolving legal, regulatory and technical landscape drives the need to stay current in a wide variety of key areas. Whether utilized to develop technology, expand or create market opportunities, or generate returns from existing assets, managing complex licensing transactions requires a broad and varied toolkit. Additionally, whether licensing patents, copyrights, ...