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Legal Writing at the Micro Level: Making Paragraphs and Sentences Coherent and Forceful Taught by a lawyer and legal writing expert who has trained thousands of lawyers across the country, this webcast focuses on important communicative elements within a document below its overall struct |
Confidentiality in Public Filings: Avoiding Ethical Pitfalls When filings contain confidential information, what do you do? Steve Bennett shows you how. |
Legal Issues Resulting from the Social Media Explosion Explore the civil and criminal issues associated with social media and the blogosphere |
Charitable Life Income Planning...Gathering Windfalls and Avoiding Pitfalls Best practices in estate planning! Updated for 2010! |
Winter Workshops on Energy Law - Ethics Current developments in professional responsibility |
Top 10 Ethical Concerns for Your New Jersey Law Office In his unique and captivating manner, Stuart provides valuable tips that you can use in your practice right away. |
Understanding Economic Loss Claims Following the BP Oil Spill: A primer on OPA, State Laws, and the Newly Created BP Fund The speaker will discuss Preemption Under OPA, Presentment of an OPA Claim, Evaluating OPA's Scope, Viability of Punitive Damages, and much more!
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Legal Issues Resulting from the Social Media Explosion Explore the civil and criminal issues associated with social media and the blogosphere |
Leading Innovative Business Development Strategy at your Law Firm: Leadership Skills for Planning and Executing Organization, Practice Group, and Client Development Competitive Marketing Strategies-Part 1 Join Susan Letterman White, Esq. for this two-part series in which she explains the actions and skills needed to develop and advance firm wide strategies.
NOTE: NOT AVAILABLE FOR CLE |
34th Mineral Law Conference - Ethics Ethical obligations |
Entertainment Industry Insurance: From the Basics to the Latest Developments A briefing on the latest in cutting-edge insurance issues for entertainment industry businesses and professionals.
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Key Investment Advisor Registration Changes: The New Form ADV, Part 2 This webcast will examine key changes to Form ADV cover many important areas including disclosure of conflicts of interest, disciplinary proceedings and individual portfolio managers. |
Can Ethics Walls Protect Client Confidentiality? In California, are ethical walls in private law firms permissible as an alternative to vicarious disqualification? This panel will examine the issues. |
Overview of the Financial System Overhaul Understand the important new changes to financial services and consumer protection law |
US-Canada M&A Transactions This webcast is intended to provide listeners with a practical introduction to the steps and issues encountered in a typical US/Canada M&A transaction. |
Best Practices for Alternative Career Models and Law Firm Transitions Laura Saklad, from Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, and Marcia Pennington Shannon, Principal of Shannon & Manch, LLP, will discuss talent management strategies in the many key areas. |
Global Pro Bono CLE - New York, NY Global Pro Bono CLE New York |
Application of Daubert Principles- NJ This program will be an overview of the Daubert cases-associated federal rule comments and outline the keys, under developed case law to challenge, or protect your expert witness from challenge. |
Pursuing and Defending Fiduciary Liability What to do When Fiduciaries Stray From Compliance |
Short Sales 101 Are you able to handle a short sale without making common errors? Prepare to effectively advise your clients on short sales! Attend Learn the process and procedures, and as well how to avoid problems. |
Government Liability Claims for Auto Accidents Automobile crashes involving government employees |
Medicare Set-Asides in Personal Injury Settlements Role of Medicare in Worker's Compensation and Other Injury Settlements |
Choice of Entity (Corporation vs. LLC) Best Entity to Maximize Benefits |
Employment Law: Independent Contractors' Rights Proper employee classification |
Exposing and Countering Discovery Abuse Maximize your Effectiveness by Identifying and Rectifying Discovery |
Fiduciary Duties of ERISA Speed on fiduciary compliance requirements |
Health Care Reform as it Affects Elder Law and Estate Planning Guide your Clients and their Estate Plans |
The New Milwaukee Family Court Mediation Program A review on the major changes in the Mediation Program that will take effect. |
Health Care Reform: Keeping Employers in Compliance High-impact change affecting all employers |
Discovery in Divorce Effective Discovery in Divorce Cases |
Disaster Contingency for Your Law Practice Implementation of a disaster contingency plan |
SSI vs. SSDI: Benefits and Eligibility Understand the law behind SSI and disability benefits |
Clearing Unpaid Taxes and Monetary Liens From Title Estate practitioners run into is unreleased liens on title |
Repossession of Personal Property Issues Involved in the Repossession of Personal Property |
Storm Clouds over Circuit Court Services as Milwaukee Countys Finances Crumble A Summary of Two Public Policy Forum Reports How Milwaukee district courts may be affected by Milwaukee County's structural deficit gap of more that $106 million predicted by 2014. |
The Paralegal's Guide to Survive a Personal Chapter 11 - Part I: Starting the Process (Part 1 of 2 of the Personal Chapter 11 Series) Discover the key information you need to address in the initial interview, as well as how to deal with issues that will have the most immediate impact on the case.
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Technology in Employment-What You Need to Know to Protect Your Company in Our Digital Age- Hackensack NJ Join us online for an in-depth exploration of technology issues in today's workplace and how they affect your corporate hiring and employment policies and procedures |
Global Pro Bono CLE Global Law firms are uniquely positioned to affect the legal system by offering free legal assistance and empower individuals/NGOs around the globe. |
The Amended ADV Part 2 - What Compliance Professionals Need to Know about the Upcoming Changes Discussion topics include What are the major differences between the Old Part II and the New Part 2?, Important Dates to Know to ensure compliance with the new rule, What is “Plain English”? and more! |
Antitrust and Administrative Law The Pros and Cons of Antitrust Enforcement by the FTC Antitrust Enforcement by the FTC |
Fuel The Spark: Success in Law and Life ABA Model Ethics Rules |
Fighting the Trustee - Litigating Real Property Issues in Bankruptcy Following the Market Collapse Fighting the Trustee—Litigating Real Property Issues in Bankruptcy |
The Brave New World of Globalization of Regulation and Litigation Issues concerning the globalization of the American economy and its effects on product liability |
Priorities and Perspectives on the Civil Division Civil Division of the Justice Department |
Resolving Catastrophic Multi-Party Construction Insurance Cases The practicalities in seeking to avoid litigation |
Fighting the Trustee - Litigating Real Property Issues in Bankruptcy Following the Market Collapse Fighting the Trustee—Litigating Real Property Issues in Bankruptcy |
Financial Fraud Litigation: The Issues Confronting Professionals, Directors and Officers and Their Insurers The problems and opportunities for insurers |
The Murder of Vincent Chin Two auto workers beat Vincent Chin to death |
The Brave New World of Globalization of Regulation and Litigation Issues concerning the globalization of the American economy and its effects on product liability |
The Murder of Vincent Chin Two auto workers beat Vincent Chin to death |
What Price Love? Mass Tort Actions and Animals Legal issues that arise in mass tort cases that injure or kill animals. |
Financial Fraud Litigation: The Issues Confronting Professionals, Directors and Officers and Their Insurers The problems and opportunities for insurers |
What Price Love? Mass Tort Actions and Animals Legal issues that arise in mass tort cases that injure or kill animals. |
Helping Clients Plan for Continuing Care Costs Overcome the challenges of planning for continuing care costs |
The Advanced Summit on Business Valuation 2010: Resolving Tax & Legal Issues, Part One From this one-of-a-kind assembly, you will gain first-hand knowledge and insights from those setting the standards, those following them, and those interpreting them. |
Cloud Computing 101: Moving from Cloud None to Cloud Nine Review various uses of cloud-style products and which are available. |
Proving Negligent, Willful, and Wanton Hiring in a Trucking Case A step-by-step analysis of how to uncover the defendant truck driver’s employment background and why it is relevant. |
Bankruptcy and the Commercial Lease Commercial Lease Issues and the Tactics for preventing and dealing with them. |
Mixed Signals? The Quon and Stengart Decisions-What Do They Mean for the Corporate Workplace? Recent developments in the legal framework for this privacy debate and what Quon means for the American workplace. |
New Developments in Free Online Research for Paralegals: Understanding Google Scholar New developments, opportunities and limitations of utilizing free online research services. |
Qualifying for Medicaid Long-Term Care Programs and Preserving Family Assets Providing Clients with all the Financial and Medical Assistance |
Family Law and Estate Planning Cross Over Issues How to weigh the benefits and the pitfalls of transmuting separate property to community property and how to properly document a transmutation. |
The Advanced Summit on Business Valuation 2010: Resolving Tax & Legal Issues, Part Two Part two of this two-part series will give you first-hand knowledge and insights from those setting the standards, those following them, and those interpreting them. |
When to Stop Digging: The Paralegal's Guide to Avoiding Ethical Dilemmas (or Working Your Way Out if You're Already in One) Ethical Responsibilities in the ever-changing arena of the Law.
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How to Comply with the UK's Bribery Act of 2010 Join presenters from K&L Gates LLP as they review key provisions of the Bribery Act. |
Recent EU Developments in Legal Ethics and Antitrust Law Recent EU developments in ethics and hot topics in antirust law. |
Legal Crisis Management: What Every General Counsel Should Know to Forestall a Crisis, or Address if it Occurs Tips on what every General Counsel must consider to prevent and prepare for such a crisis. |
Ensuring Compliance during Bad Economic Times: The Legal Ramifications of Severance Plans and Release Agreements (Moderated Live Webcast) Todd Solomon discusses the legal issues involved in offering severance benefits and securing release agreements. |
The Paralegal's Guide to Utilizing Digests and Law Reviews for Legal Research Law reviews and digests |
Cloud Computing and Information Governance for Paralegals: Assessing the Risks and Rewards (Part 3 of 3 of the Law Office Technology Series) Cloud Computing and Information Governance for Paralegals |
Franchise Law for Paralegals: Are Franchisors Vicariously Liable for the Actions of Their Franchisees? Reduce liability and implement prevention strategies |
The Paralegal's Guide to Finding People and Legal Practice Tools Online Utilizing Free, or Low-Cost, Resources How to Save Time and Resources |
Effective SEC Reporting and Filing: A Paralegal's Overview Understanding of SEC forms |
Avoiding Discovery Management Pitfalls Through Collection, Processing and Production: A Paralegal's Guide Examine Common Issues |
The Paralegal's Guide to Meeting Expectations of Courts and Regulators in E-Discovery (Part 3 of 3 of the E-Discovery Primer Series) Uncertainty and Risk Involved in e-discovery |
The Foreclosure Process Step-by-Step: The Paralegal's Perspective Foreclosures continues to rise |
Creating and Managing a Successful "War Room" During Trial: A Paralegal's Guide Attorneys are utilizing paralegals more in the courtroom |
Effective and Accurate Trial Preparation Techniques for the Civil Litigation Paralegal Preparation process in place can have a significant impact on the case. |
The Paralegal's Guide to Avoiding Potential Ethical Issues Regarding Elderly Clients: Here Be There Dragons! Elderly clients can present unique ethical challenges |
Consumer Bankruptcy Basics for the Paralegal Filing procedures from the debtor's point of view |
A Practical Guide to Case Management Strategies for Paralegals Uncover ways to set up management systems |
Picking a Paralegal: A Guide to Paralegal Recruitment and Selection Quickly narrow down the pool to those who best fit your legal team |
Practical Tips for Managing and Meeting Deadlines: A Paralegal's Guide Learn practiced and successful processes you can modify to meet your own unique needs |
The Best Program for Real Lawyers by Larry Rice Systematic Approach to Law Practice Management |
Residential Real Estate Closings: The Basics and Beyond A thorough review of issues prior to closing will help avoid the nightmare closing.
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Solo Day: Practicing The Practice of Law - Part I Art of Practicing Law in Solo or Small Firm Settings. |
Solo Day: Practicing The Practice of Law - Part II Basics in Client and Office Management |
Mezzanine Loans: The Vagaries of Membership Interest Collateral Addresses issues of vital importance in so-called mezzanine loans and other loans secured (or thought to be secured) by interests in limited liability companies. |
Federalism-The Ever Evolving Relationship Between the Federal and State Governments Federal and state regulators have been given jurisprudence by the Supreme Court |
Art and Law in the 21st Century Art and Law in the 21st Century |
Voir Dire in Bits and Bytes: Using Technology and Cutting Edge Techniques in Jury Selection Picking a jury |
ERISA Survey of the Federal Circuits - A Practitioner's Guide to Emerging Issues Impact on ERISA litigation. |
Negotiating with the King and Overcoming Other Nasty Obstacles in Mediation Effectively negotiate on behalf of your client when you are confronted with the King |
Post Confirmation issues in Bankruptcy Proceedings This panel will discuss recent trends regarding the establishment and operation of liquidating trusts and will discuss recent cases dealing with other post-confirmation bankruptcy issues. |
Entity Selection, Fringe Benefits and 409A Compliance for Closely Held Businesses and Prefessional Practices Tax and practical aspects of entity choice |
Hollywood Goes Virtual: Using Virtual World Concepts and Content in Films Aspects of virtual worlds and gaming. |
Arbitrating Complex Cases in the Healthcare Field: Education Over Advocacy Resolving Complex Healthcare Business Disputes |
Workplace Privacy--The Supreme Court Rules on Text Messages in Quon Learn how City of Ontario, Calif. v. Quon may affect the business clients you represent and your own workplace. |
Taxes and Bankruptcy: Consumer and Business Issues Consumer and Business Issues |
Hollywood Goes Virtual: Using Virtual World Concepts and Content in Films Aspects of virtual worlds and gaming. |
Entity Selection, Fringe Benefits and 409A Compliance for Closely Held Businesses and Prefessional Practices Tax and practical aspects of entity choice |
Dangerous Liaisons for IP Lawyers: Interactive Media and Planning Safe Investigations Planning and conducting IP infringement investigations. |
Art and Law in the 21st Century Art and Law in the 21st Century |
Federal Preemption Recent Trends and Developments Federal Preemption of State Law |
Beneficiary Designations: A Hidden Trap Life Insurance Policies and Retirement Accounts |
Deference or Abdication - Are Chevron, Vermont Yankee, and State Farm in need of new thinking? Protect citizens from unreasonable agency actions |
Examining the Global Nature of the Net Neutrality Debate The effectiveness, growth and development of the Internet and next-generation network. |
Negotiating with the King and Overcoming Other Nasty Obstacles in Mediation Effectively negotiate on behalf of your client when you are confronted with the King |
IP Counsel "Pow-Wow" - What Keeps Them Up at Night? Strategies for complex patent litigation, filings, and managing patents. |
ERISA Survey of the Federal Circuits - A Practitioner's Guide to Emerging Issues Impact on ERISA litigation. |
How to Set Your Fee: Does Price Follow Value? A closer look at attorney fee setting. |
Voir Dire in Bits and Bytes: Using Technology and Cutting Edge Techniques in Jury Selection Picking a jury |
Protection Against Third Party Adoption of Trademarks on Social Media How trademark owners can prevent or address the adoption of their marks. |
Federalism-The Ever Evolving Relationship Between the Federal and State Governments Federal and state regulators have been given jurisprudence by the Supreme Court |
The Emerging Practice of Elder/Adult Family Mediation: A Resource for Decision-Making and Conflict Management Powerfully Effective Process to address the multiple complex issues |
Protecting the Creditor's Right during Bankruptcy, Part I Part one of this two-part series discusses actions, proofs of claim, and checklists you need before beginning collection actions. |
Protecting the Creditor's Right during Bankruptcy, Part II Part two of this two-part series will give a local rules update, and discuss Chapter 11, ethics, and much more. |
Ethical Issues in Pre-Filing Investigations in IP Cases This presentation will discuss the unique set of ethical issues and considerations that arise in pre-filing investigations in intellectual property cases. |
Advising Clients on Tax Ramifications Associated with The Forgiveness of Debt How to counsel clients regarding tax liability incurred the forgiveness of debt. |
Automatic Stay Violations Legal Trends and Tips for the Unwary Creditor Review and discussion of recent decisions regarding the automatic stay violations. |
Reviewing the Fundamentals: Using Charitable Trusts in Estate Planning Covers the basic requirements of Charitable Remainder Trusts, including annuity, unitrust and net income make-up provisions, Charitable Lead Trusts to avoid estate tax, much more. |
Five Hot Topics in Elder Law This program will discuss hot topics in Elder Law, including life insurance, durable power of attorney changes, consumer legislation, and caselaw updates. |
A View from the Bench - Tax Law A judge's perspective to aid tax planning advisors, tax audit advisors, and valuation professionals. |
Overview of the Proposed Rules of Electronic Discovery An overview of the proposed Rules of Electronic Discovery |
Health Care Reform: 2010 and 2011 Action Items This program will identify the PPACA provisions applicable in 2010 and 2011 and review agency guidance related to those items. |
What Paralegals Need to Know About Medication Errors: Inside Tips From a Veteran Pharmacist Learn the most common medication errors you may encounter so you know what to include in a request for production and how to identify if deviations exist in the standard of care.
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Small Firm Hiring Update: Choosing Small, Choosing Smart How do small firm hiring practices differ from BigLaw, government, and public interest organizations? What can you do to optimize your hiring potential with smaller firms? |
The 10th Annual Practical Aspects of Practicing Law: Immigration Law This series is specifically designed for legal professionals that are interested in expanding or changing their practice or brushing up on the basics of law. |
Final HITECH Regulations A thorough discussion of the final HSS regulations that implement the HITECH act. |
Asset Protection for the Middle Class: Using Income-Only Trusts for True Asset Protection Learn how to incorporate income-only trusts into your estate planning practice from a group of experts in the field. |
Independent Contractor and Employee issues We'll discuss the various tests that are used to determine worker classification between independent contractors and paid employees. |
The Volcker Rule: Navigating Its Impact on Private Investment Funds and Financial Institution Sponsors A panel of bank regulatory and private investment fund experts will examine the Volcker Rule's practical implications on existing private investment funds. |
Dodd-Frank and the New Regulatory Regime for Advisers Clifford E. Kirsch will lead a panel discussion that will provide an overview of the Title and how it will impact domestic and foreign advisers. |
Implementing the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act Learn the major new regulatory concepts, constraints, requirements and structures introduced by the new provisions as well as the Federal agency rulemakings expected during the next year. |
Bank Acquisitions in a Time of Change Bankers are facing significant changes in the regulatory and accounting framework that will impact future operations. This one-hour webcast will discuss these changes with a focus on bank acquisitions |
Creative Tax Planning for Real Estate Transactions Segment - C Sophisticated planning techniques |
Creative Tax Planning for Real Estate Transactions Segment - D Sophisticated planning techniques |
The SEC's Form ADV Part 2 Amendments: The New Investment Adviser Disclosure Regime You'll learn the steps advisers need to take today to be in compliance by the March 31 deadline. |
Creative Tax Planning for Real Estate Transactions Segment - A Sophisticated planning techniques |
Creative Tax Planning for Real Estate Transactions Segment - B Sophisticated planning techniques |
Creative Tax Planning for Real Estate Transactions Segment - E Sophisticated planning techniques |
Emerging Strategies: Protecting IP Portfolios in the Post-Internet Age, from the Celesq®-West IP Master Series Anthony F. Lo Cicero discusses the legal challenges presented by social media sites. |
Ten Things That Trouble Judges about E-Discovery...and How To Avoid Them Ten things that trouble judges about e-discovery and ways to avert electronic evidence problems in court.
