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Guthrie Program - Objects of Desire, Derision & Deceit: The Role of Law in Gender Bias This CLE examines the role the law has had in perpetuating the objectification of women in society. |
Tax Issues Through a Prism: How Already Complex Tax Laws Become Even More Complicated for Same-Sex Couples This panel will survey the tax implications for same-sex couples both at the state and federal levels. |
The Landmark Decision in Connecticut v AEP and The Aftermath of the TVA Disaster This program will discuss the The Landmark Decision in Connecticut v AEP & The Aftermath of the TVA Disaster. |
The Economy's Effect on UK Law Firms and The Legal Implications of Guantanamo This program will discuss how the present economic crisis is affecting not only law firms here, but firms in the UK, the legal implications surrounding the closing of Guantanamo, and more! |
International Law: Air France Crash Legal Issues and Legal Case Against a Pirate In this program, the speakers will discuss the air france crash crash, the litigation & more, and will also explore the legal issues on the high seas surrounding the Somali pirates. |
The Impact of the Recession on Law Firms and Lawyers and Job Insecurity at the Firm This program will discuss the rash of suicides hitting the legal community, what law firms need to do to prevent them, the new benchmarks the legal profession is seeing in job performance, and more! |
Diversity in the Legal Profession and Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Topics discussed Include: Diversity in the Legal Profession, the progress over the years & more; the impact on the high court if Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg retires early. |
Surrogate Medical and Legal Decision Making in Massachusetts in the Wake of the Uniform Probate Code This seminar will cover a range of issues, from multiple perspectives, relating to surrogate medical and legal decision making in Massachusetts for patients who lack capacity to make their own decisio |
The Impact of Civil Gideon and The Fight Against Homelessness The presenters will to take a look at the impact of the new law “Civil Gideon” in California, and issues with homlessness includon jobless rate impact and the legal requirements of cities and towns. |
Downloading Music Illegally and the Role of the RIAA and Federal Copyright Law & Guns n' Roses' Chinese Democracy This program will discuss the ethics behind downloading music illegally, copyright law, the lawsuits brought by the RIAA & about the case against Kevin Cogill for violating a federal copyright law. |
Fiduciary Income Tax: When principal is income for tax purposes and what that means for your client Describes the differences between trust accounting income and taxable distributable net income that is allocable to beneficiaries, much more. |
Buying and Selling Intellectual Property Assets in a Down Economy Hear the panelists discuss potential issues you and your clients need to consider, including the mechanics of such transactions, valuation methodology, and tax and accounting issues. |
Understanding Business Entity Options and Pre-Filing Procedures for Paralegals Uncover the advantages, disadvantages and consequences of various entity options as well as steps that need to be taken prior to starting the filing process |
Sports Law: Swimsuits, Steroids and Regulations in the Sports World and College Quarterback vs. EA Sports and NCAA The speakers will to take a look at the impact of controversies and regulations in sports today, and also discuss the case College Quarterback vs. EA Sports and NCAA. |
Deceptive Lending Practices: Violations and Fraud A fundamental overview of the Truth in Lending Act (TILA) and the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) and offers practical tips for applying the standards of these two acts. |
Strategies for Controlling eDiscovery Costs Use the latest technologies, value of existing in-house tools, reduce total volume of discovered data, isolate key information, decrease overall review costs and increase review speeds and quality. |
Fair Housing: An Overview and Recent Developments Familiarize yourself with the legal framework that not only prohibits your clients from discriminating, but also prohibits actions that create a disparate impact. |
Chapter 11 Plans - What's New and What's Not A discussion of recent cases and developments dealing with Chapter 11 plan and confirmation issues. |
Intellectual Property Law - Judges Panel Which recent and proposed changes in the areas of copyright, patent, and trademark law have created challenges and questions for practitioners? |
Mastering the Green Revolution Federal cap and trade, LEED, renewable energy, net metering, and smart grid |
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. |
Top 10 Employment Law Trends for 2010 What does the landscape look like for the year 2010 in the arena of Employment Law? What are the trends and how should you best prepare for these changes? |
Deposition Skills: Reverse Engineering Deposition Preparation Deposition tactics and skills, explores the art of asking great questions, and comments on the unique ability to reverse engineer the witness' preparation at your next deposition. |
Wind Farm Construction Guidance and insight into helping your clients navigate their way through the construction phase of their wind farms. |
Negotiation Ethics for Lawyers: How To Recognize and Respond to "Dirty Tricks" and Bad Faith Tactics Using a hypothetical negotiation between lawyers, the speakers will describe and analyze the most commonly faced “dirty tricks” in negotiation, and explain how easily you can turn the tables. |
2010 International Trade Update, Part 3 Climate Change, the Environment and Trade; Trade II: Key Subsidies Developments! |
Hope for Hopeless Cases V: Defending the DNA Case Your client is charged with a serious crime, and his own DNA is going to be the star witness against him! This lecture provides some of the tools you can use to attack DNA evidence with confidence. |
Project Management for Law Firms: How to Manage a Matter Like a Project Participants will learn how Project Management can help deliver high-quality legal services more quickly and more profitably. |
MBTA v. Anderson and Altria V. Good Deceptive Advertising Before the Supreme Court Learn more about the cases MBTA v. Anderson & Altria V. Good |
Grantor Trusts in a Nutshell Take your estate planning mastery a step beyond simple living trusts: explore the goals and mechanics of the grantor trusts, their more effective forms and specific provision language. |
Buying and Selling a Business Part II Selecting the Form of the Deal and Negotating the Acquisition Agreement |
Impact of SUPCO Ruling on Wyeth v. Levine and The Business Case of the Century Wyeth V. Levine Hear about the wide-reaching impact of the ruling of SUPCO Ruling on Wyeth v. Levine, including the power of the FDA, federal pre-emption, and more! |
Introduction to Transfer of Development Rights (TDRs) Understand How This Emerging Planning Tool can be Used to Control Land Use |
Law Office Management for Paralegals: Streamlining to Enhance Productivity Discover how to utilize your current staff by setting goals for individuals and departments, as well as successfully evaluating both firm and client needs. |
Winning Before Trial This program presents concrete tips to transform the way you manage litigation. The experienced panelists provide practical and graphic demonstrations of the various aspects of pre-trial litigation. |
Welfare Plan Changes for 2010: GINA, MHPA and More Discussion on the various welfare plan changes taking effect in 2010 and the steps employers will need to take to comply with the new laws.
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Effective Subcontract Management The program addresses effective subcontract management practices and how resolve issues arising from performance. |
IP Licensing: How to Avoid the Ten Most Frequently Litigated Provisions Remind beginner as well as intermediate attorneys of the most common problem IP license provisions, why they spawn litigation, and how to avoid them. |
Asset Protection for the Middle Class: Using Income-Only Trusts for True Asset Protection Whether you are an experienced estate planner or you have a different area of specialization, knowing about income-only trusts for asset protection is relevant to your practice. |
Reed Elsevier v. Muchnick -- An Expansive View of Copyright Jurisdiction Anthony F. Lo Cicero of Amster, Rothstein & Ebenstein LLP discusses the impact of Reed Elsevier on copyright infringement cases. |
Advanced Issues in Asset Protection Planning How asset protection works in Massachusetts, in states such as Delaware and Alaska which have enacted special legislation to protect certain domestic trusts, and in certain foreign jurisdictions. |
IRS Attacks on Selected Estate Planning Techniques Through the Eyes of Tax Attorneys That Practice Before the IRS Discusses specifics on what to do when the IRS attacks your estate Planning techniques. |
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: Update Over the past few years, the U.S. Government has increased its enforcement efforts under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and imposed record fines on U.S. and non-US. companies for FCPA violations. I |
Craigslist Legal Scrutiny and Lawyers Advertising on Craigslist Topics discussed include regulations on online advertising sites, what is being done to monitor illegal activity, to look at the upside and downside of advertising on Craigslist, and more! |
Key Insights into Hedge Fund Regulatory and Compliance Issues During this panel, we will focus on the latest hot topics facing hedge funds with an emphasis on the latest best practices. |
Google and Copyright: Examining the Settlement of <i>Authors Guild v. Google<i> Our panel of distinguished copyright attorneys, legal scholars, and thought leaders will examine the background of the Google book settlement case and where it may lead. |
Bankruptcy Update Changes in Exemption Law and the Proposed Changes to the Local Rules. |
Representing Military Personnel, Families and Veterans Attend this program* for an overview of current military legal issues that frequently confront servicemembers and their families, including family, immigration, retirement, tax, reemployment, and more |
Ethics And E-Discovery: Common Issues, Hidden Problems The presenters will provide an overview of the potential ethical problems that may arise in connection with e-discovery and explore ways of limiting them. |
Green Liability: How To Recognize And Manage Risks In A Changing Regulatory Environment Receive guidance on the essential issues involved with the impact of Green Liability.
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Title IV-D Child Support Program: Debunking the Myths Regarding Child Support Enforcement Get answers to your most pressing questions regarding the Title IV-D Child Support Program. |
Keeping up with the Changes: Regulation and Negotiation of OTC Derivatives Get up to speed with the changes taking shape in the regulation of the over-the-counter derivatives industry! |
Monitoring Off-Duty Conduct on the Internet: Facebook, Blogs and Social Networking Media Knowing the business rationales and associated legal risks for monitoring employees' off-duty Internet conduct is relevant to your practice—and your clients. |
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. |
What Every Practitioner Needs to Know About Circular 230, Return Preparer Penalty Provisions and Tax Opinions Gain a better understanding of the revised Circular 230 regulations! |
Contracting and Marketing Green Products and Services: Risks and Opportunities This seminar will provide you with the tools to draft contracts with clarity and manage risks in the event of breach. |
Labor and Employment Law Update 2009: A Year in Review Highlighting the developments from 2008 in the ever-evolving world of labor and employment law. |
Hot Topics in Environmental Law Great Lakes restoration, greenhouse gas regulations, Clean Air Act law, and more! |
Meet Fannie Mae: A Practical Discussion of Fannie Mae's Underwriting Guidelines for Condominium Project Approval Learn details of Fannie Mae's condo project guidelines. |
Litigating Climate Change The real world impact of the fast moving developments surrounding climate and energy, demystifies the key provisions and negotiating points left before Congress. |
Distressed M-and-A in Bankruptcy: Can Section 363 Sales Maintain Their Momentum? The current landscape of Code Section 363 as well as the road ahead and trends shaping the restructuring field as it relates to “free and clear” sales. |
Working with Challenging Clients (and Counsel) Solid strategies and techniques as well as ethical considerations for handling clients (and counsel)! |
Fair Labor Standards Act: Coverage Issues Examine the applicability of the FLSA to trainees, volunteers, commissioned salespersons, corporate officers, joint employers, and independent contractors. |
A Practical Guide to Workplace Disabilities, Accommodations and the New EEOC Regulations on the ADA and Its Recent Amendments Employees with mental and physical impairments now have broader protection under federal law thanks to recent amendments of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Employers can expect more numerous requ |
Litigating Climate Change The real world impact of the fast moving developments surrounding climate and energy, demystifies the key provisions and negotiating points left before Congress. |
Advanced Employment Law and Litigation: RIFs; Restrictive Covenants; Gender and Harassment Litigation; Summary Judgment and Dismissal Motions RIFs; Restrictive Covenants; Gender and Harassment Litigation; Summary Judgment and Dismissal Motions
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Physicians For Experts: Non-Immigrant Options for Physicians -1B vs. J-1 for Graduate Medical Training; H-1B Clinicians and Academicians; J-1 Residents and Fellows; O-1; TN Status and Its Limitations |
Trust Situs: Selecting, Changing or Maintaining a Favorable Jurisdiction Taking the Confusion out of Trust Situs Decisions |
Effectively Representing Children Do you know what your legal duties are when representing a child? Expert faculty help you uphold the highest standard of "best interests" in expertly advocating for your child client. |
Introduction to Health Care Law and Health Care Alphabet Soup All you need to know – from the regulatory environment and health care reform possibilities to insurance reimbursement basics, patient privacy and security, and medical staff employment requirements. |
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! |
Co-Existence and License Agreements in Resolution of Trademark Disputes Examine the two common ways trademark disputes are resolved: licenses and co-existence agreements. |
Health Plans Update: COBRA, HITECH and Other Welfare Plan Issues A framework for understanding recent developments in ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, and tax law aspects of health plans and their administration. |
Eminent Domain and Land Valuation Litigation: Federal Pipeline Projects and FERC Procedures Federal Pipeline Projects and FERC Procedures; Compensation for Convenience Outlets; Condemnation for Mass Transit, Project Blight |
A Practical Guide to Business Acquisition Agreements Drafting and negotiating business acquisition agreements! |
Demystifying and Drafting Incorporation Documents and LLC Agreements Understand the strategic considerations and dissect the key documents! |
Adversary Proceedings and Contested Matters in Bankruptcy This essential course will walk through the procedural differences between adversary proceedings and contested matters and give you practical tips for discovery, preference actions, and much more. |
Corporate Diligence and Disclosure: Dealing with a Changing Regulatory Environment This session explores current trends and recent developments, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's new interpretive guidance on disclosure, and more! |
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. |
Recent Development in Chapter 7 Cases Our panel will will discuss recent developments in such issues as exemptions, dismissal, debtor duties, avoidance, and dischargeability. |
Courtroom Advocacy Gain a new understanding of how to take your client's case-in-chief and articulate it-clearly, persuasively, and forcefully-to jury and judge.
