From the program: Beyond the Brand: Current Patent Issues in the Cosmetics Industry

Released on: Dec. 11, 2018

The global cosmetics products market has been valued at over $500 billion dollars.  In order for a cosmetics company to break into or to increase its share of this market, it must differentiate itself through its intellectual property.  Most cosmetics companies and their customers appreciate the value of trademarks, and how the goodwill associated with them can be used to increase the value of a brand.  But competition in this industry ...

From the program: Blockchain Technology, Smart Code, and Smart Contracts: Issues and Risks

Released on: Dec. 11, 2018

Taken from the Audio-only Briefing Blockchain Technology, Smart Code, and Smart Contracts: Issues and Risks Recorded December 2018 in New York Blockchain Technology, Smart Code, and Smart Contracts: Issues and Risks [01:05:10] Many people know that bitcoin is based on blockchain technology, but fewer understand how the underlying technology is being applied to a much broader range of commercial and business functions. Most of these applications ...

From the program: Leveraging Technology for In-House Counsel

Released on: Dec. 10, 2018

This briefing does not offer credit for any jurisdiction. Taken from the Web Program Leveraging Technology for In-House Counsel Recorded December, 2018 in New York [01:03:35] What is technology management and how can it be leveraged to efficiently deliver high-quality services to clients and to better inform department management decisions and corporate strategy?  Presented in cooperation with ACC, this free presentation will include ...

From the program: From D.C. to New Jersey to California — The Modern Bail Reform Movement and the Fight to End Money Bail

Released on: Dec. 7, 2018

Taken from the Web Program From D.C. to New Jersey to California — The Modern Bail Reform Movement and the Fight to End Money Bail Recorded December, 2018 in New York [01:03:25] On any given day, almost 450,000 people are held pretrial in local jails across the country. The vast majority are there because they cannot make bail. Nationally, the average bail set in a felony case is $10,000, yet the Federal Reserve estimates that 47% ...

From the program: At-the-Market Offerings

Released on: Dec. 6, 2018

Taken from the Audio-only Briefing At-the-Market Offerings Recorded December 2018 in New York At-the-Market Offerings [01:02:45] Any issuer eligible to register its securities on Form S-3 should consider setting up an ATM program in order to maximize its opportunity to raise just-in-time capital. Significant selling stockholders may also benefit from the flexibility of the ATM structure in order to take advantage of market opportunities ...

From the program: Cannabis Lawyering: Risks and Ethical Considerations

Released on: Dec. 5, 2018

Taken from the Audio-only Briefing Cannabis Lawyering: Risks and Ethical Considerations Recorded December 2018 in New York Cannabis Lawyering: Risks and Ethical Considerations [01:03:01] On January 1, 2018, California became the largest state-legal adult use cannabis market in the country, after having led the way with the legalization of medical cannabis more than two decades earlier. This raises a critical question: can lawyers ethically ...

From the program: Basics of Export Controls 2018

Released on: Dec. 3, 2018

Taken from the Audio-only Briefing Basics of Export Controls 2018 Recorded December 2018 in New York Basics of Export Controls 2018 [01:05:20] In an age of fast-evolving geopolitical relations, security challenges and sanctions policies, the rules of international trade are affecting U.S. and multinational corporations, financial institutions, investors and even governments as never before. The Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and ...

From the program: What’s New in Entity Laws? 2018 Amendments to the DGCL and LLC and LP Acts

Released on: Nov. 30, 2018

Taken from the Audio-only Briefing What’s New in Entity Laws? 2018 Amendments to the DGCL and LLC and LP Acts Recorded November 2018 in New York What’s New in Entity Laws? 2018 Amendments to the DGCL and LLC and LP Acts [01:04:10] Delaware amends its General Corporation Laws, its Limited Liability Company Act and its Limited Partnership Act annually. 2018 has been no exception. In this Briefing, Emily V. Burton of Young Conaway ...

From the program: Litigation Funding: How Is It Changing the Practice and Business of Law?

