Seminars & Webcasts

• Dec. 5 - 6, 2013 Washington, DC

The leading conference on telecommunications and broadband law and regulation is back again this December in Washington, D.C. This premier program provides attendees with up-to-the-minute information regarding the current legal challenges facing the telecommunications industry today - at the FCC, Congress, and within the Executive and Judicial branches.Featuring an impressive faculty of leading practitioners, in-house counsel from telecommunications ...

• Dec. 5, 2013 New York, NY

As the securitization world continues to emerge from the financial crisis, it faces a continuing flow of new regulation and, in some cases, uncertainty. Some asset-backed securities (ABS) and mortgage-backed securities (MBS) markets are experiencing robust activity, with issuance volumes steadily rising.  Other markets are slower to reemerge.  The regulatory landscape continues to be unclear, although significant new regulatory developments ...

• Dec. 6, 2013 New York, NY

Join PLI and senior government officials for a detailed discussion of what will be the focal point of national environmental policy in 2013 - EPA’s promulgation, enforcement, and defense of its environmental regulations and the courts’ decisions on challenges to EPA’s regulatory actions. We will provide incisive analysis of the new regulatory requirements and their compliance implications.Seasoned practitioners, senior government officials and ...

• Dec. 9 - 10, 2013 New York, NY

Businesses in financial distress are not an unusual sight these days, and as a result, it is essential for attorneys of all levels and in all practice areas to become familiar with the fundamental tenets of bankruptcy law. Whether you are just starting out in your career, thinking about broadening your practice area to include this field, or want to be able to spot the issues when advising your clients, this program will provide you with an essential ...

• Dec. 11, 2013 New York, NY

2013 will be a watershed year for the financial services industry. Many of the most significant regulatory changes flowing from the Dodd-Frank Act will be finalized and adopted, affecting everything from capital levels and consumer lending practices to executive compensation and asset management. Compliance expectations and enforcement actions will continue to increase. At the same time, the continuing economic challenges facing the industry will ...

• Dec. 12 - 13, 2013 Washington, DC

It is more important than ever for institutions in all sectors of the economy to stay on top of export control and sanctions developments in the United States and other countries. Companies and financial institutions must be aware of their obligations under existing laws and regulations, the enforcement and disclosure risks they currently face, and those they may face in the future. Implementing and strengthening compliance programs is an increasingly ...

• Dec. 12, 2013 San Francisco, CA

• 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 ...

• Dec. 16, 2013 New York, NY

Using a lively, interactive format, Ethical Issues in Pro Bono Representation 2013 will examine everyday issues of ethics and professional responsibility in pro bono and public interest practice.

• Dec. 16, 2013 New York, NY

From the Trenches is all about the best part of litigation - the trials themselves.  The program will focus on critical issues and strategies raised in the most significant white collar and regulatory trials of the past few years. Come inside the courtroom with the litigators on the front line, including attorneys from the U.S. Department of Justice and the SEC, prominent defense counsel, and federal judges.  They’ll share the real life ...

• Dec. 16, 2013 San Francisco, CA

• Dec. 16, 2013 Webcast

Some of the biggest loan servicers in California are in the process of selling off large segments of their servicing portfolios.  Servicing transfers can wreak havoc with borrowers’ accounts, particularly if they are in the midst of seeking a loan modification or other assistance.  Other borrowers encounter problems obtaining assistance due to “non-borrower” status after the death of a family member or because of limited English proficiency ...

• Dec. 17, 2013 New York, NY

At this year’s program, “Anatomy of a Disciplinary Proceeding,” our expert faculty will take you through a hypothetical disciplinary proceeding.  Our panel of experienced practitioners will teach you how the disciplinary process works, ways to avoid becoming enmeshed in it, and strategies for dealing with disciplinary complaints if they do come.  You will also learn about proper handling of escrow accounts, addressing fee disputes with clients, ...

• Dec. 17, 2013 New York, NY

At this unique interactive program, faculty  will review various  everyday ethical  scenarios and “quiz “ you on the ethical implications.

• Jan. 3, 2014 New York, NY

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• Jan. 6 - 7, 2014 New York, NY

• Jan. 6 - 7, 2014 Webcast

The explosion of new financial products over the past decade, the implosion of the credit markets and the resulting significant new regulatory requirements underline the importance of a basic understanding of financial products. While these instruments have been, in the view of many, invaluable investment tools, and have presented enormous potential for product manufacturers and investors, they also create potentially significant legal risks and challenges ...

• Jan. 8, 2014 New York, NY

• Jan. 8, 2014 Webcast

• Jan. 8, 2014 New Brunswick, NJ

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• Jan. 9, 2014 Palo Alto, CA

Silicon Valley remains one of the most active deal markets in the world today.  The broad array of fast growing companies from startups to major public companies, and the constantly evolving industry sectors, has long attracted top legal, investor and investment banking talent, and produced a wide variety of transactions ranging from seed and venture capital financings to some of the largest and most high profile IPOs and M&A transactions ...

• Jan. 9, 2014 New York, NY

• Jan. 9, 2014 Webcast

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• Jan. 10, 2014 New York, NY
• Jan. 22, 2014 San Francisco, CA
• Feb. 6, 2014 Chicago, IL

• Jan. 10, 2014 Webcast

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• Jan. 13, 2014 San Francisco, CA

• Jan. 13, 2014 Webcast

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• Jan. 13 - 14, 2014 New York, NY
• Feb. 27 - 28, 2014 San Francisco, CA

• Feb. 27 - 28, 2014 Webcast

Attend this program to gain an in-depth understanding of intellectual property issues that arise in corporate transactions, while exploring the strategic role of intellectual property in a company and delving into the many unique considerations that come into play.  Learn how to assess intellectual property as a strategic asset and how to evaluate opportunities to monetize IP while avoiding costly mistakes.  Other important topics include ...

• Jan. 15, 2014 New York, NY

• Jan. 15, 2014 Webcast

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• Jan. 16 - 17, 2014 New York, NY

• Jan. 16 - 17, 2014 Webcast

• Jan. 16 - 17, 2014 Boston, MA

Effective negotiations and deal execution require that M&A practitioners be well versed in the latest trends. Recent developments in M&A transactions have included novel walk away provisions, tailored go shop provisions and new twists on reverse break-up fees. In a race to the finish line, some two-step tender offer transactions have proceeded on a dual track, in which a one-step merger transaction is pursued while the tender offer is proceeding. ...

• Jan. 21, 2014 New York, NY

• Jan. 21, 2014 Webcast

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• Jan. 22, 2014 New York, NY

• Jan. 22, 2014 Webcast

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• Jan. 23, 2014 New York, NY

• Jan. 23, 2014 Webcast

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