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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. |
Estate Tax Repeal: In-Depth Analysis of Impact on Estate & Small Business Planning The effects of the repeal, and suggestions as to possible courses of action for the prudent lawyer.
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Duke Law 9th Annual Hot Topics in Intellectual Property - Part 1 This session will focus on the status of the transfer of IP technology in the aftermath of the Copenhagen climate change convention. |
Duke Law 9th Annual Hot Topics in Intellectual Property - Part 2 Our afternoon panel will explore new frontiers in the world of online trademark. |
Legal Ethics for Corporate/In-House Counsel Topics covered in this seminar include Who really is your client?, The web of potential conflicts of interest in the corporate setting, Conducting internal investigations and more!
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Creating and Maximizing Hidden Value in Retail and Office Leasing Fine-tune your strategy in lease negotiations and management to add value for your clients. |
Foreign Trusts: U.S. Income Tax Considerations This program will demystify the complex U.S. income tax issues involving foreign trusts, including reporting obligations. |
Legal Lean Sigma - Process Improvement for the Legal Industry An overview of process improvement and why law firms and legal departments should be interested. Addresses ideas for improving work process and resouces available for success. |
Estate Planning in Light of the Recent Repeal of the Federal Estate Tax The panel will discuss how they are dealing with the repeal and some planning opportunities brought about by the repeal. |
Effective and Ethical Representation Agreements: The Ten Commandments and Beyond Expert advice on crafting agreements that obey the "ten commandments" of representation letters, Clearly and ethically define the terms of the relationship, avoid common pitfalls, and much more. |
Forming a Technology Start-Up Company Peter Townshend and Monique Ho of McDermott Will & Emery LLP will review the legal options that emerging companies planning to seek VC funding should consider. |
AIG Mess: Executive Contracts and Economic Bailout: Options and Legal Perspectives This program will look at how the AIG case will provide precedent going forward and will also discuss the economic and legal options and consequences. |
The Great Debate over Medical Liability Reform and Lawsuits Over Birth Control Pills Yaz and Yasmin This program will look at both sides of medical liability reform as the debate plays out for trial attorneys and the medical profession, and will discuss Lawsuits Over Birth Control Pills Yaz & Yasmin |
Vioxx: Reversal of Verdicts and The Controversy Surrounding Gardasil This program will provide perspective on the Reversal of Verdicts in Vioxx cases,& The Controversy Surrounding Gardasil |
Exploring Asbestos Litigation and Chinese Drywall Litigation Learn what is being done to put the asbestos litigation system on the right path, discuss both sides of Chinese drywall litigation, the effects of Chinese drywall, and more! |
Civil Rights: First Amendment, Hate Speech and Hate Crimes and Lessons Learned from Professor Gates' Arrest This program will discuss the First Amendment, Hate Speech and Hate Crimes, and Lessons Learned from Professor Gates' Arrest. |
Consumer Protection - Consumer Credit Card Arbitration This program will discuss consumer rights & mandatory arbitration used when a dispute between the card holder and the credit card company arises, the Arbitration Fairness Act, and more! |
Professional Responsibility and the Attorney-Client Relationship: From Beginning to End In the Beginning: Establishing the Attorney-Client Relationship; The Ever Evolving Attorney-Client Relationship; In the End: Termination and Former Clients |
Ground-Breaking Roth IRA Conversion Opportunities 2010 is the first year in which IRAs can be converted to Roth IRAs without income limitations. This program dicusses of advantage and disadvantages of converting. |
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. |
Ground-Breaking Roth IRA Conversion Opportunities 2010 is the first year in which IRAs can be converted to Roth IRAs without income limitations. This program dicusses of advantage and disadvantages of converting. |
Climate Change Update: Emerging Issues in Federal and State Climate Change Policy The latest developments on current legislation including the debate over regulation; the EPA's response to the Massachusetts v. EPS decision; states' climate-related initiatives; much more. |
Commercial Finance Transactions and Bankruptcy Avoidance Actions: Will LBO Challenges Continue? Examine the significant historical cases, changes to applicable laws since Wieboldt, and emerging developments. |
ABCs of Financial Statements: A Real Case Study in Accounting We’re back by popular demand. Today’s competitive world demands that lawyers have the ability to speak the same business language as clients and regulators. No matter in what field the attorney practi |
Adoption of Foreign Born Children Learn all about the law of foreign adoptions, especially recent changes. |
Venture Capital Financings 101 Peter Townshend and George Colindres of McDermott Will & Emery LLP focus on the "VC" term sheet. |
How Venture Capital Funds Work Explore the structure of VC funds and describes how this structure affects VC-backed preferred stock financings and the emerging companies and founders that accept VC funding. |
If At First You Don't Succeed: The New Re-Interrogation Laws and Waning Miranda Rights Analyzes the recent Supreme Court decisions <i>Maryland v. Shatzer</i> and <i>Florida v. Powell</i> and their impace on a suspect's right to remain silent. |
Final Justice: How New DNA Evidence May Finally Free the West Memphis Three The history of the case of the "West Memphis Three", implications of new crucial evidence, and what the future could hold for the convicted. |
Eminent Domain and Land Valuation Litigation: Ethical Issues and More Ethical Issues; Inverse Condemnations; Using Internet Tools To Market Your Practice; Trends in Juror Makeup, Selection, and Processes; the Greening of Eminent Domain
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Beyond Gun Control: McDonald v. City of Chicago and Incorporation of the Bill of Rights This CLE program discusses the issues in McDonald and the possible implications of the decision. |
Beyond Gun Control: McDonald v. City of Chicago and Incorporation of the Bill of Rights This CLE program discusses the issues in McDonald and the possible implications of the decision. |
Retirement Income Planning for the 21st Century:
A discussion of ROTH vs. Traditional IRAs and Income Generation This course will
discuss the current rules surrounding Traditional and Roth IRAs as well as the current and future rules concerning Roth IRA conversions.
