Seminars & Webcasts

General

This Year

• Aug. 14, 2013

• Aug. 15, 2013

• 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 ...

• 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. 10, 2013

• 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. 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. 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. 18, 2013

• Sep. 18, 2013 San Francisco, CA
• Oct. 3, 2013 New York, NY

This year’s program includes today’s major legal and business issues in the convergence of entertainment and technology. The program brings together a faculty of experienced in-house lawyers, law firm attorneys and senior business executives on the cutting-edge of this burgeoning practice.The expert faculty will address recent litigation and key cases involving convergence issues, such as the myriad of issues raised by new platforms and new technologies, ...

• Sep. 18, 2013 Chicago, IL

As the world’s economies grow increasingly integrated, the international tax laws of the U.S. impact a greater percentage of businesses and transactions. These international tax rules affect not only large US and foreign-based multinationals, but also increasingly affect mid-sized and smaller firms, financing transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and other commercial activity. As a result, a working knowledge of these international tax rules is ...

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

• Oct. 15, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA
• Oct. 15, 2013 Atlanta, GA
• Oct. 15, 2013 Cleveland, OH
• Oct. 15, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
• Oct. 15, 2013 Boston, MA
• Oct. 15, 2013 Philadelphia, PA
• Oct. 15, 2013 New Brunswick, NJ
• Oct. 15, 2013 Columbus, 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. 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. 23, 2013 New York, NY

• Sep. 23, 2013 Cleveland, OH
• Sep. 23, 2013 Birmingham, AL
• Sep. 23, 2013 Nashville, TN
• Sep. 23, 2013 Columbus, OH

This illuminating seminar is presented by highly experienced Daubert practitioners who have litigated Daubert and similar issues under state law in federal and state courts throughout the country. Their insights into how Daubert challenges should be prepared, executed, and argued will assist counsel in developing and deploying effective Daubert strategies in any case where the admissibility of expert witness opinion testimony is likely to be challenged.

• Sep. 23, 2013 New York, NY

• Sep. 23, 2013 Birmingham, AL
• Sep. 23, 2013 Cleveland, OH
• Sep. 23, 2013 Atlanta, GA

This program will acquaint you with the basics of e-discovery law and practice. E-discovery permeates nearly every facet of litigation today, and attorneys tasked with meeting today’s complicated e-discovery requirements must recognize the nuances and technicalities involved. Join our faculty of experienced e-discovery practitioners to gain the tools and strategies to efficiently and competently navigate the e-discovery landscape.

• Sep. 23 - 24, 2013 Chicago, IL

Companies are always looking for new and creative 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 and testimonial restrictions, mobile and ...

• Sep. 24, 2013 New York, NY

• Sep. 24, 2013 New Brunswick, NJ
• Sep. 24, 2013 Boston, MA
• Sep. 24, 2013 Atlanta, GA
• 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. 24 - 25, 2013 San Francisco, CA

In a global business, the tax laws of the United States may impact transactions regardless of where the transactions take place. A working knowledge of the U. S. international tax rules is, therefore, of paramount importance to a wide variety of tax and corporate professionals.At this program, some of the world’s leading tax experts will discuss the current rules of U.S. international taxation. Each panel will focus upon a distinct international tax ...

• Sep. 25, 2013 New York, NY

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

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 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. 26, 2013 San Francisco, CA

Although the recession is beginning to even out and foreclosures in many parts of the country are in the decline, the recession continues to affect financially marginalized people in disproportionate numbers. Many debtors are unrepresented and bankruptcy clinics are still in great demand. There is a critical need for pro bono attorneys to assist low-income clients at all levels. The practice of bankruptcy law changed dramatically with the Bankruptcy ...