Seminars & Webcasts

This Year

Groupcasts

• May. 20, 2013 Columbus, OH
• May. 20, 2013 Nashville, TN
• May. 20, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
• May. 20, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA
• May. 20, 2013 Atlanta, GA
• May. 20, 2013 Philadelphia, PA
• May. 20, 2013 Cleveland, OH

As fewer civil cases are tried, the staples of pretrial practice - pleadings, motions to dismiss, discovery, Daubert motions, summary judgment, and settlement - have replaced trials as the focus of litigation. Join our faculty of experienced plaintiffs’ and defense attorneys, and inside counsel and judges as they review what you need to know to succeed at this increasingly important stage of litigation.

• May. 29, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
• May. 29, 2013 New Brunswick, NJ
• May. 29, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA
• May. 29, 2013 Atlanta, GA
• May. 29, 2013 Philadelphia, PA
• May. 29, 2013 Cleveland, OH
• May. 29, 2013 Boston, MA

Delaware law continues to play a critical role in U.S. corporate and securities law, particularly in today’s challenging and changing business environment. This unique annual program focuses on the important Delaware corporate law developments over the past year and the practical impact on your corporate or legal practice. The very top Delaware corporate law experts from the Delaware judiciary, leading law firms and corporations, and academia, ...

• May. 30 - 31, 2013 Philadelphia, PA
• May. 30 - 31, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
• May. 30 - 31, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA
• May. 30 - 31, 2013 New Brunswick, NJ

Compliance and ethics programs should no longer be considered optional. They are an important aspect of legal risk management, and government standards on compliance programs have become increasingly specific. No matter how large or small the company, paying careful attention to corporate compliance and ethics is critical. No area is safe - prosecutors all over the world aggressively attack corporate crime, as countries now pursue subjects ...

• May. 31, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA
• May. 31, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
• May. 31, 2013 Philadelphia, PA

The Dodd-Frank Act and related developments ushered in new rules for broker-dealers and advisors in the municipal market arena. This program will provide attendees with a solid foundation in the regulatory regime applying to broker-dealer and advisor municipal securities activity. Discussion will include the interplay between the various regulators with respect to municipal securities activity and offer practical compliance considerations.

• Jun. 5, 2013 Boston, MA
• Jun. 5, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA
• Jun. 5, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
• Jun. 5, 2013 Columbus, OH
• Jun. 5, 2013 New Brunswick, NJ
• Jun. 5, 2013 Philadelphia, PA

Capital markets are adjusting to a wide range of evolving regulatory standards which affect the way in which offerings are conducted around the world. At the same time, issuers around the world are subject to changing accounting and corporate governance standards, while market participants navigate new ground in derivative product regulation. Issuers and market participants also face an increasingly active global enforcement environment targeting ...

• Jun. 6 - 7, 2013 Philadelphia, PA
• Jun. 6 - 7, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
• Jun. 6 - 7, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA
• Jun. 6 - 7, 2013 Boston, MA
• Jun. 6 - 7, 2013 New Brunswick, NJ
• Jun. 6 - 7, 2013 Cleveland, OH

At this perennial favorite, our experienced faculty will walk you through all of the steps associated with acquiring and selling a privately held company, whether it is a large independent corporation, a division or subsidiary of a large public company, or a smaller venture capital-backed or family-owned entrepreneurial enterprise. You will learn about the special issues that apply when a private equity firm is the buyer or owns the target company, ...

• Jun. 10, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
• Jun. 10, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA
• Jun. 10, 2013 Philadelphia, PA

If your company or client has a dispute arising out of a contract with a foreign party, international arbitration represents the best method of resolving that dispute in a neutral forum and enforcing any subsequent award. However, the resolution of international business disputes through arbitration raises issues that are simply not present in the litigation context. In many ways, arbitration offers more choices than litigation. What is the appropriate ...

• Jun. 11, 2013 Atlanta, GA

Employment law is no longer a local issue. Multinational employers must grapple with often conflicting standards for hiring, retaining, disciplining, and terminating employees. The issues are all the more challenging today, as employment laws, corruption laws, and whistleblower laws, from the U.S. and overseas, impose standards of conduct across borders. This program brings together highly experienced and sophisticated practitioners, in-house counsel, ...

