Seminars & Webcasts

Litigation

Webcasts

• 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. 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. 31, 2013 Webcast

Section 1983 authorizes private individuals to enforce their federal constitutional rights against state and local officials, and  is one of the most vital areas in American law. Although the original version of the statute dates back to 1871, Section 1983 litigation continues to generate new issues and difficult applications of established principles. The courts continually render a large volume of important decisions in Section 1983 actions.At ...

• 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, where the masters of the bar and the bench come together to share their 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 discuss their experience of what constitutes stellar advocacy when trying jury cases. There is no better way to learn about jury trial practice than from the attorneys ...

• Dec. 12, 2013 Webcast

Non-practicing entity (NPE) patent litigation is proliferating. It is estimated that 60 percent of patent lawsuits are now filed by NPEs and that these litigations cost the economy $29 billion annually in direct legal costs.President Obama has taken aim at NPEs focusing national and international attention on NPE litigation.  It is a significant and growing problem for successful companies across virtually every industry.  Any company with ...

• Jan. 13, 2014 Webcast

Negotiation is part of any lawyer’s everyday life.  You negotiate with colleagues, clients, and staff about an array of issues, ranging from simple project deadlines to complex contractual language.  This program is designed to help you gain confidence in every negotiation you conduct.  The panelists represent academicians, sole practitioners, and members of leading local law firms.

• Jan. 21, 2014 Webcast

Depositions provide a unique forum to put forth your best case and get a glimpse at your adversary’s evidence. Whether you’ve done one deposition or 100, you need to be prepared to handle the special situations that arise and know how to identify and exploit the opportunities that exist.  This program covers a range of topics and scenarios that can challenge even the most seasoned litigators.  Our faculty of experienced litigators and deposition ...

• Jan. 29, 2014 Webcast

Are you up-to-date on the important developments in federal civil practice and the implications of these developments for your cases? At Current Developments in Federal Civil Practice 2014, a distinguished faculty of trial lawyers and judges will review and offer their insights into significant recent developments in the law. The program will focus on applying these developments for best pretrial and trial practices.

• Feb. 3 - 4, 2014 Webcast

The Institute is designed to be of ultimate practice value to all three subgroups in the patent law community: patent prosecutors, patent litigators, and strategic/transactional lawyers. The two-day schedule includes seven plenary sessions of interest to all patent lawyers and five breakout sessions in each of the three subgroups.You design the two-day schedule that best meets your professional needs.Do not miss this unique opportunity to sharpen ...

• Feb. 10, 2014 Webcast

Counsel as well as Human Resources and compliance personnel whose responsibilities include wage and hour matters must keep up to date on the latest developments, and understand and anticipate wage and hour risks in order to implement effective compliance programs and to respond promptly to indicators of possible noncompliance.  At the same time, given the sensitivity of these issues, it is critical that attorneys counseling and representing either ...

• Feb. 11, 2014 Webcast

The business of running a nonprofit organization has become increasingly complex, as nonprofits are under heightened scrutiny to account for their management and fiduciary practices. The repercussions from the economic crisis and the need to cope with ongoing financial uncertainty have also brought into focus new legal standards for proper investment conduct.  At the same time, the changing technological landscape forces nonprofits to confront ...

• Mar. 11, 2014 Webcast

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• Mar. 13, 2014 Webcast

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• Mar. 17, 2014 Webcast

Psychological issues in employment law are both unavoidable and fascinating.  They help to determine counsels’ day-to-day advice regarding a variety of employment issues, play a central role in litigation, shape damages analyses, and impact significantly the intensity and duration of employment lawsuits.  Psychological issues often are at the core of incentivizing employees, negotiating workplace disputes or trying an employment claim to ...

• Mar. 18, 2014 Webcast

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• Mar. 24, 2014 Webcast

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• Mar. 26, 2014 Webcast

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• Mar. 28, 2014 Webcast

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• Apr. 7 - 8, 2014 Webcast

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• Apr. 16, 2014 Webcast

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• Apr. 16, 2014 Webcast

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• Apr. 24, 2014 Webcast

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• Apr. 25, 2014 Webcast

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• May. 8, 2014 Webcast

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