Released on: Nov. 29, 2018

Taken from the Audio-only Briefing Litigation Funding: How Is It Changing the Practice and Business of Law? Recorded November 2018 in New York Litigation Funding: How Is It Changing the Practice and Business of Law? [01:02:25] This One-Hour Briefing will provide a primer on the basics of litigation funding and trends in litigation funding that are impacting firms and their clients. These include, among others, single claims, portfolios ...

From the program: Channeling the River: Using Social and Cognitive Science to Steer Inclusion Efforts

Released on: Nov. 28, 2018

Taken from the Web Program Channeling the River: Using Social and Cognitive Science to Steer Inclusion Efforts Recorded November, 2018 in New York [01:03:18] Law schools, law firms, and bar associations work hard to recruit and retain women and minorities. However, these programs often fail to achieve their goals. Contributing factors range from students not seeking out necessary help to organizations inadvertently making candidates feel like ...

From the program: The Legal Services Paradigm Shift

Released on: Nov. 27, 2018

This briefing does not offer credit for any jurisdiction. Taken from the Web Program The Legal Services Paradigm Shift Recorded November, 2018 in New York [01:02:00] Seismic shifts are taking place within the legal profession. Clients now have operations professionals who are developing technology to allow them to reduce costs and improve efficiency.  Litigation funding is providing alternative fee arrangements to flourish.  And accounting ...

From the program: Government Contracts 2018 - Bid Protests in Government Contracts - Protection or Obstacle

Released on: Nov. 15, 2018

Taken from the Web Program Government Contracts 2018 - Bid Protests in Government Contracts - Protection or Obstacle Recorded November, 2018 in Washington [01:52:12] • The Rand Report - Does the evidence matter? • Review of procurement decisions – Any? Administrative? Judicial? • Top issues in protests in 2018

From the program: Government Contracts 2018 - Policy, Legislative, and Regulatory Developments in Government Contracts

Released on: Nov. 15, 2018

Taken from the Web Program Government Contracts 2018 - Policy, Legislative, and Regulatory Developments in Government Contracts Recorded November, 2018 in Washington [01:28:38] New NDAA Provisions – 2018 and 2019 Is Congress the obstacle to simplifying acquisition (regulatory backlog)? OTAs – “Do whatever you want?” IP and innovation – Government self-inflicted injury Section 809 and 813 Panel ...

From the program: Government Contracts 2018 - View from the Bench - Adjudicating Government Contracts Disputes

Released on: Nov. 15, 2018

Taken from the Web Program Government Contracts 2018 - View from the Bench - Adjudicating Government Contracts Disputes Recorded November, 2018 in Washington [01:29:29] • Recent government contracts decisions • What the judiciary believes to be the significant developments in the Law • Practice tips from the bench

From the program: Achieving Equality for Women in the Courtroom and in ADR: If Not Now, When?

Released on: Nov. 14, 2018

Taken from the Audio-only Briefing Achieving Equality for Women in the Courtroom and in ADR: If Not Now, When? Recorded November 2018 in New York Achieving Equality for Women in the Courtroom and in ADR: If Not Now, When? [01:01:34] Recently, the Commercial & Federal Litigation Section of the New York State Bar Association prepared the report: IF NOT NOW, WHEN? Achieving Equality For Women In The Courtroom and In ADR. With the full ...

From the program: Foreign Banks Issuing Covered Bonds Into the U.S.

Released on: Nov. 13, 2018

Taken from the Web Program Foreign Banks Issuing Covered Bonds Into the U.S. Recorded November, 2018 in New York [01:04:25] This program will discuss the covered bond market in the U.S., recent developments for Canadian covered bond issuers and the globalization of the asset class.  Jerry R. Marlatt of Mayer Brown LLP and Laura Drumm of RBC Capital Markets, LLC will discuss topics including: Brief overview of covered bonds  ...

From the program: Keys to a Successful Mediation

Released on: Nov. 13, 2018

Taken from the Web Program Keys to a Successful Mediation Recorded November, 2018 in New York [01:03:43] The high cost of litigation, as well as the reality that most civil litigation is resolved prior to trial, has made mediation of civil matters more prevalent.  Combined with the increase in court-mandated mediation and court-annexed alternative dispute resolution programs, mediation has become a fact of life for litigators and parties alike.  ...

