• Sep. 5, 2018 Indianapolis, IN

Why You Should Attend In recent years, the government has focused on compliance professionals and in-house counsel, the gatekeepers who are tasked with identifying corporate misconduct. This program is designed for both gatekeepers and lawyers who represent them and will feature experienced in-house and outside counsel, chief compliance officers and government officials who will use hypotheticals to discuss a variety of topics concerning  the ...

• Sep. 14, 2018 Indianapolis, IN

Why You Should Attend Cyber attacks have wreaked havoc on organizations in every industry sector.  Senior management and boards of directors alike rank this issue to be of the highest concern – and for good reason.  From the consumer reporting agencies to technology companies to financial services organizations, cyber criminals have made it clear that no entity is immune.  In today’s interconnected world, cybercrime targets ...

• Sep. 17, 2018 Indianapolis, IN

Why You Should Attend The demands and costs of e-discovery in litigation continue to grow. Nearly every case now involves some sort of e-discovery, and it is essential to know how to effectively and fairly handle the many issues that can arise. Our 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 have encountered ...

• Sep. 21, 2018 Indianapolis, IN

Why You Should Attend As the economy shifts and the legislature, SEC, and shareholders respond, the design, implementation and disclosure of executive compensation undergoes continual change. At this program, experts in the area – from major corporations, the SEC, the IRS and shareholder activist groups, as well as from leading law and consulting firms – will lead you through the emerging best practices and the current reactions to the ...

• Sep. 21, 2018 Indianapolis, IN

Why You Should Attend The Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) continues to evolve at a dizzying pace.  For 2018, the Board has significantly recalibrated such trial mechanisms as remand, amendment, and follow-on petitions.  In parallel, the Federal Circuit has softened the appeal bar in WiFi One, and the Supreme Court continues to examine potential changes to PTAB institution practices.  As stakeholders try to stay abreast of the most ...

• Sep. 24 - 25, 2018 Indianapolis, IN

In addition to the credits listed to the right, this program also offers credit for CFP certification. The 49th Annual Estate Planning Institute has been approved by the CFP Board for 14 CE credits. Why You Should Attend The Reconciliation Act of 2017 (the “2017 Act”), which was enacted on December 22, 2017, included significant changes to the federal transfer tax regime and related income tax provisions.  This program will review ...

• Sep. 26, 2018 Indianapolis, IN

Why You Should Attend This year’s Securities Arbitration program will feature FINRA Dispute Resolution leadership and arbitrators, as well as noted academics and experienced attorneys who represent both customers and industry.  Our faculty will provide practical tips for the use of experts and discovery in arbitration proceedings. They will explore the ethical challenges involved in technology and security in arbitration and mediations ...

• Oct. 3, 2018 Indianapolis, IN

Why You Should Attend In recent years, the Department of Justice, SEC, CFTC, and other U.S. and foreign agencies have pressed forward with a white collar enforcement program of unprecedented scope and severity. The changes in the U.S. administration have created additional uncertainty about what to expect in this arena, but based on public statements of recent appointees, the government appears to remain committed to the prosecution of individuals ...

• Oct. 4, 2018 Indianapolis, IN

Why You Should Attend Your clients’ needs are constantly changing, due to the rapid evolution of technology.  On any given day, one client informs you that its retail website serves customers in the U.S. and Europe and collects useful data on those customers.  Another client wants to monetize its customer data and offer it to third parties who may use it for targeted marketing.  All your clients need legal advice on regulations ...

• Oct. 15, 2018 Indianapolis, IN

Why You Should Attend Securities lawyers need to have a firm grasp of not only the federal securities laws, but also how the SEC works to administer these laws. In this program, you will be given an introduction to the federal securities laws as well as the operating divisions at the SEC that administer the laws. You will be provided with what you need to know about how the SEC administers the securities laws — and the other agencies that the ...

• Oct. 16, 2018 Indianapolis, IN

Why You Should Attend This program will address the unique regulatory issues that impact the nonprofit sector. Expert faculty will discuss best practices, compliance issues, and reporting obligations, and also help you stay current with the latest developments and complex rules governing the nonprofit sector. What You Will Learn   Governance and conflicts of interest compliance: regulations, enforcement and standards of accountability  ...

• Oct. 17 - 18, 2018 Indianapolis, IN

Why You Should Attend This two-day event offers a comprehensive review of case law and regulatory developments, an in-depth analysis of emerging issues, and best practices, designed 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 ...

• Oct. 19, 2018 Indianapolis, IN

Why You Should AttendElectronic information is all-pervasive and its use and misuse can pose serious ethical problems for attorneys. Attorneys use electronic information to communicate with the public and with clients, to advertise their services, and to prosecute and defend litigation. Electronic communications have now expanded to include social media and that media poses expanded opportunities and risks for attorneys. Our faculty, which consists ...

