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From the program: Veterans Issues: Family Law, Consumer Rights, Job Protection and Diversionary Courts

Released on: Nov. 22, 2011

Learn about laws, courts and practices that protect or are designed for veterans.  The three hour program will inform and update general practitioners and the criminal bar about each. Lecture Topics  [Total time 03:15:13] Segments with an asterisk (*) are available only with the purchase of the entire program. Program Overview* [00:04:23] Theresa Mesa Veterans in the Criminal Justice System: Penal Code 1170.9 [01:08:14]  ...

From the program: Expanding Your Practice Using Limited Scope Representation 2012

Released on: May. 2, 2012

This program will provide an introduction to the rapidly changing practice of limited scope representation (often called “unbundling”) in a family law context, including all of the fee agreements, forms and other materials you will need to practice limited scope representation competently, safely and profitably.Lecture Topics  [Total time 03:05:29] Segments with an asterisk (*) are available only with the purchase of the entire program. Program ...

From the program: Basics of Accounting for Lawyers 2012: What Every Practicing Lawyer Needs to Know

Released on: May. 29, 2012

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 ...

From the program: Pretrial Practice 2012

Released on: Jun. 4, 2012

Pretrial practice in federal civil litigation has undergone tremendous change. 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. What does the changing nature of pretrial practice in litigation mean for your practice? Our faculty of experienced plaintiffs’ and defense attorneys ...

From the program: International Employment Law 2012

Released on: Jun. 15, 2012

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, ...

From the program: Employment Discrimination Law & Litigation 2012

Released on: Jul. 5, 2012

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 ...

From the program: Expert Witness 2012

Released on: Jul. 11, 2012

For many attorneys, searching for, hiring, 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 ...

From the program: M&A Litigation 2012

Released on: Jul. 12, 2012

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 & ...

From the program: Ethics for Commercial Litigators 2012

Released on: Jul. 12, 2012

Lecture Topics  [Total time 01:58:06] Segments with an asterisk (*) are available only with the purchase of the entire program. Ethics for Commercial Litigators 2012  [01:58:06] C. Evan Stewart, S. Jeanine Conley, Susan J. Kohlmann, David S. Versfelt The purchase price of this Web Program includes the following articles from the Course Handbook available online: New York Rules of Professional Conduct The Legal ...

From the program: Writing for Litigators 2012

Released on: Jul. 24, 2012

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. Lecture Topics  [Total time 02:41:08] Segments with an asterisk (*) are available only with the purchase of the entire program. Introduction* ...

From the program: Class Action Litigation 2012

Released on: Jul. 25, 2012

Class action lawsuits remain one of the focal points of high stakes litigation in many areas of the law, yet the standards applicable to class actions are evolving.  How has the class action landscape changed?  How have courts addressed the issue of class certification?  How can you structure settlements that are beneficial to your clients?  This year’s program will answer these questions and many more. Our outstanding ...

From the program: Supreme Court Review (14th Annual): October 2011 Term

Released on: Aug. 23, 2012

A distinguished faculty of leading constitutional scholars, civil rights experts, a  law school dean and a Supreme Court journalist will analyze, discuss, and debate the leading Supreme Court decisions of the October 2011 Term.  The faculty represent a variety of constitutional views and perspectives.  The decisions will be analyzed for their precedential, doctrinal and, where appropriate, societal and litigation significance. Lecture ...

From the program: California Employment Law Update 2012

Released on: Sep. 21, 2012

PLI’s California Employment Law Update addresses the issues confronted by employment law advisers, litigators and human resources management and professionals. This program combines a comprehensive review of a broad range 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 and achieve business objectives. The ...

From the program: Building Better Construction Contracts 2012

Released on: Oct. 2, 2012

Traditional construction contracts do not work as well as they should to align the parties' interests and clearly define rights and responsibilities. As a consequence, the design and construction process is more dispute prone than it needs to be. This course is designed to give you the tools you need to better negotiate and draft design and construction agreements. You will learn which risk allocation clauses, including the so-called "killer ...

From the program: Courtroom Skills for Pro Bono Attorneys (Free)

Released on: Oct. 5, 2012

Use this training for an overview of trial skills helpful to attorneys handling Pro Bono litigation matters particularly in an Unlawful Detainer context. Unlawful Detainers as summary proceedings provide unique challenges in trial preparation and representation. This three hour training is designed for practitioners at all experience levels. The panelists are experienced litigators in Pro Bono cases and eviction defense. This training provides ...

