• Sep. 13, 2018 Webcast

Why You Should Attend This full-day event addresses the issues confronted by employment law advisers, litigators and human resources management and professionals, with particular emphasis on California State law considerations. The program combines a comprehensive review 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 ...

• Sep. 24 - 25, 2018 New York, NY

• Sep. 24 - 25, 2018 Webcast

• Sep. 24 - 25, 2018 New Brunswick, NJ
• Sep. 24 - 25, 2018 Atlanta, GA
• 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. 24, 2018

Data privacy is the “big thing” for individuals and business entities and is the focus of legislative initiatives across the United States and the world. This Briefing will compare the newly-enacted California Consumer Privacy Act to other data privacy statutes and regulations and consider whether a single nationwide standard might emerge. Please join Gail L. Gottehrer, Ronald J. Hedges, Alfred J. Saikali, and Kenneth J. Withers ...

• Sep. 24 - 25, 2018 Las Vegas, NV

Why You Should Attend New leadership and new directions at the SEC, FASB and PCAOB have created change and challenge for mid-sized and smaller companies.  The SEC’s expected expansion of the smaller reporting company system along with changes to Regulation S-K and S-X create opportunities for companies to simplify and improve their reporting to shareholders.  Finishing implementation of the FASB’s new lease standard, preparing ...

• Sep. 24 - 25, 2018 New York, NY
• Nov. 8 - 9, 2018 Las Vegas, NV
• Nov. 29 - 30, 2018 San Francisco, CA
• Dec. 10 - 11, 2018 New York, NY

Why You Should Attend A hands-on Workshop designed to give participants a mastery of the Form 10-K requirements, and takeaways on how to improve 10-K disclosures. Interactive discussions involving example 10-Ks will enhance your understanding of each item, with particular focus given to the Management’s Discussion & Analysis (MD&A) section. Workshop leaders will guide Participants through Form 10-K item-by-item, using PLI’s SEC ...

• Sep. 25, 2018

Choice-of-employment-law is surely the toughest and most common legal problem in all of international employment law. That said, for the vast majority of employment relationships around the world, choice-of-law analysis is a non-issue that we rarely ever think about. (Obviously, a Paris baker working locally for a French bakery is protected only by French employment law and a Buenos Aires banker working locally for an Argentine bank is protected only ...

• Sep. 26, 2018 New York, NY

• Sep. 26, 2018 Webcast

• Sep. 26, 2018 Indianapolis, IN
• Sep. 26, 2018 Nashville, TN
• Sep. 26, 2018 Atlanta, GA
• Sep. 26, 2018 Cleveland, OH
• Sep. 26, 2018 Boston, MA
• Sep. 26, 2018 New Brunswick, NJ

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 ...

• Sep. 26 - 27, 2018 Chicago, IL

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

• Sep. 26, 2018 New York, NY

• Sep. 26, 2018 Webcast

Why You Should Attend Attorneys and other advocates who represent children in immigration matters will learn about recent developments in law and policy with regard to important protections available to immigrant children, including Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) and asylum.  Experienced faculty will examine problem-solving strategies for addressing common issues that arise in children’s cases. What You Will Learn   ...

• Sep. 26, 2018

This One-Hour Briefing will help you understand provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act most relevant to each segment of the energy industry including oil and gas as well as conventional and renewable power.  Our panel will review the applicable domestic tax rate changes, the new territorial tax system, and the limitation and expansion of various business deductions and credits.  Michelle M. Jewett, a partner in the tax department of Stroock ...

• Sep. 26 - 27, 2018 Las Vegas, NV

Why You Should Attend Learn how to successfully apply and use the new revenue recognition model in ASC 606 to ensure your implementation plan is complete.  Through interactive lecture, case studies and review of examples and experiences of early adopters, Workshop participants will learn how the new revenue recognition standard changes revenue recognition accounting and affects the related estimates and judgments required.  Participants ...

• Sep. 27 - 28, 2018 Chicago, IL

All homework for your technology section must be completed and submitted upon registering onsite at the program.Printing Hardcopy Handouts of Homework PLI highly recommends that attendees bring their own hardcopies of the online homework to program. While printing capabilities do exist at the University of Chicago-Gleacher Center, it takes time to do so and attendees are responsible for all associated costs. This advanced program is designed for ...

• Sep. 27 - 28, 2018 San Francisco, CA

• Sep. 27 - 28, 2018 Webcast

In addition to the credits listed to the right, this program also offers credit for CFP certification. Basics of International Taxation 2018 has been approved by the CFP Board for 11.50 CE credits. Why You Should Attend In a global business environment, transactions with customers and suppliers often transcend national borders and investment and activities are frequently cross-border as well.   An understanding of the U.S. international ...

• Sep. 27, 2018 New York, NY

• Sep. 27, 2018 Webcast

Why You Should Attend This program provides an overview of New York law that affects many low-income tenants, including eligibility for subsidies, procedures for challenging denials and terminations of subsidies, an overview of New York City Housing Authority Administrative (NYCHA) administrative proceedings, and Housing Court practice and procedure basics. Whether you already work in this field or are considering taking a pro bono case, you will ...

• Sep. 27, 2018

Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) are a range of non-medical services for people who need help with basic daily activities due to a disability or chronic condition provided in a variety of settings – from institutional to home and community-based.   Half of the population turning age 65 today will need LTSS at some point in the future.  At the same time, roughly half of the adult population needing LTSS is under age 65.   ...

