https://www.pli.edu/rss/one-hour-briefings en-us 2026 Practising Law Institute Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:31:07 Z https://www.pli.edu/programs/cybersecurity-ai-governance-and-export-controls-in-the-space-sector/473766?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Cybersecurity and data protection Export controls Aviation law Technology Artificial intelligence As the space and satellite sector enters a new era of rapid commercial expansion and heightened geopolitical exposure, space operators and their counsel are confronted with evolving cyber threats, emerging AI governance challenges, and increasingly complex trade compliance obligations. State-sponsored cyberattacks, GPS jamming, ransomware, and supply chain compromises threaten satellites, space systems, and the critical infrastructure that relies on their services. At the same time, the use of AI raises new governance and compliance questions, while export controls and other trade restrictions complicate the cross-border transfer of technologies, components, software, and data crucial to the space industry.  Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 473766 473766 83 G5876 2026-09-18T18:00:00Z 1:00:20 New York NY USA https://www.pli.edu/programs/aerospace-defense-industry-and-government-equity-stakes/475265?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Government contracts Information privacy (Cybersecurity and data protection) Securities and other financial products Equity instruments Technology The U.S. government has recently made a number of high-profile, novel investments in private companies with a focus on building out the defense industrial base and ramping up supplies of critical rare earth minerals, munitions, and other priority items tied to national defense objectives. This program will explore key legal and practical considerations for companies and their counsel related to government investments. The panel will address the government’s goals and priorities related to such investments and the primary statutory tools it is relying on. It will also review key terms of investments, to the extent those are publicly available. The program will also discuss certain considerations in connection with exploring a potential investment by the U.S. government. Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 475265 475265 83 G5780 2026-09-23T18:00:00Z 1:00:20 New York NY USA https://www.pli.edu/programs/the-franchise-you-didnt-know-you-had/473958?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Corporate contracts License agreements (Corporate contracts) Intellectual property Trademarks Intellectual property licensing Not every franchise looks like a franchise, and that is where some of the most significant legal issues begin. Because franchise issues are not always on the radar of dealer lawyers, in-house counsel, or even experienced IP attorneys, they frequently go undetected during deal structuring and diligence, and the early stages of subsequent disputes. This program will explore practical strategies for structuring and documenting commercial relationships to avoid unintended franchise consequences, including arrangements that may be deemed franchises despite the parties’ contrary expectations. It will also highlight how franchise laws can be leveraged both offensively and defensively in dispute-resolution settings. Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 473958 473958 83 G5878 2026-09-24T20:00:00Z 1:00:20 New York NY USA https://www.pli.edu/programs/every-step-you-take-digital-footprints-data-privacy-and-the-u.s.-supreme-court/473480?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Constitutional law Cybersecurity and data protection Information privacy (Cybersecurity and data protection) Litigation Technology The U.S. Supreme Court recently weighed in on geofence warrants, a controversial investigative tool used by law enforcement. In Chatrie v. U.S., the Court held that law enforcement’s use of a geofence warrant to obtain location history data maintained by Google constituted a Fourth Amendment search. The Court’s reasoning about the sensitive nature of geolocation data compared to other business records and its rejection of the third party doctrine have potentially far-reaching implications for businesses and civil litigation in addition to criminal proceedings. Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 473480 473480 83 G5873 2026-09-28T18:00:00Z 1:00:20 New York NY USA https://www.pli.edu/programs/idea-explained-advocating-for-a-child-in-need-of-specialized-instruction-and-related-services/470533?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Family law Education Special education Disability (Special education) Public interest law and pro bono Education is one of the essential civil rights issues of our time. Many parents fear their children will be left behind and unable to compete without a proper education. While disparities in education have always existed, they have only been magnified in recent years and the pandemic has severely set back those students who can least afford it, students with disabilities. High quality legal representation is absolutely essential when school districts either fail to properly identify a student in need of specialized instruction or when school districts identify such students but simply don't provide the services that they need. Students must be able to obtain the specialized instruction and related services that they need and are entitled to pursuant to federal and local law. However, without an advocate, this is often impossible to achieve. Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 470533 470533 83 G5849 2026-09-29T18:00:00Z 1:00:20 New York NY USA https://www.pli.edu/programs/information-governance-101/471065?