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Advanced Employment Law and Litigation: Legislative Update; FLSA Trends; ERISA Litigation; Age Discrimination Update Legislative Update; FLSA Trends; ERISA Litigation; Age Discrimination Update
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Choice of Business Entity - 2010 Update: Choosing and Using Business Forms in Uncertain Times A practical guide to determining the appropriate form and structure of a business organization in troubled economic times. |
Advanced Employment Law and Litigation: ADA Update; Retaliation, Whistleblower Protection, and Sarbanes-Oxley Developments; U.S. Supreme Court Highlights ADA Update; Retaliation, Whistleblower Protection, and Sarbanes-Oxley Developments; U.S. Supreme Court Highlights |
International Oil and Gas Contracts: Negotiation, Avoiding Disputes, and Dispute Resolution-Part IV: Traditional Construction Contracts Popular in International Oil and Gas Projects Join Andrea Kramer, a partner at McDermott Will & Emery LLP, for this informative 6-part series on International oil and gas contracts. |
From Cyberstalking to Paparazzi: Privacy Rights in 2010 What Every Entertainment and Media Professional Needs to Know Now Deal with overzealous paparazzi, obsessive fans, cyber stalkers, harassment, and the emergence of new media outlets dedicated to celebrities and other entertainment figures. |
Advanced Employment Law and Litigation: Trial and Jury Deliberation Demonstration Trial and Jury Deliberation Demonstration
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Entertainment Law Ethics This panel will examine current issues addressed by the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct, including establishing an attorney-client relationship, a lawyer’s duty of competence, and more! |
Cloud Computing and Web 2.0: Discovery Challenges for Lawyers Because virtually every case today involves electronic discovery, virtually every lawyer needs to know how cloud computing and Web 2.0 affect discovery. |
Driven to Destruction: How Economic Factors have Compromised Safety in the Trucking Industry The trucking industry has faced economic challenges over the last several decades as market forces have squeezed profit margins and required improved delivery schedules. In turn, some carriers have ma |
Ensuring Compliance during Bad Economic Times: The Legal Ramifications of Severance Plans and Release Agreements As the unemployment rate rises throughout the United States, employers of all sizes are faced with difficult layoffs and reductions in force. An added layer of complexity is created when the employer |
Section 1031 and Tenant-in Common Recent Developments: Down-Market Issues Analysis of recent Section 1031 and Tenant-In-Common developments. |
Haiti Immigration Relief: Immigration Options for Haitians Immigration Options for Haitians; Haitians outside the US; Advocacy update |
Test Course 1 For release 3/1/2010 - DO NOT PURCHASE - This is a test program - DO NOT PURCHASE |
Cloudy With a Chance of Recovery: The 2010 M&A Outlook This Westlaw Business webcast will analyze the M&A outlook for 2010 the perspectives of private equity, the buy-side and the sell-side. |
Comparative Effectiveness Research: Implications for Health Care This webcast features experienced professionals from the healthcare and legal communities who will examine what defines comparative effectiveness, CER’s role in the ARRA, and its legal implications. |
Assignment of IP Licenses in Corporate Transactions Applicable law on the assignment of intellectual property licenses in asset sales, mergers and stock sales, and practice tips on various IP license provisions. |
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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The Truck Wreck Case - Preparing Your Case to Win This seminar will take you on a step-by-step journey from intake through discovery and offer insight gained over 25 years of handling tractor trailer cases. |
Futures and Derivatives 2010 (Part 2) When Worlds Collide: Understanding OTC Derivatives Clearing and more! |
Advising Public Companies: Lessons for In-House and Outside Counsel Cover the essentials of board relations, shareholder relations and current corporate governance topics, focusing on issues that are of greatest interest to smaller public companies. |
Futures and Derivatives 2010 (Part 1) Review of Existing Regulatory Framework for Futures & OTC Derivatives and more! |
Current Developments In Copyright Law 2010 The Google Books settlement; Salinger v. Colting; Music copyright and licensing; and more! |
The "How-To" of Successful Motion Practice Topics will include: motions to dismiss, discovery motions (including motions to compel), motions for summary judgment, pre-trial motions (including motions in liminie), and other motions necessary to |
Ethical Issues With Blogging, Friending and Tweeting: What Attorneys Should and Should Not Do Learn how attorneys are to navigate the world of blogs and social networking sites. |
Hot Topics in Structured Finance A distinguished panel of structured finance, bankruptcy and accounting professionals will address hot topics in structured finance. |
The "How-To" Of Effective and Cost-Effective Discovery Topics will include discovery planning and organization, decreasing the costs of discovery, sequencing discovery, effectively drafting discovery. |
Electronic Discovery: The Duty to Preserve ESI and Responding to Preservation Demands The Duty to Preserve ESI and Responding to Preservation Demands |
Challenges For Chief Compliance Officers Under Amended Advisers Act Custody Rule On December 16, 2009, the Securities and Exchange Commission adopted amendments to the custody rule under the Investment Advisers Act of 1040. |
Challenges For Chief Compliance Officers Under Amended Advisers Act Custody Rule On December 16, 2009, the Securities and Exchange Commission adopted amendments to the custody rule under the Investment Advisers Act of 1040. |
Trial Advocacy: Deposing Witnesses for Trial in Intellectual Property Cases, from the Celesq®-West IP Master Series Join us for the latest installment in the trial advocacy series, presented by Rob Walters and Michael Connelly of McDermott Will & Emery LLP. |
New 409A Corrections Program Brings Penalty Tax Relief: Get Your Document Fix Before the IRS Does On January 5, 2010, the IRS issued Notice 2010-6, which sets forth a documentary corrections program for nonqualified deferred compensation plans, specifying how taxpayers can avoid or reduce the curr |
The Court of Appeals Comes to the 3rd Annual Criminal Justice Forum This year's program will cover getting to the Court of Appeals with a civil or criminal case, preservation of error, leave granting, and harmless error, along with prosecutorial misconduct claims and |
Digesting the SEC's New Proxy Disclosure Enhancements On December 16th, 2009, the SEC approved long-awaited changes to its disclosure rules that will have a significant impact on the preparation of corporate proxy materials for the 2010 proxy season. The |
Trust and Estates Federal and New York Legislative and Case Law Update with Martin O'Toole This yearly seminar is packed with new information and helpful tips about the federal and state changes affecting trusts and estates practice that occurred over the past year. |
Cab or Coffin? Crashworthiness Issues Involving Heavy Trucks For years, attorneys have pursued “crashworthiness” claims against automotive manufacturers on behalf of the drivers and occupants of motor vehicles. The premise is that auto manufacturers know that |
Common Bad Faith Practices This legal briefing will help you spot signs of bad faith, determine the scope and magnitude of first and third-party bad faith claims and conduct a thorough investigation. |
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. |
Private Investment in Public Equity (PIPE) and Registered Direct Offerings Discover new developments relating to PIPEs, including recent court decisions, as well as best practices in connection with these offerings.
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Representing Clients In Federal and State Criminal Tax Investigations: Defense Strategies and Prosecution Initiatives Every Attorney Needs to Know Topics to be covered include elements of commonly prosecuted federal and state tax crimes, current IRS and DOJ tax prosecution initiatives and more! |
PERM For Beginners: Understanding the PERM Process Who, what, where, when, and how of the labor certification process; Analyzing the position in question; Devising minimum job requirements - analyzing whether job requirements are normal (DoT (SVP) v. |
Hot Topics in Legal Ethics 2009 Get an engaging and concise update on hot topics in attorney and judicial ethics, and learn how to spot potential ethical issues before they become YOUR problem. |
Investors For Experts: Regional Centers Due diligence in selecting a regional center. |
Corporate Strategy When Legal Problems go Transnational Attorneys from Debevoise & Plimpton LLP’s Litigation Department address key steps that companies can make in response to concurrent and coordinated international government investigations. |
Insurance Litigation Update 2010 Reviews the statutory and case law developments from the past year and focus on the “hot” issues in this ever-changing area of the law.
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The Wisconsin Plant Recovery Initiative: A New Take on Brownfields Jumpstart the cleanup and revitalization of plants that have shut your doors! |
Stars of Litigation II: Picking a Jury in a Difficult Time with Browne Greene Advice on how to handle today's jurors in light of today's social and economic effects will be discussed here. |
PERM For Experts: Pre-filing Essentials Introduction of the National Prevailing Wage Determination, ETA Form 9141; Advanced Issues in preparing an ETA 9089 for PERM and I-140 approval |
Carbon Capture and Sequestration In Practice The remaining technical issues outstanding for carbon capture and sequestration. |
Debt Relief: Federal and State Loan Repayment Programs This training is intended for attorneys who work full-time at state, federal, county or municipal government offices or not-for-profit organizations and have law school and undergraduate loan debt. |
Corporate Compliance 2010: Best Practices and Recent Developments This program will review recent legal and regulatory developments relating to
corporate compliance and ethics programs. It will also feature "deep dives" into three best-practices programs, explorin |
Make Your Legal Writing Readable This program will focus on the organizational and stylistic skills lawyers need to produce clear, concise writing. |
Real World Document Drafting: Indemnification Provisions in Contracts and Other Documents This in-depth webcast will give you practical insights for using indemnification provisions and shows you how to avoid the problem areas that can cause subsequent disputes.
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How to Bring in Clients Using Social Media Mr. Dayton will help the audience understand the social media technology, with a focus on Twitter and blogs and how lawyers can use these to attract clients. |
Writing Skills Series: Persuasive Writing The three means of persuasion; works consulted and recommended reading; value of effective writing to success as legal advocates and advisors; persuasive writing and advocacy; writing effective briefs |
Going the Extra Mile While truly great customer service is a rarity, most of us have experienced it and know it when we see it. This program will define what exactly great customer service is, and what elements of it you |
Estate Tax Repeal Update This course focuses on the practical aspects of adapting your practice to the current tax environment and preparing for likely future repercussions. |
Contamination and Condemnation How does contamination impact valuation in condemnation? |
Competition Law: United States and Antitrust; FTC Agenda; Patent Misuse & Antitrust The FTC's actions balancing competition and patent policies. Patent Misuse and Antitrust: An Empirical Study
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Competition Law: United States and Antitrust; FTC Agenda; Patent Misuse & Antitrust The FTC's actions balancing competition and patent policies. Patent Misuse and Antitrust: An Empirical Study
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The Secrets to Winning Trade Secret Cases: Winning Your Non-Compete Case This webcast will teach you how understanding non-compete agreements can help you protect trade secrets and navigate the comings and goings of employees – whether you are a plaintiff or a defendant. |
Understanding and Complying with Sweepstakes, Promotions and Marketing Laws More and more companies are using the promotional tools including sweepstakes,
skill contests, and hybrid versions thereof. The rise of user-generated contests and mobile marketing vehicles, with th |
Collateral Consequences and Expungement Update:
Leveling the Playing Field This program will outline the collateral consequence and expungement issues and provide updates on legislative activity on those issues. |
Current Issues in Child Custody Arrangements and Parenting Plans Expand your arsenal of tactics in coming up with effective child custody arrangements and negotiating shared parenting matters. |
Asset Protection Fundamentals A concentrated examination of asset protection principles and strategies that will positively impact your clients' wealth and your practice. |
H1N1 Flu: Can Employers be Sued for Pandemic-Related Decisions? Ensure that pandemic preparedness and containment plans minimize employer risk of employment-related lawsuits. |
Current Issues in Child Custody Arrangements and Parenting Plans Expand your arsenal of tactics in coming up with effective child custody arrangements and negotiating shared parenting matters. |
Dealing with Cross-Border Investigations Cross-border investigations multiply the magnitude of complex investigatory issues that a company faces in government investigations. This webcast explores methods of handling these investigations. |
Estate Tax Repeal: In-Depth Analysis of Impact on Estate & Small Business Planning The effects of the repeal, and suggestions as to possible courses of action for the prudent lawyer.
