Seminars & Webcasts

Corporate & Securities

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

• Nov. 18 - 19, 2013 Webcast

• Nov. 18 - 19, 2013 Philadelphia, PA
• Nov. 18 - 19, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
• Nov. 18 - 19, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA
• Nov. 18 - 19, 2013 Columbus, OH

Legal drivers for corporate compliance and ethics programs have continued to grow in complexity and importance in recent years. The costs of non-compliance have never been greater. Indeed, five of the ten largest corporate criminal fines in U.S. history were imposed or agreed to last year alone. And harsh penalties - both against business organizations and individuals - are increasingly becoming the norm outside the U.S. Moreover, the whistleblower ...

• Oct. 30, 2013 New York, NY

• Oct. 30, 2013 Webcast

• Oct. 30, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
• Oct. 30, 2013 Birmingham, AL
• Oct. 30, 2013 Columbus, OH
• Oct. 30, 2013 Philadelphia, PA
• Oct. 30, 2013 Mechanicsburg, 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. 1, 2013 New York, NY

• Nov. 1, 2013 Webcast

• Nov. 1, 2013 Cleveland, OH
• Nov. 1, 2013 Atlanta, GA
• Nov. 1, 2013 Philadelphia, PA
• Nov. 1, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
• Nov. 1, 2013 Boston, MA
• Nov. 1, 2013 Columbus, OH
• Nov. 1, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA

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. 6 - 8, 2013 New York, NY

• Nov. 6 - 8, 2013 Webcast

For over four decades, PLI’s Annual Institute has been the premiere conference on securities regulation and corporate governance for lawyers, from new associates to seasoned practitioners. This year’s Institute will once again bring you the nation’s leading securities and corporate legal experts to deliver the practical information, insights and real-world strategies and solutions to the many challenges facing you and your clients ...

• Nov. 19, 2013 New York, NY

• Nov. 19, 2013 Webcast

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

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

Full, fair and timely communications to investors and the financial markets is a cornerstone of effective corporate governance and investor relations. As you prepare your annual disclosure documents, hear from our experienced faculty, including SEC staff, in-house counsel, private practitioners, and compensation and corporate governance advisers. Our faculty will discuss key areas of staff comment, staff review priorities and interpretations, disclosure ...

• Dec. 3, 2013 San Francisco, CA

• Dec. 3, 2013 Webcast

At this program, our expert faculty of lawyers, venture capitalists and business executives will analyze the legal and business issues relevant to navigating today’s evolving venture capital world.Geared toward the experienced venture capital practitioner who knows the basics of venture capital and is seeking an in-depth analysis of current market conditions and the changing legal environment, this program will also address the latest financing trends, ...

• Dec. 4, 2013 New York, NY

Newly admitted attorneys in New York State are required, during each of their first two years after admission to the Bar, to complete at least 16 transitional CLE credit hours in ethics and professionalism, skills, and law practice management and/or areas of professional practice.By attending one of PLI’s two-day Bridge-the-Gap programs, you can satisfy all of your annual MCLE requirements for newly admitted attorneys. By attending one of PLI’s one-day ...

• Dec. 5, 2013 New York, NY

As the securitization industry emerges from the financial crisis, it faces an onslaught of new regulation and uncertainty. Many transactions have been downgraded and have suffered unforeseeable losses. Additionally, investor confidence in structured products has been badly shaken. Moreover, many transactions have been subject to restructurings and litigation of various types. Will these reforms be sufficient to restore investor confidence?At this ...

• Dec. 12 - 13, 2013 Washington, DC

It is more important than ever for institutions in all sectors of the economy to stay on top of export control and sanctions developments in the United States and other countries. Companies and financial institutions must be aware of their obligations under existing laws and regulations, the enforcement and disclosure risks they currently face, and those they may face in the future. Implementing and strengthening compliance programs is an increasingly ...

• Dec. 17, 2013 New York, NY

Join us for a unique interactive program where we will review scenarios and quiz you on the ethical implications. You will learn about: Reach of the duty of confidentiality and the obligation of disclosure of mistakes Misrepresentation, fraudulent nondisclosure and omissions Responsibilities of the firm/legal department, supervising, and subordinate attorneys for an attorney’s ethical lapse Discovery: use of social media, recording conversations ...