Seminars & Webcasts

Webcasts

• Dec. 2, 2013 Webcast

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 Webcast

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. 9 - 10, 2013 Webcast

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 ...

• Dec. 11, 2013 Webcast

This program will address the critical issues that IP, technology and business lawyers need to consider when handling open source software in today’s economy. Armed with this information, you will be better able to help your clients make intelligent choices and decisions about how to take advantage of the benefits and manage the risks presented by open source software.

• 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 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 ...

• Jan. 6 - 7, 2014 Webcast

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 Webcast

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 Webcast

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 ...

• Jan. 10, 2014 Webcast

At this perennial favorite, our expert faculty will teach you the basics of drafting and negotiating corporate agreements - from how the provisions of an agreement fit together, to the fundamental drafting and negotiating principles common to all corporate agreements. You will learn how to reduce your client’s goals to a complete, clearly written and enforceable agreement, and how to identify what issues are most likely to come up in a negotiation ...

• 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. 15, 2014 Webcast

Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code applies to secured transactions, which are interests in specific collateral granted by the debtor in conjunction with the debtor’s promise to pay. At Secured Transactions 2014: What Lawyers Need to Know About UCC Article 9, you will learn the fundamentals of acquiring a security interest, including how to attach, to perfect (filing and non-filing methods) and to gain (and maintain) priority in the collateral ...

• Jan. 16 - 17, 2014 Webcast

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 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. 22, 2014 Webcast

The insurance industry continues to navigate the legal environment in meeting insurance and retirement needs in the face of regulatory initiatives adopted in recent years, and ongoing initiatives for regulatory and legislative change, as well as new technological developments. This timely program provides critical content on the prevailing and emerging legal issues practitioners must understand and insights into product development. As the evolving ...

• Jan. 23, 2014 Webcast

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• Jan. 23, 2014 Webcast

Project management has evolved from something many lawyers thought was a fad to a discipline every lawyer needs to understand and apply. Legal departments are under pressure to reduce total legal costs to their organizations and to improve their management of outside counsel. Applying legal project management to the management of these matters and the management of outside counsel are the keys to achieving these goals. This program will provide practical ...

• Jan. 24, 2014 Webcast

The unprecedented scope and continuation of the credit crisis, recession, and weak recovery requires business people and professionals to react quickly and deal with distressed companies and defaults.  This includes problems in the financial services, automotive, airlines, manufacturing, retail, sports and entertainment and real estate industries.  The program will cover current issues relating to structuring, drafting and enforcing the ...

• Jan. 27 - 28, 2014 Webcast

Attend this renowned program and hear cutting-edge analysis of federal initiatives and FCC regulations.  Plus, examine the latest negotiation trends, current case law, and the latest technology forecasts. Join the country’s leading outside and in-house counsel representing cable operators, programming networks, and online video distributors - and the regulators themselves - to gain an understanding of what has transpired in broadband ...

• Jan. 28, 2014 Webcast

Nearly 40% of investment advisers that are currently registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission manage at least one private fund.  As a result, the SEC’s examination staff has developed new strategies and processes to address the risks associated with managing hedge funds and other private funds.  In addition, in light of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s increased jurisdiction over private funds, the National Futures ...

• 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.

• Jan. 29 - 30, 2014 Webcast

Licensing transactions are more complex and more important than ever. The constantly evolving legal, regulatory and technical landscape drives the need to stay current in a wide variety of key areas. Whether utilized to develop technology, expand or create market opportunities, or generate returns from existing assets, managing complex licensing transactions requires a broad and varied toolkit. Additionally, whether licensing patents, copyrights, ...

• Jan. 30, 2014 Webcast

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 U.S. 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 ...

• Jan. 31, 2014 Webcast

For low-income families who often do not have the benefit of legal counsel, eviction can mean homelessness. Most are unrepresented.  Won’t you volunteer to help those in our community who are most vulnerable?  Get the legal training you need at this half-day program and then sign up with the Justice & Diversity Center of The Bar Association of San Francisco and make a difference.

• Jan. 31, 2014 Webcast

This program is designed to bring you up to date on intellectual property enforcement, not only in the U.S. but around the world. From the physical world to the Internet, learn how to protect the intellectual property your company or client has invested in and developed against infringement by the billion dollar piracy industry. This program will put you in a better position to think outside of the box when it comes to enforcement options and strategies. ...