Seminars & Webcasts

Corporate & Securities

Yes

• Aug. 12, 2013 New York, NY

With more than 300,000 deportation and removal cases initiated by U.S. immigration authorities each year, immigrants in the United States need competent and knowledgeable representation in this important area of law. Over half of those facing removal proceedings are unrepresented, and studies have shown that those without legal representation face a significantly higher risk of removal, regardless of eligibility for relief. In response to the acute ...

• Aug. 13, 2013 New York, NY

Using the latest technology to communicate with clients, the court, and the public is often a necessary part of a lawyer’s job. Using these tools properly is critical particularly when it involves the risk of an inadvertent disclosure of client confidential information. The stakes are raised even higher when relying on an Internet that does not fit within our traditional notions of jurisdictional limitations. The next generation of Internet ...

• Aug. 14 - 15, 2013 New York, NY

Attorneys admitted to the New York State Bar are required to complete 16 hours of approved continuing legal education courses per year during the first two years of admission, including three credit hours of approved continuing legal education in ethics/professionalism, six credit hours in skills, and seven credit hours in professional practice and/or law practice management.PLI’s Bridge-the-Gap I and II programs contain separate course offerings ...

• Sep. 23, 2013 New York, NY

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 New York, NY

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 New York, NY

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

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, 2013 New York, NY

New York State MCLE Rules Attorneys admitted to the New York State Bar after October 1997 are required to complete 16 hours of approved continuing legal education per year during the first two years of admission, including three credit hours in ethics/professionalism, six credit hours in skills, and seven credit hours in professional practice and/or law practice management. By attending PLI’s one-day Bridge-the-Gap I: Ethics and Skills ...

• Sep. 30. - Oct. 1, 2013 Chicago, IL
• Oct. 28 - 29, 2013 New York, NY

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

• Oct. 10 - 11, 2013 Boston, MA
• 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. 16, 2013 New York, NY

• Oct. 16, 2013 Columbus, OH

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. 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. 30, 2013 New York, NY

• Oct. 30, 2013 Columbus, OH

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

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 ...

• Dec. 4, 2013 New York, NY

Attorneys admitted to the New York State Bar after 1997 are required to complete 16 hours of approved continuing legal education courses per year during the first two years of admission, including three credit hours of approved continuing legal education in ethics/professionalism, six credit hours in skills, and seven credit hours in professional practice and/or law practice management.By attending PLI’s one-day Bridge-the-Gap II: Ethics and Skills ...

• 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. 3, 2014 New York, NY

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• Jan. 6 - 7, 2014 New York, NY

The explosion of new financial products over the past decade, the implosion of the credit markets 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 significant legal risks and challenges ...

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

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• Jan. 15, 2014 New York, NY

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• Jan. 28, 2014 New York, NY

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• Feb. 5, 2014 New York, NY

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• Feb. 10, 2014 San Francisco, CA
• Feb. 26, 2014 New York, NY

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• Feb. 18, 2014 New York, NY

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• Feb. 19, 2014 New York, NY

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