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Financial Regulatory Overhaul: The Proposed Consumer Financial Protection Agency Leading industry experts detail some of the key aspects of the proposed new Consumer Financial Protection Agency including the scope of products and activities covered and enforcement powers. |
LLC vs. Incorporation This program will provide an overview of the processes, legalities and tax implications that need to be considered for LLCs and Corporations. |
Intellectual Property Basics This crash course will get you up to speed on the terminology, the various forms of protection, and current enforcement initiatives. |
Truck Accident Litigation 101 This crash-course will walk you through the trial from the opening statements through the appeal process and offer practical tips for complying with DOT regulations. |
TILA, HOEPA and RESPA: An Overview This informative overview will walk through the Truth in Lending Act, the Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act, and the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act. |
Recent Estate Planning Updates Discover what's new on the current state of the transfer tax laws and certain estate planning techniques that have been used in 2009. |
Attorney-Client Privilege: Establishment, Use, Maintenance, and Waiver This webcast provides lawyers with insight into how to safeguard client interests in litigation, disclosures to regulatory and enforcement authorities, internal investigations, and compliance. |
Dealing with Cross-Border Investigations Cross-border investigations multiply the magnitude of complex investigatory issues that a company faces in government investigations. This webcast explores methods of handling these investigations. |
Financial Regulatory Overhaul: The Proposed Consumer Financial Protection Agency Leading industry experts detail some of the key aspects of the proposed new Consumer Financial Protection Agency including the scope of products and activities covered and enforcement powers. |
What Private Equity Investors Need to Know About Section 363 Sales Our panel will discuss the Section 363 bankruptcy sale process, including the benefits and pitfalls of purchasing distressed assets. |
Asset Protection Fundamentals A concentrated examination of asset protection principles and strategies that will positively impact your clients' wealth and your practice. |
Truck Accident Litigation 101 This crash-course will walk you through the trial from the opening statements through the appeal process and offer practical tips for complying with DOT regulations. |
eDiscovery Battles: Reasonable Solutions from a Scarred Veteran This presentation will provide real world examples of what works and more importantly what doesn’t work when dealing with eDiscovery issues. |
How to Communicate with Clients to Protect Yourself from Potential Legal Malpractice Claims This webinar will discuss issues related to client communications and reporting to help educate attorneys on how to adequately communicate with clients. |
Dressing to Impress (Men) Our non-verbal signals to others start with what we are wearing. Like it or not, first impressions are based in large part on clothing and grooming within a blink of an eye, and in this economy, no pr |
Turbulent Seas for Bank Directors and Officers-Is There a Port in this Storm? Join Alston & Bird LLP partners Mary Gill, Darren McCarty, Michael Hartley and Robert Long as they cover the current statistics on bank failures, troubled banks, and claims against officers and direct |
Intellectual Property Basics This crash course will get you up to speed on the terminology, the various forms of protection, and current enforcement initiatives. |
What Private Equity Investors Need to Know About Section 363 Sales Our panel will discuss the Section 363 bankruptcy sale process, including the benefits and pitfalls of purchasing distressed assets. |
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! |
Employer Compliance For Experts: Maintaining a Legal Workforce Best practices on maintaining LCA and PERM files; Tips on how to prepare for an LCA or PERM audit; Better understanding of what to expect during the FDNS site visits. |
The Perfect Storm-Charitable Planning in a Down Market-What do you need to know for 2010? Our economic climate raises specific issues for charitable planning - depreciated assets and the low interest environment combine with fewer resources to create the perfect storm in the area of charit |
The Economics of Climate and Energy Policy Real world impact of the fast moving developments surrounding climate and energy, demystifies the key provisions and negotiating points left before Congress. |
Bankruptcy: Procedure and Litigation This strategic course examines adversary proceedings, preference actions, objections to discharge and fraudulent transfers. |
How to Communicate with Clients to Protect Yourself from Potential Legal Malpractice Claims This webinar will discuss issues related to client communications and reporting to help educate attorneys on how to adequately communicate with clients. |
How Will Regulatory and Accounting Reform Change Securitization? Our experienced panel will provide insightful analysis on proposed regulatory and accounting reforms affecting securitizations. |
How Will Regulatory and Accounting Reform Change Securitization? Our experienced panel will provide insightful analysis on proposed regulatory and accounting reforms affecting securitizations. |
The Secrets to Winning Trade Secret Cases This webcast provides insight into some of the most critical strategies for winning trade secret cases -- for both plaintiffs and defendants. |
The Secrets to Winning Trade Secret Cases This webcast provides insight into some of the most critical strategies for winning trade secret cases -- for both plaintiffs and defendants. |
Securities Fraud 2010: The "New Deal" at the SEC, Insider Trading, and a White Collar Trial Attend this annual program to stay current with the issues and hot topics of the SEC. |
Practice and Issues in International E-Discovery for Paralegals Create solid discovery plans that will help your firm to attract new clients and take on cases whose scope extends beyond the United States. |
Discovery Techniques for Personal Injury Litigation Paralegals Discover how you can better assist your attorney in developing a solid case plan through maximizing the discovery review process and preparing instrumental summaries. |
Technical Legal Writing for Paralegals: Examining Style and Mechanics Discover how to draft a concise and direct memorandum of law, utilizing principles that can also be applied to a variety of legal writing assignments. |
A Paralegal's Guide to Effectively Managing and Organizing Medical Records Hone the skills you need to quickly identify relevant documents and create a systematic approach to organizing both electronic and hand-written medical records. |
Real Estate Fraud Investigations for Paralegals Uncover the various types of real estate fraud and discover how to spot them in title commitments and other transactional documents. |
Understanding Cloud Computing: A Guide for Paralegals "Cloud computing" is for everyone but you must understand the advantages and disadvantages to use its greatest potential. |
Chapter 7 from a Trustee's Perspective for Paralegals: Pitfalls and Mistakes of Filed Petitions Have you ever wondered if you are delivering what the bankruptcy trustee needs? |
Drafting Incorporation Documents for Paralegals (Part 2 of 3 of the Corporation series) Examine the concerns that affect these documents and what considerations and strategies should be taken into account when drafting them. |
Networking for Paralegals: How to Make it Work for You Discover how to take a common-sense approach to increasing your networking potential and come away with practical tips for making the most of the networking process. |
Dividing the Family Business in Divorce Overcome Specific Challenges of Divorces Involving a Family Business |
Taking a High-Conflict Contested Custody Case to Trial Come away with sure-fire strategies for handling custody cases. |
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. |
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. |
Legal Ethics in Settlement Negotiations Experienced faculty show you how to vigorously represent your clients within the bounds of applicable Rules of Professional Conduct. |
Realizing on Security Interests and Alternative Remedies Find out what legal options are available to realize on a security interest, as well as other equitable remedies you can use, at this valuable course. |
Insurance Fraud: Investigation and Litigation Practical Tips for Dealing With Insurance Fraud For Attorneys and Investigators |
Indian Law 101 Do you have the knowledge needed to competently take on any client or case? This program will provide an introduction to Indian law and walk through the most common legal topics. |
Interpreting Auto Insurance Policy Language Enhance your side of the case and obtain insight into the internal policies and, better yet, decision-making strategies of the insurance companies. |
Protecting Assets While Qualifying for Medicaid An overview of asset protection concepts and strategies that elder law attorneys can use to legally and ethically protect assets while facilitating earlier Medicaid eligibility. |
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. |
Structuring Damage Settlements to Offset Government Liens Find out how to calculate the effect of government liens on the damage settlement and how to prevent the receipt of the award from decimating the plaintiff's government benefits. |
Exemptions in Bankruptcy - What They Are and What They Aren't Do you know enough about bankruptcy exemptions to give your clients a straight answer? Stay up to date on the latest interpretations regarding exemptions. |
Florida Rules of Civil Procedure Update 2010 Get the Year's Cliff Notes on Changes to Florida Rules of Civil Procedure |
Piercing the Veil: Personal Liability for Corporate Debts This strategic course will give you the legal tips and techniques you need to expose fraud and hold directors and shareholders liable for payment. |
Representing Plaintiffs in Jail and Prison Litigation Experienced faculty will walk you through the process and provide you with a firm understanding of prison litigation. |
Asset Protection 101 This engaging introductory course will provide you with the information you need to ensure a prosperous future for your clients. |
Environmental Law: Ethical Issues; Clean Water Act; Supreme Court Roundup; TSCA Reform Ethical Issues for the Environmental Law Practitioner; Clean Water Act Developments; U.S. Supreme Court Roundup; TSCA Reform: Evolving Chemical Management Developments. |
Condemnation 101: Identification of Severance Damages; Selecting a Jury in a Post-Kelo Era; Cast Themes in Eminent Domain; Practice Tips Identification of Severance Damages; Selecting a Jury in a Post-Kelo Era; Cast Themes in Eminent Domain; Practice Tips |
The Hot Debate: The Enforceability Of Arbitration Clauses Prohibiting Class Actions The speakers will discuss both sides of the legal debate on forced arbitration and class action waivers. |
Advanced Estate Planning Practice Update: Winter 2010 Capture the most important changes in estate planning practice. |
The Complexities of Buy-Sell Agreements: Drafting and Preparing Made Simple Most attorneys represent companies that have two or more owners or individuals who own interests in businesses. Preparing a buy-sell agreement, or the buy-sell provisions of a partnership, LLC, or sha |
The New Rules of Professional Conduct This seminar will focus on the revisions and additions to the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct, effective January 1, 2010.
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15th Annual Law Firm Leaders Forum - Finding Sustainable Models for the Law Firm of the Future - NON LAW FIRM PRICING, San Francisco, CA To ensure future success, firms must be preparing NOW for new models and strategies. Now more than ever, you can’t afford to miss this “must attend” annual event for law firm leaders |
Freedom To Compete? A Symposium on Bills Affecting Employee Non-Compete Agreements Please join proponents of the bills affecting employee non-Compete agreements and the alternative to status quo in a discussion of law and policy. |
Eminent Domain and Land Valuation Litigation: Obtaining Just Compensation for Developments and Projects Stalled by a Down Economy Obtaining Just Compensation for Developments and Projects Stalled by a Down Economy; Condemnation of Ongoing Businesses; Update on Constitutionality of Exactions; Winning Arguments in Challenging the |
International Oil and Gas Contracts: Negotiation, Avoiding Disputes, and Dispute Resolution-Part II Join Andrea Kramer, a partner at McDermott Will & Emery LLP, for this informative 6-part series on International oil and gas contracts. In Part II, she discusses why arbitration in the international o |
Trusts and Estates Section Mid-Year Review for Massachusetts Get up-to-speed on important transfer and income tax developments and review important state case law that affect Massachusetts estate planners. |
Drafting Estate Planning Documents After the Enactment of the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code Addresses new drafting considerations under the recently enacted Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code. |
PERM For Beginners: Addressing PERM Post Filing Concerns Proving Business Necessity; Responding to Audits; Addressing layoffs; Corporate reorganization during and after the filing; Demonstrating employer's ability to pay; Correcting typos and other errors a |
Drafting Estate Planning Documents After the Enactment of the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code Addresses new drafting considerations under the recently enacted Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code. |
Constructing Royalty Rates The importance of a practical definition of technology in constructing a reasonable royalty rate in patent damages. |
Top Issues in Nonprofit Governance, Part 2 Developing Board and Committee Structures that Work, Making Effective Use of Meetings, Conducting Board and Committee Assessments, and Designing Board Orientations. |
Evidentiary Use and Application of Ethics Rules for and Against Wisconsin Lawyers in Labor and Employment Litigation Discusses specific ethics rules that may arise in labor and employment litigation in Wisconsin.
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Climate Change Science in the Courtroom Join William Ruskin, Alton Hall and Sheila Woolson, all partners at Epstein Becker & Green, P.C., as they focus on the status of the scientific debate. |
PERM For Experts: Ensuring a Successful Recruitment Campaign Tips for advertising and other recruitment requirements for professional occupations; Ensuring the employer's compliance for the review of resumes, interviews and preparation of recruitment reports; A |
Top Issues in Nonprofit Governance, Part 1 Nonprofit organizations need to take stock of their governance structure and operation, learn from the mistakes of others, and make changes to strengthen processes and practices. |
Reaffirmation Agreements in Consumer Bankruptcy Cases Explores the benefits and pitfalls of entering into Reaffirmation Agreements and the identifying key considerations for attorneys when counseling their clients during the Reaffirmation process. |
Employment and Labor Relations Law
for the Corporate Counsel and the General Practitioner: Labor Relations Law (afternoon) What effects do strikes, grievances, anticipation of a union organizing campaign, and the FLSA have? |
Mistakes New Lawyers Make: Don't Learn From YOUR Mistakes, Learn From Ours The FREE program will feature successful attorneys who will talk about the pitfalls to avoid as you begin your career. |
Trust, Estate and Fiduciary Litigation Under the MUPC Overview of the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code's significant procedural changes affecting trust, estate and fiduciary litigation matters. |
Constructing Royalty Rates The importance of a practical definition of technology in constructing a reasonable royalty rate in patent damages. |
Tax-Exempt Bond Compliance: Could You (or Your Client) be a Nonprofit Borrower in Denial? Discusses post-issuance compliance for section 501(c)(3) borrowers. In this time of increased IRS scrutiny, this review of key issues associated with tax-exempt bond compliance will |
Trusts and Estates Section Mid-Year Review for Massachusetts Get up-to-speed on important transfer and income tax developments and review important state case law that affect Massachusetts estate planners. |
Foreclosure Title Problems ... and How Title People Overcome Them Discusses how and where a title company searches for liens, what liens we search for, and generally how title companies deal with foreclosures.