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Corporate law Corporate governance Risk management (Corporate governance) Information privacy (Cybersecurity and data protection) Technology Information governance touches nearly every risk and operational function in today’s organization: legal and regulatory compliance, records and data retention, privacy, IT and cybersecurity, business efficiency, and, increasingly, AI governance. Yet in-house legal teams are often expected to guide or oversee information governance without a clear, practical understanding of what it entails or how to implement it effectively. This foundational session is a clear, real-world introduction to information governance and its role in enabling defensible, consistent, and business-aligned decisions across the enterprise. Gain an overview of the essential building blocks of an effective program including records and data retention, privacy and data minimization, and the role of technology, processes, and training in making governance sustainable.  Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 471065 471065 83 G5859 2026-09-30T18:00:00Z 1:00:20 New York NY USA https://www.pli.edu/programs/rural-hospitals-on-the-brink-financial-pressures-and-legal-implications/476557?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Antitrust Bankruptcy and restructuring Mergers and acquisitions Health care Health care providers Rural hospitals have long been the primary, if not sole, source of care for millions of Americans in underserved communities, and the financial ground beneath them is shifting fast. The OBBBA is projected to cut federal Medicaid spending in rural areas by $137 billion over the next decade, and the expiration of ACA enhanced premium tax credits is projected to cost rural hospitals $2.2 billion in uncompensated care in 2026 alone. These changes land on institutions already at the margin: the median rural hospital operating margin is just 1%, and nearly 44% reported negative operating margins in 2023.To maintain services and adopt needed technologies, financially pressured rural hospitals are increasingly turning to mergers, acquisitions, affiliations, and designation conversions, each carrying real legal, regulatory, and competitive consequences. These transactions continue to face intensive federal and state antitrust scrutiny, and the FTC's willingness to allow failing-firm mergers in rural healthcare remains untested in the current enforcement climate.Join our panel for a practical discussion of rural hospital financial distress, its impact on access and care delivery, the legal landscape around potential solutions, and what attorneys advising hospitals, health systems, investors, and regulators need to know now. Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 476557 476557 83 G5893 2026-10-01T18:00:00Z 1:00:20 New York NY USA https://www.pli.edu/programs/hot-topics-in-ai-shadow-ai-is-officially-material-for-sec-purposes/467284?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Cybersecurity and data protection Securities and other financial products Technology Artificial intelligence Regulation, compliance, and enforcement (Technology) On May 11, 2026, CB Financial Services filed a Form 8-K with the SEC in which it disclosed a material cybersecurity incident at its wholly owned subsidiary, Community Bank, resulting from the use of “unauthorized artificial intelligence-based software application,” otherwise known as Shadow AI. According to the filing, the incident did not disrupt operations but was deemed to be a material event due to the volume and sensitive nature of the non-public customer information that was disclosed which included customer names, social security numbers, and dates of birth. While Shadow AI risks have been known for years, organizations continue to grapple with it. This filing brings those risks to the forefront for lawyers, auditors, insurers, boards of directors, and investors.  Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 467284 467284 83 G5811 2026-10-05T18:00:00Z 1:00:20 New York NY USA https://www.pli.edu/programs/discovery-battles-in-insurance-bad-faith-litigation-practical-strategies-for-insurers-and-policyholders/476425?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Insurance Discovery Insurance litigation Discovery can define the trajectory of insurance bad faith litigation. Because bad faith claims often place the insurer’s claim handling, internal practices, communications, reserves, training materials, and institutional conduct at issue, lawyers on both sides must understand how to frame, pursue, resist, and narrow discovery in a way that advances the merits without creating unnecessary burden, privilege risk, or collateral disputes. This One-Hour Briefing will provide practical guidance on recurring discovery issues in insurance bad faith litigation, including the discoverability of claim files, claims manuals and guidelines, reserve information, reinsurance materials, personnel files, similar claims, other bad faith complaints, and insurer-wide practices. The program will also address how courts and litigants approach privilege and work product protections, proportionality, confidentiality, trade secret concerns, and the strategic use of discovery to prove or defend against allegations of unreasonable claim handling.  Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 476425 476425 83 G5891 2026-10-06T20:00:00Z 1:00:20 New York NY USA https://www.pli.edu/programs/secs-proposed-regulation-e-delivery-comments-open-questions-and-what-comes-next/476910?