Seminars & Webcasts

Seminars

• Nov. 14, 2013 San Francisco, CA

The American Bar Association has just released updated Standards for Pro Bono Legal Services Programs.  Join this program to learn about what the Standards provide, and how you might use them to improve or build on your program.

• Nov. 14 - 15, 2013 New York, NY

The increasingly digital media environment continues to create new challenges for communications lawyers, and this program, long recognized as the most comprehensive in its field, will highlight the hottest issues and case law facing the industry today. Covering a wide array of topical issues in media, digital communications, First Amendment, intellectual property, and privacy law, this program brings together experts who include the country’s leading ...

• Nov. 18, 2013 New York, NY

Legal issues arising from technology have become a routine part of many lawyers’ daily practices. Technology issues arise in clients’ daily contracts, business negotiations and litigation. Lawyers, who often have no technical training, are required by court rules to report on their client’s technology infrastructure so that a judge may address electronic discovery issues. The proliferation of technology into every aspect of commerce requires that ...

• Nov. 19, 2013 New York, NY

The government’s continued crackdown on insider trading has focused on hedge funds, their consultants and those who analyze and trade for them. Regulators and enforcement officials have now turned their sights to conflicts of interest, valuation, cross-trades, expense and trade allocation, and fee practices. Following new registration requirements under Dodd-Frank, private equity firms are under examination scrutiny by the SEC, and according to senior ...

• Nov. 20, 2013 New York, NY

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. 2 - 3, 2013 New York, NY
• Dec. 5 - 6, 2013 Chicago, IL

Stay current on disclosure requirements and developments affecting annual disclosure documents, proxy soliciting materials, and ongoing disclosure practices of SEC reporting companies, as well as financial reporting developments, ethical compliance challenges facing lawyers, and more. Hear from an expert faculty, including SEC staff, in-house counsel and private practitioners who will focus on current “hot issues,” best practices and practical pointers. ...

• Dec. 2, 2013 San Francisco, CA

Satisfy all of California’s MCLE special requirements at this fast-paced and up-to-the-minute program.  If your last name begins with a letter from N through Z, your MCLE compliance deadline of February 1, 2014 is fast approaching.The MCLE Marathon, taught by a faculty of outstanding California lawyers and other professionals who are recognized leaders in their field, will conveniently provide all of the California required-subjects that you ...

• Dec. 3, 2013 San Francisco, CA

At this program, our expert faculty of lawyers, venture capitalists and business executives will analyze the legal and business issues relevant to  navigating today’s evolving venture capital world. Geared toward the experienced venture capital practitioner who knows the basics of venture capital and is seeking an in-depth analysis of current market conditions and the changing legal environment, this program will also address the latest financing ...

• Dec. 4, 2013 New York, NY

Attorneys admitted to the New York State Bar after 1997 are required to complete 16 hours of approved continuing legal education courses per year during the first two years of admission, including three credit hours of approved continuing legal education 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 II: Ethics and Skills ...

• 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. 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. 6, 2013 New York, NY

If you are an environmental, corporate or real estate attorney interested in learning about important new developments in environmental law and regulation, don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to join PLI, seasoned practitioners and senior government officials for a detailed discussion of what will be the focal point of national environmental policy in 2013 – EPA promulgation and enforcement of its environmental regulations and court decisions ...

• 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

The banking industry is in the midst of a fundamental transformation of the regulatory framework in which it operates, as well as shifting regulatory approaches and enforcement priorities. These changes, taking place in an environment of continuing global economic challenges, require bankers and counsel who practice in the financial services industry to reexamine basic assumptions about business operations and future trends. With changing regulations ...

• Dec. 12, 2013 San Francisco, CA

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. 12 - 13, 2013 Washington, DC

This year, the Obama Administration formally launched its export control reform initiative with the filing of the first so-called Section 38(f) notifications, to be followed by the publication of final rules transferring export control jurisdiction of a large number of items from the State Department to the Commerce Department. Congress has enacted even stronger sanctions legislation targeting Iran, including new securities reporting requirements, ...

• 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 San Francisco, CA

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. 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. 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

Newly admitted attorneys in New York State are required, during each of their first two years after admission to the Bar, to complete at least 16 transitional CLE credit hours in ethics and professionalism, skills, and law practice management and/or areas of professional practice.By attending PLI’s Bridge-the-Gap I: Ethics and Skills for Newly Admitted New York Attorneys 2014, you can fulfill all of your ethics and skills MCLE requirements ...

• Jan. 6 - 7, 2014 New York, NY

The explosion of new financial products over the decade leading up to the financial crisis, the implosion of the credit markets in 2008, 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 ...

• Jan. 8, 2014 New York, NY

The REIT and commercial real estate sectors have gained significant momentum in recent years and are poised for a new phase of consolidation and M&A. Recent M&A transactions in the sector have shown the depth and growing sophistication of the market, with a number of large and very complex transactions successfully completed over the last 12 months. The industry has also seen significant activity in REIT conversions and spin-offs, the listing ...

• Jan. 9, 2014 New York, NY

As courts continue to surprise practitioners with rulings on financial products tax issues, and with implementation of the Dodd-Frank Act well underway, you need to stay on top of the latest developments in the ever-evolving arena of financial products and transactions. At this year’s completely revised program, a standout group of law firm and accounting firm lawyers, in-house tax advisors, and government speakers will explore new topics in financial ...