Seminars & Webcasts

Groupcasts

Cleveland, OH

• Jun. 20, 2013 Cleveland, OH

Any attorney or human resources professional who advises or represents employers, employees, labor unions or government, or who has judicial/arbitral/mediator responsibility, must keep abreast of changes in the employment discrimination arena, and must also be aware of cutting-edge developments on the litigation front. This program, designed for employment law practitioners and human resources professionals at all levels, brings together prominent ...

• 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. 27, 2013 Cleveland, OH

For many attorneys, searching for, retaining, and using expert witnesses can be a daunting experience. Don’t miss out on the critical benefits conferred by the effective use of expert witnesses in complex litigation. Our faculty of experienced litigators and expert witnesses will demystify the challenges of selecting, preparing, and using experts. You will come away with practical tools to handle the myriad of issues involved with expert witness ...

• Jun. 27, 2013 Cleveland, OH

What better way to learn about M&A litigation than from the attorneys that litigate the nation’s most important M&A disputes and the judges who preside over them? We have assembled judges from the Delaware Supreme Court and the Court of Chancery, the most experienced and respected courts on M&A matters, and distinguished M&A litigators to give you their perspectives on the best ways to handle corporate M&A disputes.

• Jul. 10, 2013 Cleveland, OH

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. 23 - 24, 2013 Cleveland, OH

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 ...

• Jul. 25 - 26, 2013 Cleveland, OH

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, ...

• Jul. 30, 2013 Cleveland, OH

A distinguished faculty, including constitutional scholars, a law school dean, and a Supreme Court journalist, will analyze, discuss, and debate the leading Supreme Court decisions of the October 2012 Term. The faculty represents a variety of constitutional views and perspectives, and the decisions will be analyzed for their precedential, doctrinal, and ,where appropriate, their societal and litigation significance.

• Aug. 1, 2013 Cleveland, OH

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 Cleveland, OH

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. 8, 2013 Cleveland, OH

The intersection of banking and brokerage regulation: What are the ethical and practical issues for lawyers in an era of overlapping regulatory jurisdictions? The dangers and pitfalls of broker-dealer enforcement: What are the ethical and practical issues for lawyers in handling enforcement matters? The ethical responsibilities of legal and compliance professionals in regulated companies: What are the duties and potential liabilities ...

• Aug. 13, 2013 Cleveland, OH

Privilege issues arising from cooperation with the government Recent trends in government agency approaches to internal investigations, cooperation and waiver of privilege Ethical issues in conducting the investigation Conflict of interest issues arising in the representation and interview of company employees Conflicts between the company and employees on privilege waiver issues Best practices in conducting investigations Issues arising ...

• Aug. 13, 2013 Cleveland, OH

The relevant New York Rules of Professional Conduct and their relationship to the American Bar Association Model Rules How to identify potential and actual conflicts, determine whether a conflict may be waived, and craft effective conflict waivers How to establish systems and protocols to assist your attorneys with identifying potential and actual conflicts Recent developments in conflict-of-interest law from case law, ethics ...

• 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 we expect from the ...

• Sep. 23, 2013 Cleveland, OH

Familiarity with Daubert challenges is essential to complex litigation. This new seminar will introduce basic and advanced concepts of expert witness admissibility under Daubert that have evolved over the last two decades. The successful challenge to, or defense of, expert witness opinions can make or break a litigant’s chances in court. Almost every major litigation will require the skills and knowledge that this seminar will cover. Our faculty of ...

• Sep. 23, 2013 Cleveland, OH

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. 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 Cleveland, 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 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 ...

• Oct. 1, 2013 Cleveland, OH

Across a broad range of businesses – including most prominently the financial sector – the Department of Justice, the SEC, and other prosecutors and regulators are cracking down with an enforcement program of unprecedented vigor and breadth. Advancing novel and creative theories, and exacting increasingly draconian penalties, the government has demonstrated, repeatedly and emphatically, that it is committed to aggressive enforcement. “Headline” cases ...

• Oct. 10 - 11, 2013 Cleveland, OH

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. 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 ...

• Oct. 28 - 29, 2013 Cleveland, OH

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 ...

• Nov. 1, 2013 Cleveland, OH

Lawyers counseling businesses must possess a solid foundation in principles of antitrust law and an understanding of the latest antitrust developments. Running afoul of antitrust rules can result in class actions and treble damage litigation as well as government enforcement and adverse publicity. Are you prepared to provide practical answers to the antitrust questions your clients will ask? You will be after attending this program, developed with ...

• Nov. 7 - 8, 2013 Cleveland, 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 one or 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 one can make. Leases are long term investments and your client or company expects you to ...