• Oct. 29 - 30, 2018 Indianapolis, IN

Please note that "ethics" in the program title refers to the “Compliance and Ethics Program” used in the Federal Sentencing Guidelines for Organizations. It does not specifically refer to legal ethics. Please check the credit calculator to the right for credit information for your jurisdiction. Why You Should Attend Having an effective compliance and ethics program is essential to companies of all types. Such programs help organizations ...

• Oct. 31, 2018 Indianapolis, IN

Why You Should Attend Technological innovation, Federal Circuit appellate oversight, and Supreme Court decisions continue to drive significant changes in the law. At this program, several different perspectives on many of the most pressing issues will be offered by experienced practitioners. It is designed to give you the information you need to maintain your practice edge, concentrating on new developments from 2017 and 2018 and placing them in the ...

• Nov. 5 - 6, 2018 Indianapolis, IN

Why You Should Attend Licensing intellectual property can be a practical and efficient strategy for companies looking to expand into a new market, enhance an existing product line, reduce costs or accomplish other business goals.  The IP under consideration to license could be a patent, copyright, trademark, software or any combination of them all.  IP licensing is a practice that is increasingly common across industries and as the need ...

• Nov. 8 - 9, 2018 Indianapolis, IN

Why You Should Attend Media and communications law must respond to new challenges, including those arising from digital and social media. The areas of First Amendment, defamation, privacy, intellectual property, newsgathering, right of publicity, and reporter’s privilege law are rapidly changing. The expert faculty of law firm practitioners, in-house counsel, government officials, and academics will address these issues. Unlike any other program, ...

• Nov. 12, 2018 Indianapolis, IN

Stay Ever Current: Subscribe today to  PLI’s blog edited by Clifford E. Kirsch. Why You Should Attend Financial services firms’ corporate compliance programs continue to be under intense regulatory scrutiny and face immense challenges brought upon the FinTech revolution. Many new rules have been issued which impact the manner in which financial services firms operate. At the same time, these programs have to adapt to financial ...

• Nov. 14 - 15, 2018 Indianapolis, IN

Why You Should Attend Whether you are plaintiff’s or defendant’s counsel, you must be up to date on the current state of the law and able to quickly develop successful litigation strategies and tactics. Outside and in-house lawyers with national reputations in patent litigation will offer guidance on trying and managing bench and jury patent trials, as well as U.S. Patent Office post-grant trial proceedings, and the program as a whole ...

• Nov. 16, 2018 Indianapolis, IN

Why You Should Attend Join our expert faculty of life sciences practitioners, in-house counsel, government regulators, and prosecutors as we examine the current state of life sciences law and what the future might hold for affected parties. This program will cover the broad range of issues confronting the life sciences industry: structuring of compliant financial and other relationships; recent developments in scientific discourse and promotional ...

• Nov. 28, 2018 Indianapolis, IN

Why You Should Attend The role of the in-house counsel continues to transform to meet new challenges in relation to an increasingly global economy, financial turmoil and continually changing new technologies. It is essential for all in-house counsel to be informed of the latest developments and to possess effective, budget-conscious strategies for managing the legal and practical business matters of corporate law departments, while adding value ...

• Nov. 30, 2018 Indianapolis, IN

Mark Your Calendar. More Information To Come! Program Level: Overview Intended Audience: Lawyers, finance and compliance professionals concerned with legal and regulatory updates should attend.  Prerequisites: Familiarity with the major banking and financial regulatory controls and an interest in learning the latest legal developments and compliance priorities. Advanced Preparation: None 

• Dec. 5 - 6, 2018 Indianapolis, IN

Why You Should Attend PLI’s 51st Annual Immigration & Naturalization Institute will offer an outstanding faculty of leading practitioners who will discuss recent developments, key immigration trends, and practical strategies. What You Will Learn  Policies and practices of the current administration and implications for the immigration practitioner What immigration counsel need to know about work and employment visas, ...

• Dec. 10 - 11, 2018 Indianapolis, IN

Why You Should Attend Stay current on disclosure requirements and developments affecting annual disclosure documents and proxy soliciting materials prepared by SEC reporting companies. Hear from the SEC staff and our faculty, who will focus on anticipated changes to the SEC disclosure regime, current “hot issues,” best practices, and practical pointers. Our faculty will discuss any proposed or final regulatory changes, plus domestic and ...

• Dec. 14, 2018 Indianapolis, IN

Why You Should Attend Negotiating and drafting design and construction contracts that clearly define responsibilities and intelligently allocate risks is an art.  The design and construction process is risky and proper risk identification and allocation is critical to the success of any project.  Additionally, 2017 marked the issuance of new AIA Owner/Architect agreements, Owner/Contractor agreements, and the General Conditions Document.  ...