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Asset Protection for the Middle Class: Using Income-Only Trusts for True Asset Protection Learn how to incorporate income-only trusts into your estate planning practice from a group of experts in the field. |
Chapter 40B in the Spotlight: Current Status, the Repeal Petition, and Possible Implications Discusses the current status of the Commonwealth’s Comprehensive Permitting Law (Chapter 40B), essential arguments in favor of & against repeal, and the significant implications and impacts of repeal. |
Introduction to WestlawNext (Moderated Live Webcast) This 1-hour seminar will follow a fictional client from initial client meeting to identifying the relevant legal issues and then end with finding relevant materials and managing your research results. |
Introduction to WestlawNext (Moderated Live Webcast) This 1-hour seminar will follow a fictional client from initial client meeting to identifying the relevant legal issues and then end with finding relevant materials and managing your research results. |
Introduction to WestlawNext (Moderated Live Webcast) This 1-hour seminar will follow a fictional client from initial client meeting to identifying the relevant legal issues and then end with finding relevant materials and managing your research results. |
Introduction to WestlawNext (Moderated Live Webcast) This 1-hour seminar will follow a fictional client from initial client meeting to identifying the relevant legal issues and then end with finding relevant materials and managing your research results. |
Introduction to WestlawNext (Moderated Live Webcast) This 1-hour seminar will follow a fictional client from initial client meeting to identifying the relevant legal issues and then end with finding relevant materials and managing your research results. |
Recent Trends in Copyright and Trademark Fair Use - How Fair is Fair Enough? Fair use is a commonly asserted defense, yet it is elusive and difficult to define. This seminar examines Fair Use and recent trends in how it is being litigated and adjudicated. |
What Every Lawyer Should Know About Life Insurance Planning for Businesses and Individuals Strategies your clients cannot afford to overlook |
Citizenship For Experts (Second Phone Session) N-336: What is it? Does my client need it? |
Handling SSI and SSDI Claims An overview of the two disability programs administered by the Social Security Administration. |
Handling Multi-Ethnic Juries Sonya Hamlin presents the third live webcast in her series "Now What Makes Juries Listen". |
Beyond E-Mail: Web 2.0 and E-Discovery Preservation for Paralegals (Part 2 of 3 of the E-Discovery Primer Series) The significant impact of collaborative infrastructure, the preservation of and accessibility to information, and the risks that arise from web 2.0 data. |
Challenges in Obtaining Title Insurance Coverage (and How to Overcome Them) Resolve or work around issues involving creditor's rights coverage. |
The Changing Nature of Legal Services: What In-House Counsel Want You To Know An insider's look at the role of ADR systems |
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Petition: The Basics and Beyond Monitor Deadlines and Maintain a good relationship with the Trustee |
Life after Padilla v. Kentucky: What Defense Attorneys Should Know Covers life after Padilla v. Kentucky & Joanne Macri aims to prepare us to practice effectively in this era. |
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Enforcement Update Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Enforcement Update |
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Enforcement Update Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Enforcement Update |
Wall Street Reform in 2010: What The Law Will Mean To Hedge Funds That Trade OTC Derivatives The passage of Wall Street reform means that many derivatives market participants likely will experience a radical and costly change in the way they trade derivatives. |
Communication Skills for Career Success Mastering effective communication skills helps a lawyer to build stronger client relationships and create a more productive workplace. |
Ethics for the Employee Benefits Lawyer Tune your ethical antennae by examining the practical consequences of recent ethics developments on employee benefits lawyers |
Remedies in Trade Secret Litigation This webcast will explore common issues surrounding injunctions in trade secret cases, and various methods of measuring damages for trade secret misappropriation other available relief. |
Intellectual Property 101 for Technology Start-up Companies In this program, Peter Townshend, David Beckwith and Monique Ho of McDermott Will & Emery LLP discuss what constitutes intellectual property and how to protect it. |
Family Law Appellate Division Update, Court of Appeals Decisions, and New Legislation with Brian Barney The Court’s approach to matrimonial issues |
Trusts and Estates Federal and New York Legislative and Case Law Update with Martin O'Toole Tips about the federal and state changes affecting trusts and estates practice. |
Toxic Torts 101 Commencing a toxic tort action |
Federal Taxation of LLCs in Plain English - What Every Business Lawyer and Paralegal Should Know About LLC Tax A Practical Guide to the Federal Taxation of LLCs - Gain a thorough understanding of the Check-the-Box Regulations, Understand Social Security tax considerations for LLC members, and more!
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Practical Legal Ethics: The Unauthorized Practice of Law This webinar explores how what you say and what you do can be construed as unauthorized practice of law - even if your intent was something else entirely. |
The Golden Rules of Workplace Investigations Golden Rules of Workplace Investigations |
How to Draft Motions and Get Higher Level Assignments Topics include: Drafting motions and supporting documents. |
Contract Negotiation Challenges between the Small-to-Medium Size Company and the 800-pound Gorillas Contract Negotiation Challenges |
Social Media for Novices (Part 2): How Do You Protect Your Company from It? Tips on how to protect your companies from the issues that might develop. |
Practical Legal Ethics: Advertising & Zealousness This workshop covers fiduciary responsibilities; IOLTA; advertising and zealousness. |
Successful Claims and Defenses to Lender Liability The current state of lender liability claims in New York |
Hot Topics in Advertising and Marketing Law 2010 Updates on federal, state, and local regulatory enforcement priorities |
Taking the Mystery Out of Medical Records Part 3: Effective Use of Medical Records at Trial for Paralegals Taking the Mystery Out of Medical Records Part 3: Effective Use of Medical Records at Trial for Paralegals |
International Privacy Issues The tools and techniques of corporate compliance. |
Is This Communication Privileged? Counsel for related corporate entities |
Drafting and Negotiating Technology Contracts 101 The major issues in technology contracts |
Dischargeability Actions in Bankruptcy Effectively Contest Discharge of Debts |
Franchise Litigation An introduction to franchise litigation and an overview of common issues and strategies.
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Securities Offering Process: The Basics and Beyond Mechanics of the offering process |
Using, Drafting and Negotiating Riders to Residential Real Estate Contracts and Leases: Protecting Your Client in the Current Environment Focus on the important provisions which attorneys are including in these riders. |
Workers Compensation Fraud How to right the system when fraud has occurred |
Data Breach Preparedness and Prevention Breach of data privacy |
The Role of HR in FCPA Compliance and Ethics Topics to be discussed include: The FCPA challenge – Global Overview!, The Role of HR in FCPA compliance and ethics, The Role of HR in FCPA compliance and ethics training, and more! |
Bankruptcy: Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13 Be Prepared to Confidently Handle Consumer Bankruptcy Cases |
Federal Taxation of LLCs in Plain English - What Every Business Lawyer and Paralegal Should Know About LLC Tax A Practical Guide to the Federal Taxation of LLCs - Gain a thorough understanding of the Check-the-Box Regulations, Understand Social Security tax considerations for LLC members, and more!
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Practical Legal Ethics: Advertising & Zealousness This workshop covers fiduciary responsibilities; IOLTA; advertising and zealousness. |
How to Draft Motions and Get Higher Level Assignments Topics include: Drafting motions and supporting documents. |
Ethics for Insurance Attorneys Applying Legal Ethics Rules to the Practice of Insurance Law |
Business Succession and Exit Strategies Planning for the Family Business in the Event of a Death |
Top Ten Cost-Effective Ways to Resolve Construction Disputes The top alternative dispute resolution options for settling construction claims and disputes. |
409A Corrections Workshop: Step-by-Step Demonstrations of Both Documentary and Operational Corrections Existing guidance on correction |
The Paralegal's Guide to Creating a Trial Notebook Utilize practical tips and techniques to learn what to collect, how to organize it for efficient retrieval, as well as how to preserve evidence and key case documents. |
Auto Defects in Light of Toyota's Troubles Know When You're Looking at an Auto Defect Case |
Educating and Working With Personal Representatives in Estate Administration Dealing with the Estate of a Deceased Person |
Basic Tax Considerations for Drafting Wills and Trusts Minimize Your Clients' Estate Tax Burdens |
Challenges in Compliance and Corporate Governance Join the experienced faculty as they discuss practical approaches for avoiding potential pitfalls and developing strong compliance programs in today's challenging environment.
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Acting on Appearances: The Role of Bias in the Drafting, Execution and Enforcement of Law Staged readings of both theatrical selections as well as actual transcripts to provide insight into a facilitated panel discussion of the bias on the basis of race and national origin. |
Ethics, Discipline and Real World Obligations Ethical and Disciplinary issues |
Opening and Closing Arguments Effective opening and closing statements |
SEC Enforcement Actions: Understanding the Legal and Equitable Remedies That the SEC Can Use Against Your Clients How the SEC calculates disgorgement and civil penalties in injunctive proceedings |
Software Licensing in the New Decade: Ten Trends, Issues and Solutions to Consider for Your Business Ten Trends, Issues and Solutions to Consider for Your Business |
Asset Protection Basics: Goals and Approaches Understand the Major Goals, Rules and Principles of Asset Protection |
Reorganizations of a Single Entity Exempt Organization into a Multi-Corporate Enterprise Reorganize a Single Entity Exempt Organization |
Making Your Case: The Effective Use of Expert Witnesses in Employment Litigation Employment Litigation |
Ethical Issues Routinely Confronted by Solos and Small Firms Ethical dilemmas can be avoided by simple risk management techniques |
Ethical Considerations For Corporate Investigations: Updates 2010 Corporate Investigations |
ASTM's Standard Guide for Vapor Encroachment Screening on Property Involved in Real Estate Transactions (E-2600-10) and its impact on environmental due diligence and property transactions This program will discuss the new ASTM standard and its impact on environmental due diligence and property transactions. |
You Said What?!? Recognizing When Your Marketing Has Crossed the Line How to recognize when marketing statements pose unacceptable legal risks |
Employment Law Update The most recent employment law updates |
Legal Ethics: When and How to Say "No" to Your Client Remain ethical when working relationships enter turbulent waters |
New Regulatory Requirements and Legal Developments on the Internet and Privacy Regulatory Requirements and Legal Developments on the Internet and Privacy |
Introduction to Biofuels: Ethanol, Biodiesel and Cellulose Successfully Navigate the Legalities of Biofuel Projects |
Leadership at the Company Level Key principles on how to establish a leadership position |
Military Divorce: Twists and Turns in Custody and Visitation Understand How Military Duties and Deployment Affect the Parent's Chances in Custody Determination |
Ethics for Insurance Attorneys Applying Legal Ethics Rules to the Practice of Insurance Law |
Bankruptcy: Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13 Be Prepared to Confidently Handle Consumer Bankruptcy Cases |
Understanding the Copyright and Trademark License Negotiation of a hypothetical license agreement. |
Conference on Life Insurance Company Products Segment C The creation, distribution, marketing, or administration of life insurance |
Social Media for Novices (Part 1): Tips for Joining the 21st Century Need to understand how to use networks |
Every Contract is a Litigation Waiting to Happen: Drafting Advice from a Litigator Drafting Advice from a Litigator |
Supreme Court Developments in Employment Law in 2010: What You Need to Know in This Changing Landscape A dramatic impact on broad areas of employment law |
Auto Defects in Light of Toyota's Troubles Know When You're Looking at an Auto Defect Case |
Financial, Property and Custody Issues for Blended and Unmarried Couples Employ Effective Legal Strategies to Fulfill the Needs of Your Diverse Client Base |
Business Succession and Exit Strategies Planning for the Family Business in the Event of a Death |
Asset Protection Basics: Goals and Approaches Understand the Major Goals, Rules and Principles of Asset Protection |
The Paralegal's Guide to Creating a Trial Notebook Utilize practical tips and techniques to learn what to collect, how to organize it for efficient retrieval, as well as how to preserve evidence and key case documents. |
Internet Searches for Paralegals: Discover the Web Discover how to refine your techniques and pinpoint the most productive search channels so you can access the information you need. |
Basic Ethics Lessons for Newer Attorneys Explore issues of ethics and professional responsibility that commonly arise during a lawyer’s first few years of practice. |
Conference on Life Insurance Company Products Segment B Administration of life insurance and annuity products |
Current Developments in Employment Law Segment C Cutting-edge instruction on changes in the law, strategies and tactics |
Features and TV 2.0: Challenges and Changes for Entertainment Lawyers Recent developments and important trends which affect the practice of entertainment law |
The 10th Annual Practical Aspects of Practicing Law: Family Law To all new attorneys who want more information about family law: This is your opportunity to pick the brains of a family law judicial officer and 2 experienced family law attorneys. |
Conference on Life Insurance Company Products Segment A Key developments affecting the creation, distribution, marketing, or administration of life insurance and annuity products and underlying mutual fund investments. |
Conference on Life Insurance Company Products Segment D The creation, distribution, marketing, or administration of life insurance |
The 10th Annual Practical Aspects of Practicing Law: Probate and Conservatorship Covering guide to Probate Procedure, Procedural Steps between filing petition and hearing, Procedure after hearing, Important dates to be calendared, Procedural steps to close Probate. |
Modern Real Estate Transactions Webcast Segment A Practical Strategies for Real Estate Acquisition, Disposition and Ownership |
Public Company Fundraising: a Beginner's Guide on Follow-Ons, PIPEs and 144As Discover methods public companies use to access the capital markets and raise funds. |
Drafting and Negotiating Loan Workout Agreements How to successfully rework residential and small business loans in default. |
Government Takings and Property Rights Learn the Fundamentals of Government Takings |
Record Keeping and Tax Compliance for Tax-Exempt Organizations Keep Tax-Exempt Organizations in Compliance |
Modern Real Estate Transactions Webcast Segment E Practical Strategies for Real Estate Acquisition, Disposition and Ownership |
Developing Partners: An End to Sink or Swim The skills required to succeed as a partner go far beyond those required to become one -- especially in the competitive market most firms face. |
So You're Having Financial Difficulties, Eh? A comparative analysis of Canadian bankruptcy law and an overview of Chapter 15 bankruptcy. |
Annual ERISA Litigation Update Roundup update of court decisions issued within the last year concerning ERISA, benefit claims, fiduciary responsibility, COBRA and other benefits-related litigation. |
Forensic Evidence with Laser Scanning Technology Discover some of the benefits of the technology – reducing field collection time and recording all visible information and evidence. |
Collecting from Corporations and LLCs Many debtors will use LLCs and corporations to veil their assets. This practical course will teach you how to lift the veil and collect from these asset insulators. |
So You're Having Financial Difficulties, Eh? A comparative analysis of Canadian bankruptcy law and an overview of Chapter 15 bankruptcy. |
Annual ERISA Litigation Update Roundup update of court decisions issued within the last year concerning ERISA, benefit claims, fiduciary responsibility, COBRA and other benefits-related litigation. |
Medical School 101 for Paralegals (Part 1 of 3 of the Interpretation and Analysis of Medical Records series) Uncover the meaning of commonly used words and discover other medical resources that will enhance your medical knowledge. |
Cloud and Web Computing: How Courts Are Responding to New Technologies in Litigation What does "possession, custody and control" mean in the 21st Century? |
Medicine 101 for Attorneys An Overview of Key Anatomy, Common Injuries, Diagnosis and Treatment |
The Legalities of Operating Resorts and Hotels Resorts and hotels can be great clients, but they come with a unique set of legal issues you need to be aware of. This program will provide an overview of the common legal issues of resorts and hotels |
The Future of Marketing and Business Development in Law Firms - Growth in a Non-growth Economy: New Models for Success Learn effective and efficient marketing and business development based on careful research of the latest trends and developments and the insight of experts. |
Free Legal Research and Government Resources Power up your internet searches with the latest resources. |
Ethics in Asset Protection: Guarding Yourself From Fraudulent Transfers Explores the Ethical Boundaries of Zealous Client Representation in Asset Protection |
Competency Issues in Elder Law, LTC and Estate Planning Practice Accurately Determine Capacity to Prevent Future Will Contests |
Establishing the Framework: The E-Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) for Paralegals Learn practical tips to avoid common mistakes when handling electronic files and documents in your case. |
Lifetime and Testamentary Charitable Giving Are you confident in explaining the uses of various charitable giving trusts along with other giving vehicles? An insightful overview of charitable giving to help your clients secure their legacy. |
Maritime Personal Injury Litigation Gain Fundamental Strategies for Litigating Maritime Injury |
Post Judgment Collections: Getting Debtors to Pay This essential course will provide you with practical, results-driven strategies to obtain payment from the debtor. |
Fundamental Title Insurance Coverage Don't let lack of knowledge hinder your professional ability! Gain a firm grasp of title insurance fundamentals - both who and what are covered, as well as the exceptions to acknowledge. |
Foreclosures, Short Sales, Loan Modifications and Workouts: Tax Consequences and Strategies Gain Insight Into Income Tax Issues |
Nuts and Bolts of Securities Law Experienced faculty will guide you through the current laws - explaining their transactional nature, registration exemptions and safe harbors. |
The Paralegal's Guide to Handling the Family Law Client Discover tactics that will help you to gain the client's trust, uncover the relevant facts and avoid falling prey to ethical pitfalls in the process. |
Title Examination, Commitments and Conveyancing Get the practical knowledge you need to confidently handle title examinations, gain a better understanding of title commitments, and ensure the smooth conveyance of property. |
Major Developments in Massachusetts Foreclosure Law Expert panelists will discuss recent cases as well as recent trends in foreclosure law in Massachusetts and in other jurisdictions. |
Forensic Evidence with Laser Scanning Technology Discover some of the benefits of the technology – reducing field collection time and recording all visible information and evidence. |
Ethics in a Wireless World Risks and risk management in lawyers’ use of technology generally and including social networking. |
The Art and Design of Legal Recruiting and Competency-Based Development Programs Diane Ross and Sari Fried-Fiori will discuss how attorney recruiting and professional development programs have evolved in response to significant changes in the legal talent marketplace. |
Engel on Asset Protection Planning 2010: Part 1: Conceptualizing, Designing and Drafting the Overall Plan; Overview of Underlying Principles; Case Study Asset protection practitioners need to be well-versed in the relevant core concepts before endeavoring to assist their clients with a plan’s design and implementation. In the first of his new 3-part s |
Ten Things That Trouble Judges about E-Discovery and How To Avoid Them This is an opportunity that no litigator should miss. Two federal magistrate judges who are actually making the law in this area and an experienced special master who knows litigation as well as all t |
Two Big Stories: Stunning MA Senate Election and The Haiti Disaster - What Lawyers Can Do to Help and Why Can't Lawyers Fix Washington D.C.? Speakers will discuss the enormous response by the medical profession and what lawyers are doing or can do to help and Why Can’t Lawyers Fix Washington D.C.? |
An Inside Look at the Peer-to-Patent System and Inside the Death with Dignity Act Get an in-depth look in-depth look at the innovative Peer-to-Patent system and discuss both sides of the controversial Death with Dignity Act. |
Two Big Stories: Stunning MA Senate Election and The Haiti Disaster - What Lawyers Can Do to Help and Why Can't Lawyers Fix Washington D.C.? Speakers will discuss the enormous response by the medical profession and what lawyers are doing or can do to help and Why Can’t Lawyers Fix Washington D.C.? |
The Financial Services Regulatory Revolution: Navigating the New World of Broker-Dealer and Investment Adviser Regulation, Supervision, and Sales Practices - Segment C Legal Ethics for the Broker-Dealer and the Adviser Lawyer
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Managing Audiovisual and Collaboration Systems in a Law Firm Environment This program is a guide to managing audiovisual services, applications, resources and personal. |
Consolidated Tax Return Regulations - Segment A Consolidated Return Preparation and Planning |
The Derivatives Market after the Financial Overhaul This webcast will consider the modified "Volcker Rule" and the "Lincoln Push-Out Rule" and their impact on derivatives traders, the new clearing requirements, and the SEC's plan for implementation. |
Recent Corporate Tax Developments Recent developments in the corporate tax area |
Trial of a Patent Case Segment D Closing Arguments |
Investor Protection Provisions of Dodd-Frank; Their Impact on SEC Enforcement Review key provisions of the financial reform act that will impact investors, public companies, securities professionals and their counsel. |
Consolidated Tax Return Regulations - Segment B Consolidated Return Preparation and Planning |
Trial of a Patent Case Segment A Practical tips on how best to structure and present persuasive arguments |
The Financial Services Regulatory Revolution: Navigating the New World of Broker-Dealer and Investment Adviser Regulation, Supervision, and Sales Practices - Segment D Opportunities and Challenges for Broker-Dealers and Advisers |
Rent-a-Center: The Supreme Court Decides Who the Gatekeeper Is When an Arbitration Agreement Is Attacked as Unconscionable This 60-minute audio seminar will examine the wide range of issues arising from the long-awaited Rent-A-Center decision. |
Pension, Profit-Sharing, Welfare, and Other Compensation Plans - Segment C Advanced Employee Benefits Issues |
Tax Exempt Charitable Organizations Segment B The Best Offense Is a Strong Defense |
Estate Planning 101: Practical Strategies for Estate and Gift Planning - Segment E Planning for Retirement Benefits and Issues that Are Not Tax-Driven |
Pension, Profit-Sharing, Welfare, and Other Compensation Plans - Segment D Advanced Employee Benefits Issues |
The Financial Services Regulatory Revolution: Navigating the New World of Broker-Dealer and Investment Adviser Regulation, Supervision, and Sales Practices - Segment A The Financial Services Regulatory Reform legislation and what it means for broker-dealers and advisers |
Tax Exempt Charitable Organizations Segment C Governance Models and Ethics Policies |
Pension, Profit-Sharing, Welfare, and Other Compensation Plans - Segment A Advanced Employee Benefits Issues |
Pension, Profit-Sharing, Welfare, and Other Compensation Plans - Segment E Advanced Employee Benefits Issues |
Trial of a Patent Case Segment C Damages-Related Decisions |
Pension, Profit-Sharing, Welfare, and Other Compensation Plans - Segment B Advanced Employee Benefits Issues |
Estate Planning 101: Practical Strategies for Estate and Gift Planning - Segment C Insurance Planning |
Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions - Segment B Merger and Acquisition |
Estate Planning 101: Practical Strategies for Estate and Gift Planning - Segment D Planning for a Client's Charitable Intent and the Surviving Spouse |
Estate Planning 101: Practical Strategies for Estate and Gift Planning - Segment A Property Interests, Joint Property, and Powers of Appointment |
Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions - Segment C Merger and Acquisition |
The Impact of Environmental Law on Real Estate and Business Transactions: Brownfields and Beyond Segment B Risk Management Tool |
Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions - Segment A Merger and Acquisition |
The Financial Services Regulatory Revolution: Navigating the New World of Broker-Dealer and Investment Adviser Regulation, Supervision, and Sales Practices - Segment B Alternative Investments; Regulation D Offerings |
Consolidated Tax Return Regulations - Segment C Consolidated Return Preparation and Planning |
Hedge Funds and Private Funds after the Dodd-Frank Act This webcast will examine the Dodd-Frank Act's sweeping provisions that will expand the government’s oversight of hedge funds and private funds. |
Insider Trading: Staying on the Outside Provides practitioners not steeped in securities law with a working conceptual framework and practical guidance on how to protect both corporations and their employees.
