Seminars & Webcasts

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• Sep. 11, 2013 New York, NY

In the past year, new expectations have been placed on boards in critical areas of governance, including disclosure, oversight of complex operational issues, and responsiveness to and communication with investors pressing different concerns, such as short-term shareholder value, traditional governance issues and social responsibility. In addition, the Dodd-Frank Act, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and other anti-bribery laws have put new requirements ...

• Sep. 12, 2013 New York, NY

• 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 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. 17, 2013 São Paulo, BRA

Practising Law Institute, the leading nonprofit continuing legal education provider, has offered seminars in the United States since 1933, primarily in New York City, San Francisco, Chicago and Washington, D.C. In 2001, PLI added the Institute on Securities Regulation in Europe, held in London, UK; and just this year we moved into Asia, holding the First Annual Institute on Corporate & Securities Law in Hong Kong.We are pleased to announce our ...

• Sep. 19, 2013 Washington, DC

Events in the past year have again increased the complexities of the Federal government marketplace. Not only do compliance and transparency burdens remain at a high level, budgetary pressures and the sequester have added a further dimension to the issues confronted by both government buyers and contractors. Growing pressures to squeeze more dollars out of the procurement process affect everything from the training given to government personnel, to ...

• Sep. 20, 2013 San Francisco, CA

The role of the law department in managing the IP assets of a company is expanding in new and challenging ways.  Whether driven by shareholder activism or Board of Director or C-suite pressure, companies are increasingly looking for new methods to extract value from their intellectual property portfolio.  Innovative law departments have a rare opportunity to provide corporate leadership by developing revenue-generating patent licensing programs ...

• Sep. 26 - 27, 2013 New York, NY
• Oct. 28 - 29, 2013 San Francisco, CA
• Nov. 14 - 15, 2013 Chicago, IL

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

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 Boston, MA
• Oct. 28 - 29, 2013 Cleveland, OH
• Oct. 28 - 29, 2013 Philadelphia, PA
• Oct. 28 - 29, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA
• Oct. 28 - 29, 2013 Pittsburgh, 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. 2, 2013 New York, NY

The role of the corporate counsel continues to transform to meet new challenges in relation to an increasingly global economy, recent financial turmoil and continually changing new technologies. It is essential for all corporate counsel to be informed of the latest issues and trends and possess effective, budget-conscious strategies for managing the legal and practical business matters of corporate law departments and adding value to the enterprise.

• Oct. 8, 2013 New York, NY

As the economy shifts and the legislature, SEC and shareholders respond, the design, implementation and disclosure of executive compensation undergoes continual change. At this program, experts in the area - from major corporations, the SEC, the IRS and shareholder activist groups, as well as from leading law, and consulting firms - will lead you through the emerging best practices and the current reactions to the changing landscape.

• Oct. 9, 2013 New York, NY

The financial crisis has positioned consumer bankruptcy lawyers as the solution for millions of individuals facing financial difficulties. This half-day program is targeted at providing legal and practical information for both experienced consumer bankruptcy lawyers, and lawyers who do not regularly practice in this field, but are finding an increasing need to know essential information in this area. The program will provide an overview of the Chapter ...

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

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

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. 16, 2013 New York, NY

• Oct. 16, 2013 Columbus, OH
• Oct. 16, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
• Oct. 16, 2013 Birmingham, AL
• Oct. 16, 2013 Philadelphia, PA
• Oct. 16, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA

Over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives are key elements in many of our financial markets. The Dodd-Frank Act is substantially changing how these important instruments are regulated and transacted. This program will introduce you to both the instruments and their new environment.A derivative is a financial instrument that allocates the risks and price exposures associated with a designated reference asset or entity between the parties thereto. Derivatives ...

• Oct. 17 - 18, 2013 New York, NY

The Dodd-Frank Act establishes a novel, comprehensive framework for the regulation of over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives and the market participants who transact in these products.  That regulatory framework is now being implemented and its effect are becoming clear.The new regulatory regime touches the activities of all participants in the swaps markets, from end users to major swap participants to swap dealers.  The new regulations will ...

• Oct. 24 - 25, 2013 Chicago, IL
• Dec. 12 - 13, 2013 New York, NY

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 provides 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 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and related SEC regulations, ...

