October, 2013

Seminars & Webcasts

• Oct. 16, 2013 New York, NY

• Oct. 16, 2013 Webcast

• Oct. 16, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA
• Oct. 16, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
• Oct. 16, 2013 Columbus, OH
• Oct. 16, 2013 Philadelphia, PA
• Oct. 16, 2013 Birmingham, AL

Over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives are key elements in many of our financial markets.  The Dodd-Frank Act is substantially changing how these important instruments are regulated and transacted.  This program will introduce you to both the instruments and their new environment.A derivative is a financial instrument that allocates the risks and price exposures associated with a designated reference asset or entity between the parties thereto.  ...

• Oct. 16 - 18, 2013 New York, NY

• Oct. 16 - 18, 2013 Webcast

This three-day program will focus on the tax issues presented by the entire spectrum of modern major corporate transactions, from relatively simple single-buyer acquisitions of a division or subsidiary to multi-party joint ventures, cross-border mergers, and complex acquisitions of public companies with domestic and foreign operations, including spin-offs and other dispositions of unwanted operations. Evolving techniques for structuring, financing, ...

• Oct. 16, 2013

• Oct. 17 - 18, 2013 New York, NY

• Oct. 17 - 18, 2013 Webcast

The Dodd-Frank Act establishes a novel, comprehensive framework for the regulation of over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives and the market participants who transact in these products.  That regulatory framework is now being implemented and its effect are becoming clear.The new regulatory regime touches the activities of all participants in the swaps markets, from end users to major swap participants to swap dealers.  The new regulations will ...

• Oct. 21 - 22, 2013 New York, NY

• Oct. 21 - 22, 2013 Webcast

• Oct. 21 - 22, 2013 New Brunswick, NJ

Our annual Employment Law Institute combines a comprehensive review of case law and regulatory developments, an in-depth analysis of emerging issues, and best practices to maximize employment law compliance, mitigate legal risk and achieve business objectives. The faculty is comprised of nationally recognized management and plaintiffs’ attorneys, members of the judiciary, in-house counsel and government enforcement agency officials who share their ...

• Oct. 21, 2013 San Francisco, CA

• Oct. 21, 2013 Webcast

Mastering the complexities of California evidence often can be the difference between winning and losing at trial.  Recent case law and statutory developments in the law of evidence render this mastery critical in modern litigation and trials.  This program is designed to give you the most up-to-date information on California evidence standards.  The panelists represent top-flight trial attorneys and judges who will provide winning ...

• Oct. 23, 2013 New York, NY

• Oct. 23, 2013 Webcast

The Dodd-Frank Act - frequently described as the most sweeping reform legislation in decades - and the contemplated, proposed or final rules implementing it, have significant implications for broker-dealers. The concurrent proliferation of new regulation and record-breaking enforcement activity by the DOJ, SEC, CFTC, states and SROs have created a strained and overburdened environment for legal and compliance personnel. This program brings ...

• Oct. 23, 2013 San Francisco, CA

• Oct. 23, 2013 Webcast

The interactive games industry is expanding with blinding speed.  The nature of the products, delivery platforms, economic models, regulatory considerations, key players, content and financing issues are all inter-related parts of a big picture.  This from an industry that was virtually unknown 30 years ago!  Intellectual property, including videogames, has become one of America’s leading exports in the 21st Century.  The emergence ...

• Oct. 23, 2013

• Oct. 24 - 25, 2013 Chicago, IL

Whether you are new to the field or seeking a quick refresher or an update, this is a securities law primer that you won’t want to miss. This program provides an overview and discussion of the basic aspects of the U.S. federal securities laws by leading in-house and law firm practitioners and key SEC representatives. Emphasis will be placed on the interplay among the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and related SEC regulations, ...

• Oct. 24 - 25, 2013 New York, NY

Legal drivers for corporate compliance and ethics programs continue to grow in complexity and importance. Compliance programs are now widely expected by enforcement personnel and key stakeholders, and good practices continue to evolve. In addition, the costs of non-compliance have never been greater. Enforcement risks increase as governments work together more than ever before, and harsh penalties are increasingly becoming the norm both inside and ...

• Oct. 24, 2013

• Oct. 25, 2013 San Francisco, CA

• Oct. 25, 2013 Webcast

In the current economy, the heat is on to monetize patent portfolios. Thus, understanding patent transactions has never been more important. Experts in patent licensing will tell you how to get the most money from patent licensing, how to negotiate patent license agreements, and discuss “The Good, The Bad and The Ugly” examples from actual patent license agreements. The program will emphasize practical tips for structuring, negotiating and drafting ...

• Oct. 28 - 29, 2013 Chicago, IL

Commercial real estate fundamentals (rents, vacancy rates and development activity), although slow, are visibly recovering with REITs outperforming other asset classes. Practitioners with a broad skill set will find it easier to achieve and maintain a viable real estate practice in this environment, given the general economy’s downward pressures on tenant retention, rental growth, development revenue, refinancing and asset values. This program helps ...

• Oct. 28 - 29, 2013 New York, NY

• Oct. 28 - 29, 2013 Webcast

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

The year 2013 brings new risks and new opportunities for companies sourcing or providing critical services, including 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, cloud computing and other innovations have created new issues ...

• Oct. 28 - 29, 2013 San Francisco, CA

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 ...

• Oct. 30, 2013 New York, NY

• Oct. 30, 2013 Webcast

• Oct. 30, 2013 Philadelphia, PA
• Oct. 30, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
• Oct. 30, 2013 Columbus, OH
• Oct. 30, 2013 Birmingham, AL
• Oct. 30, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA

In the aftermath of the financial crisis and recent scandals, and targeted examination and enforcement scrutiny, financial services firms’ corporate compliance and ethics programs are under intense observation. At this program, attendees will get a solid foundation in the relevant regulatory framework, as well as practical considerations regarding the design and implementation of such programs. A distinguished faculty of practitioners and regulators ...

• Oct. 31, 2013 New York, NY

• Oct. 31, 2013 Webcast

Section 1983 authorizes private individuals to enforce their federal constitutional rights against state and local officials, and  is one of the most vital areas in American law. Although the original version of the statute dates back to 1871, Section 1983 litigation continues to generate new issues and difficult applications of established principles. The courts continually render a large volume of important decisions in Section 1983 actions.At ...