https://www.pli.edu/rss/one-hour-briefings en-us 2026 Practising Law Institute Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:30:35 Z https://www.pli.edu/programs/epas-revocation-of-its-endangerment-finding-and-the-ghg-emission-regulations-for-motor-vehicles/461751?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Environmental law Environmental issues Greenhouse gases Regulation, compliance, and enforcement (Environmental law) Health care On February 12, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) issued a final rule repealing its earlier finding made in 2009 that the emission of certain greenhouse gases (“GHGs”) from motor vehicles contributes to air pollution that may reasonably be anticipated to endanger public health or welfare. On this basis, the final rule repeals all prior EPA regulation of GHG emissions from motor vehicles.The proposed rulemaking notice that EPA published in 2025 had stated EPA’s tentative finding that anthropogenic GHG emissions do not contribute to global climate change. In contrast, the final rule rests on a legal analysis that concludes that EPA lacks authority to regulate GHG emissions from motor vehicles.The statutory provision at issue is section 202 of the Clean Air Act, which states that the “Administrator shall by regulation prescribe … standards applicable to the emission of any air pollutant from … motor vehicles … which in his judgment cause, or contribute to air pollution which may reasonably be anticipated to endanger public health or welfare.” Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 461751 461751 83 G5736 2026-04-30T20:00:00Z 1:00:20 New York NY USA https://www.pli.edu/programs/impact-of-fda-regulatory-and-compliance-oversight-on-product-liability-exposure-of-pharmaceutical-manufacturers/460660?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Health care Regulation, compliance, and enforcement (Health care) Life sciences Pharmaceuticals Litigation This program examines a complex issue. How does state tort liability co-exist with the expansive federal statutory and regulatory framework that governs the marketing of prescription drugs? On one hand, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other federal agencies are charged with enforcing a complex scheme of laws that encompass the many requirements for lawful marketing and sale of prescription drugs. For example, federal law defines what constitutes lawful, non-misleading promotional messaging, as well as when interactions with healthcare professionals trigger Anti-Kickback Statute and False Claims Act (FCA) violations, while state tort law is designed to protect the well-being of each state’s citizens. Tension has existed for some time between the complex web of federal regulations and the requirements that these regulations impose on pharmaceutical manufacturers and state product liability law. FDA itself has, on occasion, expressed its concern with a tort system that allows lay juries to second-guess the decisions of the agency and usurp its function as the expert arbiter on issues of drug safety and appropriate labeling. This dichotomy has the potential to result in inconsistency between FDA’s expert opinions and a jury’s verdict.The inherent tension between federal and state law as affecting pharmaceutical manufacturer liability has given rise to a series of cases addressing the question whether a preemption defense can be raised as a defense to product liability litigation based on an alleged failure to warn. While there is no express preemption provision in the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FDCA), there have been some recent decisions by the courts providing pharmaceutical manufacturers with arguments for application of the preemption defense in future cases, especially in cases brought against generic manufacturers. The doctrine of federal preemption is based on the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution, which provides that federal law is “the supreme Law of the Land; . . . any Thing in the Constitution or Laws of any State to the Contrary notwithstanding.” As such, any state law that conflicts with the exercise of federal power is preempted and has no effect. The availability of a preemption defense remains a hotly contested issue.In addition to the FDA and the FDCA, activities of the pharmaceutical manufacturer are also monitored by other governmental entities, including state attorneys general in the context of consumer protection laws and local false claims acts, as well as by the OIG of the HHS. The latter enforcement function has focused on examining the extent to which pharmaceutical manufacturers are promoting their products for indications not approved by FDA and outside of the labeling in violation of the FDCA, as well as determining whether such off-label promotion serves as a foundation for civil and criminal prosecution for violation of the FCA and other statutes. Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 460660 460660 83 G5729 2026-05-04T18:00:00Z 1:00:20 New York NY USA https://www.pli.edu/programs/catalyzing-wellness-in-the-legal-profession/457417?