• Oct. 24 - 25, 2013 New York, NY
• Nov. 18 - 19, 2013 San Francisco, CA

Legal drivers for corporate compliance and ethics programs continue to grow in complexity and importance. Compliance programs are now widely expected by enforcement personnel and key stakeholders, and good practices continue to evolve. In addition, the costs of non-compliance have never been greater. Enforcement risks increase as governments work together more than ever before, and harsh penalties are increasingly becoming the norm both inside and ...

• Oct. 28 - 29, 2013 Chicago, IL
• Nov. 4 - 5, 2013 San Francisco, CA
• Nov. 21 - 22, 2013 New York, NY

Commercial real estate fundamentals (rents, vacancy rates and development activity), although slow, are visibly recovering with REITs outperforming other asset classes. Practitioners with a broad skill set will find it easier to achieve and maintain a viable real estate practice in this environment, given the general economy’s downward pressures on tenant retention, rental growth, development revenue, refinancing and asset values. This program helps ...

• Oct. 30, 2013 New York, NY

• Oct. 30, 2013 Birmingham, AL
• Oct. 30, 2013 Columbus, OH
• Oct. 30, 2013 Philadelphia, PA
• Oct. 30, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA

In the aftermath of the financial crisis and recent scandals, and targeted examination and enforcement scrutiny, financial services firms’ corporate compliance and ethics programs are under intense observation. At this program, attendees will get a solid foundation in the relevant regulatory framework, as well as practical considerations regarding the design and implementation of such programs. A distinguished faculty of practitioners and regulators ...

• Nov. 6 - 8, 2013 New York, NY

PLI’s Annual Institute on Securities Regulation has become the most highly anticipated annual review of the current state of securities, financial regulation and corporate law and practice.  We are pleased to co-chair the 45th edition of this important event, and to present you with this year’s agenda.  As always, we strive to bring you the most up-to-date information in response to the many changes of the past year.  As we continue ...

• Nov. 6, 2013 New York, NY

Nonprofit organizations  continue to  face heightened  scrutiny and complex regulatory guidelines.  Nonprofit Organizations 2013:  Form 990 Reporting, Governance, and Compensation  Issues will provide you with practice advice and updates on the latest  developments   in the preparation of the Form 990,  nonprofit governance, and nonprofit compensation,  along with other unique financial and regulatory ...

• Nov. 7 - 8, 2013 New York, NY
• Nov. 18 - 19, 2013 Chicago, IL

• Nov. 7 - 8, 2013 New Brunswick, NJ
• Nov. 7 - 8, 2013 Cleveland, OH
• Nov. 7 - 8, 2013 Boston, MA
• Nov. 7 - 8, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
• Nov. 7 - 8, 2013 Philadelphia, PA
• Nov. 7 - 8, 2013 Columbus, OH

Leases are the building blocks of value for all real estate, and whether your client is entering into a lease, acquiring a leasehold, purchasing a Ground Lease or constructing on, investing in or lending on properties, knowing the “Commercial Lease,” current commercial leasing market trends, hot topics and current schemes is the most important investment they can make. Leases are long-term investments and your client or company expects you to make ...

• Nov. 13, 2013 New York, NY
• Dec. 11, 2013 San Francisco, CA

This program will address the critical issues that IP, technology and business lawyers need to consider when handling open source software in today’s economy. Armed with this information, you will be better able to help your clients make intelligent choices and decisions about how to take advantage of the benefits and manage the risks presented by open source software.

• Nov. 19, 2013 New York, NY

• Nov. 19, 2013 Philadelphia, PA
• Nov. 19, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
• Nov. 19, 2013 Boston, MA
• Nov. 19, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA

The government’s continued crackdown on insider trading has focused on hedge funds, their consultants and those who analyze and trade for them. Regulators and enforcement officials have now turned their sights to conflicts of interest, valuation, cross-trades, expense and trade allocation, and fee practices. Following new registration requirements under Dodd-Frank, private equity firms are under examination scrutiny by the SEC, and according to senior ...

• Dec. 2 - 3, 2013 New York, NY
• Dec. 5 - 6, 2013 Chicago, IL

Stay current on disclosure requirements and developments affecting annual disclosure documents, proxy soliciting materials, and ongoing disclosure practices of SEC reporting companies, as well as financial reporting developments, ethical compliance challenges facing lawyers, and more. Hear from the SEC staff and our faculty who will focus on current “hot issues,” best practices and practical pointers. The year 2013 appears headed towards being another ...

• Dec. 3, 2013 San Francisco, CA

Understanding current market practice, deal terms and conditions, transaction documents and applicable securities, tax and ethical issues is critical in the venture capital business.