Seminars & Webcasts

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• Feb. 5, 2014 New York, NY

• Feb. 5, 2014 Webcast

• Feb. 5, 2014 Atlanta, GA
• Feb. 5, 2014 Cleveland, OH

This course provides an introduction to the basics of ERISA fiduciary law using a case-study vehicle.  At this year’s program, you will learn about the principal issues in ERISA’s regulation of plan investments through a case study of a hypothetical plan asset hedge fund exploring entry in the plan marketplace and a plan investor considering such an alternative investment.   The program also will utilize a hypothetical fiduciary training ...

• Feb. 6 - 7, 2014 New York, NY

• Feb. 6 - 7, 2014 Webcast

• Feb. 6 - 7, 2014 Mechanicsburg, PA
• Feb. 6 - 7, 2014 Philadelphia, PA
• Feb. 6 - 7, 2014 Pittsburgh, PA

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• Feb. 7, 2014 New York, NY

• Feb. 7, 2014 Webcast

Human Trafficking has long been a hidden problem in New York state and the US.  In 2000, Congress passed the federal Victims of Trafficking and Violence Prevention Act (TVPA) and has since re-authorized it three times making important modifications.  In 2005, the US ratified the UN Trafficking Protocol.  This was followed by passage of the New York state Trafficking Victim Protection and Justice Act in 2007.  The New York law has ...

• Feb. 10, 2014 San Francisco, CA
• Feb. 26, 2014 New York, NY

• Feb. 10, 2014 Webcast

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• Feb. 10, 2014 New York, NY

• Feb. 10, 2014 Webcast

• Feb. 10, 2014 Mechanicsburg, PA
• Feb. 10, 2014 Atlanta, GA
• Feb. 10, 2014 Columbus, OH
• Feb. 10, 2014 New Brunswick, NJ
• Feb. 10, 2014 Pittsburgh, PA
• Feb. 10, 2014 Philadelphia, PA

Counsel as well as Human Resources and compliance personnel whose responsibilities include wage and hour matters must keep up to date on the latest developments, and understand and anticipate wage and hour risks in order to implement effective compliance programs and to respond promptly to indicators of possible noncompliance.  At the same time, given the sensitivity of these issues, it is critical that attorneys counseling and representing either ...

• Feb. 11, 2014 New York, NY

• Feb. 11, 2014 Webcast

The business of running a nonprofit organization has become increasingly complex, as nonprofits are under heightened scrutiny to account for their management and fiduciary practices. The repercussions from the economic crisis and the need to cope with ongoing financial uncertainty have also brought into focus new legal standards for proper investment conduct.  At the same time, the changing technological landscape forces nonprofits to confront ...

• Feb. 12, 2014 New York, NY

• Feb. 12, 2014 Webcast

• Feb. 12, 2014 Birmingham, AL
• Feb. 12, 2014 Boston, MA
• Feb. 12, 2014 Cleveland, OH

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• Feb. 13 - 14, 2014 New York, NY
• Mar. 20 - 21, 2014 Chicago, IL

• Feb. 13 - 14, 2014 Webcast

• Feb. 13 - 14, 2014 New Brunswick, NJ

This seminar will explore advanced issues in commercial real estate financing in a market that continues to improve – in some cases very dramatically.  We will focus on the use of multiple lenders and creative deal structures.  We have also seen nontraditional lenders such as hedge funds enter the market, providing equity-flavored (and priced) financing through joint venture vehicles, which will be a focus of this year’s seminar.  We ...

• Feb. 18, 2014 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.By attending PLI’s one-day Bridge-the-Gap II: Ethics and Skills for Newly ...

• Feb. 19, 2014 New York, NY

• Feb. 19, 2014 Webcast

• Feb. 19, 2014 Philadelphia, PA
• Feb. 19, 2014 Nashville, TN
• Feb. 19, 2014 Pittsburgh, PA
• Feb. 19, 2014 Mechanicsburg, PA

New developments in multijurisdictional practice issues (including the interplay and disparity of various state ethics rules, different enforcement regimes, and U.S. rules vs. international rules) Current issues relating to multiple representation Recent developments involving conflicts of interest Whistleblower remedies for corporate counsel Dangers to corporate counsel in civil discovery New developments in confidentiality, the attorney-client ...

• Feb. 19, 2014 New York, NY

• Feb. 19, 2014 Webcast

Broker-dealers that are dually registered as investment advisers are under intense regulatory scrutiny and are subject to a number of new and evolving regulatory framework. At this program, attendees will be provided with expert analysis regarding today’s hot topics impacting the relevant regulatory framework, as well as practical considerations regarding the design and implementation of such programs. A distinguished faculty of practitioners and ...