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Health Reform UPDATE: What Labor and Employment Lawyers Should Know New guidance emerges from governmental agencies. |
Tax Exempt Charitable Organizations Segment D Harmonizing the Knowledge and Skills of Tax Lawyers |
The Impact of Environmental Law on Real Estate and Business Transactions: Brownfields and Beyond Segment D Auditing principles |
Trial of a Patent Case Segment B Inequitable Conduct and the Federal Circuit's |
Tax Exempt Charitable Organizations Segment A Legislative Developments |
The Impact of Environmental Law on Real Estate and Business Transactions: Brownfields and Beyond Segment C Revitalization programs |
Estate Planning 101: Practical Strategies for Estate and Gift Planning - Segment B Inter Vivos Transfers |
Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions - Segment D Merger and Acquisition |
The Impact of Environmental Law on Real Estate and Business Transactions: Brownfields and Beyond Segment A Green building initiatives |
Estate Planning 101: Practical Strategies for Estate and Gift Planning - Segment F Estate Planning Ethics |
Criminal Enforcement of Environmental Laws Segment B Trial of the environmental crimes case. |
Criminal Enforcement of Environmental Laws Segment A Dealing with a Criminal Case in the Midst of an Environmental Crisis. |
Consolidated Tax Return Regulations - Segment D Consolidated Return Preparation and Planning |
Ethical Considerations for Your Pro Bono Practice Practical Tactics for Ethical Pro Bono Representation |
Advance Directives and End of Life Decisions: The Lawyer's Role Help Clients Overcome Their Fears and Make Wise Medical Care and End-of-Life Decisions |
23rd Annual University of Washington Indian Law Symposium - Session II Comprehensive Litigation and Legislation Updates |
23rd Annual University of Washington Indian Law Symposium Session III Indian Tribes and the Constitution |
FCPA Due Diligence: Best Practices and Red Flags Topics that will be discussed include: FCPA Explained, Developing A FCPA Due Diligence Process, Executing The Due Diligence Program, and much more. |
Offshore Tax Evasion and Bank Secrecy Update Insights from government officials leading the enforcement effort under FBAR as well as nationally prominent tax lawyers. |
Attorney-Client and Work Product Privilege Issues in Bankruptcy Litigation Understand basis for asserting privileges in bankruptcy litigation. |
Litigating Slip 'n' Fall Cases Practical Tips to Help You Win Your Case |
23rd Annual University of Washington Indian Law Symposium - Session IV Ethical Issues and Indian Law Practice |
Steps to Eliminate Bias in the Legal Profession by Understanding Bias and Gender Communication Differences Andrea Kramer gives an important presentation on gender diversity in the legal profession and how to overcome biases. |
Regulatory Reform and Securitization This panel will discuss the impacts of the Dodd-Frank Act, the FDIC's proposal to reform securitization practices, and the SEC's proposed changes to Regulation AB among other topics. |
Mass Tort for Paralegals - Part I: Definitions, Case Organization and Jurisdictional Questions Discover the basic foundations of multi-district legislation (MDL) and class actions and ways to effectively organize the case from client intake to settlement or trial. |
Litigation Hold Letters: Identifying and Preserving Electronic Data This fast-paced, one-hour intermediate course will cover all the issues involved in electronic evidence and bring you up to speed on new developments with Litigation Hold Letters. |
Judicial Takings: Viability and Due Process Violations in the Aftermath of Stop the Beach Renourishment Updates you on on the issue of judicial takings and the fallout of the Stop the Beach Renourishment case. |
23rd Annual University of Washington Indian Law Symposium Session I Indian Law Symposium |
An Inside Look at the Peer-to-Patent System and Inside the Death with Dignity Act Get an in-depth look in-depth look at the innovative Peer-to-Patent system and discuss both sides of the controversial Death with Dignity Act. |
Haiti Immigration Relief: Immigration Options for Haitians Immigration Options for Haitians; Haitians outside the US; Advocacy update |
Spotlight on Electronic Discovery: What Every Attorney Should Know Cover the basic Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the case law that applies to e-discovery. The program will also assess working with electronically stored information. |
OFAC Sanctions: A Mid-Year Review This one-hour program will highlight the significant developments in OFAC sanctions during the first half of 2010, and will touch on current legislative and executive developments, and much more! |
Modern Real Estate Transactions Webcast Segment C Practical Strategies for Real Estate Acquisition, Disposition and Ownership |
Current Developments in Employment Law Segment B Cutting-edge instruction on changes in the law, strategies and tactics. |
Current Developments in Employment Law Segment A Cutting-edge instruction on changes in the law, strategies and tactics. |
Federal Environmental Litigation After Monsanto: The Supreme Court Clarifies Remedy Issues This 60-minute audio seminar, consisting of a panel of environmental and administrative law experts, will examine the wide range of issues arising from this long-awaited decision. |
CJA/TRG Employment Litigation 2010 This is the premier program for lawyers handling employment litigation. Past attendees, as well as first-timers, will benefit from the program's coverage of new topics and up-to-the minute review. |
2010 In-House Counsel Program: General Session: Leveraging In-House Resources: Creative Strategies to Maximize Efficiencies and Reduce Costs Topics Discussed Include: Developing the mindset of leveraging in-house resources in staff, Educating clients to handle certain low level legal tasks, and much more! |
2010 In-House Counsel Program: The Invasion of the RACs: Stories and Strategies from the Front Line and Dealing with Problems Identified in Audits of Hospital-Physician Financial Arrangements: Approaches for Corrective Action and Their Consequences Topics Discussed Include: Experiences and lessons learned from the initial Demonstration Project, Changes to the current RAC program and focus on approved issues, and much more! |
2010 In-House Counsel Program: Healthcare Organizations: Assumption or Transfer of Risk? and Financing Capital Needs and Confronting Loan Modifications in a Restricted Market Topics Discussed Include: Working with insurance brokers, Risk assumption – large retention, deductibles, trusts and self-funded, Today’s capital marketplace, and more! |
Working with Consultants: Avoiding Ethical Pitfalls and Protecting Privilege (Moderated Live Webcast) Join popular presenter Steve Bennett, a partner at Jones Day, for this important program on attorney ethics. |
2010 In-House Counsel Program: Why and How to Conduct a Stark Audit in the Aftermath of Health Reform Legislation: A Practical Approach to Auditing Hospital-Physician Arrangements and Fraud and Abuse Issues in Real Estate Transactions Topics Discussed Include: Stark law exceptions,
Why conduct an audit of “physician arrangements”, The process and strategy for conducting audits, and much more! |
2010 In-House Counsel Program: Managing the Liability Profile of the Board and 'C-Suite' and Legal Ethics: In-House Counsel's Ethical Obligations in the Age of E-Discovery Balanced with Client Relationships and Privilege Issues Topics Discussed Include: Core fiduciary standards for officers and directors, Limitations of business judgment rule protection, Identifying the real client: sorting out conflicting loyalties and more |
How to Work While Receiving SSI, Social Security Disability Income, Medi-Cal and Medicare:
The Ins and Outs of Programs for the Working Disabled (California) Teddie-Joy Remhild and Michael Van Essen discuss program and options available to those who are interested in work and are receiving government program benefits. |
Supreme Court: A Year in Review Examine, review, and debate the leading Supreme Court decisions of the term and their impact on the future |
Representing Estate and Trust Beneficiaries and Fiduciaries (Segment B) Estate tax, risk management, estate planning and more! |
2010 In-House Counsel Program: Social Media and Employment Issues and Health Information Technology - Myth Busters Topics Discussed Will Include: Risks facing employers using the internet for employment issues, Stories from the field: The “Cisco Fatty” debacle and recent case law and more! |
Bilski v. Kappos: The Future of Business Method Patents This webcast will examine the Bilski decision and the impact it will have on business method patents, particularly with regard to computer software, biotechnology, and other areas of technology. |
Free Enterprise Fund v. PCAOB: An Analysis of What Comes Next This webcast will discuss the practical consequences of the Supreme Court’s decision and the resulting increased SEC oversight of the PCAOB, and it will also address pending proposals and issues. |
How a Contractual Paralegal Can Help You and Your Firm With the Litigation Process Discover how utilizing contract paralegals can improve your effectiveness and efficiency on an ad-hoc basis. |
The Regulatory, Compliance and Tax Environment for Fund Managers Among the reforms in the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act are amendments to the laws governing investment funds. |
Christian Legal Soc. Chapter of University of California Hastings College of Law v. Martinez Violation of the First Amendment |
Family Immigration For Experts: Family Relationships What constitutes the family for immigration purposes? Also covered are fiancee visa and the International Marriage Broker Regulation Act, special immigrant juveniles, and VAWA self-petitioners. |
Clean Air Law and Emerging Developments Stay Up to Date With Clean Air Legislation |
Economics of the Commercial Lease Explore the Hidden Costs and Financial Issues Involved in Commercial Leasing |
The New Health Care Reform: Impact on Coverage and Reimbursement in New York Cover the impact of the law on Medicaid and Medicare, as well as the impact on hospitals and physicians. |
2010 In-House Counsel Program: Integration of a Health System and Physician Practice Group and CSI: OIG, plus Healthcare Reform Disclosure/Repayment Mandates Topics Discussed Include: The client/operational perspective from the corporation’s General Counsel, The hospital perspective from its attorney, Laws imposing the obligation to disclose, and more! |
Demystifying Software Contracts: ALI's New Principles -- "By the Book" and in Industry Practice A critical look at the Principles of the Law of Software Contracts. |
Electronic Data in Litigation: Trends and Developments The future of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure after the Duke Conference. |
Avoiding Liability for Sex Discrimination --Sexual Harassment Complaints (Part 2 of a 2-Part Series) Part 2 of this 2-part series covers sexual harassment complaints. |
Avoiding Liability for Sex Discrimination -- Pay Equity (Part 1 of a 2-Part Series) Louis DiLorenzo discusses sexual discrimination in the workplace and how to avoid liability for sexual discrimination claims. |
Bilski v. Kappos: The Supreme Court Weighs in on Business Methods Patents (Or Did It?) Analyze the Bilski ruling and its implications—as well as the many issues the Court has left unresolved. |
Executive Compensation Provisions of the Dodd-Frank Financial Reform A discussion of the new requirements and how companies should begin to prepare for them. |
Advanced Estate Planning Techniques for Family Owned and Closely Held Businesses Examines a range of issues affecting estate planning and business succession planning for family owned and closely held businesses. |
Employment Law Update: Fall 2010 This webcast will capture the most important changes in employment law practice. |
Bankruptcy after Milavetz: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly What advice must attorneys give their clients after Milavetz? |
Wall Street Reform: Enforcement, Governance & Consumer Protection This webcast, which features attorneys with a great deal of experience in these issues, will explore the new enforcement and governance practices of the Restoring American Financial Stability Act. |
Jurisdiction on Tribal Lands Examines the current regulatory framework and case law governing jurisdiction determination on tribal lands and traces the history of interplay between the U.S. and tribal court systems. |
Analysis and Litigation of Claims Against Stockbrokers and Investment Advisors Learn the ins and outs of the arbitration process, its practicalities, procedures, forums and methods of enforcement. |
Pedestrian Injury Litigation Primer Essential Procedures and Tactics of Pedestrian Injury Litigation |
Special Education and the IDEA This point/counterpoint program will address the legal fundamentals of the IDEA and Section 504 from both the student's and school's perspectives. |
Estate Administration: Closing the Estate and Filing the Final Tax Return Wrap Up Your Client's Last Affairs Quickly and Effectively |
Preventing and Defending Bad Faith Claims This legal course traces the development of bad faith, explores common bad faith practices and offers practical tips for responding to initial pleadings and motions. |
LLC Charging Order Protections - The Secret Weapon of LLC Asset Protection Practice John Cunningham, a leading LLC practitioner and author, will teach you what charging orders are; why they are so important; and how to maximize their benefits for your LLC clients. |
Complex Social Security Law Issues Practical Tips to Keep You on the Cutting Edge of Social Security Practice |
The Nuts and Bolts of Chapter 11 Bankruptcy This comprehensive overview of Chapter 11 will provide you with the knowledge and confidence to begin taking claims. |
Tips for the Non-Librarian/Paralegal Managing Legal Library Resources Develop a better understanding of the publishing, pricing and arrangement of legal materials. |
More Than Just Missing A Payment: New and Evolving Issues In Foreclosure Actions An overview of claims and defenses involving mortgage brokers and bankers under chapter 224 Wis. Stats. |
What Practitioners Need to Know About Handling Cases in the Cook County Mandatory Arbitration Forum What practitioners need to know in order to effectively handle cases in the Cook County Mandatory Arbitration Forum. |
First Day Pleadings in Chapter 11 Cases This panel will discuss typical motions filed in the beginning of Chapter 11 cases and will present for discussion examples for the registrants to review. |
"Second Death" Estate Administration Tactics This focused course offers simple techniques for proper trust termination, disposal of property and final accounting that you can use on your next estate administration case. |
Construction Defects: Insurance Coverage Issues Take a closer look at CGL insurance and insurance-related clauses in construction contracts at this insightful course, and be prepared to effectively advise your clients. |
Enforcing Securitized Mortgages in Foreclosure and Bankruptcy Proceedings Gain the knowledge you need from experienced attorney faculty on what happens with mortgage securitization during foreclosure and in bankruptcy court. |
The Basics of Foreclosure Defense The tips and techniques needed to help prevent foreclosures. |
Pitfalls of Attempting to Settle Cases This program explores the pitfalls that lawyers encounter in attempting to settle cases for clients and will explore ways to avoid malpractice claims arising out of settlements.