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Public interest law and pro bono Professional development Attorney wellness Technology Attorneys and legal professionals continue to face high-pressure environments that often spill into their personal lives. This session explores how embracing your adversity—rather than avoiding it—is the "alpha" factor that leads to exponential growth and success. Using the scientific process of annealing as a metaphor, the faculty will demonstrate how extreme stress and "heating" forge resilience, transforming the challenges of long hours, imposter syndrome, and high-stakes litigation into catalysts for unparalleled achievement. Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 457417 457417 83 G5662 2026-05-06T18:00:00Z 1:00:20 New York NY USA https://www.pli.edu/programs/thriving-in-law-school-a-well-being-framework-for-long-term-success/461733?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Health care Professional development Career development Attorney wellness This Program Does Not Offer CLE Credit in Any Jurisdiction This presentation invites participants to examine how their well-being directly affects their ability to learn, perform, and succeed—both in school and beyond. Law students are trained to think critically, spot problems, and anticipate risks, but those same skills can fuel stress, overthinking, and burnout if they are constantly running on overload. This session explores how the habits that support academic excellence can also undermine focus, memory, and motivation when well-being is ignored.Through reflection, relatable examples, and practical strategies, students will learn how attention, stress, movement, breathing, and nutrition shape how the brain works under pressure. Rather than promoting “self-care” as another item on a to-do list, the session focuses on small, realistic changes that help students think more clearly, manage stress more effectively, and sustain their energy—especially during demanding periods like exams, cold calls, summer jobs and internships, and job searches. Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 461733 461733 83 G5739 2026-05-07T18:00:00Z 1:00:20 New York NY USA https://www.pli.edu/programs/corporate-security-and-physical-protection/460665?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Employment and labor Workplace health and safety Workplace investigations Personal injury litigation This One-Hour Briefing will provide foundational information on corporate security risks and organizational obligations across legal, operational, and employment law domains. The program will explore the full lifecycle of corporate threat management—from prevention and preparedness to response and post-incident remediation—through the perspectives of a crisis management and catastrophic tort litigator, a corporate security specialist, and an employment law counselor and litigator.  Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 460665 460665 83 G5725 2026-05-08T18:00:00Z 1:00:20 New York NY USA https://www.pli.edu/programs/ai-and-copyright-laws-in-canada-and-the-u.s.-fair-usefair-dealing-licensing-and-damages-in-emerging-litigation/464185?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Intellectual property Intellectual property licensing Copyright Copyright litigation Artificial intelligence As AI systems are trained on vast troves of written materials and their outputs begin to compete with the works that trained them, courts on both sides of the border in the U.S. and Canada face questions about which doctrine(s) to use. This briefing examines the emerging legal landscape across three interconnected areas: fair use / fair dealing in the U.S. and Canada, licensing frameworks, and the role of economic evidence in calculating damages. Attendees will gain actionable insights into the fair use/fair dealing doctrine, cross-border licensing frameworks for the U.S. and Canadian settings, and damages strategy. This briefing will equip participants with an understanding of litigation risk as courts on both sides of the border begin to shape the rules governing AI training and outputs. Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 464185 464185 83 G5770 2026-05-11T20:00:00Z 1:00:20 New York NY USA https://www.pli.edu/programs/software-tools-to-assist-estate-administration-in-the-age-of-ai/462371?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Estates and trusts Tax Technology Artificial intelligence Software AI is changing the way everything is done... at least that's what people say. Do you feel left out? Left behind? Do you know what's happening? This talk will review how AI is impacting estate settlement and probate and help you understand available options.  Of course, while AI is amazing, it's known for being unreliable, and various courts have forbidden its use, fining lawyers tens of thousands of dollars. So what's a probate lawyer to do?  Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 462371 462371 83 G5744 2026-05-12T18:00:00Z 1:00:20 New York NY USA https://www.pli.edu/programs/government-equity-stakes/465030?