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Environmental Law: Endangered Species Act and Public Lands Developments; Enforcement Initiatives and Citizen Suits; Clean Air Act Developments Endangered Species Act and Public Lands Developments; Enforcement Initiatives and Citizen Suits; Clean Air Act Developments. |
Accessing Social Services and Public Benefits
for Frail Elders Kristen Price shows how Medi-Cal’s Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)
can assist your older clients and their families |
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. |
Foreclosure Title Problems ... and How Title People Overcome Them Discusses how and where a title company searches for liens, what liens we search for, and generally how title companies deal with foreclosures.
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IP Licensing: How to Avoid the Ten Most Frequently Litigated Provisions In both difficult and prosperous economic times, intellectual property owners often look to IP licensing to derive greater profits from their intellectual properties. Attorneys drafting and negotiatin |
E-Discovery for In-House Counsel An experienced panel of experts including a judge, trial lawyers and inhouse counsel demystify the e-discovery process in order to guide in-house counsel as to how they may best serve their clients. |
Eminent Domain and Land Valuation Litigation: National Law Update Conference Overview; National Law Update; Effective Utilization of the Media; Arguing Fairness and Justice in Determining Market Value
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Evidentiary Use and Application of Ethics Rules for and Against Wisconsin Lawyers in Labor and Employment Litigation Discusses specific ethics rules that may arise in labor and employment litigation in Wisconsin.
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Tax-Exempt Bond Compliance: Could You (or Your Client) be a Nonprofit Borrower in Denial? Discusses post-issuance compliance for section 501(c)(3) borrowers. In this time of increased IRS scrutiny, this review of key issues associated with tax-exempt bond compliance will |
Mistakes New Lawyers Make: Don't Learn From YOUR Mistakes, Learn From Ours The FREE program will feature successful attorneys who will talk about the pitfalls to avoid as you begin your career. |
Trust, Estate and Fiduciary Litigation Under the MUPC Overview of the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code's significant procedural changes affecting trust, estate and fiduciary litigation matters. |
Financing College Education Expenses in Divorced and Divorcing Families This program will provide basic information to practitioners about the financial aid process for divorcing and divorced families. |
The Brave New World of Campaign Finance Leading campaign finance experts discuss the practical effects and the broader impact of the Supreme Court's landmark decision in Citizens United v. FEC. |
Islamic Capital Markets: Past, Present and Future Despite speculation and prohibitions on interest, Islamic finance is estimated to have reached the $1 trillion level. At least $300 billion of that is invested in capital market transactions, primaril |
Greenhouse Gas Reporting and Trading: How to Do Business under Mismatched Measurement and Reporting Schemes Please join Elizabeth Thomas, Vanessa Edwards and Gordon Peery, all from K&L Gates LLP, as they cover important developments in climate change laws, both in the United States and the European Union. O |
International Oil and Gas Contracts: Negotiation, Avoiding Disputes, and Dispute Resolution-Part III: Common International Oil and Gas Contracts Join Andrea Kramer, a partner at McDermott Will & Emery LLP, for this informative 6-part series on International oil and gas contracts. In Part III, she provides a discussion of common international e |
Starting and Maintaining Your Own Law Firm in a Recession Do you have what it takes to start your own firm? Was your decision to start a law firm based on a drastic career change or circumstances beyond your control? What is your game plan, and how are you p |
Commercial Lending Today: Letters of Credit; Opinion Letters; Ethical Issues; and Negotiating Intercreditor Agreements Letters of credit and opinion letters - ethical issues |
Limited Liability Companies: Series LLC and Tax Issues This program will guide you through the proper tax treatment of these entities, so you can best advise your clients on the tax consequences of selecting LLCs. |
Advanced Trial Techniques - Powering Up Your Opening Statements Captivate the Jury With Sure-Fire Techniques |
Asset Preservation, Hearings and Other Complex Medicaid Challenges Refine Your Medicaid Practice With Sophisticated Tips and Techniques From Seasoned Attorneys |
Planning Ahead to Avoid Legal Malpractice You have malpractice insurance, but it only protects you so far. The rest is up to you. Don't risk career-destroying accusations of malpractice. Get the information you need with this program. |
A View From the Bench: Top Mistakes to Avoid in Bankruptcy Proceedings A distinguished judge and trustee faculty will review best practices and hot topics in bankruptcy law and answer your questions. |
Colorado Attorney's Guide to Ethical Legal Practice Uphold the Highest Standards of the Colorado Legal Profession With Skillful Application of Ethics Requirements |
Every Attorney's Field Guide to Effective Negotiations This basic course will provide attorneys with effective negotiating techniques.
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Debt Managers, Debt Settlers and Debt Negotiators Discussion the difference between Debt Managers, Debt Settlers and Debt Negotiators, the pitfalls for consumers and creditors alike and update on the status of the efforts of the Attorney General. |
Recent U.S. Supreme Court and Congressional Developments: How the Perceived Tug-of-War May Affect Employment Law How will the Tug-of-War between Supreme Court and Congressional developments affect employment law? |
Estate Tax Law Update Stay on Top of Changing Legislation with a Discussion of Current Issues |
Colorado Medicaid Update 2009 Knowledgeably Advise Clients on Current Medicaid Updates |
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. |
Trust Accounting For Litigators: Do Recent Decisions Change Our Duties To Subrogated Parties? Discusses how trust account issues pertain to the litigation practice, including how recent rule changes may effect duties to subrogated parties. |
Planning Ahead to Avoid Legal Malpractice You have malpractice insurance, but it only protects you so far. The rest is up to you. Don't risk career-destroying accusations of malpractice. Get the information you need with this program. |
Debt Managers, Debt Settlers and Debt Negotiators Discussion the difference between Debt Managers, Debt Settlers and Debt Negotiators, the pitfalls for consumers and creditors alike and update on the status of the efforts of the Attorney General. |
Estate Tax Law Update Stay on Top of Changing Legislation with a Discussion of Current Issues |
Trust Accounting For Litigators: Do Recent Decisions Change Our Duties To Subrogated Parties? Discusses how trust account issues pertain to the litigation practice, including how recent rule changes may effect duties to subrogated parties. |
Advanced Discovery Techniques Learn the pros and cons of the different methods of discovery and gain practical tips for managing the client. |
A View From the Bench: Top 10 Mistakes Attorneys Make in the Courtroom Prevent Blunders and Enhance Your Trial Skills With Tips From the Judges |
Colorado Medicaid Update 2009 Knowledgeably Advise Clients on Current Medicaid Updates |
Asset Preservation, Hearings and Other Complex Medicaid Challenges Refine Your Medicaid Practice With Sophisticated Tips and Techniques From Seasoned Attorneys |
A View From the Bench: Top Mistakes to Avoid in Bankruptcy Proceedings A distinguished judge and trustee faculty will review best practices and hot topics in bankruptcy law and answer your questions. |
Every Attorney's Field Guide to Effective Negotiations This basic course will provide attorneys with effective negotiating techniques.
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Limited Liability Companies: Series LLC and Tax Issues This program will guide you through the proper tax treatment of these entities, so you can best advise your clients on the tax consequences of selecting LLCs. |
Advanced Trial Techniques - Powering Up Your Opening Statements Captivate the Jury With Sure-Fire Techniques |
Legal Ethics in the Electronic Age Discover the many implications of technology on the practice of law and compliance with the Wisconsin Rules of Professional Conduct. |
Colorado Attorney's Guide to Ethical Legal Practice Uphold the Highest Standards of the Colorado Legal Profession With Skillful Application of Ethics Requirements |
Social Networking - Unintended Consequences: Use of Social Networking in Employment Practices and Discovery Focus on the employers' use of the social networking websites in their employee selection and termination practices. |
Recent U.S. Supreme Court and Congressional Developments: How the Perceived Tug-of-War May Affect Employment Law How will the Tug-of-War between Supreme Court and Congressional developments affect employment law? |
Long-Term Care Funding Strategies for Attorneys Gain Practical Tactics for Helping Clients Finance Their Managed Care Needs |
Regulation Z and Truth-in-Lending Act Disclosures: Recent and Proposed Changes Last year lenders faced many challenges with implementation of the Fed's changes to Regulation Z and Truth-in-Lending Act disclosures. Now the Board has proposed even more sweeping changes. |
Making Sausage and Legislation in Illinois: What Every Lawyer Needs to Know About Illinois' Legislative Process An overview of the Springfield scene will be followed by a panel discussion of Illinois' Legislative process. |
Buying and Selling Contaminated Properties: The Perils of Non-Disclosure of Environmental Conditions and How to Protect Yourself This program will explore the common law remedies that may be available for liability based on the disclosure or non-disclosure of environmental conditions. The faculty will also discuss contractual p |
Patents on Genetic Materials: Can Anyone Own Your Genes? Cover a range of topics all predicated on the central concern: what are the implications of ownership of patents covering genetic material? |
Advanced Discovery Techniques Learn the pros and cons of the different methods of discovery and gain practical tips for managing the client. |
A View From the Bench: Top 10 Mistakes Attorneys Make in the Courtroom Prevent Blunders and Enhance Your Trial Skills With Tips From the Judges |
Legal Ethics in the Electronic Age Discover the many implications of technology on the practice of law and compliance with the Wisconsin Rules of Professional Conduct. |
Long-Term Care Funding Strategies for Attorneys Gain Practical Tactics for Helping Clients Finance Their Managed Care Needs |
The Latest Marijuana Debate: Opposing Viewpoints Update on marijuana laws and policy implications. |
Law Firm Interviewing: Is There a Better Way? While the legal industry reevaluates almost every aspect of the recruiting process, the interview process itself has gone unchallenged. |
How To Establish Your Law Practice from Home A step-by-step guide to setting up and maintaining your home-based practice |
How To Establish Your Law Practice from Home A step-by-step guide to setting up and maintaining your home-based practice |
Section 1983: Civil Rights Litigation, Part 4 Top 10 Recent Cases Involving Attorney Fees in Civil Rights Litigation and Supreme Court Review and Preview! |
Section 1983: Civil Rights Litigation, Part 2 Qualified Immunity: The Defense that is More than a Defense and Wrongful Convictions and Contemporary Law Enforcement Practices! |
Current Issues for Non-U.S. Banks Doing Business in the United States in 2010 Regulatory reform will have an effect on the US operations of non-US banks that may differ from the affect on the US operations of US banks and our panelists will highlight those differences. |
Pre-litigation: What You Need To Know Before Your Initial Filing All you need to know about intially filing a case. |
Current Issues for Non-U.S. Banks Doing Business in the United States in 2010 Regulatory reform will have an effect on the US operations of non-US banks that may differ from the affect on the US operations of US banks and our panelists will highlight those differences. |
Never Say Goodbye, Say Farewell! The Current Status of Expatriation Rules The panel of experts will use several case studies to examine the Federal exit tax regimes, and suggest practical protocols that may apply to taxpayers considering renunciation of US citizenship. |
Making It Rain - Where Ethics and Marketing Meet Taking the primary ethics requirements as they apply to law firm and lawyer marketing, you will learn how to ethically promote your practice. |
Disciplining and Discharging Employees Lawfully Terminations and discipline expose employers, and their managers and supervisors, to potential liability under a myriad of employment and labor statutes. Terminations and discipline imparted by manage |
An Attorney's Guide to Professionalism This discussion of challenging professionalism issues will provide you with guidance in your day-to-day practice of law and help protect your reputation. |
A Primer on Debt Re-Openings This webcast will discuss the important securities law and tax consequences of debt reopenings. |
Color for Confidence Wearing the right colors for you, based on your hair color, eye color, and skin tone, can have a huge impact on the impression you make on others. Learn how to tell if you’re color temperature is warm |
Dressing to Impress (Women) Our non-verbal signals to others start with what we are wearing. Like it or not, first impressions are based in large part on clothing and grooming within a blink of an eye, and in this economy, no pr |
A Primer on Debt Re-Openings This webcast will discuss the important securities law and tax consequences of debt reopenings. |
Environmental Law: Foundations of Environmental Law The Clean Air Act; the Clean Water Act and Endangered Species Act; CERCLA, RCRA, and TSCA |
Drafting Clearer Contracts: The Essentials of Clear, Concise and Modern Drafting- Minneapolis, MN This workshop explores what makes for clear and effective contracts. Examples are drawn from actual contracts. |
U.S. Supreme Court Update 2009: Constitutional and Criminal Law Cases The Supreme Court issued a number of cases in the 2008-2009 term deciding criminal and constitutional law issues. Cases regarding Search and seizure, death penalty cases and more will be discussed. |
Commercial Lending Today: Possible Revisions to UCC Article 9 and Commercial Law Developments Possible revisions to UCC Article 9 and commercial law developments. |
IP Licensing: How to Avoid the Ten Most Frequently Litigated Provisions In both difficult and prosperous economic times, intellectual property owners often look to IP licensing to derive greater profits from their intellectual properties. Attorneys drafting and negotiatin |
Top 10 Employment Law Trends for 2010 What does the landscape look like for the year 2010 in the arena of Employment Law? What are the trends and how should you best prepare for these changes? Join nationally regarded experts Bob Fitzpatr |
Immigration Law Update 2009 This seminar will highlight what has been happening in immigration law in the last 18 months and what may be expected under the new administration.