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Strategies to Take on the Issues Facing Local Governments Focus on three issues facing local governments and how to deal with them. |
The Legal and Practical Implications of Social Media in the Workplace This session will provide real life examples of use and abuse of social and business networking sites, such as Facebook, MySpace and LinkedIn. |
Evolving Healthcare Markets: Addressing Regulatory and Legislative Pressures on Healthcare Providers, Part 2 Addressing Regulatory and Legislative Pressures on Healthcare Providers! |
Appeals for Paralegals: "From Complaint to the U.S. Supreme Court" Demystify the appeals process and understand how your legal team can work to have the most successful outcome. |
From Pleadings to Trial: The Paralegal's Guide to Using Evidence Effectively Discover how you can best support the case by properly preparing documents for trial as well as creating effective trial notebooks and exhibit lists. |
Evolving Healthcare Markets: Addressing Regulatory and Legislative Pressures on Healthcare Providers, Part 1 Addressing Regulatory and Legislative Pressures on Healthcare Providers! |
How to Live Up to Ethical Standards at the Office: Best Practices for Paralegals Uncover the meaning behind ethics and proper office demeanor. |
Search and Seizure: The State of the 4th Amendment in Illinois Examine the state of the 4th Amendment in Illinois with a discussion of recent case law including Arizona v. Gant. |
Defining a Final Order for Purposes of Appeal Discover what constitutes a final order for purposes of appeal in a civil case. |
Single Member LLCs - Key Legal and Tax Issues Learn when to form single-member LLCs; how to determine the best management and tax structure for them; and how to draft effective single-member LLC operating agreements. |
Best Practices for Employment Law Compliance A dozen questions to ask yourself when deciding to terminate an employee, how to conduct an investigation, and documentation and employee discipline |
Post Representation Responsibilities and Practices Topics will include best practices for terminating representation, retention of client files and production of client files. |
The Nuts and Bolts of Chapter 11 Bankruptcy This comprehensive overview of Chapter 11 will provide you with the knowledge and confidence to begin taking claims. |
Bankruptcy: Attorney Liability and Malpractice This insightful program will examine bankruptcy law compliance and highlight common mistakes that can leave you in hot water. Don't take chances with your license. |
Milwaukee Family Court Judges - Live and in Concert! PART IV The Milwaukee Family Court Judges discuss areas of family law practice, including advice as to how best present these issues before the court.
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Non-Tax Choice of Entity - Choosing Among LLCs, Corporations and Other Entities on Non-Tax Grounds Learn the four main steps you need to follow in making the choice and the key non-tax factors you need to consider. |
Seventh Annual CBA Asset Protection Symposium, Part 1 Part 1 of a two-part seminar to update you on the latest asset protection issues and cases. |
Legal Strategies for Mitigating Parental Alienation in Divorce Learn from experienced faculty who will share time-tested techniques and tactics that will help you manage the conflict and win your divorce case. |
Post-Filing Considerations and Corporate Recordkeeping for Paralegals (Part 3 of 3 of the Corporation series) Uncover ways to properly maintain, and manage, the documentation required of companies that have incorporated. |
Effective Tactics for Negotiating Claims With Insurance Companies A quick insight into the decision-making strategies and communication tactics for use in your very next case involving a negotiation with an adjuster. |
The Basics of Foreclosure Defense The tips and techniques needed to help prevent foreclosures. |
HIPAA Tips for Paralegals: How to Expedite Obtaining Client Medical Records Save your firm valuable time by uncovering useful tips that will help you easily comply with HIPAA guidelines and gather the records you need quickly! |
The Hon. Robert E. Ginsberg Continuing Legal Education Series on Bankruptcy Presents: Current Developments in Consumer Bankruptcy Practice Examine topics of interest for consumer bankruptcy practitioners that may arise in bankruptcy cases. |
The Basics of Entertainment Law An overview of the legalities involved with creating and selling entertainment in the industry today. |
Skip Tracing Update for Paralegals: Basics and Tools Learn the basics of skip tracing - both the legal aspects and practical techniques - to get the tools you need to successfully find debtors and collect the money owed. |
Sustainable Remediation This presentation will cover the WDNR’s “Wisconsin Initiative for Sustainable Cleanups” (WISC), which is a new strategy to emphasize using sustainable technologies in site remediation. |
Ten Key Errors in Drafting LLC Operating Agreements Be Prepared to Confidently Draft LLC Operating Agreements |
Update on Confirmation Issues Includes discussion of death-trap provisions, gifting plans, third-party releases and whether size matters. |
Securitization and Real Estate CMBS issues, including structural impediments
to restructuring in financial vehicles. |
Defining a Final Order for Purposes of Appeal Discover what constitutes a final order for purposes of appeal in a civil case. |
Shareholder Disputes: When the Love is Gone Theories and Tactics in the Law of Shareholder Disputes |
BOOT CAMP: Employment Laws Affecting Small Businesses A Value-Added Opportunity to Learn Small Business Employment Law |
Bankruptcy: Automatic Stay Relief for Creditors Gain the Skills You Need to Get Stay Relief |
Effective Use of Medical Records at Trial for Paralegals - Part 3 A clear demonstration of the medical facts is critical to proving a case.
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Massachusetts Trusts and Estates Year in Review Learn about the year's significant developments in Massachusetts and federal laws that affect your estate planning practice. |
Income Taxation of Trusts and Estates: A Basic Primer Gain vital skills necessary for computing and filing trust and estate taxes! |
BOOT CAMP: Employment Laws Affecting Small Businesses A Value-Added Opportunity to Learn Small Business Employment Law |
LLC Charging Order Protections - The Secret Weapon of LLC Asset Protection Practice John Cunningham, a leading LLC practitioner and author, will teach you what charging orders are; why they are so important; and how to maximize their benefits for your LLC clients. |
Use of Gifting Strategies in Asset Protection Effectively Transfer Wealth to Beneficiaries Through Well-Structured Gifting Plans |
Complex Social Security Law Issues Practical Tips to Keep You on the Cutting Edge of Social Security Practice |
The Pluses and Minuses of Expedited Restructurings Trends in pre-packs, burdens on the court and due-process concerns, and the end of operational restructurings via “Chapter 22” |
Navigating Trust Administration With Ease Ensure your clients' financial stability with effective trust administration! |
Estate Administration: Closing the Estate and Filing the Final Tax Return Wrap Up Your Client's Last Affairs Quickly and Effectively |
Trends in Bankruptcy Litigation Including fraudulent conveyances and LBOs in light of Enron and TOUSA, earmarking/constructive trusts, lender liability and equitable subordination, class actions and class claims, and in pari delicto |
Reinstatement of Debt Associated issues arising in cases such as Charter and Spectrum |
Grow Your Business by Advancing Your Brand Discuss the essential elements of building and advancing a practice niche/brand using a variety of techniques and initiatives, including interpersonal and technology driven activities. |
Use of Gifting Strategies in Asset Protection Effectively Transfer Wealth to Beneficiaries Through Well-Structured Gifting Plans |
Preventing and Defending Bad Faith Claims This legal course traces the development of bad faith, explores common bad faith practices and offers practical tips for responding to initial pleadings and motions. |
Mistakes New Lawyers Make: Don't Learn From YOUR Mistakes, Learn From OURS! The program will feature successful attorneys who will talk about the pitfalls to avoid as you begin your career. |
Analysis and Litigation of Claims Against Stockbrokers and Investment Advisors Learn the ins and outs of the arbitration process, its practicalities, procedures, forums and methods of enforcement. |
SIPA Liquidations and Ponzi Schemes This program discusses the discovery tactics and prosecution issues in SIPA liquidations and Ponzi schemes. |
Jurisdiction on Tribal Lands Examines the current regulatory framework and case law governing jurisdiction determination on tribal lands and traces the history of interplay between the U.S. and tribal court systems. |
Meet the Special Needs of Your Elderly Clients Build your knowledge on common legal and financial issues facing elderly clients as they plan for their future so you can provide your clients with up to the minute advice. |
New Incentives for Solar Development - Massachusetts' Solar Carve-Out Program and Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs) Dwayne Breger and Kevin Batt will describe the regulations and implementation to date of the Commonwealth’s new incentives for the development of solar electric generation. |
Milwaukee Family Court Judges - Live and in Concert! PART IV The Milwaukee Family Court Judges discuss areas of family law practice, including advice as to how best present these issues before the court.
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Pitfalls of Attempting to Settle Cases This program explores the pitfalls that lawyers encounter in attempting to settle cases for clients and will explore ways to avoid malpractice claims arising out of settlements.
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Legal Strategies for Mitigating Parental Alienation in Divorce Learn from experienced faculty who will share time-tested techniques and tactics that will help you manage the conflict and win your divorce case. |
Post Representation Responsibilities and Practices Topics will include best practices for terminating representation, retention of client files and production of client files. |
Pedestrian Injury Litigation Primer Essential Procedures and Tactics of Pedestrian Injury Litigation |
Legal Aspects of the Asian Carp Controversy Overview of the overlapping laws, regulations, executive orders, and treaties applicable to efforts to respond to the threat posed by Asian carp. |
More Than Just Missing A Payment: New and Evolving Issues In Foreclosure Actions An overview of claims and defenses involving mortgage brokers and bankers under chapter 224 Wis. Stats. |
Ethical Dilemmas Expert reports, managing damaging facts, dealing with privilege logs, navigating incentive compensation for key employees and dealing fairly with competing corporate suitors. |
An Experienced Paralegal's Perspective on How to Make Yourself More Valuable to Your Firm Effective communication and collaboration will provide the office structure your firm needs to meet the client's expectations and save the firm valuable time and money. |
FDIC/Bank Holding Company Issues The coming re-regulation of the banks: Is “too big to fail” the new rule for financial institiutions? |
Effective Tactics for Negotiating Claims With Insurance Companies A quick insight into the decision-making strategies and communication tactics for use in your very next case involving a negotiation with an adjuster. |
New Consumer Financial Protection Agency: Meet the New Sheriff in Town The webcast will cover the structure, level of autonomy, and missions of the new agency. |
Resolving Breaks in Chains of Title Breaks in the chain of title could be a deal breaker. Do you know how to resolve them when they are discovered? Take this strategic course to learn best practices from experienced attorney faculty. |
What Every Lawyer Needs To Know About the Taxation of Business Entities Essential tools to spot and handle common tax issues arising in business client matters. |
LLC Member Liability vs. Corporation (Shareholder) Liability Explore and analyze the differences in liability protection with respect to shareholders of a corporation as opposed to members of an LLC. |
Dividing the Family Home in Divorce Overcome Specific Challenges of Managing Real Property in Divorce |
What Every Lawyer Needs To Know About Employment Law Practical solutions for common problems in employment law. |
Federal False Claims Act Cover the seminal changes and hear perspectives on litigation and compliance strategies. |
Curing Clouds on Title: From Land Court to Probate Court to Alternative Resolution An advanced toolbox for the Attend this program to develop and augment your skills in real estate problem resolution—and take your conveyancing practice to the next level. |
Special Education and the IDEA This point/counterpoint program will address the legal fundamentals of the IDEA and Section 504 from both the student's and school's perspectives. |
Income Taxation of Trusts and Estates: A Basic Primer Gain vital skills necessary for computing and filing trust and estate taxes! |
New Consumer Financial Protection Agency: Meet the New Sheriff in Town The webcast will cover the structure, level of autonomy, and missions of the new agency. |
Bankruptcy: Automatic Stay Relief for Creditors Gain the Skills You Need to Get Stay Relief |
First Day Pleadings in Chapter 11 Cases This panel will discuss typical motions filed in the beginning of Chapter 11 cases and will present for discussion examples for the registrants to review. |
Shareholder Disputes: When the Love is Gone Theories and Tactics in the Law of Shareholder Disputes |
Meet the Special Needs of Your Elderly Clients Build your knowledge on common legal and financial issues facing elderly clients as they plan for their future so you can provide your clients with up to the minute advice. |
Skip Tracing Update for Paralegals: Basics and Tools Learn the basics of skip tracing - both the legal aspects and practical techniques - to get the tools you need to successfully find debtors and collect the money owed. |
Construction Defects: Insurance Coverage Issues Take a closer look at CGL insurance and insurance-related clauses in construction contracts at this insightful course, and be prepared to effectively advise your clients. |
Enforcing Securitized Mortgages in Foreclosure and Bankruptcy Proceedings Gain the knowledge you need from experienced attorney faculty on what happens with mortgage securitization during foreclosure and in bankruptcy court. |
Foreclosure: Complicated Priority Disputes and Lien Issues Successfully Unravel the Line-Up of Creditors |
A Guide to Pre-Litigation Preparation of Plaintiff's Cases for Paralegals: Writing Effective Demand Letters Discover how to effectively gather the information you need and use it to prepare a persuasive demand letter. |
Ten Key Errors in Drafting LLC Operating Agreements Be Prepared to Confidently Draft LLC Operating Agreements |
The Basics of Entertainment Law An overview of the legalities involved with creating and selling entertainment in the industry today. |
Effective Use of Medical Records at Trial for Paralegals - Part 3 A clear demonstration of the medical facts is critical to proving a case.
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Form or Recharacterization? - An Evolving Landscape Trends in transactional electivity |
Patent Damages and Complex Multi-Patent Products This webcast will focus on economic analysis as a tool for providing unique and valuable insights into the problems, challenges, and controversies surrounding intellectual property. |
Estate Tax Legislative Update The inscrutable face of the 2011 GST tax and the possibility and effectiveness of retroactive legislation. |
Foreign Tax Credits, Dual Consolidated Losses, FIN 48 etc.: When You Need an Opinion of Foreign Tax Counsel Discussion of FIN 48 and the FTC and DCL Regulations |
Spotlight on SALT : Is Nexus Just a Mouse Click Away? Review on recent legislative, policy and tax controversy developments involving nexus through a discussion of the “Amazon” law and cases |
Techno Ethics - Proceed with Caution! This session will cover e-mail, blogs, social networking, cloud computing, and more.
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Look Homeward, Angel: Hot Issues for Homeowners Important Tax Issues currently confronting many Homeowners |
Are State VAT's Viable? Recent attempts by several states (Michigan, New Hampshire, and current proposals in California) to replace their corporate and/or sales tax with a state VAT. |
Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights in a Charitable Context Application of Bankruptcy Laws and Procedures |
Entity Selection, Fringe Benefits and 409A Compliance for Closely Held Businesses and Professional Practices Entity Selection, Fringe Benefits & 409A Compliance |
Offshore Voluntary Compliance Update - Criminal to Civil and Done! Panel discussion on the current environment for voluntary disclosures. |
Ten Problems with the Taxation of Financial Products That Are Easily Fixed The Taxation of Financial Products |
Ethics Issues for In-house (and Out-house) Counsel Addresses various professional responsibility issues of interest to both in-house corporate counsel and outside counsel. |
Facing the Uncertainties of Accounting for Tax Uncertainties Reporting of uncertain tax positions in order to improve compliance and perspectives on the implications of these developments. |
Hot Topics in US Withholding Tax and Reporting Rules Key developments and what taxpayers need to do to avoid potentially substantial tax liabilities for failure to comply. |
Affiliated Organizations - Avoiding Traps for the Unwary The reasons for creating Affiliates |
The Plight of Newspapers: Can Tax-Exempt Organizations Help? Issues faced by tax-exempt organizations that operate newspapers and other news media |
Campaign Finance After Citizens United This panel will examine the issues and considerations that arise from the Supreme Court's recent decision on campaign finance. |
Broader Political Law Considerations After Citizens United The Supreme Court’s recent decision on campaign finance has greatly affected the political landscape. This panel will explore the impact of that decision from three distinct perspectives. |
Fair Labor Standards Act: Compensable Work Time You need to know the latest case law, DOL regulations and opinion letters to fully litigate these issues. |
Wall Street Reform: The New Regulation of Banks and Non-banks This webcast will closely examine the regulatory structure of banks and non-banks after passage of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. |
Business Methods Patents Live On after Supreme Court's Decision in Bilski v. Kappos, from the Celesq-West IP Master Series A review of the Supreme Court's long-awaited decision in Bilski v. Kappos. |
Consular Processing Tips for Experts: Waivers of inadmissibility Waivers of inadmissibility, both nonimmigrant and immigrant. |
Investor Options For Experts: Change, Change, Change. USCIS Issues 38 Pages of EB-5 Policy Changes (December 2009) What are the new EB-5 policies and adjudication standards? |
Grandfathered Plans: Intensive Analysis of the Decisions Facing Employee Benefits Lawyers This national ALI-ABA panel will explore decisions facing plans on the impact of design and structure changes and will consider whether to grandfather or not to grandfather. |
Comprehensive Privacy Legislation: Implications and Concerns for Business and Institutions A group of experienced privacy counsel explore a proposed bill that would impose a new array of privacy requirements on online and offline entities and subject them to potential civil penalties |
The Second Amendment after McDonald v. City of Chicago A panel of key experts from both sides of the Second Amendment argument to explore the Supreme Court's ruling in McDonald v. City of Chicago |
Pay to Play Rule Join the speakers as they discuss this new rule and the implications for compliance professional and legal practitioners.
