Seminars & Webcasts

This Year

• Aug. 13, 2013 New York, NY

• Aug. 13, 2013 Webcast

Using the latest technology to communicate with clients, the court, and the public is often a necessary part of a lawyer’s job. Using these tools properly is critical particularly when it involves the risk of an inadvertent disclosure of client confidential information. The stakes are raised even higher when relying on an Internet that does not fit within our traditional notions of jurisdictional limitations. The next generation of Internet ...

• Aug. 14 - 15, 2013 New York, NY

Attorneys admitted to the New York State Bar 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.PLI’s Bridge-the-Gap I and II programs contain separate course offerings ...

• Aug. 16, 2013 San Francisco, CA

• Aug. 16, 2013 Webcast

In the past three decades, incarceration rates have exploded in the U.S., such that today we incarcerate over two million people, more than any other country in the world. The result is that many more people encounter the criminal justice system at some point in their lives. Indeed, an estimated 1 in 4 adults in California has an arrest or conviction record, and people of color are disproportionately affected. A person with a prior record faces ...

• Sep. 3 - 4, 2013 New York, NY

• Sep. 3 - 4, 2013 Webcast

• Sep. 3 - 4, 2013 Cleveland, OH

This year’s program will examine key immigration trends and hot topics for 2013.  You will hear from Washington insiders about what is likely to happen with immigration legislation in the coming months, including the real possibility of Comprehensive Immigration Reform.  Will anything move on bills eliminating the per-country limit for employment-based cases, or increasing immigration opportunities for high-skilled workers?  What can ...

• Sep. 9 - 10, 2013 New York, NY
• Oct. 7 - 8, 2013 San Francisco, CA

• Oct. 7 - 8, 2013 Webcast

PLI’s Intellectual Property Law Institute is a “must-attend” program for IP lawyers. This program provides a complete analysis of key events in all areas of IP, providing updates on cases, legislation and government agency developments that IP lawyers need to know. A highlight of the program will be a panel of in-house IP counsel from prominent companies discussing the many facets of current interest for dealing with IP and suggesting ...

• 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. 11, 2013 New York, NY

• Sep. 11, 2013 Webcast

In the past year, new expectations were being placed on boards in critical areas of governance, including disclosure, oversight of complex operational issues, and responsiveness to and communication with investors pressing different concerns, such as short-term shareholder value, traditional governance issues and social responsibility. In addition, the Dodd-Frank Act, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and other anti-bribery laws have put new requirements ...

• Sep. 12, 2013 New York, NY

• Sep. 12, 2013 Webcast

• Sep. 12, 2013 Boston, MA
• Sep. 12, 2013 Columbus, OH
• Sep. 12, 2013 Birmingham, AL

In 2012, hedge funds and their managers faced their first year of operations under new regulations enacted under Dodd-Frank. New entrants to the hedge fund industry now had large barriers to entry; existing managers had to deal not only with new regulations but many were also forced to grapple with regulatory investigations and insider trading allegations. At the same time, hedge fund managers had to continue to deal with the day-to-day operational ...

• Sep. 12, 2013 San Francisco, CA

• Sep. 12, 2013 Webcast

While the ethical obligations of Pro Bono legal practice are no different than a commercial law practice, there are practical considerations regarding eligibility of clients, challenging clients, challenging pro bono attorneys, conflicts similar in theory, different in practice settings), expectations on both sides, case management responsibility, and different delivery models, such as limited scope representation, that cause many professionals to ...

• Sep. 16 - 17, 2013 New York, NY

• Sep. 16 - 17, 2013 Webcast

• Sep. 16 - 17, 2013 New Brunswick, NJ

The American taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (the “2012 Tax Act”), which was enacted on January 2, 2013, made “permanent” many of the changes of the Federal transfer tax system that were part of the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 and that were scheduled to expire at the end of 2012. In addition, the 2012 Tax Act made significant Federal income tax changes. Further, President Obama’s ...

• Sep. 17, 2013 São Paulo, BRA

PLI has offered continuing legal education seminars in the United States since 1933, primarily in New York City, San Francisco, Chicago and Washington, D.C. In 2001, PLI added the Institute on Securities Regulation in Europe, held in London, UK, and just year we moved into Asia holding the First Annual Institute on Corporate & Securities Law in Hong Kong.We are pleased to announce our expansion into Latin American with Practising Law Institute's ...

• 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. 18, 2013 San Francisco, CA
• Oct. 3, 2013 New York, NY

• Sep. 18, 2013 Webcast

This year’s program includes today’s major legal and business issues in the convergence of entertainment and technology. The program brings together a faculty of experienced in-house lawyers, law firm attorneys and senior business executives on the cutting edge of this burgeoning practice.The expert faculty will address recent litigation and key cases involving convergence issues, such as the myriad of issues raised by new platforms and new technologies ...