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Banking and finance Corporate law Government contracts Information privacy (Cybersecurity and data protection) Regulation, compliance, and enforcement (Securities and other financial products) 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 465030 465030 83 G5780 2026-05-13T18:00:00Z 1:00:20 New York NY USA https://www.pli.edu/programs/who-should-own-records-management/461661?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Cybersecurity and data protection Professional development Technology Regulation, compliance, and enforcement (Technology) Legal suggests that because most of the company’s records are electronic, IT should own (and pay) for records management. IT points out that records compliance requirements are driven by legal and regulatory requirements and therefore the legal group should own it. It seems like everyone agrees the company should have a robust program, but no group actually wants to own records management.  Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 461661 461661 83 G5735 2026-05-14T18:00:00Z 1:00:20 New York NY USA https://www.pli.edu/programs/leading-in-a-complex-world-influence-commitment-and-the-modern-legal-leader/462300?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Professional development Career development The world in which lawyers lead has fundamentally changed. Law firms, in-house legal departments, and regulatory bodies all face conditions that are increasingly brittle, anxious, nonlinear, and incomprehensible - what organizational theorists call BANI conditions. AI disruption, talent volatility, accelerating regulatory complexity, and mounting client expectations mean that traditional legal leadership - built on positional authority, technical expertise, and top-down control - is no longer sufficient on its own.The lawyers who lead most effectively today are not defined by their place in the partnership hierarchy or the depth of their technical credentials. They are defined by how much genuine commitment they generate from those around them - associates, colleagues, and clients. Professor Richard Jolly of the Kellogg School of Management will draw on nearly three decades of consulting and executive education experience to unpack the science of leadership influence, explain why the shift from compliance to commitment is the central leadership challenge facing senior lawyers, and provide a practical framework for building the trust and followership that drive high-performance legal teams. Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 462300 462300 83 G5740 2026-05-18T20:00:00Z 1:00:20 New York NY USA https://www.pli.edu/programs/working-with-grief-in-the-practice-of-law-understanding-loss-supporting-colleagues-and-leading-with-compassion/464227?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Employment and labor Health care Professional development Attorney wellness Attorney work-life balance Over the course of a legal career, grief is unavoidable—whether arising from personal loss, a colleague’s experience, or major life disruptions that affect our teams. Yet grief is rarely discussed in professional settings, and the culture of law often reinforces silence, over functioning, and premature “return to normal.” As a result, attorneys and leaders are frequently left unsure how to navigate their own grief or how to respond effectively when someone else is struggling.This program is designed specifically for lawyers. It examines how grief shows up in legal practice, how it can affect performance, decision-making, and relationships, and why traditional professional norms may inadvertently compound its impact. Drawing on grief-informed and workplace-relevant insights, this session offers practical strategies for sustaining attorney competence professionalism without sacrificing humanity.Whether you are personally grieving, supporting a colleague, or leading a team through loss or transition, this program equips lawyers with the awareness, language, and practical tools needed to respond with clarity, compassion, and confidence. Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 464227 464227 83 G5771 2026-05-19T18:00:00Z 1:00:20 New York NY USA https://www.pli.edu/programs/building-rainmakers-how-women-lawyers-develop-thriving-practices/462346?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Professional development Business development, marketing, succession, and continuity Women in law practice Career development CLE credit is not available for this program.Many lawyers assume that rainmaking is something that happens later in their careers, after years of practice and technical mastery. It is not. Business development is a skill that can be learned, practiced, and strengthened over time, and the lawyers who begin early are often the ones who build the most durable and rewarding practices. For women lawyers in particular, developing a book of business can feel opaque or even daunting, especially without clear models or guidance. In reality, successful rainmakers do not follow a single path. They build practices in ways that align with their strengths, relationships, and interests, while consistently investing in trust, visibility, and connection over time.In this one-hour briefing, moderated by Deborah Brightman Farone, author of Breaking Ground: How Successful Women Lawyers Build Thriving Practices (PLI 2026), we will explore how women lawyers develop thriving practices through practical, actionable strategies. Drawing on the experiences of leading practitioners, the program will address how to build business development skills, the role of mentorship and internal networks, and how to create meaningful professional relationships that evolve into opportunities. We will also examine how law firms can better support the development of rainmakers by fostering a culture that values early engagement in business development. The focus throughout will be on approaches that are authentic, sustainable, and effective in today’s legal market. Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 462346 462346 83 G5743 2026-05-20T18:00:00Z 1:00:20 New York NY USA https://www.pli.edu/programs/insurance-agent-and-broker-liability/460103?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 This One-Hour Briefing will provide foundational knowledge on essential aspects of insurance agent and broker liability, including common causes of action, the differing duties of agents and brokers, agents’ and brokers’ duties with respect to advising on clients’ insurance needs, special relationships between brokers, and insureds, the need for expert testimony in agent and brokers cases, and agents’ and brokers’ liability to third parties.  Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 460103 460103 83 G5714 2026-05-21T20:00:00Z 1:00:20 New York NY USA https://www.pli.edu/programs/the-delegation-deficit-why-lawyers-under-delegate-and-how-to-fix-it/461473?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Professional development Career development The math is simple: attorneys who leverage their teams effectively create far more value, deliver higher-quality work, and build more sustainable practices than those who try to do everything themselves. Yet many lawyers—especially those who are newer to managing others—struggle to let go. They worry it will take longer to explain, that the work will come back wrong, or that they will lose control of the matter at a critical moment. Off-the-shelf advice like "focus more on teaching" sounds lovely in theory, but the time pressures of legal practice make effective delegation far more difficult in practice.In this one-hour briefing, Ben Sachs, a law professor, consultant, and author of the bestselling management book for lawyers, All Rise: Practical Tools for Building High-Performance Legal Teams, will provide a structured, realistic approach to delegation that accounts for the way legal teams actually work. Drawing on behavioral science and examples from law and business, this session will help lawyers at every level overcome the most common barriers to delegation, mitigate the handoff risks that even experienced attorneys overlook, and build teams that multiply their impact rather than bottleneck on a single person. This is the roadmap for building a more leveraged, more profitable, and more sustainable practice. Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 461473 461473 83 G5734 2026-05-27T18:00:00Z 1:00:20 New York NY USA https://www.pli.edu/programs/building-a-healthy-workplace-culture-in-law-firms-trust-connection-and-communication/462857?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Employment and labor Professional development Attorney wellness Technology Culture is not a perk. It is the invisible architecture of your law firm or legal department, shaping how people treat one another, how decisions get made, how conflict gets navigated, and ultimately, whether your best people stay or leave. Every law firm has a culture. The real question is whether yours is one you've built with intention, or one that simply happened to you.In this dynamic, one-hour panel discussion, expert faculty will move beyond the surface-level conversation about law firm workplace culture and go deeper into the human behaviors, relational dynamics, and leadership practices that either build or erode a healthy environment. Drawing on current research, real-world experience, and practical frameworks, this session will equip law firm leaders, attorneys, and administrators with actionable insights they can bring back to their firms immediately. Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 462857 462857 83 G5763 2026-05-28T18:00:00Z 1:00:20 New York NY USA https://www.pli.edu/programs/building-smarter-controlling-project-schedules-and-delays-in-education-and-campus-development-projects/462607?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Education Real estate construction Construction contracts Real estate contracts In the preparation and negotiation of construction management agreements there is often a tension between the owner and construction manager as to contractual provisions which may be more beneficial to one or the other. This program, presented by experienced construction attorneys and an owner’s representative, will provide practical advice for owners and their advisors in preparing and negotiating construction management agreements, with an emphasis on having a completed project be delivered on time through carefully crafted contractual provisions. The discussion will also examine potential claims for delays and some of the nuances of a construction project for an educational institution.  Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 462607 462607 83 G5759 2026-06-02T18:00:00Z 1:00:20 New York NY USA https://www.pli.edu/programs/drafting-a-defensible-insurance-coverage-letter-best-practices-for-insurers-and-coverage-counsel/462869?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Insurance coverage Practice skills (Insurance) Regulation, compliance, and enforcement (Insurance) Insurance litigation Practice skills (Litigation) Coverage letters are often the most important, and most litigated, documents in the life of an insurance claim. This program provides a practical roadmap for drafting coverage letters that clearly articulate the insurer's position, comply with regulatory requirements, preserve defenses, and withstand judicial scrutiny. Designed for both insurance professionals and coverage attorneys, the program draws on real-world claims handling experience and case law from multiple jurisdictions to address common pitfalls that lead to waiver, estoppel, and bad faith exposure. Attendees will learn how to conduct a thorough coverage analysis, from insuring agreements through exclusions, conditions, and endorsements, and how to produce clear, persuasive, and defensible coverage correspondence that serves both the insurer's interests and the insured's right to a good-faith coverage determination.  Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 462869 462869 83 G5764 2026-06-03T18:00:00Z 1:00:20 New York NY USA https://www.pli.edu/programs/a-systems-based-approach-to-lawyer-well-being/458004?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Professional development Attorney wellness This program represents the next evolution of traditional lawyer well-being and stress-management CLEs. This program offers attorneys tools to navigate their internal operating state under pressure, recognize predictable patterns of self-sabotage or burnout, and apply evidence-based techniques to regulate performance in real time. By integrating current data on lawyer mental health, a practical burnout spectrum, and multiple frameworks for identifying internal operating states, participants learn clear frameworks for sustaining high performance without sacrificing competence, judgment, or meaning in their work.  Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 458004 458004 83 G5678 2026-06-04T18:00:00Z 1:00:20 New York NY USA https://www.pli.edu/programs/navigating-modern-commercial-contracts-ai-and-data-processing-addenda/461044?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Commercial law Sales contracts Information privacy (Cybersecurity and data protection) Technology Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence is now part of commercial contracts for products and services. This briefing will explore the intersection of AI clauses with other contractual clauses including the data processing addendum and will provide practical tips to effectively manage AI, privacy, and IP risks. We will discuss key clauses in the AI addendum, the data processing addendum, and the master agreement. Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 461044 461044 83 G5731 2026-06-05T18:00:00Z 1:00:20 New York NY USA https://www.pli.edu/programs/basics-of-attorney-client-privilege-and-work-product-protection-when-and-how-to-protect-or-overcome-in-investigations-and-litigation/464232?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Ethics and professional responsibility Attorney-client privilege Regulation, compliance, and enforcement (Ethics and professional responsibility) Litigation Work-product doctrine (Litigation) Join us for an overview of how disputes about the scope and applicability of attorney-client privilege and work product protection can arise during investigations and “carry over” into civil or criminal litigation, whether filed by a government agency or a private party. Protection or loss of privilege or work product protection depends on various factors, including the roles of in-house and retained attorneys who oversee and conduct investigations and whether communications are intended for business or legal purposes and who the recipients of legal advice might be. We will also preview the PLI Briefing on August 17, 2026 that will focus on technologies, including generative artificial intelligence, used during investigations and litigation and how these may impact privilege and work product. Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 464232 464232 83 G5772 2026-06-08T20:00:00Z 1:00:20 New York NY USA https://www.pli.edu/programs/can-your-records-schedule-handle-ai-privacy-and-employee-document-hoarding/465169?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Information privacy (Cybersecurity and data protection) Employee privacy Professional development Technology Artificial intelligence You have just been given ownership of your company’s records management or broader information governance program with a clear mandate: bring it up to date to be in compliance, and while you’re at it, modernize it to effectively manage electronic information. But where should you begin? How do you distinguish between essential record program components and those that are merely “nice to have?” Which internal groups should you collaborate with and how do you estimate timelines and budgets, especially in an environment of limited resources? Learn how to equip yourself with the tools and strategies needed to successfully lead your company’s records and information governance program forward.  Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 465169 465169 83 G5782 2026-06-09T18:00:00Z 1:00:20 New York NY USA https://www.pli.edu/programs/captive-insurance-101-foundations-and-practical-considerations/462852?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Insurance Regulation, compliance, and enforcement (Insurance) Reinsurance Regulation, compliance, and enforcement (Securities and other financial products) Captive insurance companies are no longer solely the domain of risk managers and insurance professionals—they raise core legal, regulatory, tax, and governance issues that increasingly require active involvement from corporate counsel. Whether advising in-house or externally, lawyers are frequently asked to evaluate captive proposals, assess regulatory and tax risks, structure compliant arrangements, and oversee governance and operational frameworks. This One-Hour Briefing provides corporate lawyers with an introduction to captive insurance, emphasizing where and how counsel adds value throughout the captive lifecycle. Designed for corporate, insurance, and tax practitioners, this program equips lawyers to participate meaningfully in captive insurance discussions, identify legal and compliance risks early, and advise clients or their organizations on how to structure and operate captives in a defensible, well-governed manner.  Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 462852 462852 83 G5761 2026-06-09T20:00:00Z 1:00:20 New York NY USA https://www.pli.edu/programs/export-control-questions-for-ai--machine-learning-companies-when-controls-arise-and-how-to-mitigate-risk/464563?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 International law Export controls Technology Artificial intelligence Machine learning This briefing will explore the unique export control issues that AI / machine learning companies face. In this rapidly developing area, companies must grapple with controls that may arise in connection with a tool’s particular use cases, inputs, outputs, and tech stack, all of which can develop more quickly than traditional technologies. This carries significant implications for how a company engages with international customers, organizes its operations, and administers trade compliance. Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 464563 464563 83 G5774 2026-06-10T18:00:00Z 1:00:20 New York NY USA https://www.pli.edu/programs/ma-and-ai--learning-the-tools-and-trends-impacting-the-deal-making-process/465707?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Corporate law Mergers and acquisitions Regulation, compliance, and enforcement (Corporate law) Technology Artificial intelligence Artificial Intelligence is doing more than making headlines – it’s changing workflows faster than perhaps any technology since the advent of the internet. But exactly how it’s changing the deal process is still being worked out. New tools and technologies arrive almost weekly, and we are watching them impact every part of the deal-making process in real time. This brief presentation will discuss AI-enabled tools and technologies currently impacting the deal-making process and offer some thoughts on how to manage clients through evolving engagements.  Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 465707 465707 83 G5787 2026-06-11T20:00:00Z 1:00:20 New York NY USA https://www.pli.edu/programs/breaking-the-pipeline-special-education-advocacy-for-court-involved-students/465795?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Education Special education Criminal litigation Public interest law and pro bono Every student -- regardless of race, income, court involvement, or disability -- deserves meaningful access to a quality education. However, we know from both lived experiences and available data that reality is far from this ideal, especially for court-involved youth with disabilities. When schools fail to identify and serve these students, the denial of education can set a devastating cycle in motion. Without a path to graduation or the support the law requires, they become vulnerable to surveillance, prosecution, and incarceration. And once inside the juvenile system, where students with disabilities are drastically overrepresented, the cycle deepens. Chronic instability between placements disrupts schooling further, agencies fail to share critical information about students' needs, and young people are funneled directly into the adult criminal system with no diploma, no services, and no way forward.Special education law offers a powerful but underutilized tool to help break this cycle. By integrating special education advocacy into juvenile and criminal defense, attorneys can increase access to education, decrease future court contact, and reshape outcomes for court-involved students with disabilities. As part of a holistic defense team, they can preserve both the substantive education rights and liberty interests of young people, disrupting the pipeline that funnels this population from the juvenile into the adult criminal legal system.  