From the program: Understanding and Using EBITDA in Legal Practice

Released on: Nov. 12, 2018

Taken from the Web Program Understanding and Using EBITDA in Legal Practice Recorded November, 2018 in New York [01:05:35] This One-Hour Briefing will help you effectively use EBITDA in your practice.  Earnings Before Interest Taxes and Depreciation, commonly called EBITDA, is a standard calculation in the modern financial world, but, like Latin, many lawyers have only an minimal understanding and may not feel comfortable using the ...

From the program: Internal Resource Management for In-House Counsel

Released on: Nov. 9, 2018

Please note this program does not offer CLE credit. Taken from the Web Program Internal Resource Management for In-House Counsel Recorded November, 2018 in New York [01:00:10] Effective internal resource management involves identifying, prioritizing, and managing resources to best align with the strategic goals and direction of the Organization and Law Department, and optimizing those resources to provide the best service to clients.  How best ...

From the program: It's a Small World After All: Representation and Warranty and Transactional Insurance for Cross Border M&A Transactions

Released on: Nov. 8, 2018

Taken from the Web Program It's a Small World After All: Representation and Warranty and Transactional Insurance for Cross Border M&A Transactions Recorded November, 2018 in New York [01:07:58] It is inevitable:  If you are not already doing cross-border M&A transactions involving representation and warranty (RWI) and other transactional insurance products, you probably will be soon.  Over the last several years, more and more ...

From the program: Cybersecurity and Data Protection in International Arbitration: Practical Suggestions for Case Management and Compliance

Released on: Nov. 7, 2018

Taken from the Web Program Cybersecurity and Data Protection in International Arbitration: Practical Suggestions for Case Management and Compliance Recorded October 31, 2018 in New York [01:02:05] Data breaches and data protection laws are frequently in the news, as businesses struggle to protect confidential information from hackers and other unauthorized disclosures and to comply with the GDPR’s regulatory maze.  This One-Hour Briefing ...

Recorded on: Nov. 6, 2018

Taken from the Web Program Gearing Up for Inline XBRL Recorded October 30, 2018 in New York [01:04:40] On June 28, 2018 the SEC published final amendments requiring operating companies and funds to use the Inline XBRL format.  Join our expert panel of SEC staff including John Foley, Mark Green and Mike Willis, and George M. Wilson from the SEC Institute as they explain how this change will affect filers and users and offer suggestions ...

From the program: Bankruptcy Appeals: What Must Be Done, When It Must Be Done and How Best to Succeed When Prosecuting or Defending a Bankruptcy Appeal

Released on: Oct. 31, 2018

Taken from the Web Program Bankruptcy Appeals: What Must Be Done, When It Must Be Done and How Best to Succeed When Prosecuting or Defending a Bankruptcy Appeal Recorded October, 2018 in New York  [01:05:00] Bankruptcy Court Orders and Judgments have res judicata and collateral estoppel effects. Understanding how to appeal adverse rulings or to defend on appeal favorable Bankruptcy Court rulings is crucial to preserving and protecting the best ...

From the program: The Reinvention of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB)

Released on: Oct. 31, 2018

Taken from the Audio-only Briefing The Reinvention of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Recorded October 2018 in New York The Reinvention of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) [01:03:00] Now that new USPTO Director Iancu has the power to control Board precedent, and a new claim construction standard will be applied in a matter of weeks, the PTAB is in the midst of a significant renovation. But what will these changes mean ...

From the program: Health Care and Pharma M&A – Recent Trends

Released on: Oct. 31, 2018

Taken from the Audio-only Briefing Health Care and Pharma M&A – Recent Trends Recorded October 2018 in New York Health Care and Pharma M&A – Recent Trends [01:06:03] Health care was the third most active sector, measured by deal volume, in global M&A in 2017. Over 1,500 health care sector deals were announced in 2017, with a total deal value of over $300 billion (an increase of more than 18% over the previous year), ...