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Securities litigation Securities and other financial products Regulation, compliance, and enforcement (Securities and other financial products) Technology Regulation, compliance, and enforcement (Technology) During this One-Hour Briefing, we will explore the SEC's proposal to shift electronic delivery from a consent-based framework to a new electronic default.  Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 476910 476910 83 G5898 2026-10-07T18:00:00Z 1:00:20 New York NY USA https://www.pli.edu/programs/rev-the-revenue-building-a-firmwide-culture-of-business-development/476608?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Professional development Career development Communication skills (Career development) Leadership skills (Career development) Attorney-client relations CLE credit is not available for this program.Creating a business development culture within a law firm is a significant challenge, especially in larger firms. Entrenched patterns of behavior, poor communication, skills gaps, weak accountability, and inadequate tracking systems are just a few of the culture killers that stand in the way of stronger law firm performance.In this program, Hall of Fame consultant and two-time best-selling author David Freeman, J.D., will provide a practical framework for driving a firm-wide culture shift within law firms that translates into increased revenue, stronger client relationships, and more consistent business development activity. Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 476608 476608 83 G5896 2026-10-14T18:00:00Z 1:00:20 New York NY USA https://www.pli.edu/programs/new-york-citys-pied-a-terre-tax/477669?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Litigation Municipal law Real estate Tax Real estate taxes New York City’s new Non-Primary Residence Property Surcharge - commonly known as the pied-à-terre tax - creates potentially substantial annual property-tax liability for certain high-value one- to three-family homes, condominium units, and cooperative apartments that do not qualify as primary residences. Application of the surcharge depends not only on how a home is used, but also on its Department of Finance (DOF) market value, ownership structure, occupants, and available proof of residency. This Briefing will provide practitioners with a practical guide to the governing law, DOF rules, administrative procedures, potential challenges, and unresolved implementation issues. Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 477669 477669 83 G5908 2026-10-15T18:00:00Z 1:00:20 New York NY USA https://www.pli.edu/programs/product-recall-and-food-contamination-insurance-coverage-claims-and-litigation-issues/477496?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Crisis management (Corporate law) Public health Product liability insurance Commercial litigation Insurance litigation Product recalls and contamination events can create significant financial, operational, regulatory, and reputational risks for insureds and their counsel. Coverage may be available under specialty product recall and contamination policies, commercial general liability policies, property policies, and related insurance products, but determining which coverage applies—and when—can be challenging. This One-Hour Briefing will examine the insurance, claims-handling, and litigation issues that arise from food contamination, consumer product recalls, and related regulatory actions. Faculty will discuss common coverage pathways, recurring exclusions, practical claims considerations, and emerging trends affecting recall-related losses.  Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 477496 477496 83 G5904 2026-10-15T20:00:00Z 1:00:20 New York NY USA https://www.pli.edu/programs/crypto-asset-disputes-the-growing-role-of-u.s.-and-international-arbitration/476828?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Banking and finance International arbitration Securities and other financial products Cryptocurrencies Digital assets As crypto markets mature and cross-border disputes become more common, parties in digital asset disputes are increasingly turning to arbitration as the preferred means of adjudication. This CLE explores the advantages and challenges of resolving crypto asset disputes through arbitration.   Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 476828 476828 83 G5897 2026-10-16T20:00:00Z 1:00:20 New York NY USA https://www.pli.edu/programs/hot-topics-in-ai-ethical-issues-in-use-of-ai-in-discovery/466829?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Ethical issues (Ethics and professional responsibility) Discovery Professional development Technology Artificial intelligence Ethical rules require attorneys to be technologically competent and to be aware of the benefits and risks associated with relevant technologies. The widespread use of AI for drafting pleadings, however, has led to over 1300 reported cases of documents containing citations to non-existent cases being filed with courts. In a recently reported case, an attorney used AI to generate discovery objections which he then cut and pasted into a communication that he sent to opposing counsel and the court. Earlier this year, a federal court entered a protective order with a detailed protocol for the use of AI and LLMs in discovery in the case. These developments signal that lawyers, law firms, and law departments need to have appropriate policies, procedures, and governance in place to avoid ethical violations in discovery and compliance with AI-focused protective orders. Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 466829 466829 83 G5801 2026-10-22T18:00:00Z 1:00:20 New York NY USA https://www.pli.edu/programs/ai-and-access-to-justice-how-nonprofits-and-pro-bono-attorneys-can-scale-impact-using-ai/477460?