Importantly, public interest and pro bono attorneys can help meet the enormous demand for these services, whether by providing direct special education representation for students in criminal court or by supporting existing special education attorneys with strategic litigation. Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 465795 465795 83 G5791 2026-06-16T18:00:00Z 1:00:20 New York NY USA https://www.pli.edu/programs/trusts-under-pressure--considering-the-exposure-of-trust-assets-and-recent-cases-in-which-trust-assets-have-been-at-issue-in-matrimonial-cases/462683?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Estates and trusts Family law Divorce Once considered firmly “off limits”, in matrimonial cases assets held in trust and even trusts themselves have recently been at the center of matrimonial litigation. This One-Hour Briefing will consider the history of seeking to protect assets by way of trust and nuptial agreement, followed by a discussion of recent cases that revisit that protection. Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 462683 462683 83 G5762 2026-06-17T18:00:00Z 1:00:20 New York NY USA https://www.pli.edu/programs/drafting-and-enforcing-multi-state-noncompete-agreements/465837?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Employment and labor Employment agreements Trade secrets Litigation Noncompetes Noncompete agreements and similar restrictive covenants help companies protect their trade secrets, customer relationships, and other recognized legitimate business interests. But restrictive covenant laws vary by state, ranging from bans in California, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Oklahoma to strong, pro-enforcement policies in Florida. And they are constantly evolving, including with Washington banning noncompetes and certain other restrictive covenants starting in 2027 – with retroactive effect. Avoid the risks of not having an adaptive, compliant restrictive covenant framework that covers your employees, when your workforce resides in multiple states. In this One-Hour Briefing we will examine best practices for drafting and enforcing restrictive covenants as part of a holistic program designed to be flexible enough to protect your company’s trade secrets and other legitimate business interests, while remaining in compliance with the evolving patchwork of laws.  Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 465837 465837 83 G5792 2026-06-18T18:00:00Z 1:00:20 New York NY USA https://www.pli.edu/programs/ai-and-insurance-navigating-risks-coverage-and-the-evolving-market/463641?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Insurance Insurance coverage Technology Artificial intelligence This presentation provides a comprehensive overview of the insurance issues arising from the rapid adoption and deployment of artificial intelligence technologies. Led by a panel combining deep AI legal expertise, insurance recovery experience, brokerage insight, and corporate risk management perspective, this session examines how AI is reshaping the risk landscape and challenging traditional insurance frameworks. Attendees will gain a practical understanding of what AI is and how it is being deployed across industries, the regulatory landscape governing AI systems, the key risks AI creates for businesses, how the insurance market is responding to those risks, and how existing insurance policies respond to AI-related claims. Participants will leave equipped with the knowledge to identify AI-related exposures, evaluate how their insurance programs address those exposures, and take practical steps to close coverage gaps. Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 463641 463641 83 G5768 2026-06-18T20:00:00Z 1:00:20 New York NY USA https://www.pli.edu/programs/catalyzing-client-challenges-in-the-legal-profession/457422?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Public interest law and pro bono Professional development Attorney wellness This session mobilizes attorneys and legal professionals to embrace their adversities and challenges and applies this transformational principle to the transformative power of client challenges. In today's complex legal environment, a client’s most daunting obstacle—whether a regulatory hurdle, catastrophic data loss, or a funding crisis—is often the most fertile ground for innovation. Faculty will demonstrate how to transition from a traditional "problem-solver" to a "strategic catalyst," leveraging a healthy disregard for the impossible to turn insurmountable hurdles into groundbreaking achievements and new revenue streams. Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 457422 457422 83 G5663 2026-06-23T18:00:00Z 1:00:20 New York NY USA https://www.pli.edu/programs/a-deeper-dive-on-investing-and-portfolio-issues-what-lawyers-need-to-know-about-alternative-assets-like-venture-capital-and-private-equity/457913?