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Beyond Reps and Warranties: Mitigating Your Supply Chain Risk In a shrinking world, companies are increasingly putting their faith - and their reputations – in the hands of third parties. In this seminar, you will learn measures companies can take to manage risk |
Commercial Lending Today: Workout Strategies for Secured Creditors and Investors in Chapter 11 and Other Insolvency Proceedings; Insolvencies of Banks and Other Lenders; Impact of Other UCC Articles on Secured Lending Workout strategies for secured creditors, insolvencies of banks and other lenders and impact of other UCC Articles. |
Legal Issues in Museum Administration, Segment B Develop an awareness of the legal problems and issues museum operations encounter. |
Section 1983: Civil Rights Litigation, Part 1 The Nuts and Bolts of Section 1983 Litigation, Police Misconduct: Critical Issues in Discovery and Trial; and Substantive Due Process. |
Corporate Counsel Institute 2010, Part 2 The Changes in Health Care and Their Impact on Corporations; Environmental, Energy and Climate Change Developments; Priorities and Trends at the SEC. |
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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Physicians For Beginners: Other Common Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Solutions for Doctors H-1B's for Physicians, O-1, TN, PERM, Avoiding PERM. |
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! |
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in the Obama Era: A Management Perspective Although much attention has been paid of late to the possible implications of the enactment of the Employee Free Choice Act, the real “game-changer” may lie in the activities of the newly constituted |
Legal Issues in Museum Administration, Segment A Develop an awareness of the legal problems and issues in museum operation. |
Legal Issues in Museum Administration, Segment D Develop an an awareness of the legal problems and issues museum operations encounter. |
Corporate Diligence and Disclosure: Dealing with a Changing Regulatory Environment Address the meaning of the new legal landscape for securities disclosure, shareholder activism, and environmental reporting. |
Legal Issues in Museum Administration, Segment E Develop an awareness of the legal problems and issues museum operations encounter. |
IP Law Update 2009 Experts in each of the three main intellectual property fields, copyright, trademark and patents explain what’s happening nationally and globally, in the courts and in the legislature. |
Antitrust Law: Advanced A panel of antitrust experts analyze these current issues and assess what the future holds.
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Section 1983: Civil Rights Litigation, Part 3 Municipal Liability under Section 1983: Recent Developments and The Gates/Crowley Confrontation: Racial Profiling or “Masculinity
Profiling?” |
New Advertising and Marketing Guidelines and Priorities: How to Stay Compliant with the FTC With new guidelines effective December 1, 2009, the FTC is putting more effort and focus on regulation of advertising and marketing. False advertising can land businesses in hot water and potential fi |
Corporate Counsel Institute 2010, Part 3 including Ethics Legal Ethics Roundtable and Antitrust Update! |
Telephone Etiquette Because more communication is taking place electronically in the workplace, many people have forgotten their manners when it comes to speaking on the telephone and leaving voicemail messages. Talking |
Peeking into Employees' Electronic Lives: What Employers Need to Know about How Far They Can Go and What They Lawfully Can Do with the Information They Gather Most workers are well aware that every keystroke they make on work-issued computers, phones and PDAs can be monitored legally by their employers. But many do not know of the legal debate raging in cou |
Legal Issues in Museum Administration, Segment C Develop an awareness of the legal problems and issues museum operations encounter. |
Commercial Lending Today: Security Interests and UCC Article 9 Default Remedies Security interests in investment property, IP, and UCC Article 9 default remedies. |
2010 State of Evolving Media Address James D. Nguyen will discuss the latest technology and business trends with evolving media. |
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 |
Risk Management for Trustees Review best practices for fiduciaries who administer trust property and learn how to reduce potential risks for trustees in an age of increasing fiduciary litigation. |
Attorney-Client Privilege and Work Product Protection How do recent developments in attorney-client privilege and work product protection affect your practice?
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Trends in SEC Enforcement 2010 Tom Gorman of Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP discusses SEC enforcement priorities for the coming year in securities investigations and enforcement actions. Hot Topics include: current enforcement e |
Legal Ethics in a Wired World How does the proliferation of electronic client information impact the attorney-client relationship, the attorney work-product doctrine, and the attorney's fundamental duty of confidentiality? |
Life Insurance Illustrations: Fact or Fiction? Insurance illustrations are hypothetical representations that an insurance company uses in helping the client understand a policy. |
Catching the Wind-An Insider's Perspective on Legal Issues in Wind Energy Development Improve your ability to advise wind energy development, utility off-taking, wind turbine manufacturing, & financial services sector clients in the business of building wind energy infrastructure. |
Confidentiality and Client Communications Explore the boundaries of confidentiality and the attorney-client privilege in a variety of contexts and circumstances. |
How Technology has Affected Today's Jurors - What Litigators Need to Do Now This is the first webcast in a series based on Sonya Hamlin's newest book "Now What Makes Juries Listen". |
FINRA's Proposed New Disclosures for Mutual Funds and Broker-Dealers This webcast features an analysis of FINRA’s proposed rule and the concerns and questions it raises for mutual funds or other investment companies and broker-dealers. |
Limited Liability Entities: 2010 Update Keep current on developments and trends affecting limited liability companies, limited liability partnerships, and limited partnerships! |
Pension, Profit-Sharing, Welfare, and Other Compensation Plans (Segment D) An intensive analysis provide the breadth and depth you need on advanced employee benefits issues! |
Pension, Profit-Sharing, Welfare, and Other Compensation Plans (Segment A) Anintensive analysis provide the breadth and depth you need on advanced employee benefits issues!