• Feb. 20, 2014 New York, NY

• Feb. 20, 2014 Webcast

• Feb. 20, 2014 Columbus, OH
• Feb. 20, 2014 Atlanta, GA

Business separation transactions represent a substantial portion of all M&A transactions.  Many of these take the form of spin-offs, equity carve-outs and similar architectures not involving an outright sale.  But what is a spin-off, what makes it different from other types of business separation transactions, and why are people doing more of them?  This program will provide an in-depth perspective on the factors that drive the ...

• Feb. 20, 2014 New York, NY

• Feb. 20, 2014 Webcast

The challenges of creating an inclusive work environment remain great. At this year’s Diversity and Inclusion program, a renowned faculty of practitioners, in-house counsel, diversity directors and related professionals will discuss recent legal developments that impact diversity, the current status of key diversity initiatives, recruiting practices, and  the challenges and best practices for achieving a diverse workplace.

• Feb. 21, 2014 New York, NY

• Feb. 21, 2014 Webcast

• Feb. 21, 2014 Nashville, TN

The program will review the professional responsibility issues confronting lawyers who advise clients in connection with securities and derivatives transactions, including the implementation of the Dodd-Frank Act.

• Feb. 21 - 22, 2014 Washington, DC

• Feb. 21 - 22, 2014 Webcast

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• Feb. 21, 2014 New York, NY

The ability to speak clearly and confidently is important for all lawyers, whether speaking with partners, making a pitch to clients, or addressing a courtroom. At this two-hour program, taught by a former practicing lawyer, you will learn techniques that will immediately improve your presentation skills.

• Feb. 24 - 25, 2014 New York, NY

• Feb. 24 - 25, 2014 Webcast

• Feb. 24 - 25, 2014 Pittsburgh, PA
• Feb. 24 - 25, 2014 Mechanicsburg, PA
• Feb. 24 - 25, 2014 Cleveland, OH
• Feb. 24 - 25, 2014 Philadelphia, PA

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• Feb. 24, 2014 San Francisco, CA
• Mar. 25, 2014 New York, NY

• Feb. 24, 2014 Webcast

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• Feb. 27, 2014 New York, NY
• Feb. 27, 2014 Columbus, OH
• Apr. 8, 2014 East Palo Alto, CA

• Feb. 27, 2014 Webcast

• Feb. 27, 2014 Mechanicsburg, PA
• Feb. 27, 2014 Boston, MA
• Feb. 27, 2014 Birmingham, AL
• Feb. 27, 2014 Pittsburgh, PA
• Feb. 27, 2014 Philadelphia, PA

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• Feb. 28, 2014 New York, NY

• Feb. 28, 2014 Webcast

• Feb. 28, 2014 Mechanicsburg, PA
• Feb. 28, 2014 Pittsburgh, PA
• Feb. 28, 2014 Philadelphia, PA
• Feb. 28, 2014 Boston, MA

Asset based financing is a key source of credit for small and medium-size companies and for some larger, publicly traded companies as well. In contrast to equity financing where ownership in the company is diluted, asset-based financing allows companies to use their own assets to generate cash flow.In structuring these loans, lenders and their counsel must consider all senior interests in the collateral, as well as the practical difficulties in obtaining ...

• Mar. 3, 2014 New York, NY

• Mar. 3, 2014 Webcast

Experienced entertainment attorneys and business executives will discuss legal, financial, business, and ethical issues in the practice of entertainment law, with a focus on new methods of entertainment product delivery.

• Mar. 4, 2014 New York, NY

• Mar. 4, 2014 Webcast

Experienced entertainment attorneys and business executives will discuss legal, financial, business, and ethical issues in the practice of entertainment law, with a focus on new methods of entertainment product delivery.

• Mar. 5, 2014 New York, NY

• Mar. 5, 2014 Webcast

Experienced entertainment attorneys and business executives will discuss legal, financial, business, and ethical issues in the practice of entertainment law, with a focus on new methods of entertainment product delivery.

• Mar. 6 - 7, 2014 New York, NY

• Mar. 6 - 7, 2014 Webcast

• Mar. 6 - 7, 2014 Mechanicsburg, PA
• Mar. 6 - 7, 2014 Pittsburgh, PA
• Mar. 6 - 7, 2014 Philadelphia, PA

You’ll hear expert panelists discuss: significant business and legal developments in the investment management area over the past year and important regulatory initiatives such as: The SEC’s regulatory agenda New regulations affecting money-market funds Potential SEC staff guidance regarding valuation, derivatives and other areas Potential new regulatory initiatives relating to target date funds and exchange-traded funds Possible modifications ...

• Mar. 7, 2014 New York, NY

• Mar. 7, 2014 Webcast

The scope and application of the attorney-client privilege in the public sector Ethics rules that apply to government lawyers Understanding who the client is The interaction between ethics rules and other regulations that affect government lawyers Transitioning between the private and public sectors