Chicago, IL

Seminars & Webcasts

• Jul. 15 - 16, 2013 Chicago, IL

This program focuses on critical issues of information privacy, security and data protection faced by all companies. The Internet and other evolving information technologies, wired and wireless, have prompted the development of powerful tools for the collection, processing, storage and use of personal information. These trends create numerous issues regarding limitations on corporate rights to use that information and obligations to protect it from ...

• Jul. 22 - 23, 2013 Chicago, IL

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 ...

• Aug. 6 - 10, 2013 Chicago, IL

Anyone with a degree in science or engineering (or sometimes, the equivalent) can take the Patent Bar Exam to become a patent agent or patent attorney. Patent law is a field of challenging and ever-changing opportunities. Be at the forefront of innovation . . . lead at  the forefront of innovation. PLI’s now-proven steps to success on the Exam: Unique, interactive, diagnostic software that replicates what you’re going ...

• Sep. 18, 2013 Chicago, IL

As the world’s economies grow increasingly integrated, the international tax laws of the U.S. impact a greater percentage of businesses and transactions. These international tax rules affect not only large US and foreign-based multinationals, but also increasingly affect mid-sized and smaller firms, financing transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and other commercial activity. As a result, a working knowledge of these international tax rules is ...

• Sep. 19, 2013 Chicago, IL

The M&A markets continue to surprise and confound the experts. With the equity markets climbing into record territory in early 2013 and the debt markets continuing to experience favorable pricing, the environment seems ripe for a strong M&A rebound. Yet the M&A market remains choppy. The volatility in deal activity creates challenges and rewards preparedness. Now more than ever, it is critical for dealmakers and their counsel to stay abreast ...

• Sep. 23 - 24, 2013 Chicago, IL

As the economy continues to recover in fits and starts, companies increasingly look for new ways to reach their consumers efficiently and effectively. Combined with the new opportunities digital media affords, the legal risks and pitfalls can seem endless. In this program, attendees will hear from leaders in the industry about the legal requirements for conducting interactive advertising campaigns. From sweepstakes and contest laws, to endorsements ...

• Sep. 30. - Oct. 1, 2013 Chicago, IL

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. 9 - 10, 2013 Chicago, IL

Rapid changes in patent law make it necessary that, whether you are plaintiff’s or defendant’s counsel, you are up-to-date on the current state of the law and can quickly develop successful litigation strategies and tactics. This program is taught by a faculty of both outside and in-house lawyers who have earned national reputations in patent litigation by trying and managing a wide variety of bench and jury patent trials, and provides comprehensive ...

• Oct. 24 - 25, 2013 Chicago, IL

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. 28 - 29, 2013 Chicago, IL

Commercial real estate fundamentals (rents, vacancy rates and development activity), although slow, are visibly recovering with REITs outperforming other asset classes. Practitioners with a broad skill set will find it easier to achieve and maintain a viable real estate practice in this environment, given the general economy’s downward pressures on tenant retention, rental growth, development revenue, refinancing and asset values. This program helps ...

• Nov. 4 - 5, 2013 Chicago, IL

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.

• Nov. 7 - 8, 2013 Chicago, IL

Licensing can be used to gain access to intellectual property at a lower cost than developing or purchasing intellectual property assets, and as a way of generating new sources of revenue out of existing intellectual property assets. Companies are increasingly turning to licensing because it offers valuable economic and strategic opportunities. Virtually every business today must confront licensing issues and, therefore, a solid base of knowledge ...

• 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 ...

• Nov. 18 - 19, 2013 Chicago, IL

Leases are the building blocks of value for all real estate and whether your client is entering into a lease, acquiring a leasehold, purchasing a Ground Lease or constructing on one or investing in or lending on properties.  Knowing the "Commercial Lease,” current commercial leasing market trends, hot topics and current schemes is the most important investment one can make.  Leases are long term investments and your client or company expects ...

• Nov. 19 - 21, 2013 Chicago, IL

This three-day program will focus on the tax issues presented by the entire spectrum of modern major corporate transactions, from relatively simple single-buyer acquisitions of a division or subsidiary to multi-party joint ventures, cross-border mergers, and complex acquisitions of public companies with domestic and foreign operations, including spin-offs and other dispositions of unwanted operations. Evolving techniques for structuring, financing, ...

• Dec. 5 - 6, 2013 Chicago, IL

Full, fair and timely communications to investors and the financial markets is a cornerstone of effective corporate governance and investor relations. As you prepare your annual disclosure documents, hear from our experienced faculty, including SEC staff, in-house counsel, private practitioners, and compensation and corporate governance advisers. Our faculty will discuss key areas of staff comment, staff review priorities and interpretations, disclosure ...

• Apr. 28 - 29, 2014 Chicago, IL

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• Apr. 29. - May. 1, 2014 Chicago, IL

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• Sep. 10, 2014 Chicago, IL

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