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The Supreme Court and Honest Services: Does the Skilling Decision Provide any Clarity or Fair Notice of What is Prohibited? Analyzes the High Court's honest services decision and explores key questions every practitioner must analyze when representing a client involving an honest services charge. |
Expanding Your Family Business Practice: Essential Family Dynamics for Lawyers This 90-minute telephone seminar/audio webcast will focus on a case study about a family business. |
Career Planning, Counseling, and Outplacement in Law Firms: Managing Associate Performance for the Benefit of the Firm and its Clients For a lawyer to reach his or her maximum potential in a law firm environment, it takes more than just ad hoc training. |
"Honest Services" Fraud: Redefined by the U.S. Supreme Court Learn how the U. S. Supreme Court narrowed the scope of the “honest services” federal fraud statute. |
Asylum for Experts: Terrorist Grounds of Inadmissibility Brief overview of terrorist grounds of inadmissibility. |
Estate Planning for the Family Business Owner Segment D Advanced Transfer Tax Planning Issues; Dealing with Divorce and Non-Traditional Families in the Family Business; Estate Tax Aspects of Asset Protection Planning. |
Did Citizens United Change Everything in Campaign Finance Law? The panelists examine the scope of the decision, its legal and practical impact, and how corporations may act as a result of the decision, plus much more. |
The 10th Annual Practical Aspects of Practicing Law: Civil Procedure and Discovery This program will cover general information regarding all discovery methods. |
The Seven Deadly Sins of Mediation Advocacy This course will help the advocate understand what works and why in mediation as well as in direct negotiation. |
Conference on Insurance and Financial Services Litigation (Part 2) More of individual and class action litigation developments. ERISA and retirement plans. |
Estate Planning for the Family Business Owner Segment C Life insurance and valuation of the family business. |
Ethical and Liability Issues in a Lawyer's Use of Blogs and Other Forms of Social Media : What's Exaggerated and What's Real? Best practices for lawyers in the use of social media. |
Best Practices in Change Management: Case Studies The 8 scientific principles behind successful change management. |
Using Bankruptcy to Retain Real Estate Ownership: Helping Residential Property Owners in Distress An expert panel will teach you how to use Bankruptcy to help your client retain ownership of real estate in financial distress situations. |
Attorney-Client and Work Product Privilege Issues in Bankruptcy Litigation Understand basis for asserting privileges in bankruptcy litigation. |
Cost Accounting Standards - Washington, DC A comprehensive course in Government contract requirements with key instruction by specialists in accounting and law. |
FAR Workshop- San Diego, CA Two Concentrated days on how to understand and use FAR in your daily contracting activities. |
Credit Bidding Includes discussion of §363 sales and collective action in cases such as Philadelphia Newspapers and Delphi. |
Partnerships, LLCs, and LLPs Segment D Tax consequences of workouts. Purchase, sale, exchange, and retirement of partnership interests. |
The 10th Annual Practical Aspects of Practicing Law: Law Office Management and Ethics Designed for young attorneys, this program will generally emphasize law office management. |
Cross-Border Issues Affecting Chapter 11 How to keep foreign proceedings from filing, and how to handle non-chapter 15 issues. |
Distressed Investing Panel Trends including the DBSD decision, Ion and silent seconds, and FRBP 2019(b) |
Tax Issues in Individual Bankruptcy Cases James R. Kelley will discuss the tax issues that individuals commonly face in Chapter 7, 11, and 13 cases and will provide strategies in dealing with those issues.
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DIP/Exit Financing Trends Includes discussion of rights offerings, including the private-equity sponsor perspective. |
Accountants' Liability Segment D Trustee actions, damages and ethical considerations. |
New IRS Disclosure Requirements for Uncertain Tax Positions This program will briefly describe the requirements of FIN 48, and explore the nature of the required disclosure, the comments the IRS has received in response to the proposal, and questions arising. |
Representing Estate and Trust Beneficiaries and Fiduciaries Segment C Fiduciary litigation, tax law and trust planning. |
Conference on Insurance Industry and Financial Services Litigation (Part 1) Class action trial analysis and discussion. Individual and class action litigation developments. |
Lawyers in Transition: The Legal and Ethical Issues to Consider When Changing Jobs This program will cover some of the issues involved in both looking for a new job
and changing jobs. |
Taking a High-Conflict Contested Custody Case to Trial Come away with sure-fire strategies for handling custody cases. |
2009 Insolvency and Restructuring Forum-Personal Technical Update-Halifax Members of the local legal community will present recent developments and case law related to personal insolvency issues and the impact on your practice. |
2009 Insolvency and Restructuring Forum - BIA Amendments Commercial - Halifax An update will be provided on the latest amendments in the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act focusing on corporations and the Wage Earner’s Protection |
2009 Insolvency and Restructuring Forum - BIA Amendments Personal - Halifax An update will be provided on the latest amendments in the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act with a specific focus on individuals.
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2009 Insolvency and Restructuring Forum-CCAA vs BIA-Halifax Key factors to consider when advising debtor companies on which statute to employ and how to gain clarity on recent legislative amendments and jurisprudence that may have blurred the lines. |
2009 Insolvency and Restructuring Forum-Commercial Technical Update-Halifax Members of the local legal community will present recent developments and case law related to midmarket commercial issues and the impact on your practice. |
Patent Ownership and Licenses: A Map to Landmines Laid by the Federal Circuit Discusses patent ownership and licensing options to maximize patent value and avoid undercutting patent litigation rights. |
Bankruptcy in Divorce This fact-packed course offers practical bankruptcy knowledge as it relates to divorce so you can incorporate it into your settlement negotiations. |
Defending Internet Luring Cases with Computer Forensics A basic overview of what is Luring; learn how is it done; what technology is commonly used, and could your client have been “role playing”; plus what to ask the courts to get your client a fair trial. |
Social Security Benefits: Cessation and Overpayment Troubleshooting SSD benefits cessation and overpayment issues. |
The Paralegal's Guide to "Old School" Legal Research: Utilizing Printed Materials Understand the important role that printed materials play as part of a comprehensive research strategy. |
Domestic Mining Law and Litigation This fundamental program will address some of the basic issues and disputes an attorney will encounter if venturing into the area of mining law. |
Social Security Disability and SSI Training Part I Major topics include types of benefits, sequential evaluation and grids, SSA technology/resource guide/abbreviations list, and payment issues.
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Mediation in Estate Planning and Estate and Trust Administration A focused overview of mediation and arbitration tactics and get the skills you'll need to quell the fires of family conflict after a loved one dies. |
Estate Planning for the Family Business Owner Segment E Getting the Business Ready To Sell; Planning and Drafting the Estate Planning Documents; Administering the Estate of the Business Owner |
Legal Implications of Arizona SB 1070 Covering the controversy surrounding SB1070. |
Medicare Set-Asides in Personal Injury Settlements Get Clear Guidance on the Role of Medicare in Workers' Compensation and Other Injury Settlements |
The Tax State of the State: Illinois Tax Implications of the Illinois Budget Shortfall Issues that concern legistlative, clients/taxpayers and the Illinois taxpayers federation. |
The Trial Consulting Paralegal: Utilizing Trial Director for Litigation Support Utilizing this multi-functional program with a variety of databases will effectively prepare you for situations from court meetings to trial. |
Cyber Liability in the Age of the New Data Security Laws Learn how to help your clients limit risk, evaluate insurance options, remediate and mitigate potential damages, and properly respond to a breach. |
Estate Planning for Noncitizens Residing in the US Discover how to protect the interests of noncitizen clients in the United States and abroad. Untangle the intricate net of international fiscal transfer taxation to save your clients more money. |
Collection Law Tips and Strategies Effective Collection Methods and FDCPA Compliance |
Establishing and Maintaining Tax Exempt Status An Essential Guide for Tax Exempt Organizations |
Anatomy of the Commercial Lease Understand Commercial Lease Fundamentals |
Ethics in the Practice of Law Forestall Allegations of Impropriety With Our Proactive Methods |
Railroad Cases and the Daubert Hearings and Medicare Compliance and the Railroad Industry Railroad Cases and the Daubert Hearings and Medicare Compliance and the Railroad Industry |
New Industrial Revenue Bond Opportunities Learn about private activity bonds available to private businesses. |
Being a Trial Lawyer - A Love for the Courtroom and Being a Plaintiff Attorney...and More Get an inside look at the role of a trial attorney and also the work of a plaintiff attorney. |
Actual or Hypothetical Discover how to determine the proper test for trademark licensee rights in bankruptcy. |
Ninth Annual Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) Update Therapists will discuss the topic of identifying and dealing with over protective and/or over controlling parents / Short presentation on the SCRAM program / Panel Discussion on Current Issues. |
The Religious Right, Whose Is It? Protecting Children of Interfaith Divorces The Religious Right, Whose Is It? |
Bankruptcy in Divorce Find Answers to the Financial Questions Your Divorce Clients are Asking |
Sustainability: Green Leasing and Building Hear a current overview of green building issues and opportunities. |
E-Discovery: The Paralegal's Role in Controlling Costs (Part 1 of 3 of the E-Discovery Primer Series) Receive step-by-step guidance on innovative ways to approach e-discovery, including early case assessment, measurement assumptions and post-review analysis. |
The Trial Consulting Paralegal: Utilizing Trial Director for Litigation Support Utilizing this multi-functional program with a variety of databases will effectively prepare you for situations from court meetings to trial. |
Collection Law Tips and Strategies Effective Collection Methods and FDCPA Compliance |
Retirement, Deferred Compensation, and Welfare Plans of Tax-Exempt and Governmental Employers Segment C Plans for Tax Exempts |
Retirement, Deferred Compensation, and Welfare Plans of Tax-Exempt and Governmental Employers
Segment D Retirement Plans for Tax Exempts |
Retirement, Deferred Compensation, and Welfare Plans of Tax-Exempt and Governmental Employers Segment A Retirement Plans for Tax Exempts |
A Paralegal's Guide to Helping New Associates Get Up to Speed Discover how this wealth of information can be used to transition associate attorneys effectively and increase their marketability and resulting revenue for the firm. |
Retirement, Deferred Compensation, and Welfare Plans of Tax-Exempt and Governmental Employers Segment B Health Care Reform |
Fame, Laundry Lists, and Bona Fide Intent: Foreign Applicants and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board A discussion on the TTAB’s recent decision in Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A. v. ISM, Inc. |
Establishing and Maintaining Tax Exempt Status An Essential Guide for Tax Exempt Organizations |
Ethics in the Practice of Law Forestall Allegations of Impropriety With Our Proactive Methods |
Asset Protection Techniques for the Physician Client Set up a financial bulwark for your physician clients. |
Estate Planning for Noncitizens Residing in the US Discover how to protect the interests of noncitizen clients in the United States and abroad. Untangle the intricate net of international fiscal transfer taxation to save your clients more money. |
Being a Trial Lawyer - A Love for the Courtroom and Being a Plaintiff Attorney...and More Get an inside look at the role of a trial attorney and also the work of a plaintiff attorney. |
Railroad Cases and the Daubert Hearings and Medicare Compliance and the Railroad Industry Railroad Cases and the Daubert Hearings and Medicare Compliance and the Railroad Industry |
The Unveiling of UCI Law School and Law Students and the Legal Job Market Learn about Irvine School of Law's new agenda, creating a hands-on approach to law school and to discuss what law students need to learn while in school, the present job market and what lies ahead. |
Sustainability: Green Leasing and Building Hear a current overview of green building issues and opportunities. |
The Unveiling of UCI Law School and Law Students and the Legal Job Market Learn about Irvine School of Law's new agenda, creating a hands-on approach to law school and to discuss what law students need to learn while in school, the present job market and what lies ahead. |
FAR Workshop-Hilton Head, SC Two Concentrated days on how to understand and use FAR in your daily contracting activities. |
Concentrated Course in Government Contracts- Hilton Head, SC The course blankets the spectrum of practical topics surrounding Government Contracting. |
Basics of Government Contracting-Hilton Head, SC Review of the Federal procurement process with emphasis on the practical knowledge necessary to successfully navigate through the government contracting realm. |
Cost and Price Analysis in Government Contracts-Washington, D.C. A step-by-step guide to all phases of price and cost analysis. |
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA): Compliance and Claims Collect Within the Guidelines of the FDCPA and Defend Yourself From Debt Collection Harassment Claims |
Wall Street Reform: Regulating Bank Holding Companies, Non Banking Companies, and Financial Markets This panel of financial services attorneys experienced in private practice and with key government agencies examines the regulation of bank holding companies and non-banking companies. |
Basics of Government Contracting- Washington, D.C. Review of the Federal procurement process with emphasis on the practical, and the keys to success in today's contract world. |
Cost and Price Analysis in Government Contracts- Washington, D.C. A step-by-step guide to all phases of price and cost analysis. |
FAR Workshop- Washington, D.C. Two Concentrated days on how to understand and use FAR in your daily contracting activities. |
Basics of Government Contract Administration- Washington, D.C. This workshop is designed to explain the legal and regulatory underpinnings of government contract administration. |
Cost Accounting Standards-Washington, D.C. A comprehensive course in Government contract requirements with key instruction by specialists in accounting and law. |
Basics of Government Contracting- Washington, D.C. Review of the Federal procurement process with emphasis on the practical, and the keys to success in today's contract world. |
FAR Workshop- Washington, D.C. Two Concentrated days on how to understand and use FAR in your daily contracting activities. |
Advanced ITAR-Washington, D.C. The seminar provides a forum for an extensive, incisive analysis of critical issues confronting exporters. |
Basic ITAR-Washington, D.C. Basic overview of the U.S. International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. laws and Federal agencies that regulate the export of hardware and technology from the U.S |
Export Controls of Equipment, Technology and Services- Washington, D.C. This basic course focus is practical solutions to the complex problems and procedures involved in export licensing. |
Basics of Government Contract Administration-Washington, D.C. This workshop is designed to explain the legal and regulatory underpinnings of government contract administration. |
Cost Accounting Standards-Washington, D.C. A comprehensive course in Government contract requirements with key instruction by specialists in accounting and law. |
FAR Workshop-Washington, D.C. Two Concentrated days on how to understand and use FAR in your daily contracting activities. |
Basics of Government Contracting-Washington, D.C. Review of the Federal procurement process with emphasis on the practical, and the keys to success in today's contract world. |
Cost and Price Analysis in Government Contracts-Washington D.C. A step-by-step guide to all phases of price and cost analysis. |
34th Mineral Law Conference: Climate Change Mitigation Concurrent Tracks Climate Change Mitigation |
Best Practices in Electronic Discovery ESI in New York State Courts |
Social Security Disability and SSI Training Part II Workers compensation offset, 2009 Children's SSRs, Medicaid qualifications and VE testimony |
The New Exchange Circuit Breaker: The SEC's Plan to Protect Markets This panel will explore the SEC's recent “circuit breaker” rules designed to halt trading in certain stocks that experience a rapid price movement. |
Supreme Court Employment Law Update 2010 Taught by an experienced panel that includes academics and practicing attorneys who have argued and won high-profile Supreme Court cases. |
34th Mineral Law Conference: Bankruptcy and Liens The Potential Impact of the Recession on the U.S.
Legal Marketplace |
Leveraging GARP (Generally Accepted Recordkeeping Principles) to Improve Records Management Programs Review the eight governing principles, each supported by five characteristic levels. |
Think Like a Lawyer, But Don't Write Like One After this seminar, you'll look at your legal writing in a very different light.