• Sep. 19, 2013 Washington, DC

The Federal government market is increasingly complex and compliance driven. Budget pressure, inappropriate use of fixed-price contracts, increasing compliance and transparency requirements, the initiation of a “super” oversight board, intensified focus on contract and business systems auditing, increased emphasis on suspension and debarment, and growing use of the False Claims Act to enforce contract terms all make participation in this market a ...

• Sep. 19, 2013 Chicago, IL
• Oct. 15, 2013 New York, NY

• Oct. 15, 2013 Webcast

• Oct. 15, 2013 Cleveland, OH
• Oct. 15, 2013 New Brunswick, NJ
• Oct. 15, 2013 Columbus, OH
• Oct. 15, 2013 Philadelphia, PA
• Oct. 15, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA
• Oct. 15, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
• Oct. 15, 2013 Atlanta, GA
• Oct. 15, 2013 Boston, MA

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, 2013 New York, NY

• Sep. 23, 2013 Webcast

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

Familiarity with Daubert challenges is essential to complex litigation. This new seminar will introduce basic and advanced concepts of expert witness admissibility under Daubert that have evolved over the last two decades. The successful challenge to, or defense of, expert witness opinions can make or break a litigant’s chances in court. Almost every major litigation will require the skills and knowledge that this seminar will cover.

• Sep. 23, 2013 New York, NY

• Sep. 23, 2013 Webcast

• Sep. 23, 2013 Cleveland, OH
• Sep. 23, 2013 Birmingham, AL
• 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. 23 - 24, 2013 Chicago, IL

Companies are always looking for new and creative 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 and testimonial restrictions, mobile and ...

• Sep. 24, 2013 New York, NY

• Sep. 24, 2013 Webcast

• Sep. 24, 2013 Cleveland, OH
• Sep. 24, 2013 New Brunswick, NJ
• Sep. 24, 2013 Boston, MA
• 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 Philadelphia, PA
• Sep. 25, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
• Sep. 25, 2013 Columbus, OH
• Sep. 25, 2013 Birmingham, AL
• Sep. 25, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA

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. 26 - 27, 2013 New York, NY
• Oct. 28 - 29, 2013 San Francisco, CA
• Nov. 14 - 15, 2013 Chicago, IL

• Sep. 26 - 27, 2013 Webcast

• Sep. 26 - 27, 2013 New Brunswick, NJ
• Sep. 26 - 27, 2013 Cleveland, OH
• Sep. 26 - 27, 2013 Boston, MA

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 ...

• Sep. 26, 2013 San Francisco, CA

• Sep. 26, 2013 Webcast

Although the recession is beginning to even out and foreclosures in many parts of the country are in the decline, the recession continues to affect financially marginalized people in disproportionate numbers. Many debtors are unrepresented and bankruptcy clinics are still in great demand. There is a critical need for pro bono attorneys to assist low-income clients at all levels. The practice of bankruptcy law changed dramatically with the Bankruptcy ...

• Sep. 30. - Oct. 1, 2013 Chicago, IL
• Oct. 28 - 29, 2013 New York, NY

• Oct. 28 - 29, 2013 Webcast

• Oct. 28 - 29, 2013 Philadelphia, PA
• Oct. 28 - 29, 2013 Boston, MA
• Oct. 28 - 29, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
• Oct. 28 - 29, 2013 Cleveland, OH
• Oct. 28 - 29, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA

The year 2013 brings new risks and new opportunities for companies sourcing or providing critical services, including in 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, new technologies such as cloud computing have created ...

• Sep. 30. - Oct. 1, 2013 Washington, DC

Lobbying, campaign finance and ethics rules in Washington, and in every state, are changing, and new court cases are affecting lobbyists, corporations, associations, and unions.  Compliance with federal, state and local laws is more complex than ever. Congressional ethics rules, the Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA), pay-to-play laws, as well as increasing pressure on corporations to disclose to shareholders their contributions and lobby expenditures, ...

• Oct. 1, 2013 New York, NY

• Oct. 1, 2013 Webcast

• Oct. 1, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
• Oct. 1, 2013 Cleveland, OH
• Oct. 1, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA
• Oct. 1, 2013 Philadelphia, PA

This unique and well-established program, now in its sixth year, will give you the background and tools necessary to deal with white collar cases and civil enforcement actions, and to design and implement effective compliance and risk management strategies. In today’s world, white collar enforcement remains a top priority for the Justice Department, the SEC, and other prosecutors and regulators. As the government targets a wide range of businesses ...