Seminars

• Jun. 20, 2013 New York, NY

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 New York, NY

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 New York, NY

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 New York, NY

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 New York, NY

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 New York, NY

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 ...

• Jun. 27, 2013 New York, NY

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 ...

• Jun. 28, 2013 New York, NY

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 ...

• Jun. 28, 2013 San Francisco, CA

End of Life Planning is, like Death and Taxes, one of those things that can go from an easy, informative and straightforward conversation to a drawn-out nightmare if ignored. Low income and very low-income clients, unlike the average middle class client, frequently do not understand the importance of, for example, having identified caretakers for their minor children in place. They frequently resort to “no planning” or improvised planning which does ...

• Jul. 1, 2013 New York, NY

Not long ago, “cyber attacks" invoked futuristic battles in a virtual universe. Today, the threats posed by cyber attacks are very real, and are wreaking havoc on companies around the world. No industry sector is immune, and cybercrime targets have broadened significantly. Media reports of the staggering number of increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks attest to this trend, with organizations such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, Twitter, ...

• Jul. 8 - 9, 2013 New York, NY

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. 8, 2013 San Francisco, CA
• Jul. 15, 2013 New York, NY

Copyright law continues to be an unpredictable and dynamic practice area. Attend this program to build the foundation needed to understand this area of law while exploring recent cases and developments, with a particular focus on Internet and data-related issues. Learn about the rights copyright protection confers, how to protect those rights, and how the Internet continues to redefine critical concepts in the field. A faculty of leading experts will ...

• Jul. 9, 2013 New York, NY

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. 9, 2013 San Francisco, CA
• Jul. 16, 2013 New York, NY

Whether you are just starting out, need a refresher, or have just learned how exciting a career in trademark law can be, this program is for you. Forget all the trademark books and articles, and attend this program instead to learn all the fundamentals while exploring the cutting-edge issues that are changing the face of this practice area. This program is built on a rock-solid foundation of trademark law experience. The speakers come with dozens ...

• Jul. 10 - 12, 2013 San Francisco, CA

This program is directed to patent prosecuting and litigating attorneys and patent agents with or without a Patent Office registration number or little patent experience. It will focus on teaching the basics of claim drafting, patent application preparation and prosecution, as well as a review of recent developments in the law. A litigator’s perspective is presented to show how drafting and prosecution can influence the development, and often the ...

• Jul. 10, 2013 New York, NY

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 New York, NY

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 New York, NY

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. 15 - 16, 2013 Chicago, IL

This program focuses on critical issues of information privacy, security and data protection faced by all companies. The Internet and other evolving information technologies, wired and wireless, have prompted the development of powerful tools for the collection, processing, storage and use of personal information. These trends create numerous issues regarding limitations on corporate rights to use that information and obligations to protect it from ...

• Jul. 17, 2013 New York, NY

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. 18 - 19, 2013 San Francisco, CA
• Jul. 22 - 23, 2013 Chicago, IL

Accounting is a language of business. Because attorneys encounter accounting information in a wide range of legal issues, it is critical for lawyers to understand financial statements and core accounting concepts. This practical course, specifically designed for the non-accountant attorney, will provide an understanding of financial statements and the key principles of accounting, using “real life” examples of accounting issues that attorneys ...

• Jul. 18 - 19, 2013 New York, NY
• Aug. 19 - 20, 2013 San Francisco, CA

In this advanced two-day program, you will have a unique opportunity to receive hands-on drafting experience under the guidance of experienced patent prosecutors. By working in small technologically-distinct groups, you will receive individualized feedback on claim drafting and amendment writing skills, as well as learn practical techniques for avoiding prosecution pitfalls. Guidance will be provided on the America Invents Act and its implementation ...

• Jul. 22, 2013 New York, NY

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. 22, 2013 San Francisco, CA

Patent reform has arrived: what will be its impact on those touchstones of patentability, prior art and obviousness?  102 was already a complicated concept for patent practitioners, having undergone evolving interpretations in the PTO and CAFC.  How will the AIA now complicate matters further?  What aspects of current 102 understanding carry over to new 102? How does the concept of “prior art” and circumstance collide in ...

• Jul. 22, 2013 New York, NY

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 ...