Seminars & Webcasts

Litigation

New York, NY

Seminars

• May. 20, 2013 New York, NY

As fewer civil cases are tried, the staples of pretrial practice - pleadings, motions to dismiss, discovery, Daubert motions, summary judgment, and settlement - have replaced trials as the focus of litigation. Join our faculty of experienced plaintiffs’ and defense attorneys, and inside counsel and judges as they review what you need to know to succeed at this increasingly important stage of litigation.

• Jun. 11, 2013 New York, NY

Employment law is no longer a local issue. Multinational employers must grapple with often conflicting standards for hiring, retaining, disciplining, and terminating employees. The issues are all the more challenging today, as employment laws, corruption laws, and whistleblower laws, from the U.S. and overseas, impose standards of conduct across borders. This program brings together highly experienced and sophisticated practitioners, in-house counsel, ...

• Jun. 20, 2013 New York, NY

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. 27, 2013 New York, NY

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 New York, NY

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. Whether ...

• Jul. 9, 2013 New York, NY

Do you feel compelled to include phrases like “wherefore,” “heretofore,” and “albeit” in your writing? What actually is good legal writing? This program will teach you the secrets of successful legal writing, whether you are writing for judges, partners, or clients.

• Jul. 10, 2013 New York, NY

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. 30, 2013 New York, NY

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.

• Jul. 31, 2013 New York, NY

By attending this program you will learn effective negotiation skills and techniques by observing an expert faculty in simulated bargaining, by critical analysis of tactics and techniques, and by participating in an actual negotiation.

• Aug. 2, 2013 New York, NY

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• Aug. 7, 2013 New York, NY
• 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 ...

• 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

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.

• 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 ...

• Oct. 7, 2013 New York, NY

This program will provide litigators with the unique opportunity to hear from a distinguished panel of judges about how they view communications with the court, trial practice, and how lawyers can help (or sabotage) their cases.

• Oct. 21 - 22, 2013 New York, NY

PLI’s annual Employment Law Institute combines a comprehensive review of case law and regulatory developments, an in-depth analysis of emerging issues, and best practices to maximize employment law compliance, mitigate legal risk and achieve business objectives. The faculty is comprised of nationally recognized management and plaintiffs’ attorneys, in-house counsel and government enforcement agency officials who share their perspectives, insights ...

• Oct. 31, 2013 New York, NY

Section 1983 authorizes private parties to enforce their federal constitutional rights against state and local officials and municipalities. Section 1983 litigation is typically complex and multifaceted, raising a wide range of substantive and procedural issues. The claims are asserted by alleged victims of police misconduct, prisoners, present and former public employees, and property owners, among others. The cases typically raise issues of federal ...

• Nov. 20, 2013 New York, NY

From opening statements to closing arguments, the jury trial is a unique and essential part of our system of justice. Whether you are just embarking on a career as a trial attorney or are very familiar with the inside of a courtroom, this course will give you valuable insights into jury trials and the best way to handle them. We’ve assembled some of the most experienced and respected state and federal judges, as well as many distinguished litigators, ...

• 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 ...