• Jun. 20, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA
• Jun. 20, 2013 Cleveland, OH
• Jun. 20, 2013 Philadelphia, PA
• Jun. 20, 2013 New Brunswick, NJ
• Jun. 20, 2013 Atlanta, GA
• Jun. 20, 2013 Birmingham, AL
• Jun. 20, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA

Any attorney or human resources professional who advises or represents employers, employees, labor unions or government, or who has judicial/arbitral/mediator responsibility, must keep abreast of changes in the employment discrimination arena, and must also be aware of cutting-edge developments on the litigation front. This program, designed for employment law practitioners and human resources professionals at all levels, brings together prominent ...

• Jun. 21, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
• Jun. 21, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA
• Jun. 21, 2013 Philadelphia, PA

As we continue to see many new regulations from the SEC, PCAOB and financial institution regulators, we also continue to see numerous challenges emerge for the audit committee. If you are a director or member of an audit committee, or if you advise audit committees, this program will help you understand what is required of the audit committee, and those who advise them, in this rapidly changing environment. You will hear from an expert faculty of ...

• Jun. 24, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA
• Jun. 24, 2013 Birmingham, AL
• Jun. 24, 2013 New Brunswick, NJ
• Jun. 24, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
• Jun. 24, 2013 Boston, MA
• Jun. 24, 2013 Philadelphia, PA

Major changes in broker-dealer regulation and the industry have come about as a result of the financial services crisis and the resulting regulatory reform. At the same time, FINRA’s overhaul of its rulebook as part of its Rulebook Consolidation process is almost complete. This program will provide attendees with a solid foundation in the regulatory regime applying to broker-dealers, including what to expect next regarding broker-dealer regulation. ...

• Jun. 25, 2013 Cleveland, OH
• Jun. 25, 2013 Philadelphia, PA
• Jun. 25, 2013 Atlanta, GA
• Jun. 25, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
• Jun. 25, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA

Knowing how to conduct effective and efficient internal investigations is key to protecting your clients or company. Companies and their counsel need to be diligent and proactive in identifying risks and remedying potential issues. At this program, panels of experts from the private bar, in-house and the government use a real-world hypothetical fact pattern throughout the day to review the many considerations and issues that can and do arise from ...

• Jun. 26, 2013 Atlanta, GA

New developments in confidentiality, the attorney-client privilege, and the attorney work-product doctrine (including disclosure obligations to third parties, the status of government pressure to waive, congressional legislation, selective waiver and inadvertent waiver) Lawyer’s exposure to civil liability Whistle-blower remedies for lawyers Recent developments impacting the "no-contact" rules and lawyer "dissemblance"  ...

• Jun. 27, 2013 Birmingham, AL
• Jun. 27, 2013 Cleveland, OH
• Jun. 27, 2013 Atlanta, GA

For many attorneys, searching for, retaining, and using expert witnesses can be a daunting experience. Don’t miss out on the critical benefits conferred by the effective use of expert witnesses in complex litigation. Our faculty of experienced litigators and expert witnesses will demystify the challenges of selecting, preparing, and using experts. You will come away with practical tools to handle the myriad of issues involved with expert witness preparation ...

• Jun. 27, 2013 Birmingham, AL
• Jun. 27, 2013 Nashville, TN
• Jun. 27, 2013 Boston, MA
• Jun. 27, 2013 Cleveland, OH

What better way to learn about M&A litigation than from the attorneys that litigate the nation’s most important M&A disputes and the judges who preside over them? We have assembled judges from the Delaware Supreme Court and the Court of Chancery - the most experienced and respected courts on M&A matters - and distinguished M&A litigators to give you their perspectives on the best ways to handle corporate M&A disputes.Whether you ...

• Jun. 28, 2013 Philadelphia, PA
• Jun. 28, 2013 New Brunswick, NJ
• Jun. 28, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
• Jun. 28, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA
• Jun. 28, 2013 Atlanta, GA

As the America Invents Act becomes part of current practice of patent law, you may think it is not possible to gain an understanding of this complicated field of law in one day. You would be incorrect. Whether you are new to patent law or are trying to refresh your knowledge of this field, this program will cover the key points you need to get up to speed. In particular, this program will cover all types of patent issues that may arise in the context ...