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Medical Marijuana Reform: The Definitive Update on HB 1284 In this program, the speakers will give an overview of the new medical marijuana law, how the newly-enacted law is anticipated to affect the regulation of the medical cannabis industry, and much more! |
Estate Planning for the Family Business Owner Segment B Buy-Sell Agreements; Recent Developments and Planning in These Uncertain Times |
Grandfathered Plans: Intensive Analysis of the Decisions Facing Employee Benefits Lawyers This national ALI-ABA panel will explore decisions facing plans on the impact of design and structure changes and will consider whether to grandfather or not to grandfather. |
American Needle: Supreme Court Sacks NFL for Loss of 9, Holding Joint Ventures Not Outside Reach of Sherman Act Invest just 90 minutes at your home or office to learn about the Supreme Court's ruling in American Needle v. the National Football League. |
Employee Benefits for Same-Sex Couples - What Has Changed in 2010 and Beyond and What Should Employers Be Considering McDermott Will & Emergy partner Todd Solomon discusses the latest legal developments impacting employee benefits for same-sex couples. |
Estate Planning for the Family Business Owner Segment A The Role of Family Businesses and How Professionals Can Best Serve Their Clients. |
34th Mineral Law Conference - Oil and Gas (Part B) The Evolving Eastern Oil and Gas Lease—Can We Envision a True “Producers 88”
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After the Dust Settles: The Challenging Regulatory Landscape for Private Investment Funds and Their Managers Examine the legislative, regulatory and other developments over
the last twelve months and how these developments have affected private investment
funds and their managers. |
Accountants' Liability Segment A Overview of the course, subprime crisis and a Madoff update. |
Accountants' Liability Segment B Litigating against the smaller accounting firms, class actions lawsuits, and the SEC covered here. |
Ethics for the Entertainment Lawyer Ethical issues faced by entertainment lawyers handling transactional or litigation matters in music and film. |
Foreclosures and New Developments This CLE will cover the changes in the new law signed on December 15, 2009. |
Haiti Immigration Relief Status of conditions in Haiti. |
Basics of Government Contracting-Orlando, FL Review of the Federal procurement process with emphasis on the practical, and the keys to success in today's contract world. |
FAR Workshop-Orlando, FL Two Concentrated days on how to understand and use FAR in your daily contracting activities. |
Cost and Price Analysis in Government Contracts- Orlando, FL A step-by-step guide to all phases of price and cost analysis. |
Basics of Government Contract Administration-Orlando, FL This workshop is designed to explain the legal and regulatory underpinnings of government contract administration. |
FAR Workshop-Orlando, FL Two Concentrated days on how to understand and use FAR in your daily contracting activities. |
Basics of Government Contracting- Orlando,FL Review of the Federal procurement process with emphasis on the practical, and the keys to success in today's contract world. |
Cost and Price Analysis in Government Contracts- Long Beach, CA A step-by-step guide to all phases of price and cost analysis. |
Basics of Government Contract Administration-Long Beach, CA This workshop is designed to explain the legal and regulatory underpinnings of government contract administration. |
Cost and Price Analysis in Government Contracts- Long Beach, CA A step-by-step guide to all phases of price and cost analysis. |
FAR Workshop-Long Beach, CA Two Concentrated days on how to understand and use FAR in your daily contracting activities. |
Advanced ITAR-Long Beach CA A specially designed two-day accelerated learning program analyzing the principles and key advanced issues in arms exporting through the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
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BD - Compliance Surveillance Techniques Using Google and Excel This session will focus on two of the most powerful compliance tools in the compliance officer's toolbox: Google and Excel. |
Basic ITAR- Long Beach, CA A fundamental overview of the U.S. International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). |
Export Control of Equipment, Technology and Services-Long Beach CA This basic course focus is practical solutions to the complex problems and procedures involved in export licensing. |
Advanced ITAR-Las Vegas, NV A specially designed two-day accelerated learning program analyzing the principles and key advanced issues in arms exporting through the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). |
Basic ITAR-Las Vegas, NV A fundamental overview of the U.S. International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). |
Export Control of Equipment, Technology and Services- Las Vegas, NV This basic course focus is practical solutions to the complex problems and procedures involved in export licensing. |
Cost and Price Analysis in Government Contracts- Las Vegas, NV A step-by-step guide to all phases of price and cost analysis. |
Basics of Government Contract Administration- Las Vegas, NV This workshop is designed to explain the legal and regulatory underpinnings of government contract administration. |
Basics of Government Contracting- Las Vegas, NV Review of the Federal procurement process with emphasis on the practical, and the keys to success in today's contract world. |
Cost and Price Analysis in Government Contracts- Las Vegas, NV A step-by-step guide to all phases of price and cost analysis. |
Concentrated Course in Government Contracts- Las Vegas, NV Four days of practical instruction on the entire contruction contracting process. |
Basics of Government Contract Administration- Las Vegas, NV This workshop is designed to explain the legal and regulatory underpinnings of government contract administration. |
Basics of Government Contracting-Las Vegas, NV Review of the Federal procurement process with emphasis on the practical, and the keys to success in today's contract world. |
Far Workshop-Las Vegas, NV Two Concentrated days on how to understand and use FAR in your daily contracting activities. |
Cost and Price Analysis in Government Contracts- Las Vegas, NV A step-by-step guide to all phases of price and cost analysis. |
FAR Workshop-La Jolla CA Two Concentrated days on how to understand and use FAR in your daily contracting activities. |
Concentrated Course in Government Contracts- La Jolla, CA The course blankets the spectrum of practical topics surrounding Government Contracting. |
Basics of Government Contracting-La Jolla, CA Review of the Federal procurement process with emphasis on the practical, and the keys to success in today's contract world. |
Mixed Signals? The Quon and Stengart Decisions-What Do They Mean for the Corporate Workplace? Recent developments in the legal framework for this privacy debate and what Quon means for the American workplace. |
Dischargeability Issues in Bankruptcy Actions This panel will focus on dischargeability actions under §523(a) and will discuss the recent trends in such litigation. |
Consumer Bankruptcy Forum The program will cover a wide range of topics that will assist both debtor and creditor consumer bankruptcy attorneys with their practice. |
Collateral Consequences of a DUI: How will My Client's Career be Affected? (Arizona) This seminar will explore the impact of DUI on a person's career. |
34th Mineral Law Conference - Oil and Gas (Part 1) Mineral Law Conference -Oil and Gas Track |
Dischargeability Issues in Bankruptcy Actions This panel will focus on dischargeability actions under §523(a) and will discuss the recent trends in such litigation. |
Health Care Fraud 2010 Three distinguished panels explore the latest developments in practice issues related to health care fraud. |
Don't Be a Fool in the Unlawful Practice of Law How the public can be harmed by those who are engaging in the unlawful practice of law without a license. |
Consular Processing Tips for Experts: Waivers of inadmissibility Waivers of inadmissibility, both nonimmigrant and immigrant. |
Cost and Price Analysis in Government Contracts-Huntsville, AL A step-by-step guide to all phases of price and cost analysis. |
Basics of Government Contracting-Dulles VA Review of the Federal procurement process with emphasis on the practical, and the keys to success in today's contract world. |
FAR Workshop-Dulles, VA Two Concentrated days on how to understand and use FAR in your daily contracting activities. |
Basics of Government Contracting-Dulles VA Review of the Federal procurement process with emphasis on the practical, and the keys to success in today's contract world. |
FAR Workshop-Dulles VA Two Concentrated days on how to understand and use FAR in your daily contracting activities. |
Basics of Government Contracting-Dulles VA Review of the Federal procurement process with emphasis on the practical, and the keys to success in today's contract world. |
Basics of Government Contracting-Denver CO Review of the Federal procurement process with emphasis on the practical, and the keys to success in today's contract world. |
FAR Workshop-Denver CO Two Concentrated days on how to understand and use FAR in your daily contracting activities. |
Advanced ITAR-Dallas, TX A specially designed two-day accelerated learning program analyzing the principles and key advanced issues in arms exporting through the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). |
FAR Workshop-Dallas, TX Two Concentrated days on how to understand and use FAR in your daily contracting activities. |
Basic ITAR-Dallas, TX Course has been developed for those needing an understanding of the ITAR. Teaches you the basic requirements of the ITAR. |
Basics of Government Contracting-Dallas, TX Review of the Federal procurement process with emphasis on the practical, and the keys to success in today's contract world |
Are State VAT's Viable? Recent attempts by several states (Michigan, New Hampshire, and current proposals in California) to replace their corporate and/or sales tax with a state VAT. |
Entity Selection, Fringe Benefits and 409A Compliance for Closely Held Businesses and Professional Practices Entity Selection, Fringe Benefits & 409A Compliance |
Real Estate Taxation: What You Don't Know Could Hurt You and Your Client How to advise a client whose real estate assessment or real estate tax bill has increased substantially or if your client's real estate has been sold for delinquent taxes? |
The Plight of Newspapers: Can Tax-Exempt Organizations Help? Issues faced by tax-exempt organizations that operate newspapers and other news media |
Filing a Refund Claim and a Refund Suit Situations in which a clinic could or should pursue a refund claim |
From Law School to Law Firm - Can We Bridge the Gap? Learn the drivers for change in the legal industry that have linked law schools to law students, law graduates to law firms, and law firms to law clients in the value chain. |
Competencies: Inevitable or Impossible For Your Firm? While competency models were slow to take off in the law firm world, the economic downturn has spurred a rush to adopt this leading edge model. Is it right for every firm? |
Look Homeward, Angel: Hot Issues for Homeowners Important Tax Issues currently confronting many Homeowners |
Form or Recharacterization? - An Evolving Landscape Trends in transactional electivity |
Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights in a Charitable Context Application of Bankruptcy Laws and Procedures |
China and India: Expanding Source-Based Taxation to Reach Extraterritorial Income? Recent Developments in China and India |
Ten Problems with the Taxation of Financial Products That Are Easily Fixed The Taxation of Financial Products |
Foreign Tax Credits, Dual Consolidated Losses, FIN 48 etc.: When You Need an Opinion of Foreign Tax Counsel Discussion of FIN 48 and the FTC and DCL Regulations |
Affiliated Organizations - Avoiding Traps for the Unwary The reasons for creating Affiliates |
Recent Corporate Tax Developments Recent developments in the corporate tax area |
New Cost Basis Reporting Rules New Cost Reporting Rules |
Be Prepared: A (Scout's) Guide to the Coming Regulation of Federal Tax Return Preparers Policy and practical implications of Federal tax return preparer regulation |
Practical Social Networking Site Applications and Tools for Building Online Business Presence Businesses that want to grow must recognize that it is now essential to have an online presence to build relationships and develop their networking skills. |
Facing the Uncertainties of Accounting for Tax Uncertainties Reporting of uncertain tax positions in order to improve compliance and perspectives on the implications of these developments. |
Legal Ethics and Due Diligence Standards in Circular 230: What do they Mean for Tax Opinions and Certificate Practice? Identifying the adequate level of legal and factual due diligence to support an opinion or reliance on a certificate |
S Corporations Engaged in International Business Operations; A Good Choice? Considerations that should be part of an evaluation for conducting business operations outside of the US |
Financially Distressed S Corporations A hypothetical fact pattern |
The Good, The (Not So) Bad and The Ugly: Castle Harbour, Virginia Historic Tax Credit Fund and G-I Holdings Who is a partner, disguised sales and economic risk of loss |
Hot Topics in US Withholding Tax and Reporting Rules Key developments and what taxpayers need to do to avoid potentially substantial tax liabilities for failure to comply. |
The Treatment of Guarantees for Transfer Pricing Purposes The Appropriate characterization and treatment of performance and financial guarantees for transfer pricing. |
Offshore Voluntary Compliance Update - Criminal to Civil and Done! Panel discussion on the current environment for voluntary disclosures. |
Spotlight on SALT : Is Nexus Just a Mouse Click Away? Review on recent legislative, policy and tax controversy developments involving nexus through a discussion of the “Amazon” law and cases |
Making Your 401(k) Last a Lifetime Information Regarding Lifetime Income Options for Participants and Beneficiaries in Retirement Plans |
Estate Tax Legislative Update The inscrutable face of the 2011 GST tax and the possibility and effectiveness of retroactive legislation. |
23rd Annual ERISA Litigation Conference-New York, NY The nation's leading forum on how current rulings affect claims, plan design and operations. |
Acting on Appearances: The Role of Bias in the Drafting, Execution and Enforcement of Law- Minneapolis, MN Selected scenes from the The Great Game, will be read and discussed by a panel of legal experts, exploring the bias of race and national origin. |
Business Methods Patents Live On after Supreme Court's Decision in Bilski v. Kappos, from the Celesq-West IP Master Series A review of the Supreme Court's long-awaited decision in Bilski v. Kappos. |
Real Estate Development Through Public-Private Partnerships Experienced state government representatives, private practitioners, and real estate developers give you information you need to effectively represent either public landowners or private developers. |
Executive Compensation Primer for New Business and Tax Lawyers (Part 1 of a 2 part Series) The first in a two part series covering the fundamental tax and business law considerations in executive compensation agreements will discuss typical provisions in executive compensation agreements. |
How To Handle a Tax Controversy at the IRS and in Court: From Administrative Audit Through Litigation Segment C Choice of forum, refund litigation and tax court procedures. |
Ethics for the In-house Attorney Join ACC in this interactive, professionally produced video case studies and mediated discussion of ethical dilemmas commonly faced by in-house counsel. |
I'm the Company's First General Counsel: Establishing Your Role and Setting up a Legal Department Practical tips for establishing your's and the legal department's role within the company. |
Family Law Trial Advocacy (Arizona) Learn trial tips and strategy through the mock trial of "Brown and Brown." |
How To Handle a Tax Controversy at the IRS and in Court: From Administrative Audit Through Litigation Segment B Administrative summons and collection; ethics for preparers and advisors. |
The Re-Emergence of the Collective Trust Fund and Related Developments in the Retirement Plan Marketplace Learn how the trend toward more collective investment vehicles affects Investment Advisers. |
Leadership and Project Management This session will discuss project management fundamentals, practical tips and user-friendly techniques attendees can immediately apply. |
Fraud - How to Detect and Deter: When the Cat is Out of the Bag Areas of vulnerability, early detection processes, how to avoid and prepare for possible litigation stemming from corporate fraud, and how to reduce potential for class action lawsuits. |
Effectively Managing eDiscovery: Challenges for the Law Department How can a small law department determine the best records retention policy and then manage the records to efficiently respond to the inevitable ediscovery request? |
How to Set up Compliance Programs Our panel of experts have “been there, done that.” Let them share their tips, practical advice, and insights with you. |
Selected Topics in Unfair Competition and Business Torts, Part 2 Part two of an introduction to a body of law that is becoming increasingly important not only in IP, antitrust, media law, and entertainment law, but also general business and corporate practice. |
What Every Real Estate Lawyer Needs To Know About Representations, Warranties, Indemnity Agreements and Insurance Learn about representations, warranties, indemnity agreements, and insurance provisions from a panel of experienced practitioners. |
Navigating Health Care Reform: Challenges for Insurers and Providers Segment B Corporate wellness programs and miscellaneous issues covered here. |
How To Handle a Tax Controversy at the IRS and in Court: From Administrative Audit Through Litigation Segment D Tax court procedures, briefings and decisions. |
How To Handle a Tax Controversy at the IRS and in Court: From Administrative Audit Through Litigation Segment A Administrative audits and ADR. |
Representing the Corporate Executive in Employment Matters Learn the complex and unique employment law issues that must be addressed every time an executive is hired, promoted, or terminated—voluntarily or otherwise. |
Harmful to Minors: The Heated Debate on Federal Sentencing of Child Pornography Offenders This cutting-edge program will discuss the current state of sentencing of child pornography possessors, the current Federal Sentencing Guidelines approach, criticism of "rebellious" judges, much more. |
Advising On and Handling Public Employee Retirement Plaintiff and retirement board attorneys experienced in the intricacies of this important practice area discuss benefits available for superannuation, ordinary, and accidental disability retirement. |
Real Estate Issues for Boomers and Seniors Real estate, estate, tax, and financial planning strategies for the new normal |
Fair Labor Standards Act: Compensable Work Time You need to know the latest case law, DOL regulations and opinion letters to fully litigate these issues. |
Finance and Accounting for the In-house Counsel We’ll introduce you to the basics of finance and accounting, identify what financial red flags look like, and assist you to understand the underlying financial documents such as the corporate financia |
Intellectual Property Law Conference 2010 Trends and new developments that business lawyers and litigators need to know. |
Real Estate Issues for Boomers and Seniors Real estate, estate, tax, and financial planning strategies for the new normal |
Adding Value: Tips and Tools to Prove Your Department's Worth Leading in-house counsel will share practical tips that will help you do your job, and make sure your department’s contributions are noticed. |
MBA Concepts for Lawyers (Part 2) Among other things, this course will teach you how to: Understand basic accounting principles;
Read an annual report and analyze financial statements, and more!
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Investor Options For Experts: Change, Change, Change. USCIS Issues 38 Pages of EB-5 Policy Changes (December 2009) What are the new EB-5 policies and adjudication standards? |
MBA Concepts for Lawyers (Part 1) Among other things, this course will teach you how to: Understand basic accounting principles;
Read an annual report and analyze financial statements, and more!
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Selected Topics in Unfair Competition and Business Torts, Part 1 Part 1 of an introduction to a body of law that is becoming increasingly important not only in IP, antitrust, media law, and entertainment law, but also general business and corporate practice. |
Representing the Corporate Executive in Employment Matters Learn the complex and unique employment law issues that must be addressed every time an executive is hired, promoted, or terminated—voluntarily or otherwise. |
At the Intersection of Technology and Employment Law: Spotlight on Labor and Employment Law Discover the ways in which technology is impacting employment law and shaping potential new claims and liabilities. |
Advising On and Handling Public Employee Retirement Plaintiff and retirement board attorneys experienced in the intricacies of this important practice area discuss benefits available for superannuation, ordinary, and accidental disability retirement. |
Accounting and Finance for Lawyers Every lawyer must be able to spot accounting issues and provide fast and practical counsel. This program will give you the knowledge you need to advise your clients with confidence.
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Using Electronic Evidence Strategically in Depositions, Motions and Trials An experienced panel of experts including a federal and a state judge, trial lawyers, and an electronic evidence expert will guide you through ways to handle ESI after initial production through trial |
Real Estate Development Through Public-Private Partnerships Experienced state government representatives, private practitioners, and real estate developers give you information you need to effectively represent either public landowners or private developers. |
Construction Law and Litigation A comprehensive inside look at the wide variety of legal issues that arise during the various stages of a construction project, including disputes which lead to litigation and how to resolve them.
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MBA Concepts for Lawyers (Part 1) Among other things, this course will teach you how to: Understand basic accounting principles;
Read an annual report and analyze financial statements, and more!
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Personal Injury Update 2010 An update on significant case law and statutory developments in personal injury law, explained through a series of hypotheticals, demonstrating their application and practical impact in typical cases. |
Family Law Update 2010 Recent family law cases and new and amended statutes continue to make “landmark” changes in family law practice. Now is your opportunity to get current! |
MBA Concepts for Lawyers (Part 2) Among other things, this course will teach you how to: Understand basic accounting principles;
Read an annual report and analyze financial statements, and more!
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The Ethics of Social Media Discusses the way in which social networking sites - through lawyers and staff profiles - can give a very different impression of your firm than you might intend. |
Credit Bids at Bankruptcy Sales: No Longer a Right? Explore two recent decisions where secured creditors were denied the right to credit bid at bankruptcy sales. |
New Perspectives on Liability and Responsibility in the Wake of Financial Crisis, Part 2 Part 2 of this two-part course explores roles of major private actors in the financial crisis-mortgage originators & brokers, lawyers, investment bankers, rating agencies, money managers, and others. |
Nuts and Bolts of Bankruptcy Law, Part 2 Part two of a two-part program aimed at giving a better understanding of bankruptcy law and procedures. |
Negotiating and Renegotiating Contracts Learn how to strengthen your drafting and negotiating skills, discover how to respond to strategies that other counsel often use, and how to creatively craft solutions for your unique transaction. |
Understanding the Current State of the Law in Trademarks, Copyright and Related Areas of Intellectual Property Part 2 Part 2 of this 2 Part will review developments in trademark, copyright, and related areas of intellectual property including Fair Use Analysis, The Google Settlement, and more! |
The Delaware Advantage Discover the extraordinary advantages of creating trusts in, or moving existing trusts to, Delaware. |
Techno Ethics - Proceed with Caution! This session will cover e-mail, blogs, social networking, cloud computing, and more.
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Ethics Issues for In-house (and Out-house) Counsel Addresses various professional responsibility issues of interest to both in-house corporate counsel and outside counsel. |
Evidence Institute Part III: Documentary and Electronic Evidence Learn about ESI, business records exception, public records exception, authentication, and more!