• Sep. 28, 2018 New York, NY

• Sep. 28, 2018 Webcast

Why You Should Attend With law school behind you, it's now time to learn the ethics and skills lessons that are helpful to know before you start practicing, but tend to arise when you're already on the job.  Knowing how to navigate a range of ethical pitfalls, polishing your writing and communications for clients and colleagues, as well as honing your negotiation preparation approach - are all skills and knowledge that are "nice to know" ...

• Sep. 28, 2018

Under applicable government standards and best practices, expectations regarding compliance & ethics (C&E) program assessments have never been higher.  In this Briefing, Jeffrey M. Kaplan and Rebecca Walker of Kaplan & Walker LLP will discuss government expectations and practical tools to help you conduct an effective assessment of your program.  They will cover the following key topics: Official requirements for conducting ...

• Oct. 1 - 2, 2018 New York, NY
• Oct. 22 - 23, 2018 San Francisco, CA

• Oct. 1 - 2, 2018 Webcast
• Oct. 22 - 23, 2018 Webcast

• Oct. 1 - 2, 2018 Atlanta, GA
• Oct. 1 - 2, 2018 New Brunswick, NJ

Why You Should Attend PLI’s Intellectual Property Law Institute is a “must-attend” program for IP lawyers. This program provides a complete analysis of key events in all areas of IP, including updates on cases, legislation and government agency developments that all IP lawyers need to know. Listen to a panel of in-house IP counsel from prominent companies discuss best practices and strategies for confronting IP issues. Plenary sessions ...

• Oct. 1 - 2, 2018 Chicago, IL
• Nov. 1 - 2, 2018 New York, NY

• Nov. 1 - 2, 2018 Webcast

• Nov. 1 - 2, 2018 New Brunswick, NJ
• Nov. 1 - 2, 2018 Mechanicsburg, PA
• Nov. 1 - 2, 2018 Boston, MA
• Nov. 1 - 2, 2018 Pittsburgh, PA
• Nov. 1 - 2, 2018 Atlanta, GA
• Nov. 1 - 2, 2018 Philadelphia, PA
• Nov. 1 - 2, 2018 Cleveland, OH

Why You Should Attend Managing a global business today virtually necessitates contracting with outside technology partners to manage various aspects of non-essential and even some core business functions.  As ITO, BPO and cloud solutions reach broad adoption across industries, new entrants to the market continue to emerge, offering cheaper and faster alternatives to industry stalwarts.  A maturing market for technology outsourcing solutions ...

• Oct. 1, 2018 Chicago, IL

Why You Should Attend PLI’s Illinois Basic Skills for Newly Admitted Attorneys is designed to help newly admitted attorneys in Illinois meet their first-year Minimum Continuing Legal Education Basic Skills Course requirements. This program, taught by a faculty of expert practitioners from a range of practice areas, covers important professional responsibility topics and fundamental elements of practice. What You Will Learn  Effective ...

• Oct. 1 - 2, 2018 San Francisco, CA
• Oct. 31. - Nov. 1, 2018 Chicago, IL
• Nov. 19 - 20, 2018 New York, NY

• Oct. 1 - 2, 2018 Webcast
• Nov. 19 - 20, 2018 Webcast

• Nov. 19 - 20, 2018 Nashville, TN
• Nov. 19 - 20, 2018 New Brunswick, NJ
• Nov. 19 - 20, 2018 Cleveland, OH

Why You Should Attend This program is specifically designed for in-house and law firm attorneys and other professionals who work with financial information. It will enhance understanding of business strategies, accounting fundamentals and vocabulary used by management, investors, auditors and bankers. Practical advice and application of information to actual situations and financial reports will provide participants with opportunities to immediately ...

• Oct. 1 - 2, 2018 Dallas, TX
• Oct. 25 - 26, 2018 Chicago, IL
• Nov. 1 - 2, 2018 San Francisco, CA
• Nov. 27 - 28, 2018 Atlanta, GA

Why You Should Attend Many lawyers learn SEC reporting through on-the-job training that often is piecemeal at best.  This Workshop is intended to replace that ad-hoc learning process by helping participants develop a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of the structure, organization and details of the reporting requirements of the U.S. federal securities laws, including how to use the SEC’s online resources and all related sources ...

• Oct. 2, 2018

On November 1, 2018, the revised California Rules of Professional Conduct go into effect.  The California Supreme Court has approved comprehensive changes to the rules, including increasing the rules from 46 to 69, and adopting the ABA Model Rules numbering and organization system.  Practitioners will get a crash course on the major substantive changes to help avoid claims of ethical misconduct.  Some specific amendments and modifications ...

• Oct. 3, 2018 New York, NY

• Oct. 3, 2018 Webcast

• Oct. 3, 2018 Atlanta, GA
• Oct. 3, 2018 Nashville, TN
• Oct. 3, 2018 Indianapolis, IN
• Oct. 3, 2018 New Brunswick, NJ

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. 3, 2018 San Francisco, CA

• Oct. 3, 2018 Webcast

Please note that this program does not offer Bias or Diversity & Inclusion credit in any jurisdiction. Why You Should Attend Over the last year, the Ninth Circuit has issued multiple decisions addressing the rights of students with disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and other disability rights statutes. The California Special Education Law 2018 program will look at the current application of these decisions and ...