September, 2013

Seminars & Webcasts

Litigation

• Sep. 10, 2013 San Francisco, CA

• 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. 19, 2013 Washington, DC

Events in the past year have again increased the complexities of the Federal government marketplace. Not only do compliance and transparency burdens remain at a high level, budgetary pressures and the sequester have added a further dimension to the issues confronted by both government buyers and contractors. Growing pressures to squeeze more dollars out of the procurement process affect everything from the training given to government personnel, to ...

• Sep. 23, 2013 New York, NY

• Sep. 23, 2013 Webcast

• Sep. 23, 2013 Cleveland, OH
• Sep. 23, 2013 Columbus, OH
• Sep. 23, 2013 Birmingham, AL
• Sep. 23, 2013 Nashville, TN

This illuminating seminar is presented by highly experienced Daubert practitioners who have litigated Daubert and similar issues under state law in federal and state courts throughout the country. Their insights into how Daubert challenges should be prepared, executed, and argued will assist counsel in developing and deploying effective Daubert strategies in any case where the admissibility of expert witness opinion testimony is likely to be challenged.

• Sep. 23, 2013 New York, NY

• Sep. 23, 2013 Webcast

• Sep. 23, 2013 Birmingham, AL
• Sep. 23, 2013 Cleveland, OH
• Sep. 23, 2013 Atlanta, GA

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

• Sep. 24, 2013 Webcast

• Sep. 24, 2013 Boston, MA
• Sep. 24, 2013 Cleveland, OH
• Sep. 24, 2013 New Brunswick, NJ
• Sep. 24, 2013 Atlanta, GA

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

• Sep. 25, 2013 Webcast

• Sep. 25, 2013 Cleveland, OH
• Sep. 25, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
• Sep. 25, 2013 Birmingham, AL
• Sep. 25, 2013 Philadelphia, PA
• Sep. 25, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA
• Sep. 25, 2013 Columbus, OH

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. 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 ...