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Resolving Common and Complex Title Issues This program studies how to identify and address both common title issues frequently encountered—and more complex title issues not typically addressed in introductory courses. |
Representing College and Graduate Students: Multiple Perspectives and Competing Considerations A panel of legal experts representing varying perspectives address some of the many issues that arise in educational institutions. |
The Means Test and Other Common Consumer Bankruptcy Minefields Learn the nuances of the means test and key consumer bankruptcy practice pointers! |
Construction Law Update: Protecting Your Clients' Bottom Line in a Down Economy Recent developments in the surety bonding market; how to protect your client in the event of an owner or contractor bankruptcy; and creative sources of protection against non-payment & non-performance |
What Every Real Estate Lawyer Needs To Know About Representations, Warranties, Indemnity Agreements and Insurance Learn about representations, warranties, indemnity agreements, and insurance provisions from a panel of experienced practitioners. |
Executive Compensation Primer for New Business and Tax Lawyers (Part 1 of a 2 part Series) The first in a two part series covering the fundamental tax and business law considerations in executive compensation agreements will discuss typical provisions in executive compensation agreements. |
Acquisitions and Sales of Distressed Middle-Market Businesses This program is for M&A attorneys, general counsel, and bankruptcy practitioners seeking to familiarize themselves with current trends and issues that arise in distressed sale situations. |
Estate Planning for Artists and Art Collectors Discusses estate planning for artists and art collectors, including a detailed discussion of copyright issues and strategies. |
Harmful to Minors: The Heated Debate on Federal Sentencing of Child Pornography Offenders This cutting-edge program will discuss the current state of sentencing of child pornography possessors, the current Federal Sentencing Guidelines approach, criticism of "rebellious" judges, much more. |
Sweeping Changes in The New Health Care Reform Law Massachusetts Lawyers Need To Know Now The premier program of the year on what
Massachusetts lawyers need to know about Federal Health Reform, including new law on myriad issues—many of which require immediate attention by attorneys. |
Where Our Wild Things Are: An Examination of Federal and State Laws Affecting the Care and Management of Wildlife and Exotics Federal and State Laws Affecting the Care and Management of Wildlife and Exotics! |
Content Liability: What Every Corporate Counsel Needs to Know This timely program will explore issues of content liability faced by corporate and employment counsel. |
Law Firm Business Models: Past, Present and Future Law Firm Business Models |
Selected Topics in Unfair Competition and Business Torts, Part 1 Part 1 of an introduction to a body of law that is becoming increasingly important not only in IP, antitrust, media law, and entertainment law, but also general business and corporate practice. |
Help! Protect Me From My Employment Clients Critical lessons learned in 90 years of employment and labor law practice! |
Integrity: Good People, Bad Choices and Life Lessons from the White House Former White House deputy counsel Egil "Bud" Krogh tells his story - from rising young presidential counsel, to his indictment and prison sentence, to redemption & the power of choosing what is right |
Consumer Financial Services Regulation: Updates from a Rapidly Changing World, Part 2 Part two of a two-part seminar that focuses on the regulatory environment for origination of consumer financial products rather than regulation of the securities markets & corporate governance matters |
Hot Topics in Contracts and Commercial Law, Part 1 Part 1 of a two-part program that will cover some of the most important and most interesting recent developments in contract and commercial law. |
Consumer Financial Services Regulation: Updates from a Rapidly Changing World, Part 1 Part one of a two-part seminar that will examine the competing proposals for new regulatory authority over consumer financial products and providers of those services. |
Hot Topics in Contracts and Commercial Law, Part 2 Part 2 of a two-part program that will cover some of the most important and most interesting recent developments in contract and commercial law. |
Partnerships, LLCs, and LLPs Segment C Securities law aspects and what to do in the event of death, dispute or disability. |
Overcoming Internal and External Bias in Representing Individuals with Mental Disabilities This course will explore the impact of stereotypes & prejudice on the ability of individuals with mental disabilities to obtain effective representation. |
The Ethical Implications of Representing Individuals with Mental Disabilities Explores the role of an attorney when the ideal attorney/client relationship cannot be achieved due to a mental disability affecting the client that was unknown to the attorney when they were retained |
At the Intersection of Technology and Employment Law: Spotlight on Labor and Employment Law Discover the ways in which technology is impacting employment law and shaping potential new claims and liabilities. |
Contracts for the International Sale of Goods Part 1 Part 1 of the this program will discuss The scope of application of CISG, Opting-out of and into CISG, CISG’s general principles (e.g., good faith), and more!
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Health Care Reform: Employer Responsibility, Litigation and Provider Issues, Part 2 Part 2 of a two-part series that will address the new health care reform laws and how they may affect your business. |
New Perspectives on Liability and Responsibility in the Wake of Financial Crisis, Part 1 Part 1 of this two-part course explores roles of major private actors in the financial crisis-mortgage originators & brokers, lawyers, investment bankers, rating agencies, money managers, and others. |
Stranger in a Foreign Land: Taking discovery outside of Massachusetts and outside of the United States This program explores the practical issues involved in obtaining discovery from non-party witnesses residing in other states within the United States, or in foreign countries around the world. |
Written Discovery 101 Get Effective Drafting and Procedural Tactics for Maximizing Written Discovery |
Keys to Success for Practice Group Leaders A Leadership Conference for Practice Group Leaders and Practice Group Directors/Business Managers |
Dividing the Family Business in Divorce Overcome Specific Challenges of Divorces Involving a Family Business |
The UK Bribery Act: What You Need to Know and How to Comply During the webcast, the speakers will explain the ambit of the Act and the steps that businesses need to take to avoid falling foul of its provisions. |
Florida Rules of Civil Procedure Update 2010 Get the Year's Cliff Notes on Changes to Florida Rules of Civil Procedure |
Preventing and Defending Prosecutorial Misconduct This program will discuss what makes up prosecutorial misconduct, how it happens, how to spot it, what prosecutors should do to prevent it, and what defense lawyers should do when it happens. |
ADR for Paralegals: Beyond the Usual Bullet Points Discover the unique opportunities afforded through ADR as well as the significant role you play in effectuating successful ADR outcomes. |
Current Trends in FCPA Enforcement Topics that will be covered include Current Enforcement Trends, How are governments working together to combat bribery and corruption?, and much more! |
The Basics of Skip Tracing This program will provide techniques and tools that are proven to work. Find the person you're looking for while complying with existing laws. |
Social Networking: It Takes a Village to Succeed as a Paralegal Discover how to use social media resources efficiently, and build a network of legal and related professionals to educate us on the present state of the legal field, but forecast the future. |
Strategies for the Elimination of Bias in the Legal Profession and Creating Law Firms Where Everyone Has a Chance to Succeed (Moderated Live Webcast) Join Susan Letterman White, Esq. as she explains the strategies for creating diverse law firms and how to implement them so that everyone has a chance to do their best work. |
The Ethics of Getting Paid Offers practical ethics & risk management advice on how to structure an attorney-client relationship to maximize the chances of getting paid, as well as how to collect from clients who are not paying. |
Introduction to Marketing and Advertising Law This fundamental course will cover the key legal issues that companies need to keep in mind when marketing products and services. |
The UK Bribery Act: What You Need to Know and How to Comply During the webcast, the speakers will explain the ambit of the Act and the steps that businesses need to take to avoid falling foul of its provisions. |
Dividing the Family Business in Divorce Overcome Specific Challenges of Divorces Involving a Family Business |
Negotiating Retail Shopping Center and Office Building Leases Gain an Edge Over the Other Side of the Table |
The Basics of Skip Tracing This program will provide techniques and tools that are proven to work. Find the person you're looking for while complying with existing laws. |
Caught in the Spotlight: Defense in the High-Profile Case Attorney Steven Turano discusses the many complications that come with representing an already well-known client and how to tackle a case that has been sensationalized in the media. |
Navigating the New Securities Landscape Address multiple issues of importance to practicing securities lawyers related to the evolving regulatory framework of the financial and securities industry. |
Ethics and the Practice of Criminal Law This course will examine ethical issues, from both the prosecution and defense perspective, that have arisen in actual criminal cases. |
Supreme Court Review 2009 A panel of law professors reviews highlights of the Supreme Court's October 2008 term, with particular emphasis on civil rights, criminal procedure, and First Amendment cases. |
Capitalizing Upon the Market Trends to Build Your Practice Group A Leadership Conference for Practice Group Leaders and Practice Group Directors/Business Managers |
Introduction to Marketing and Advertising Law This fundamental course will cover the key legal issues that companies need to keep in mind when marketing products and services. |
The Ethics of Getting Paid Offers practical ethics & risk management advice on how to structure an attorney-client relationship to maximize the chances of getting paid, as well as how to collect from clients who are not paying. |
Preventing and Defending Prosecutorial Misconduct This program will discuss what makes up prosecutorial misconduct, how it happens, how to spot it, what prosecutors should do to prevent it, and what defense lawyers should do when it happens. |
Social Networking: It Takes a Village to Succeed as a Paralegal Discover how to use social media resources efficiently, and build a network of legal and related professionals to educate us on the present state of the legal field, but forecast the future. |
ADR for Paralegals: Beyond the Usual Bullet Points Discover the unique opportunities afforded through ADR as well as the significant role you play in effectuating successful ADR outcomes. |
Florida Rules of Civil Procedure Update 2010 Get the Year's Cliff Notes on Changes to Florida Rules of Civil Procedure |
Written Discovery 101 Get Effective Drafting and Procedural Tactics for Maximizing Written Discovery |
Patent Implications of Health Care Legislation This 90-program will examine the new patent litigation scheme in detail. |
New Models for Success: Legal Process Work Redesign and Process Improvement -- Changing the Way Legal Work Is Performed A Leadership Conference for Practice Group Leaders and Practice Group Directors/Business Managers |
The Tax Court Blesses Formula Clauses The presentation will discuss the use of formula adjustment clauses in estate planning to mitigate the valuation risk of the gift of hard to value assets. |
Partnerships, LLCs, and LLPs Segment B Allocation of partnership income and LLC. |
Unique Aspects of International Arbitration With international arbitration increasingly being used by parties to resolve dispute, practitioners must be aware of certain unique aspects of international arbitration to fully represent their client |
New Models for Success: PM and Its Application to Legal Work Core elements of project management |
Changing the Roles of Practice Groups and Their Leaders Changing Roles of Practice Groups |
New Models for Success: Envisioning the Future of the Law Firm Business Model New Models for Success |
Negotiating Retail Shopping Center and Office Building Leases Gain an Edge Over the Other Side of the Table |
The Role of DCMA and DCAA in Supporting the Contracting Officer How are contract administration responsibilities divided between the PCO and ACO and does this limit the PCO's legal authority and discretion? |
The Constitution in a Conservative Court: Two Decades and Counting, Part 2 Part 2 of this two-part program will cover many of the major substantive developments in constitutional law (except criminal law and procedure) during the period 1988-present. |
Arbitration Clauses Using case examples, the panelists discuss arbitration clauses specifically in the context of the Supreme Court decision that the Federal Arbitration Act preempts portions of the IL Nursing Home Act. |
Corporate Political Activities (Arizona) You will learn the scope of permissible activity for corporations in state and federal elections. |
The New Rules of Professional Conduct Focus on the revisions and additions to the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct. |
Executive Compensation: Strategy, Design, and Implementation Segment B IRS compensation audit initiatives, role of compensation attorney, and late breaking developments. |
Framing the Payment Reform Debate Insights on actions that have been taken to date, what we might expect as the process unfolds, how the process-and its prospects-are viewed by providers, insurers, consumers and the business community |
Executive Compensation: Strategy, Design, and Implementation Segment A Overview of executive compensation practices and trends. |
SILENCE IS NO LONGER GOLDEN: Padilla v. Kentucky and the duty of criminal defense attorneys to advise their clients about the immigration consequences of convictions Discusses Padilla v. Kentucky and the duty of criminal defense attorneys to advise their clients about the immigration consequences of convictions. |
Navigating Health Care Reform: Challenges for Employers and Plan Administrators Segment D Corporate tax issues in health care reform. |
Understanding Lien Priorities Never before have we seen so many properties encumbered with multiple liens, bankruptcies, and foreclosures. This program will teach you what you need to know about lien priorities. |
The Role of DCMA and DCAA in Supporting the Contracting Officer How are contract administration responsibilities divided between the PCO and ACO and does this limit the PCO's legal authority and discretion? |
Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction This engaging course explores effective solutions to international child custody issues with a focused analysis of the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. |
Interviewing Clients and Witnesses for Paralegals: Things You Must Know Discover the role that psychology plays in the interview process and why it is critical to understand the background information before you start. |
Estate Planning and Administration in Anticipation of Family Turmoil At this informative teleconference, you will acquire the skills necessary to be a sharp advisor when the estate plan is being built - and deflect litigation after your client passes away. |
Litigation Ethics Solve the Most Common Ethical Dilemmas of Trial Practice |
2010 Women Litigators and Juror Perceptions Jury consultants Johanna Carrane and Christina Malmberg of JuryScope, Inc. seek to answer the taboo questions regarding how jurors see women attorneys. |
Hot Topics in Foreclosure RESPA, FDCPA, Manufactured Housing, and Association Liens |
SILENCE IS NO LONGER GOLDEN: Padilla v. Kentucky and the duty of criminal defense attorneys to advise their clients about the immigration consequences of convictions Discusses Padilla v. Kentucky and the duty of criminal defense attorneys to advise their clients about the immigration consequences of convictions. |
Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction This engaging course explores effective solutions to international child custody issues with a focused analysis of the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. |
A Fiduciary Duty for Broker-Dealers - The Stage is Set. What You Should Be Doing Now! Practical Implications-- What Will a Fiduciary Duty Mean. |
Navigating Health Care Reform: Challenges for Insurers and Providers Segment A Insurance market reform and impact on hospitals. Accountable care organizations and Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement changes. |
Form 990: 2010 Update on Major Changes Affecting Public Charities Learn how the 2008 changes to Form 990 affect your clients, and practical responses to those changes. |
Race in the Courtroom: Is Justice Blind? Trial consultants analyze the highly debated topic of race in the courtroom. Also covers jury selection and the effect or ineffectiveness of Batson in protecting diversity on a jury. |
Preparing for Depositions Make Better Use of Your Depositions With Thorough Preparation Techniques |
Land Use vs. The Endangered Species Act Be prepared for environmental disputes before construction begins by understanding the protections granted by the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and how it interacts with land use laws. |
Thriving in Challenging Times: A Law Practice Toolbox Tools to help practitioners both get started on the right footing and continue to maintain a healthy and thriving law practice, even in a challenging market. |
Selected Topics in Unfair Competition and Business Torts, Part 2 Part two of an introduction to a body of law that is becoming increasingly important not only in IP, antitrust, media law, and entertainment law, but also general business and corporate practice. |
5 and 5 Powers, Crummey Powers, and Other Concepts No One Really Understands Review the basics, highlight issues of concern, and relate the concepts to common drafting provisions.
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Wrongful Termination and Exceptions to Employment At-Will Absent special circumstances, an “at-will” employee can be terminated at any time for any reason—or for no reason. No matter which side you represent, this program is for you.
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You've Got to be Serious!?! How to Be Taken Seriously in the Workplace What you need to do to come across confidently and professionally to colleagues, clients and peers and be taken seriously in the workplace. |
You've Got to be Serious!?! How to Be Taken Seriously in the Workplace What you need to do to come across confidently and professionally to colleagues, clients and peers and be taken seriously in the workplace. |
Ethically Collecting Fees From Clients This engaging course will provide you with valuable insight into ethically collecting legal fees due to you. |
Ethics: How Technology is Changing the Attorney-Client Relationship Protect Your Electronic Client Communications |
Adoption Law Primer: A Practical Overview of Adoption Law Build a Solid Foundation for Your Adoption Practice |
Litigation Ethics Solve the Most Common Ethical Dilemmas of Trial Practice |
Tips and Tactics for Dealing with Pro Se Litigants in Civil Litigation Practical Strategies for Working With Pro Se Opponents |
Preparing for Depositions Make Better Use of Your Depositions With Thorough Preparation Techniques |
Big Box Retail and the Shopping Center 2010 This program, featuring counsel from Target, will explore issues that are on the minds of anchors of new and redeveloped projects. |
Asylum for Experts: Termination of asylum; Procedural issues before Headquarters Asylum Office Termination of asylum; procedural issues. |
Navigating Health Care Reform: Challenges for Employers and Plan Administrators Segment A Overview of changes impacting the employer-based health plan system. |
Navigating Health Care Reform: Challenges for Employers and Plan Administrators Segment C Insights from the regulators, health plan tax changes, nondiscrimination testing, and prescription drug subsidy. |
Lease Protections that Are Being Negotiated in
an Uncertain Economy Two premier experts on commercial leases will alert the lawyers and other attendees to concepts which have particular importance to landlords and tenants in the current economy. |
Preserving the Tractor Trailer for Inspection and Downloads of ECMs David Craig will discuss some of the challenges one faces in preserving the equipment and the documents in a trucking case. |
New Codified Economic Substance Doctrine -
the End of Tax Planning as We
Know It, or the Same Old? History and evolution of the Economic Substance Doctrine (ESD). |
Excellence in ADR Ethics 2010 The duty to advise in ADR. |
Environmental Litigation Segment B Litigation, advocacy, discovery, and demonstration of application of TRO. |
Climate Change Science in the Courtroom Join William Ruskin, Sheila A. Woolson and Aime Dempsey, all attorneys at Epstein Becker & Green, P.C., as they focus on the status of the scientific debate. |
Ethical Issues for Government, Corporate and Outside Counsel Involved in Employee Interviews, Fraud Investigations and Mandatory Disclosures What ethical issues does the new FAR mandatory disclosure rule raise for corporate and outside counsel? |
The 2009 False Claims Act Amendments: Perspectives of Government and Relators' Counsel How did the 2009 amendments to the False Claims Act change the statute’s liability provisions? |
Emerging Legal and Policy Issues: Acquisition Initiatives from the Hill and the Obama Administration Which acquisition issues are of greatest concern to Congress and the Administration? |
Contracting Officers: The Journey from Autonomy to 24-7 Oversight What are the statutory and regulatory sources of traditional CO authority? |
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: Reporting Requirements, the Recovery Board, "Interviews" of Employees, and the Role of the Inspector General What are the oversight initiatives in the Act and how have they been implemented? |
Emerging Issues in Automobile Design Litigation: The Role of the Expert Practical tips on the use of experts in automobile design defect cases. |
The Commission on Wartime Contracting and New Legislative and Regulatory Initiatives -- Impact on Contractors in the Battle Space How will the new OMB guidelines on “inherently governmental functions” impact battle space contracting? |
Advanced Estate Planning Practice Update: Spring 2010 Participate in this live video webcast to stay current on developments and trends affected by important recent legislation, regulations, rulings, and cases. |
Securities Arbitration and Mediation Hot Topics 2010: "The" Program for Attorneys, In-House Counsel, Experts, Arbitrators and Mediators This program will deliver practical suggestions and tested advice on
prosecuting and defending securities arbitrations and mediations. |
Asylum for Experts: Termination of asylum; Procedural issues before Headquarters Asylum Office Termination of asylum; procedural issues. |
Evidence Institute: Part VI (New York) Focus on the evidentiary rules for impeachment and cross-examination. |
Working with Consultants: Avoiding Ethical Pitfalls and Protecting Privilege Join popular presenter Steve Bennett, a partner at Jones Day, for this important program on attorney ethics. |
Second Annual Milwaukee Bar Probate Court Probate Seminar - A General Practice Probate Symposium Get critical updates on special administration issues, claims, objection to claims issues, accounting issues, and probate officer protocol. |
Dan's Ten Commandments for Every Fatigued Trucker Case Learn the 10 most important steps to follow in every fatigued trucking case, including Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration rules to consider related to hours of service regulations. |
Tax Aspects of the New Health Care Law (New York) Learn about changes to the Internal Revenue Code by the enacted 2010 legislation.
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CAR Residential Purchase Agreement Update A review of current changes to the C.A.R. Residential Purchase Agreement.