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Banking and finance Private equity Venture capital Securities and other financial products Investment fund management This program will give lawyers in practice a deeper understanding of the growing array of alternative assets (“alts”) like venture capital, private equity, real estate, and crypto currencies. These assets are being found in the portfolios of individuals, trusts, investment partnerships, and family offices. Knowing what they are and how they perform will let lawyers better advise their clients. Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 457913 457913 83 G5676 2026-06-24T18:00:00Z 1:00:20 New York NY USA https://www.pli.edu/programs/pig-butchering-and-third-party-risk-navigating-the-legal-landscape-of-tech-enabled-fraud/464301?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Information technology (Financial services) Cybersecurity and data protection Litigation Regulation, compliance, and enforcement (Securities and other financial products) Regulation, compliance, and enforcement (Technology) "Pig butchering" fraud schemes have exploded in scale, with the FBI reporting $5.8 billion in losses in 2024 alone. As law enforcement faces jurisdictional hurdles in pursuing overseas perpetrators, regulators, lawmakers, and private litigants have increasingly turned their attention to the third-party intermediaries — financial institutions, cryptocurrency exchanges, social media companies, and technology providers — to seek justice. This briefing will examine the rapidly evolving risk landscape for these intermediaries and offer practical guidance on mitigating exposure. Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 464301 464301 83 G5775 2026-06-24T20:00:00Z 1:00:20 New York NY USA https://www.pli.edu/programs/why-ai-agents-need-a-new-approach-to-governance/459871?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Cybersecurity and data protection Information privacy (Cybersecurity and data protection) Technology Artificial intelligence Generative AI The latest “flavor” of Artificial Intelligence is “Agentic AI.” It promises to allow “agents” to deliver autonomous decision-making within organizations without human input. But agentic AI carries risks that must be understood before it is adopted. This PLI Briefing will explore the nature of agentic AI, consider the privacy and cybersecurity risks it might give rise to, and suggest strategies to minimize risks.  Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 459871 459871 83 G5717 2026-06-25T18:00:00Z 1:00:20 New York NY USA https://www.pli.edu/programs/basics-of-business-divorce-litigation/464822?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Accounting and financial reporting Corporate law Intellectual property Litigation Dispute resolution This one-hour briefing provides a practical overview of business divorce litigation, focusing on disputes among owners of closely held corporations and LLCs. The program will examine common triggers for owner disputes, including deadlock, freeze-outs, and fiduciary misconduct, and will compare the statutory frameworks governing dissolution and member/shareholder rights. Attendees will gain insight into key causes of action, valuation standards (including “fair value” vs. “fair market value”), and strategic considerations in litigating or resolving these disputes. The program will also highlight oppression remedies, buyout rights, and the role of operating and shareholder agreements, while offering practical guidance for efficiently navigating these high-stakes disputes. Finally, the program will address the benefits of ADR and timing of same. Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 464822 464822 83 G5777 2026-07-16T18:00:00Z 1:00:20 New York NY USA https://www.pli.edu/programs/navigating-the-digital-minefield-biometrics-deepfakes-and-big-brother-in-the-workplace/458177?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Cybersecurity and data protection Employment and labor Employee privacy Regulation, compliance, and enforcement (Employment and labor) Technology As remote and hybrid work become the norm, companies are rolling out new tools to monitor workplace compliance issues such as attendance, productivity and compliance with company policies. This presentation will unpack the hidden legal minefields emerging from today’s high-tech workplace. From AI-powered smart glasses to AI-generated misinformation and employee tracking tools, faculty will explore how cutting-edge technologies are colliding with privacy, compliance, and liability concerns in unprecedented ways. Drawn from recent headlines and cases, faculty will delve into real-world scenarios including how AI-equipped smart glasses may raise biometric privacy concerns, how AI-generated “deepfake” images and false social media posts can raise privacy and defamation issues; and how social media posts of “off duty” conduct can lead to employee discipline. This one-hour briefing will provide insights into how emerging technologies can create unexpected legal exposures and attendees will learn proactive measures to address and highlight them.  Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 458177 458177 83 G5682 2026-07-28T18:00:00Z 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