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Public interest law and pro bono Practice skills (Public interest law and pro bono) Professional development Technology in law practice Artificial intelligence Pro bono legal services stand at a turning point. As funding for legal aid shrinks and the need for services grows, nonprofit legal providers risk falling behind the rest of the profession in adopting the tools now reshaping legal practice. Responsible use of AI can support legal services organizations facing both increasing demand and funding constraints, particularly when developed and deployed in partnership with law firms.This session gives public interest attorneys a foundation for thinking through AI adoption and pro bono program management, equips nonprofits to approach law firm and other pro bono partners with confidence, and encourages law firms and corporations to direct their AI resources toward expanding access to justice. At a moment when the need has never been greater, this panel offers a roadmap for meeting it. Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 477460 477460 83 G5902 2026-10-26T18:00:00Z 1:00:20 New York NY USA https://www.pli.edu/programs/ethical-issues-in-working-with-pro-bono-clients-in-2026/476571?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Ethics and professional responsibility Ethical issues (Ethics and professional responsibility) Professional conduct Public interest law and pro bono Technology Pro Bono clients are like any other clients in many ways. But some Pro Bono clients present ethical issues for attorneys that often differ from those presented by fee-paying or contingent fee clients. Lawyers sometimes face difficult questions about defining who the client is, communication with clients, clients with diminished capacity, conflicts with fee-paying clients, and many others. Representation of nonprofit organizations also can present difficult ethical issues not faced with most for profit organizations. Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 476571 476571 83 G5894 2026-10-27T18:00:00Z 1:00:20 New York NY USA https://www.pli.edu/programs/counseling-the-small-nonprofit/457689?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Litigation Public interest law and pro bono Nonprofit organizations Professional development Nonprofits are like small businesses, except they have complex federal and state regulatory oversight. This presentation will focus both on substantive nonprofit law and also on best practices for counseling small nonprofits and disseminating understanding of the law to organizations that often do not have any attorneys on staff and are juggling multiple priorities. Attendees will take away the ability to issue spot for federal and state nonprofit law issues, advise clients appropriately and create actions plans with clients for addressing outstanding issues in practical ways. Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 457689 457689 83 G5670 2026-10-28T18:00:00Z 1:00:20 New York NY USA https://www.pli.edu/programs/when-the-export-control-regulator-calls-best-practices-for-preparing-for-export-control-compliance-reviews-before-they-become-enforcement-problems/477090?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Regulation, compliance, and enforcement (Corporate law) International law Export controls Trade sanctions Technology Export control authorities in the UK and across EU member states are increasing their focus on export control compliance, including whether exporters can demonstrate that licence conditions, customs requirements, end-use controls and recordkeeping obligations have been followed in practice. Recent increases in compliance checks and supervisory activity underscore the importance of being prepared before an audit begins. Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 477090 477090 83 G5900 2026-10-29T18:00:00Z 1:00:20 New York NY USA https://www.pli.edu/programs/selling-a-boutique-investment-bank/478496?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Investment banks Financial services Corporate law Mergers and acquisitions Deal structuring Year-to-date M&A involving boutique investment banks has already accelerated past 2021 highs, creating an important moment for owners and advisers to consider the opportunities and the challenges of a liquidity transaction. Stronger expectations for broad-based M&A activity, improving public buyer valuations and a more constructive regulatory backdrop have prompted buyers to pursue the teams, client relationships and sector expertise needed to capture expanding investment banking revenues. For sellers, a transaction can provide greater platform scale, improved access to financial sponsors, larger average fees, new products or geographies, and a path to address succession and liquidity considerations. Together, these buyer and seller motivations have renewed interest in the sector. But selling a boutique investment bank is unlike selling almost any other business. The principal assets, bankers, client relationships, reputation and transaction pipeline, literally walk out the door each night, making valuation, deal structure and employee retention inseparable. Broker-dealer M&A is not simply private-company M&A with a FINRA filing at the end; the regulatory and human-capital dimensions affect virtually every aspect of the transaction.This one-hour briefing will take a practical, transaction-focused look at how these deals actually work and where they most often become complicated. Jon Hemmert, a leading adviser to sellers of boutique investment banks, will examine market conditions, the buyer universe and valuation dynamics. The Willkie Farr team will then address the distinctive provisions of broker-dealer acquisition agreements, the most commonly negotiated provisions, and the FINRA approval process. We will use a single hypothetical throughout the briefing to guide the discussion. A founder-controlled investment bank with $30 million of revenue, $8 million of normalized EBITDA and five senior bankers that receives an $80 million offer. Is $80 million a good price? How is this paid? What if two bankers refuse to join the buyer? Who gets the fee from a mandate that closes after the acquisition? What if FINRA approval takes six months? What happens to the founder's earnout if the buyer terminates him?  Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 478496 478496 83 G5921 2026-10-30T18:00:00Z 1:00:20 New York NY USA https://www.pli.edu/programs/real-world-data-deletion-strategies/471243?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Corporate governance Information privacy (Cybersecurity and data protection) Professional development Technology Regulation, compliance, and enforcement (Technology) In an era where over-retention of paper, files, emails, and digital data has escalated from a mere nuisance to a significant risk, cost, and drag on the business, many companies find themselves stuck. The challenge isn’t just about compliance or eDiscovery anymore: it’s about freeing up productivity, enabling effective AI use, and changing employees' "save everything forever" habits. If you've struggled with stalled or backfired deletion attempts, this session is for you. Join faculty as they dive into practical, real-world strategies to confidently and defensibly delete data that’s no longer needed.  Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 471243 471243 83 G5860 2026-11-04T19:00:00Z 1:00:20 New York NY USA https://www.pli.edu/programs/effective-clo-cfo-collaboration-how-legal-and-finance-intersect-navigate-tensions-and-deliver-enterprise-outcomes/469741?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Corporate governance Chief financial officers Risk management (Corporate governance) Professional development Law practice management When C-suite leaders cultivate strong, collaborative relationships, they enhance governance, strengthen operational effectiveness and risk oversight, and improve the organization’s ability to respond to complex challenges. The CLO-CFO relationship is particularly critical because Legal and Finance sit at the intersection of strategy, risk, governance, financial discipline, operational execution, stakeholder confidence, and enterprise value creation. In this dynamic one-hour panel discussion, expert faculty will discuss how strong CLO-CFO relationships can move beyond functional silos and contribute to better business outcomes.Whether you are early in your legal career, an in-house counsel working with Finance and other business leaders, or an aspiring General Counsel, this discussion will help you understand why this relationship matters and how to develop the capabilities needed to contribute effectively to successful C-suite relationships. Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 469741 469741 83 G5840 2026-11-05T19:00:00Z 1:00:20 New York NY USA https://www.pli.edu/programs/practice-in-subchapter-v-cases-overview-of-subchapter-v-and-current-issues/477619?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Bankruptcy and restructuring Bankruptcy process Regulation, compliance, and enforcement (Bankruptcy and restructuring) Subchapter V of Chapter 11 provides an alternative path to reorganization for eligible debtors who elect it. Subchapter V changes substantive and procedural provisions of Chapter 11 in several significant ways to accomplish its objective of streamlining the process by which small business debtors reorganize and rehabilitate their financial affairs. Bankruptcy professionals in business cases representing debtors need to know when Subchapter V is available and how it works, while bankruptcy practitioners representing creditors must understand how Subchapter V affects the interests of their clients. Lawyers representing individuals who have business debts need to know whether Subchapter V may be available and advantageous for their clients. Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 477619 477619 83 G5907 2026-11-09T21:00:00Z 1:00:20 New York NY USA https://www.pli.edu/programs/meeting-the-moment-applied-improvisation-for-lawyers/478635?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Litigation Oral arguments Professional development Attorney-client relations Lawyers are trained to know the facts, the law, and how to apply and communicate their advice and arguments to clients, judges, juries, and opposing counsel. But what's difficult to train is the dynamic human piece: how a lawyer shows up in real time, without a script. This briefing introduces applied improvisation principles built for that reality, demonstrated live between two experienced attorney presenters with experience ranging from BigLaw and plaintiff-side litigation to federal prosecution and in-house dealmaking. Attendees learn how to listen fully while staying analytically engaged, how to build on what was actually said rather than what was anticipated, how to navigate mistakes without getting derailed, and how to stay grounded, present, and credible if a matter takes an unexpected turn. Each principle is unpacked with examples drawn from depositions, negotiations, hearings, and client conversations, and paired with practice attendees can do on their own. Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 478635 478635 83 G5922 2026-11-17T19:00:00Z 1:00:20 New York NY USA https://www.pli.edu/programs/hot-topics-in-ai-legal-and-regulatory-risks-of-financial-sector-agentic-ai/466960?