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Ethical Considerations when Conducting Workplace Investigations Join Louis DiLorenzo, the Chair of Bond, Schoeneck & King’s Labor and Employment and Employee Benefits Practice Group, as he discusses the ways to keep the investigation free of ethical issues. |
From Ad Men to AdWords: Targeted Internet Marketing and Privacy Rights in a Digital World The Beverly Hills Bar Association is pleased to present a distinguished panel of attorneys and privacy experts. |
The Role of Independent Consultants in Securities Enforcement Cases Seasoned securities litigators and current and former regulators will discuss how regulators use independent consultants and offer advice on how to work effectively with an independent consultant whil |
New Challenges: FHA Compliance and Enforcement and the Multi-State Examination Process This webcast will address new challenges that lenders face with respect to (i) FHA compliance and enforcement, and (ii) the multi-state examination process. |
Privacy Issues in the Workplace: Social Networking, Data Security and More Explore current issues that are impacting both employers and employees including: an employer's right to monitor and access electronic communications of employees. |
Executive Compensation: Strategy, Design, and Implementation Segment C Compensation arrangements, international round-up, and M&A. |
Commercial Real Estate Leases Segment C Ground leases, security deposits, bankruptcy, insurance and leasing covered here. |
Charitable Giving Techniques Segment B Hot topics, ethics and charitable lead trusts. |
30th Annual Ray Garrett Jr. Corporate and Securities Law Institute: Executive Compensation and Dealing with Stockholders in a Changing
Governance Environment Topics discussed include Compensation hot buttons, Issues for compensation committees, The role and power of proxy advisors and more! |
30th Annual Ray Garrett Jr. Corporate and Securities Law Institute: Executive Compensation and Dealing with Stockholders in a Changing
Governance Environment Topics discussed include Compensation hot buttons, Issues for compensation committees, The role and power of proxy advisors and more! |
The Supreme Court and Securities Litigation: Assessing the Past Term and Looking Forward to the New One Join Tom Gorman as he analyzes the foregoing securities litigation cases decided by the Supreme Court this past term. |
Branding, Marketing, Licensing and Protecting Your IP in the Physical and Virtual Worlds Understand, navigate, protect and leverage IP in this rapidly-changing global marketplace! Licensing practitioners will share their insight and experience on licensing opportunities. |
The Means Test 101 The bankruptcy means test is a headache for many attorneys. Do you have enough knowledge to avoid the common mistakes? This program will give you a step-by-step walkthrough. of the means test process. |
The Means Test 101 The bankruptcy means test is a headache for many attorneys. Do you have enough knowledge to avoid the common mistakes? This program will give you a step-by-step walkthrough. of the means test process. |
Branding, Marketing, Licensing and Protecting Your IP in the Physical and Virtual Worlds Understand, navigate, protect and leverage IP in this rapidly-changing global marketplace! Licensing practitioners will share their insight and experience on licensing opportunities. |
18th Annual Marketing Partner Forum January 19-21, 2011 Conference Only-Scottsdale AZ The forum continues to be the premier event for marketing legal professionals who want to understand the emerging trends and forces shaping the business and their impact on business development |
14th Annual Electronic Discovery & Records Retention NON LEGAL PERSONNEL Conference- Chicago, IL Join WestLegalEdcenter and The Daily Journal for in-depth discussions on how to manage your E-discovery processes and case load. |
14th Annual Electronic Discovery & Records Retention NON LEGAL PERSONNEL Conference-Los Angeles CA Join WestLegalEdcenter and The Daily Journal for in-depth discussions on how to manage your E-discovery processes and case load. |
Introducing and Excluding Evidence at Trial This program provides you with hands-on and specific advice and examples from experienced attorneys and judges in civil cases. |
14th Annual Electronic Discovery & Records Retention NON LEGAL PERSONNEL Conference San Francisco, CA Join WestLegalEdcenter and The Daily Journal for in-depth discussions on how to manage your E-discovery processes and case load. |
14th Annual Electronic Discovery & Records Retention NON LEGAL PERSONNEL Conference New York, NY Join WestLegalEdcenter and The Daily Journal for in-depth discussions on how to manage your E-discovery processes and case load. |
Women Litigators and Juror Perceptions Jury consultants Johanna Carrane and Christina Malmberg of JuryScope, Inc. seek to answer the taboo questions regarding how jurors see women attorneys. |
Business Law First Fridays: Recent Developments in Antitrust Law Focuses on the most recent developments in antitrust law, including a case currently pending before the United States Supreme Court and two matters that will shape the future of antitrust enforcement. |
Motion Practice in Cook County Circuit Court's Law Division If you practice in the Circuit Court’s Law Division this is a program that cannot be missed. These are the judges whose decisions impact the most important aspects, and the future, of your cases. |
Master Mediator Series: The Ethics of Fictional Lawyers How attorneys in fiction acted, and why we can’t do that in practice. This session will taking account of popular portrayal of lawyers, and the ethics issue they raise under the ABA’s Model Rules of |
Master Mediator Series: The Ethics of Fictional Lawyers How attorneys in fiction acted, and why we can’t do that in practice. This session will taking account of popular portrayal of lawyers, and the ethics issue they raise under the ABA’s Model Rules of |
14th Annual Electronic Discovery & Records Retention Conference- San Francisco, CA Join WestLegalEdcenter and The Daily Journal for in-depth discussions on how to manage your E-discovery processes and case load. |
14th Annual Electronic Discovery & Records Rentention Conference Chicago, IL Join WestLegalEdcenter and The Daily Journal for in-depth discussions on how to manage your E-discovery processes and case load. |
Changes in the Law Relating to Regional Center Services for Clients with Developmental Disabilities An update on the new health care law as it pertains to elder practice. |
18th Annual Conference Intellectual Property Law and Policy: Worldwide Developments in ISP Participation What role should ISPs play in curtailing online copyright infringement? Panelists will discuss the “3-strikes” plan adopted by the French legislature, and more! |
18th Annual Conference Intellectual Property Law and Policy: Global Competition Law and Policy How is the competition law landscape evolving around the world? A debate concerning competition law policies in the U.S., EU, and Asia.
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18th Annual Conference Intellectual Property Law and Policy: Trade/Copyright: IP Trade Policy; WIPO Treaty for the Blind A debate concerning the role and effects of IP trade policy and international treaties with regard to copyright.
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18th Annual Conference Intellectual Property Law and Policy: Developments in U.S. Trademark Law What is the state of trademark law in the U.S.? A view from the USPTO. |
18th Annual Conference Intellectual Property Law and Policy: Developments in Japanese Patent Law Panelists will debate the “Dual-Track” System in Japan, developments in description requirement, and merits of recent decisions.
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18th Annual Conference Intellectual Property Law and Policy: Fair Use; Exceptions A discussion of recent cases involving fair use, and of whether more exceptions should be incorporated into copyright statutes.
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18th Annual Conference Intellectual Property Law and Policy: Supplementary Protection Certificates learn what can constitute a basic patent for an SPC, especially for a combination product, & what is the first marketing authorization in the EU for purposes of establishing SPC eligibility and term? |
18th Annual Conference Intellectual Property Law and Policy: Injunctions Speakers will debate the territorial scope of national injunctions in the globalized market, as well as the need for regulation of “descriptive seizures” and more! |
18th Annual Conference Intellectual Property Law and Policy: Standards A discussion of the consequences of FRAND obligations, opportunities for national patent courts in Europe, and U.S. antitrust implications of conducting joint format development.
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Fordham Intellectual Property Law Institute: Google Books Settlement: Review and Analysis The Executive Director of the Authors Guild, as well as lawyers and officials from the UU and the U.S., will discuss their respective positions on the impact of the the Google Books Settlement. |
18th Annual Conference Intellectual Property Law and Policy: Developments in EU Trademark and Design Law Panel discusses current cases involving genuine use in one member state, overlap of community design with trademark protection, comparative advertising, and functionality |
18th Annual Conference Intellectual Property Law and Policy: U.S. Patent Law Developments What direction has patent law in the U.S. taken? Patent practitioners, law professors, and a Federal Circuit judge will discuss how recent developments impact the patent law landscape in the U.S.
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18th Annual Conference Intellectual Property Law and Policy: Governmental IP Policy: By Whom & How Is It Made? An international panel will discuss the nature of government policymaking in the field of IP law.
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18th Annual Conference Intellectual Property Law and Policy: Green Patents: Gimmick or Answer? 18th Annual Conference Intellectual Property Law and Policy: Green Patents: Gimmick or Answer? |
18th Annual Conference Intellectual Property Law and Policy: The EU Patent Agenda What is on the horizon for patent policy in the EU? A top government official, academics, and practitioners will discuss the patent agenda.
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The Illinois Administrative Law Conference, Part 1 Part one of this two-part conference includes discussion on due process in admin hearings, anatomy of a well-written decisions, understanding courtroom physiology and stress, evidentiary rulings, more |
Corporate Counsel Institute 2010, Part 3 including Ethics Legal Ethics Roundtable and Antitrust Update! |
Corporate Counsel Institute 2010, Part 4 Safeguarding Consumer Trust and Your Company’s Reputation: Navigating through Privacy and Data Protection Issues in a Global Information Society! |
Corporate Counsel Institute 2010, Part 1 Supreme Court Review and Preview; The Administration’s Regulatory Reform: How it Will Impact Your Company.
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18th Annual Conference Intellectual Property Law and Policy: IP Enforcement in China How does a multinational company navigate the Chinese IP enforcement environment? How has the U.S.-China WTO dispute affected enforcement of IP rights? Speakers will discuss the Chinese market. |
18th Annual Conference Intellectual Property Law and Policy: Views from EPO, JPO, and USPTO; IP5 Group Worksharing Representatives from the EPO, JPO, and USPTO will discuss “worksharing” agreements and what may be in store for the future. |
18th Annual Conference Intellectual Property Law and Policy: Parallel Imports and IP Law How are IP rights owners dealing with parallel imports? A discussion of recent developments in the U.S., EU, and Japan.
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18th Annual Conference Intellectual Property Law and Policy: Damages and Reasonable Royalties A debate on recent developments in U.S. and EU law regarding these issues. |
18th Annual Conference Intellectual Property Law and Policy: Written Descriptions; Enablement, Industrial Applicability What is the correct standard for ascertaining the likelihood of industrial application/utility around the world? Patent practitioners and a U.K. judge will discuss possible solutions. |
18th Annual Conference Intellectual Property Law and Policy: Patent Eligible Subject Matter The law is currently in flux regarding the appropriate subject matter for patent protection. Presenters will discuss what is or may be currently patentable.
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18th Annual Conference Intellectual Property Law and Policy: Developments in EU Copyright Law 18th Annual Conference Intellectual Property Law and Policy: Developments in EU Copyright Law
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18th Annual Conference Intellectual Property Law and Policy: Trademark Use, Including Search Words: Comparative View Speakers will discuss case law developments as to what constitutes trademark “use,” whether it is in connection with online search ad-words or genuine use of registered trademarks online.
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18th Annual Conference Intellectual Property Law and Policy: Enforcement Issues, including ACTA/301 A discussion of the controversial ACTA treaty negotiations, as well as the Commission’s Internal Market initiatives for fighting counterfeiting and piracy; and more! |
18th Annual Conference Intellectual Property Law and Policy: Protection of Premium Products Speakers will discuss recent trademark cases in the U.S. and EU, as well as other efforts that have an effect on protecting premium products.
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18th Annual Conference Intellectual Property Law and Policy: Secondary Liability Speakers will discuss the latest decisions shaping the secondary liability doctrine around the world, including cases from Canada, Australia, U.K., U.S., and the ECJ.
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18th Annual Conference Intellectual Property Law and Policy: Obviousness/Inventive Step: Comparative View Speakers will dissect the multiple views held by different jurisdictions regarding “inventive step” and obviousness, and whether there can or should be harmonization within the EU.
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Recent Developments in Stormwater Regulation and Related Technical Considerations in Massachusetts Recent developments in stormwater regulation, science, and management, with an emphasis on the following new or proposed EPA stormwater permits and rulemakings. |
The Constitution in a Conservative Court: Two Decades and Counting, Part 1 Part 1 of this two-part program will cover many of the major substantive developments in constitutional law (except criminal law and procedure) during the period 1988-present. |
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Intellectual Property Law and Policy: Multilateral, Plurilateral and Bilateral trade issues: ACTA, WIPO, WTO, European Commission andTR What are the benefits and drawbacks of international trade agreements? Panelists discuss U.S., EU, and Asian trade relations, as well as proposed new treaties. |
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Intellectual Property Law and Policy: IP Issues and Policy in the European Union What is the future of EU IP policy? Panelists from the EU, private practice, and academia debate the issues.
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Securities Litigation in the Post-Meltdown World, Part 1 Part 1 of this two-part program discusses recent developments in private securities litigation, SEC enforcement actions, criminal proceedings under federal laws, plus civil suits and state laws. |
Securities Litigation in the Post-Meltdown World, Part 2 Part 2 of this two-part program discusses recent developments in private securities litigation, SEC enforcement actions, criminal proceedings under federal laws, plus civil suits and state laws. |
18th Annual Conference Intellectual Property Law and Policy: Geographic Terms, Including Geographical Indications Speakers will debate the impact of geographical indications and geographic terms in protecting and marketing brands.
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18th Annual Conference Intellectual Property Law and Policy: Developments in US Copyright Law Legal academics will trade thoughts with representatives of the U.S. copyright office and the content industry regarding these cases. |
18th Annual Conference Intellectual Property Law & Policy: IP Policy and the Obama Administration The Director of U.S. Patent & Trademark Office examines the future of U.S. IP policy.
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After the Ball: Post-Confirmation Issues Learn about the thorny issues that arise in the latter stages of bankruptcy, after plan confirmation. |
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Intellectual Property Law and Policy: Views from the Judiciary on IP in a Globalized World 18th Annual Conference
Intellectual Property Law and Policy: Views from the Judiciary on IP in a Globalized World
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Motion Practice in Cook County Circuit Court's Law Division If you practice in the Circuit Court’s Law Division this is a program that cannot be missed. These are the judges whose decisions impact the most important aspects, and the future, of your cases. |
"Mining the Web": Online Legal Research for Paralegals Discover what websites other legal professionals use as they carry out their day-to-day responsibilities and uncover a wealth of useful links that you can put into practice. |
Protecting Your Client's Intellectual Property Take the necessary steps to protect valuable corporate assets and not infringe on the intellectual property rights of others. |
Bankruptcy and Distressed Real Estate Issues in the Hospitality Industry The state of the market in the resort industry, consider bankruptcy and related legal issues facing lenders and borrowers, and address how distressed assets may be positioned for restructuring and re- |
Lawyering in the Fashion Industry: A Practical Guide to Licensing, Trademark Protection and Other Industry Issues Provide participants with practical insights on how to: structure successful license deals; navigate license disputes; win the fight against counterfeiters; litigate trademark actions; understand the |
Developments in Class Action Law 2010 Our panel of preeminent class action practitioners with the plaintiff and defense perspectives will discuss cases with significant ramifications for attorneys. |
ACC Value Challenge: How to Control Costs and Establish Value-based Relationships with Outside
Counsel Learn how to select, evaluate, compare, and retain the outside counsel that best suits the organizational needs of your company. |
Ethics Update for Tax Practitioners (New York) This session will cover an overview of tax related rules, an update to Circular 230, and IRS requirements for tax preparers to be registered. |
Environmental Litigation Segment D NEPA and hazardous substance litigation. |
Using Cash Flow Analysis to Spot a Company's Financial Problems Early This practical course will give you the financial tools necessary to assess a company's real financial situation. |
Selected Topics Regarding US and UK Anti-Bribery Enforcement Discussion of U.S. and U.K. anti-corruption law enforcement environments under the FCPA, existing anti-corruption laws and the new Bribery Act. |
Environmental Litigation Segment A Civil procedure and evidentiary issues. |
Law Firm Talent Management in the "New Normal":
Are You Prepared? The so called ‘new normal’ for law firms is, in fact, the culmination of long articulated suggestions, requests, pleas and now demands for change. |
New Antitrust Guidelines: An Analysis The FTC and the DOJ Antitrust Division recently collaborated to issue merger guidelines revisions. Experienced attorneys from Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison will provide an analysis. |
Current Trends in Anti-Money Laundering and OFAC Compliance Experienced consultants from Deloitte Financial Advisory Services who will explore the latest updates in anti-money laundering enforcement and foreign asset compliance. |
Ethical Considerations when Conducting Workplace Investigations Join Louis DiLorenzo, the Chair of Bond, Schoeneck & King’s Labor and Employment and Employee Benefits Practice Group, as he discusses the ways to keep the investigation free of ethical issues. |
Objects of Desire, Derision and Deceit: The Role of Law in Gender Bias in the Legal Profession A distinguished panel examines the role the law has had in perpetuating the objectification of women in society. |
Ethics, Professional Responsibility and Intellectual Property Due Diligence: In View of Bilski v. Kappos and Sarbanes-Oxley Intellectual property due diligence is fraught with risks of breaching a number of ethical, legal, and regulatory obligations. This panel will address these issues and provide guidance. |
Working with Consultants: Avoiding Ethical Pitfalls and Protecting Privilege Join popular presenter Steve Bennett, a partner at Jones Day, for this important program on attorney ethics. |
The Paralegal's Role in The Appeals Process In this session, you will review: Trial Motions and Appeals, Final Judgment and Interlocutory, The Federal Circuit, Constitutional Rights, and more!
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State Immigration Initiatives: Arizona and Beyond - Pro Bono Needs and Opportunities This program will provide an overview of current legal issues and a timely update about various initiatives in Arizona and elsewhere. |
Current Developments In Patent Law and Practice Examine the current state of patent law as well as the road ahead. |
State Immigration Initiatives: Arizona and Beyond - Pro Bono Needs and Opportunities This program will provide an overview of current legal issues and a timely update about various initiatives in Arizona and elsewhere. |
Fiduciaries Facing New Investment Advice Rules, Health Reform and Changing Fee Pressures New investment advice rules, health reform, and changing fee pressures have a major impact on ERISA fiduciaries, and this program will help you learn about those changes.
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Contracting With State and Local Governments and
Private Parties on Projects Funded by the Stimulus Act The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Of 2009 (“The Stimulus Act”) and implementing
regulations impose specific requirements on contractors and subcontractors performing work on projects funded |
Guilding the Lily: Getting What You Need from the Guilds and Avoiding Potential Problems This panel presents a lively discussion among guild leaders who will explain what you need to know about the separation of rights issues, the signatory process, recap vs reuse, membership requirements |
Employment Issues for Technology Start-up Companies (focus on California law) Peter Townshend and Jill |