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Pension, Profit-Sharing, Welfare, and Other Compensation Plans (Segment C) An intensive analysis provide the breadth and depth you need on advanced employee benefits issues! |
Pension, Profit-Sharing, Welfare, and Other Compensation Plans (Segment B) An intensive analysis provide the breadth and depth you need on advanced employee benefits issues! |
Pension, Profit-Sharing, Welfare, and Other Compensation Plans (Segment E) An intensive analysis provide the breadth and depth you need on advanced employee benefits issues! |
FINRA's Proposed New Disclosures for Mutual Funds and Broker-Dealers This webcast features an analysis of FINRA’s proposed rule and the concerns and questions it raises for mutual funds or other investment companies and broker-dealers. |
Federal Regulation of Insurance Update Learn what recently lobbying efforts are underway to push for an increased federal regulation of insurance. How will this affect the current state insurance laws in place? Most importantly, what do |
Campaign Finance: Citizens United Decided by US Supreme Court On January 21st, the U.S. Supreme Court threw out a decades-old law aimed at limiting the clout of big business and labor in elections. In a 5 to 4 vote, the Court overruled two of its own decisions t |
Ricci's Impact on Employee Selection Devices: Practical Advice for the Wary Employment Exam Writer Join nationally recognized speakers Robert B. Fitzpatrick and James L. Outtz, Ph.D. as they discuss the impact and practical implications the Ricci decision has on employers. Going forward there will |
In Good Faith: Navigating the New Federal RESPA Rules Since 1974, consumers have enjoyed the protection of RESPA (Real Estate Settlement Procedures) in all residential real estate transactions and real estate lawyers and other industry professionals have |
What Employment Law Issues Are Keeping In-House Counsel Awake at Night (or Should Be)? Daniel Kaplan and Mark Neuberger of Foley & Lardner LLP discuss key issues in employment and labor law for in-house counsel today. |
Working the Room Master the art of small talk and learn how to connect with others at cocktail receptions, bar events and other networking situations. Get the New Year off to a great start by meeting new people and cu |
What's In the Vault? Benefits and Creative Strategies for Intellectual Property Audits This program will describe the advantages and practical considerations for counsel and companies conducting an IP audit. |
Judicial Ethics and Disqualification after Caperton This webcast CLE will detail the current state of -- and future developments in -- judicial campaigns, due process, and disqualification, with an emphasis on the implications of the Supreme Court's gr |
Nuts and Bolts of State and Local Taxation Procedure Program will focus on Audit, Appeal and Refund Procedures for City taxes, Property taxes, Sales and Use taxes and Income taxes. |
The Ninth Annual "Practical Aspects of
Practicing Law For Newer Attorneys": Discovery This program will cover general information regarding all discovery methods. |
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. |
Clients, Adversaries and Witnesses: The Ethics of Communication in a Fast-Paced Legal World Join popular presenter Matt Rita, a partner at Ford & Harrison LLP, as he helps spot recurring ethical issues in communications and frames them in the context of the rules of professional responsibili |
Social Networking - Unintended Consequences: Use of Social Networking in Employment Practices and Discovery Focus on the employers' use of the social networking websites in their employee selection and termination practices. |
Substance Abuse: A Lawyer-to-Lawyer Conversation Jim Heiting, President of the California State Bar (2005-2006), and Greg Dorst, an attorney who overcame addition and now counsels other lawyers confronting substance abuse issues, share their true ex |
Renewable Energy Funds-New Frontiers for the Funds Industry Join Kay Gordon and Philip Morgan of K&L Gates LLP as they examine types of renewable energy projects and funds, typical legal structures used internationally for renewable energy funds. |
Delaware Corporate Law: Dealing with Stockholder Conflicts The panelists will discuss recent developments in Delaware law and deal practice concerning conflicts among stockholder groups. |
Identification and Elimination of Bias in the Legal System This course will examine issues in this challenging and changing area includeing Is the system really biased: what do the studies show, What does the Code of Judicial conduct require?, and more! |
Rainmaking Trends and Best Practices: LSSO's Women Lawyers Study Discusses the results of LSSO's Women Lawyers Studies, which assess the professional experiences and working lives of female attorneys,focusing on their business development practices and performance. |
Guns Up! Legal Issues Surrounding the Firing of Texas Tech Head Football Coach Mike Leach On December 28, 2009, Leach was suspended indefinitely by Texas Tech pending investigation of alleged inappropriate treatment of a player. School officials gave Leach an ultimatum--apologize to James |
International Oil and Gas Contracts: Negotiation, Avoiding Disputes, and Dispute Resolution-Part II Join Andrea Kramer, a partner at McDermott Will & Emery LLP, for this informative 6-part series on International oil and gas contracts. In Part II, she discusses why arbitration in the international o |
Law School: Are Recent Graduates Prepared for the New Era? Law schools don’t teach the practical principles of business that are essential to the economic success of their graduates. They tend to see law practice as a profession that is not governed by the s |
Understanding the General Principles of Cross-Border Insolvencies This course is designed for all insolvency and restructuring practitioners who want to understand the general issues encountered during a cross-border insolvency file. |
The Conduct of Corporate Officers, Directors and
Lawyers in a Time of Scandal and Government
Intervention: Financial Derivatives and the
Securitized Mortgage Mess, Bailouts, Ponzi
Schemes, Insider Trading and More (Part 1) This course addresses legal and ethical issues that arise from recent events in business, including the mortgage meltdown, financial services industry bailouts, and more! |
The Hottest Trends in Chapter 11: What it Means for 2010 William L. Norton III of the Norton Institutes on Bankruptcy Law will review four of the hottest areas in Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases in 2009 and what their implications are for 2010. |
New 409A Corrections Program Brings Penalty Tax Relief: Get Your Document Fix Before the IRS Does On January 5, 2010, the IRS issued Notice 2010-6, which sets forth a documentary corrections program for nonqualified deferred compensation plans, specifying how taxpayers can avoid or reduce the curr |
Cab or Coffin? Crashworthiness Issues Involving Heavy Trucks For years, attorneys have pursued “crashworthiness” claims against automotive manufacturers on behalf of the drivers and occupants of motor vehicles. The premise is that auto manufacturers know that |
Dealing with Daubert in Trucking Cases Dealing with Daubert motions to limit or exclude experts is a high stakes matter. Losing even a part of a liability expert's opinion can take the heat out of a plaintiff's liability claim. This pres |
Digesting the SEC's New Proxy Disclosure Enhancements On December 16th, 2009, the SEC approved long-awaited changes to its disclosure rules that will have a significant impact on the preparation of corporate proxy materials for the 2010 proxy season. The |
Employment and Labor Relations Law
for the Corporate Counsel and the General Practitioner: Dealing with Employment Laws (morning) Updates on new developments in dealng with employment laws. |
The Conduct of Corporate Officers, Directors and
Lawyers in a Time of Scandal and Government
Intervention: Financial Derivatives and the
Securitized Mortgage Mess, Bailouts, Ponzi
Schemes, Insider Trading and More (Part 2) This course addresses legal and ethical issues that arise from recent events in business, including the mortgage meltdown, financial services industry bailouts, and more! |
Over the Wall Deals and Other Capital Raising Techniques Understand different ways to market public offerings; distinguish between “over the wall deals,” block trades,” and “bought deals; and get tips on Reg FD and compliance concerns for these techniques. |
Employment and Labor Relations Law for the Corporate Counsel and the General Practitioner: Alphabet Soup - ERISA, MEPPAA, WARN, OSHA, IRCA, and other Laws Affecting Employment Mix of federal laws and regulations affecting the employment relationship. |
Estate Planning for Couples in a Second Marriage In today’s legal practice, many estate planning clients are divorced and in second (or subsequent) marriages. As a result, blended families have become more commonplace. Couples in such marriages have |
Integrating State, Regional, and Federal Climate and Energy Programs The real world impact of the fast moving developments surrounding climate and energy, demystifies the key provisions and negotiating points left before Congress, and uncover the potential windfalls. |
QDRO Workshop: Drafting, Planning for, and Administering Qualified Domestic Relations Orders This seminar addresses not only the basic rules, but how they can and should be applied in real world situations, including what practices and procedures plans should adopt or avoid adopting and when |
Ethical Issues in a Tight Economy Today's economic climate is causing law firms to re-examine the work that they do, how they staff that work, and how they get paid for that work. All of these changes can have significant ethical an |
The Ethics of Negotiation How far can you ethically go when negotiating on behalf of a client? |
New SEC Final Rules on Proxy Disclosure Requirements Released December 16 Join Mark A. Borges of Compensia, Inc., and Scott P. Spector of Fenwick & West LLP for a discussion of the proposed new disclosure requirements and how companies should prepare their 2010 proxy materi |
Beyond Cap-and-Trade: Regulating Sources, Setting Standards What methods will EPA and others use under existing statutes to regulate sources not captured by the cap-and-trade program? |
National Family Law Trends:
Religion, Parental Rights, Same-Sex Unions (Part 1) The course will offer an overview of some of the most important trends in American Family Law, focusing in on the changing rules on the role of religion, parental rights, and same-sex unions. |
Substance Abuse 2010 How to recognize if you have a problem and get help early, and what you can do to help others in your life do the same. Also, learn about State Bar resources available to help you. |
Introduction to Green Building and LEED Certification Guidance on the essential issues involved with LEED construction and green building.
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Elimination of Bias 2010 This session provides an introduction to the fascinating area of current social science research on "implicit bias" and stereotyping and its implications in the practice of law and in court. |
Preserving Privileges: Ethical Issues Confronting Insurers, Policyholders & Counsel This ethics-related program will address the difficult privilege issues that arise in the context of the policyholder-insurance company relationship. The program will explore defense-related common in |
Physicians For Beginners - Through the Looking Glass: Introduction to Medical Education and Licensure; Working with Hospital/Institutional Counsel System of Medical Education in the US; Medical Licensure and Certification; Interaction with the Immigration System; Institutional Rules and Policies - Dealing with In-House Immigration Staff/Counsel |
Selected Topics in Patent Litigation (Part 1) This course will address recent developments in several important areas of patent litigation. |
An Introduction to International Criminal Law (Part 1) This course offers a short and concise introduction to the history, substance and procedure of international criminal law. |
Conservatorship and Trust Bonds, Bond Liability and Surety Defense - The Unique Perspectives of the Bond Agent and Outside Counsel for the Surety Will Mingram and Gary Wayne Burger discuss key issues in surety defense. |
Life Settlements: Investment Opportunities Under SEC Scrutiny The recent economic crisis has increased the interest in “life settlements,” wherein life insurance policy holders sell their policies to third party investors. Policy sellers (usually wealthy and eld |
Ethics in E-Discovery Nearly all cases today involve the discovery of electronically stored information, exposing the lawyers involved to the pitfalls of that complicated process. The 2006 amendments to the Federal Rules |
International Law in the United States (Part 1) This course will review and analyze such issues as: How does the United States assume international obligations, Alien Tort Statute and the Torture Victim Protection Act, and more! |
National Family Law Trends:
Religion, Parental Rights, Same-Sex Unions (Part 2) The course will offer an overview of some of the most important trends in American Family Law, focusing on the changing rules on the role of religion, parental rights, and same-sex unions. |
The Shape and Ramifications of International Carbon Regulation Look at the international negotiations’ effect on federal, regional, and state carbon regimes and on international trade. |
2010 A Technology and Revenue Space Odyssey Beyond DVDs; Media and technology developments and the revenue streams supporting them -- A panel presentation and discussion for entertainment industry professionals.
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Dancing With The Star Dealmakers: Don't Be The Biggest Loser in Reality TV Gain an understanding of how reality television works. |
The COO's Role in Strategic Account/Key Client Management As a COO and Executive Director, you have a great opportunity to help drive revenue growth from your vantage point within the firm. |
Delaware Corporate Law: Dealing with Stockholder Conflicts The panelists will discuss recent developments in Delaware law and deal practice concerning conflicts among stockholder groups. |
The First Amendment Since World War I (Part 2) This CLE will examine the Supreme Court's interpretation and application of the First Amendment's speech and religion clauses. |
International Law in the United States (Part 2) This course will review and analyze such issues as: How does the United States assume international obligations, Alien Tort Statute and the Torture Victim Protection Act, and more!