From the program: Electronic Discovery Guidance 2012: What Corporate and Outside Counsel Need to Know

Released on: Oct. 8, 2012

New questions constantly arise about how to effectively and fairly handle the potentially overwhelming demands and costs of e-discovery in litigation. This program will provide an overview of the development of e-discovery law and a look to where that law is heading. An 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 ...

From the program: "Bet the Company" Litigation 2012: Best Practices for Complex Cases

Released on: Oct. 9, 2012

What is “Bet the Company” litigation? This fast-paced, high-stakes, complex litigation can involve securities law, intellectual property, mass torts, products liability, antitrust and other substantive areas of law. When regulatory investigations arise and overlapping cases are filed in multiple state and federal jurisdictions around the country, matters can become even more complicated. The very existence of your client’s company ...

From the program: Patent Litigation 2012

Released on: Oct. 12, 2012

Rapid changes in patent law make it necessary that, whether you are plaintiff’s or defendant’s counsel, you are up-to-date on the current state of the law and can quickly develop successful litigation strategies and tactics. This program is taught by a faculty of both outside and in-house lawyers who have earned national reputations in patent litigation by trying and managing a wide variety of bench and jury patent trials, and provides ...

From the program: Judges' Pet Peeves 2012: Tips From the Bench on Trial Practice

Released on: Oct. 19, 2012

Do you wonder what the judges really think about your case? In this candid program, you will hear - directly from the judges - how they view trial practice and how lawyers can help (or sabotage) their cases. Lecture Topics  [Total time 02:04:05] Segments with an asterisk (*) are available only with the purchase of the entire program. Introduction* [00:02:03] Mark C. Zauderer Judicial Pet Peeves in ...

From the program: Employment Law Institute 2012

Released on: Nov. 6, 2012

PLI’s 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, in-house counsel and government enforcement agency officials who share their perspectives, ...

From the program: Think Like a Lawyer, Talk Like a Geek 2012: Get Fluent in Technology

Released on: Nov. 19, 2012

For many lawyers, addressing legal issues arising from a client’s use of technology or negotiating contracts for technology services, like mobile apps, have become a routine part of daily practice.  Lawyers, who often have no technical training, are required by court rules to report on their client’s technology infrastructure so that a judge may address electronic discovery issues.  The rapidly changing world of technology requires ...

From the program: Securities Regulation Institute (44th Annual)

Released on: Nov. 21, 2012

PLI's Annual Institute on Securities Regulation has become the most highly anticipated annual review of the current state of securities, financial regulation, and corporate law and practice. As always, we strive to bring you the most up-to-date information in response to the many developments of the past year. We continue to see significant changes in the securities laws field - as a result of the enactment of the JOBS Act, changes to the ...

From the program: Whistleblowers and the False Claims Act 2012: What You Need to Know

Released on: Nov. 28, 2012

Companies doing business with all levels of government face increasing exposure under federal and state False Claims Acts (FCAs).  Company whistleblowers are filing record numbers of new FCA cases, and the U.S. Department of Justice and state Attorney Generals are ramping-up fraud investigations and prosecutions nationwide.  Taught by a panel of experienced FCA practitioners including prosecutors, whistleblowers' counsel, defense counsel ...

From the program: Bridge-the-Gap: Basic Skills for Newly Admitted Illinois Attorneys 2012

Released on: Nov. 29, 2012

Taught by a faculty of expert practitioners from varied practice areas, this program will help you to “bridge the gap” between your law school education and the real world skills and knowledge needed for success in law.  Topics have been selected for their relevance and importance to legal practice, and to enable you to complete first year Minimum Continuing Legal Education Basic Skills requirements for newly admitted attorneys admitted ...

From the program: Trial by Jury 2012

Released on: Dec. 12, 2012

In this unique and popular program, the masters of the bar and the bench come together to give you their valuable insights on jury trials. There is no better way to learn about jury trials than from the attorneys who try the nation’s most important cases and the judges who preside over them. We have assembled the most experienced and respected state and federal judges, as well as many distinguished litigators, to give you their perspectives ...