• Jul. 8 - 9, 2013 Boston, MA
• Jul. 8 - 9, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA
• Jul. 8 - 9, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
• Jul. 8 - 9, 2013 Philadelphia, PA

Since the financial crisis a few years ago, private equity firms have been dealing with its aftermath, including increased regulatory and legislative scrutiny of their activities and the activities of their funds as well as difficult environments in which to raise new funds and to get deals done. Many firms were required to register as investment advisers with the SEC and a number of newly registered firms are now undergoing their first SEC audits. ...

• Jul. 9, 2013 Atlanta, GA

Do you feel compelled to include phrases like “wherefore,” “heretofore,” and “albeit” in your writing? What actually is good legal writing? This program will teach you the secrets of successful legal writing, whether you are writing for judges, partners, or clients.

• Jul. 10, 2013 Cleveland, OH
• Jul. 10, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
• Jul. 10, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA
• Jul. 10, 2013 Philadelphia, PA
• Jul. 10, 2013 New Brunswick, NJ
• Jul. 10, 2013 Birmingham, AL

Class action lawsuits remain an integral and exciting part of high stakes litigation and the courts, including the Supreme Court, have taken notice. This year’s program will focus on recent changes in class action law and give you the tools and strategies you need to effectively handle these complex cases. Our outstanding faculty of plaintiffs’ and defense counsel, distinguished judges, and academics will bring you up-to-date on important ...

• Jul. 11, 2013 Philadelphia, PA
• Jul. 11, 2013 Boston, MA
• Jul. 11, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
• Jul. 11, 2013 New Brunswick, NJ
• Jul. 11, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA

With emerging markets players, like those of the BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China) countries, playing an ever greater role in the global economy, attorneys and other professionals facilitating cross-border transactions need to familiarize themselves with their perspective on inbound and outbound investments. According to a recent Office for Economic Co-operation and Development study, emerging markets will account for over 60% of global economic ...

• Jul. 12, 2013 Atlanta, GA

The Municipal Law Institute offers attendees sharp analyses of important developments, emerging legal issues and best practices in the field of municipal law. Topics Discussed Will Include The Municipal Response to Natural Disasters Ethics for the Municipal Lawyer Employment Law Update

• Jul. 17, 2013 Philadelphia, PA
• Jul. 17, 2013 New Brunswick, NJ
• Jul. 17, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
• Jul. 17, 2013 Birmingham, AL
• Jul. 17, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA
• Jul. 17, 2013 Boston, MA

In the aftermath of the financial crisis and the resulting regulatory reform, the SEC has advanced significant rulemaking to impose a greater degree of controls on investment advisers’ operations. In fact, the SEC has put the regulation of investment advisers under the microscope, establishing new rules related to adviser custody, political contributions and adviser disclosure and has retooled its adviser exam program.At this program, attendees will ...

• Jul. 22, 2013 Birmingham, AL
• Jul. 22, 2013 Nashville, TN

Pre-litigation document management and preservation - best practices and ethical duties for: Technology assessments and inventory Employee education Designing and implementing document retention policies and preservation plans Litigation risk assessments The discovery process - recent developments and emerging issues, including: Use of outside vendors and new search technologies Navigation of court-imposed duties and associated ethical ...

• Jul. 22, 2013 Birmingham, AL
• Jul. 22, 2013 Nashville, TN

Ethics and financial services in the midst of global financial market turbulence New developments in corporate governance The new Foreign Corrupt Practices Act guidelines Crisis management, corporate compliance, and litigation management: what every in-house counsel needs to know E-discovery Attorney-client privilege; Kovel privilege Ethics and outsourcing Corporate whistleblowing

• Jul. 23 - 24, 2013 New Brunswick, NJ
• Jul. 23 - 24, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
• Jul. 23 - 24, 2013 Cleveland, OH
• Jul. 23 - 24, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA
• Jul. 23 - 24, 2013 Philadelphia, PA

In a global business, the tax laws of the United States may impact transactions regardless of where the transactions take place. A working knowledge of the U. S. international tax rules is, therefore, of paramount importance to a wide variety of tax and corporate professionals.At this program, some of the world’s leading tax experts will discuss the current rules of U.S. international taxation. Each panel will focus upon a distinct international tax ...