Seminars & Webcasts

Litigation

Webcasts

• Jun. 20, 2013 Webcast

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 Webcast

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 Webcast

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 Webcast

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 Webcast

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. 18 - 19, 2013 Webcast

Accounting is a language of business. Because attorneys encounter accounting information in a wide range of legal issues, it is critical for lawyers to understand financial statements and core accounting concepts. This practical course, specifically designed for the non-accountant attorney, will provide an understanding of financial statements and the key principles of accounting, using “real life” examples of accounting issues that attorneys ...

• Jul. 26, 2013 Webcast

Volunteer lawyers are needed to help the many low income clients facing a wide assortment of consumer law matters who are unrepresented. Attend this program to learn the basics of consumer law so that you can competently represent a client in need and learn new advocacy skills.

• Jul. 30, 2013 Webcast

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. 2, 2013 Webcast

Attend PLI’s New York Public Assistance and Food Stamp program and learn how to protect the rights of public assistance and food stamp applicants and recipients to these basic subsistence benefits.  Many applicants have difficulty navigating the confusing and bureaucratic process to establish and maintain eligibility for public assistance and food stamps.  Without legal assistance and advocacy, large numbers of clients go without the benefits ...

• Aug. 7, 2013 Webcast

If you think you will ever try a case, or if you want to do better the next time you are in trial, then this is the program you have been waiting for. In this full-day program, some of the most experienced trial lawyers in California will talk about the best way to prepare and present a case to a jury. We will cover what you need to do before the trial begins, in limine motions, jury selection, opening statements, witness preparation, direct and cross ...

• Aug. 9, 2013 Webcast

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, in a 12-month period, 26.2% of American adults will have a diagnosable mental disorder, and 5.8% will have a mental illness classified as severe. The prevalence of mental disorders among individuals involved in the criminal justice system and some areas of the civil legal system is even higher.  This timely program will focus on the intersection of individuals living with mental illness and ...

• Aug. 13, 2013 Webcast

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. 16, 2013 Webcast

In the past three decades, incarceration rates have exploded in the U.S., such that today we incarcerate over two million people, more than any other country in the world. The result is that many more people encounter the criminal justice system at some point in their lives. Indeed, an estimated 1 in 4 adults in California has an arrest or conviction record, and people of color are disproportionately affected. A person with a prior record faces ...

• Sep. 10, 2013 Webcast

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. 23, 2013 Webcast

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, 2013 Webcast

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. 24, 2013 Webcast

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 Webcast

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 Webcast

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

• Oct. 21 - 22, 2013 Webcast

Our 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, members of the judiciary, in-house counsel and government enforcement agency officials who share their ...

• Oct. 21, 2013 Webcast

Mastering the complexities of California evidence often can be the difference between winning and losing at trial.  Recent case law and statutory developments in the law of evidence render this mastery critical in modern litigation and trials.  This program is designed to give you the most up-to-date information on California evidence standards.  The panelists represent top-flight trial attorneys and judges who will provide winning ...

• Oct. 31, 2013 Webcast

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. 1, 2013 Webcast

There are over 21 million veterans in the U.S.; many of them are not aware of the benefits to which they are entitled.  Medical and financial assistance are available to men and women who have served in the military, but some who can qualify are not receiving the benefits that they need.  Attorneys can assist veterans with the problems that preclude them from receiving benefits, such as: Lack of proper paper trails to “service-connect” ...

• Nov. 20, 2013 Webcast

You won’t want to miss this popular program, in which the masters of the bar and the bench come together to give you valuable and useful insights on jury trials.  We have assembled the most experienced and respected state and federal judges, as well as many distinguished litigators, to give you their perspectives on jury trials.  There is no better way to learn about jury trial practice than from the attorneys who try the nation's most important ...

• Dec. 12, 2013 Webcast

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