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Banking and finance Information technology (Financial services) Cybersecurity and data protection Technology Artificial intelligence As artificial intelligence companies partner with financial institutions across the country, the development of agentic AI has expanded. There are both significant opportunities in deploying agentic AI in the financial sector, and corresponding risk. Various federal and state level legislators and committees have articulated some guidelines for agentic AI use cases, while leaving patchwork-style touchpoints for lawyers, C-Suiters, and governance and compliance professionals. Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 466960 466960 83 G5806 2026-11-18T19:00:00Z 1:00:20 New York NY USA https://www.pli.edu/programs/the-emergence-of-ai-specific-protective-orders-what-litigators-and-their-teams-need-to-know/473508?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Cybersecurity and data protection Litigation Protective orders (Discovery) Technology Artificial intelligence As technology has evolved, protective orders have been used to protect sensitive information ranging from confidential R&D data to source code. Courts are now grappling with the question of how protective orders should address litigants’ use of AI tools to review and analyze confidential documents produced by opposing parties in discovery. To date, the courts that have addressed this issue have taken different approaches and approved or ordered protective order provisions that vary widely in scope and specificity. A common theme that is explicitly stated in a protective order issued by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York in June 2026 is that counsel of record are required to take reasonable steps to ensure compliance with the AI-specific provisions in these protective orders. Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 473508 473508 83 G5874 2026-12-14T19:00:00Z 1:00:20 New York NY USA https://www.pli.edu/programs/generative-and-other-ai-in-criminal-investigations-and-proceedings--part-one/475618?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Fourth Amendment Criminal litigation Technology Artificial intelligence Regulation, compliance, and enforcement (Technology) The first of this two-part Briefing will examine the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in all its “flavors,” including generative AI (Gen AI), in the investigation of crimes as well as the prosecution and defense of those crimes. The Briefing will address constitutional as well as other topics arising from the use of these technologies. Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 475618 475618 83 G5885 2026-12-16T19:00:00Z 1:00:20 New York NY USA https://www.pli.edu/programs/cognitive-surrender-to-ai-implications-for-compliance-with-attorney-ethics-rules/477598?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Ethics and professional responsibility Technology Artificial intelligence Regulation, compliance, and enforcement (Technology) In their recent paper Thinking- Fast, Slow, and Artificial: How AI is Reshaping Human Reasoning and the Rise of Cognitive Surrender, Wharton researchers Steven Shaw and Gideon Nave coined the phrase “cognitive surrender,” defined as the phenomenon of people deferring to AI and uncritically accepting answers provided by AI. They found that people who trust AI are more likely to follow incorrect AI advice, analytical people are more likely to push back on incorrect AI responses, and users were more likely to question the answers provided by AI when they were given immediate feedback and incentives for accuracy. While raising concerns that consistent deference to AI could lead to loss of the ability to exercise independent reasoning, they opined that steps like building AI with features that encourage users to evaluate and verify answers before accepting them could mitigate this risk. These findings and the theory of cognitive surrender have implications for attorneys’ compliance with their ethical obligations, education and training for associates and law students on the appropriate use of AI in legal work, and law firm and legal department AI governance programs. Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 477598 477598 83 G5906 2026-12-21T19:00:00Z 1:00:20 New York NY USA https://www.pli.edu/programs/bankruptcy-in-ip-f671f168/474973?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Regulation, compliance, and enforcement (Bankruptcy and restructuring) Intellectual property Regulation, compliance, and enforcement (Intellectual property) Bankruptcy proceedings (Intellectual property) Intellectual property licensing Attorneys confront intellectual property issues frequently in the context of a variety of corporate, commercial, and other business transactions. By attending this Briefing, you will acquire, update or refine an in-depth understanding of IP considerations that arise in bankruptcies. This program is essential for all IP transactional attorneys and will highlight best practices and provide guidance on identifying and avoiding common pitfalls.   Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 474973 474973 83 G5880 2026-12-28T19:00:00Z 1:00:20 New York NY USA https://www.pli.edu/programs/generative-and-other-ai-in-criminal-investigations-and-proceedings--part-two/475625?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Constitutional law Fifth Amendment Criminal litigation Technology Artificial intelligence The second of this two-part Briefing will examine the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in all its “flavors,” including generative AI (Gen AI), in the investigation of crimes as well as the prosecution and defense of those crimes. The Briefing will address constitutional as well as other topics arising from the use of these technologies. Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 475625 475625 83 G5886 2027-01-11T19:00:00Z 1:00:20 New York NY USA