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An Introduction to International Criminal Law (Part 2) This course offers a short and concise introduction to the history, substance and procedure of international criminal law. |
Nursing Home Litigation This seminar will provide the latest information on nursing home litigation by an expert in the area of nursing home and assisted living facility defense. In the current environment, it is critical to |
Medical Devices and Government Investigations This panel discussion will provide an overview of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) rules and regulations governing medical device companies promotion of their products, the increasing shift in i |
Civil Procedure Update 2010 Covers the leading cases decided during the past year, plus important statutory and rules changes affecting both pretrial and trial procedure, as heard from a panel of distinguished judges. |
The First Amendment Since World War I (Part 1) This CLE will examine the Supreme Court's interpretation and application of the First Amendment's speech and religion clauses. |
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. |
Selected Topics in Patent Litigation (Part 2) This course will address recent developments in several important areas of patent litigation. |
Legal Writing at the Macro Level Sadly, there are no quick writing tricks that resolve these challenges. Instead, this webcast emphasizes fundamental principles of writing that allow editing to become both more effective and efficien |
Legal Ethics 2010 Covers a multitude of topics including malpractice insurance disclosure obligations; whether contingency fee voided by illegal provision in fee agreement; side-switching and vicarious disqualification |
Top 30 Mistakes in Life Insurance Planning for Individuals and Businesses Leading estate planners Lawrence Brody and Mary Ann Mancini, from the law firm of Bryan Cave LLP, focus on a series of life insurance planning mistakes that are commonly made both in an estate plannin |
The Hottest Trends in Chapter 11: What it Means for 2010 William L. Norton III of the Norton Institutes on Bankruptcy Law will review four of the hottest areas in Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases in 2009 and what their implications are for 2010. |
How Solo, Small Firm & Family Law Practice Owners Can Build a More Effective Dream Law Business...That Clients Love...While Working Half the Time In this fast paced presentation, Alexis Martin Neely will guide you through her experience of leaving the big law firm life and starting her own firm with limited financial resources, while she was th |
Nonprofit Organizations: Will Adopting 990 Compliance Policies Keep Your Nonprofit Out of Trouble? Adopting AND Implementing Appropriate Policies for IRS Form 990 Disclosure (including sample policies) The changes to IRS Form 990 last year created new opportunities and obligations for nonprofit organizations. Has your nonprofit considered whether to adopt new policies for 990 compliance? |
Time Changes Coming to Federal Rules on December 1st! Whether you are an experienced trial practitioner or you have a different area of specialization, knowing how the federal courts will calculate time periods and deadlines after these revised rules and |
Bridge-the-Gap Skills: Winning in the New York Small Claims Court; New Developments in Federal Rules of Evidence Winning in the New York Small Claims Courts: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide; New Developments in the Federal Rules of Evidence |
Clear It or Perish: Copyright Clearance Issues
in Film Documentary Production This program will address the nuances of clearing film documentaries and avoiding the pitfalls while maintaining creative integrity. |
Elder Abuse Litigation 2009 This program focuses on special problems in two areas of elder law: physical abuse and abuse by fiduciaries. A panel of experts will explore the critical issues and offer practical solutions. |
Planning Techniques for Large Estates: Tax and Estate Planning for Clients with Foreign Property; No Taxpayer Left Behind Tax and Estate Planning for Clients with Foreign Property; No Taxpayer Left Behind: Tax-Wise Techniques for Funding Education |
Social Networking in the Securities Context Learn how social networking is affecting securities law and practice. |
International Oil and Gas Contracts: Negotiation, Avoiding Disputes, and Dispute Resolution-Part I: Negotiating International Oil and Gas Contracts Given Diverse Legal Traditions and Relevant Contract Terms Join Andrea Kramer, a partner at McDermott Will & Emery LLP, for this informative 6-part series on International oil and gas contracts. In Part I, she provides an overview of the oil and gas industry |
Representing Asylum Seekers How to represent an asylum-seeker in an immigration case, plus an orientation to the complex field of immigration law useful to lawyers and law firms interested in developing an immigration practice. |
Clean Air: Law, Policy, and Practice - Basics of Clean Air Law Discover the new direction and the major issues arising under the Clean Air Act. |
Employment and Labor Relations Law
for the Corporate Counsel and the General Practitioner: Dealing with Employment Laws (afternoon) Update on dealing with disabilities, harassment, veterans' rights and drafting employment manuals/contracts that apply. |
Physicians For Beginners: The J-1 Exchange Visitor Classification and its Discontents Getting Into the J-1 (The ABC's of ECFMG); Getting Around the J-1 for Training; Getting Out of the J-1 Obligations - Waivers and more; Satisfying the 2 year home residency requirement; The Physician N |
The Black Box - What is it Telling Us? A “Black box” is a colloquial term for an Event Data Recorder (EDR) or a piece of electronic equipment that captures and stores vehicle and/or driver data about an event. Unlike the well known recorde |
Legal Leadership, Team Dynamics and Law Department Culture As companies increasingly focus on leadership effectiveness and employee satisfaction and engagement, law departments will also be held to higher standards. Most law departments have smart, skilled, |
Corporate Compliance 2010: Best Practices and Recent Developments This program will review recent legal and regulatory developments relating to
corporate compliance and ethics programs. It will also feature "deep dives" into three best-practices programs, explorin |
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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The Madoff Mess - One Year Later Get a full understanding of bankruptcy creditors' rights, civil causes of action, legal issues unique to Ponzi schemes like the Madoff fraud, as well as the accounting and tax issues in such claims. |
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 Means Test and Other Common Consumer Bankruptcy Minefields Learn the nuances of the means test and key consumer bankruptcy practice pointers! |
Understanding Energy in 2010: RECs, CERES, and Beyond Discover real world impact of the fast moving developments surrounding climate and energy and uncovers the potential windfalls and pitfalls. |
Environmental Impact Assessment: NEPA and Related Requirements Part 3 Emerging issues for "Little NEPAs" in government and NEPA litigation. |
Bridge-the-Gap: Hot Topics in Environmental Law; Personal Jurisdiction in New York State Hot Topics in Environmental Law; Personal Jurisdiction in New York State |
Roth IRA Conversions: What the Estate Planning Attorney Needs to Know Roth IRA conversions will be an important planning technique in 2010 because of the ability of all taxpayers, including high income taxpayers, to convert traditional individual retirement accounts ("I |
Consular Processing For Beginners: Proactive Lawyering How to proactively lawyer and be effective! |
Conference on Life Insurance Company Products Segment D Mutual Funds and Advisers: Summary Prospectus, Money Market and Target Date Funds, Standard for Approval of Advisory Contracts, Advisor Custody Rule, and Other Recent Developments; SEC Disclosure and |
Challenges Facing Chartiable Organizations with Underwater Endowments In these difficult economic times, charitable organizations face many challenges, including those related to steep drops in their endowment funds due to dramatic market declines. This program will add |
Ethical Considerations for Corporate Investigations: Updates 2009 This annual updates program will explore current issues and recent developments relating to ethical duties and responsibilities of attorneys and other participants in corporate internal investigations |
Lateral Partner Integration: Maximizing Your Law Firm's Return on Investment Several highly respected leaders from top law firms, including Hogan & Hartson, Greenberg Traurig, and O'Melveny & Myers will discuss their firm’s innovative and robust partner integration practices. |
LSSO RainDance 2010: Improve, Sell, Service. Navigating the New Course LSSO's RainDance Conference™ is the only leadership conference for law firms and legal departments focused exclusively on sales, service excellent and process improvement. |
Alternative Fee Arrangements in Intellectual Property Cases: Ethical Concerns for Lawyers, from the Celesq®-West IP Master Series The recent explosion in demand for alternative fee arrangements in intellectual property cases has brought to the fore issues that had previously been unimportant. How does the lawyer square his oblig |
Performance Based Acquisition: Creating Performance, Results and Accountability This program covers Performance Based Acquisition basics and its applications and how to sustain performance across acquisition, program and budgetary domains. |
Vice in the Modern World - A Guide to Drafting, Administering and Litigating Vice Clauses Join this panel for a lively discussion on vice clauses and the surrounding issues. |
Make Your Legal Writing Readable This program will focus on the organizational and stylistic skills lawyers need to produce clear, concise writing. |
Real World Document Drafting: Indemnification Provisions in Contracts and Other Documents This in-depth webcast will give you practical insights for using indemnification provisions and shows you how to avoid the problem areas that can cause subsequent disputes.
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Representing Insolvent Commercial Landlords & Tenants Critical business and legal issues that must be addressed by landlords and tenants in the pre-bankruptcy and bankruptcy context. |
Government Contracts Bid Protests: Strategy and Practice Pointers This course highlights key advance planning, decision-making, litigation, and litigation avoidance practice pointers for bid protests. |
Employment and Labor Relations Law
for the Corporate Counsel and the General Practitioner: Labor Relations Law (morning) Who is entitled to which NLRA protected rights, NLRB's role and the limits of effective election campaigns and collective bargaining agreements. |
Con men, Charlatans, and Conspirators: Will Attorneys Soon See Their Own "Madoff"? (Moderated Live Webcast) What made Bernard Madoff do what he did? Did the system not only fail to prevent him but also provoke him? What is preventing attorneys the kind and scale of fraud Madoff pulled on his clients? |
Working toward Eliminating Bias in the Legal Profession by Understanding Gender Communication Differences Join Andrea Kramer, a partner in McDermott Will & Emery LLP, and a frequent speaker on improving gender diversity, as she teaches all attorneys to understand the differences in gender communication st |
Strategies for the Elimination of Bias in the Legal Profession and Creating Law Firms Where Everyone Has a Chance to Succeed 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. |
Going the Extra Mile While truly great customer service is a rarity, most of us have experienced it and know it when we see it. This program will define what exactly great customer service is, and what elements of it you |
Making It Rain - Where Ethics and Marketing Meet Taking the primary ethics requirements as they apply to law firm and lawyer marketing, you will learn how to ethically promote your practice. |
Investors For Experts: Regional Centers Due diligence in selecting a regional center. |
Private Investment in Public Equity (PIPE) and Registered Direct Offerings Discover new developments relating to PIPEs, including recent court decisions, as well as best practices in connection with these offerings.
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Carbon Capture and Sequestration In Practice The remaining technical issues outstanding for carbon capture and sequestration. |
Fee Arbitrator Training (in California) The course will provide the basic training required to serve on a bar program’s fee arbitration panel. |
PERM For Experts: Pre-filing Essentials Introduction of the National Prevailing Wage Determination, ETA Form 9141; Advanced Issues in preparing an ETA 9089 for PERM and I-140 approval |
New Advertising and Marketing Guidelines and Priorities: How to Stay Compliant with the FTC With new guidelines effective December 1, 2009, the FTC is putting more effort and focus on regulation of advertising and marketing. False advertising can land businesses in hot water and potential fi |
Medicare Set Aside Allocations: The Plaintiff Point of View Preparing a Medicare Set Aside Allocation (MSA), which provides reasonable consideration of Medicare’s future interest, is only part of the picture. This discussion will tell the rest of the story. |
Medicare Set Aside Allocations: The Plaintiff Point of View Preparing a Medicare Set Aside Allocation (MSA), which provides reasonable consideration of Medicare’s future interest, is only part of the picture. This discussion will tell the rest of the story. |
10K Disclosures: What You Need to Know for 2010 New rules adopted by the SEC will have an effect on a wide range of corporate filings for disclosure regarding corporate governance and compensation, including Form 10-K. |
Creating and Implementing a Sales and Business Development Culture in Your Firm The program will be a panel discussion focusing on common challenges to creating a sales and business development culture in law firms, and how the firms represented have overcome these challenges. |
Trial Advocacy: Trial Presentation-Technology and other Key Elements, from the Celesq®-West IP Master Series The outcome of a patent infringement trial will almost certainly depend upon which side can most effectively communicate their themes and positions to the judge and jury. An effective presentation of |
Haiti Crisis Update: Current and Emerging Legal Issues Recognizing the extreme hardships caused by the recent earthquake and aftershocks in Haiti, the U.S. has made significant policy announcements that impact Haitian nationals in the U.S. |
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 |
Engel on Asset Protection Planning 2010: Part 3: Options and Protective Steps in the Event of Litigation or Other Threats As time is often of the essence with respect to litigation challenges or other types of threats, asset protection practitioners and trustees must know how and when to spring into action in the event a |
Engel on Asset Protection Planning 2010: Part 2: Day-To-Day Operations of the Plan; Administration to Maintain the Plan's Integrity Asset protection practitioners, their clients, and their client’s trustees need to understand how to properly fund and then administer an integrated estate planning trust (“IEPT”) on a day-to-day basi |
10K Disclosures: What You Need to Know for 2010 New rules adopted by the SEC will have an effect on a wide range of corporate filings for disclosure regarding corporate governance and compensation, including Form 10-K. |
Patent Disputes: Bridging the Gap Between In-House Counsel and Law firms An intensive and timely forum to give patent litigators the information they need to navigate the recent changes in the law and successfully litigate a patent dispute. |
Nonprofit Organizations: Will Adopting 990 Compliance Policies Keep Your Nonprofit Out of Trouble? Adopting AND Implementing Appropriate Policies for IRS Form 990 Disclosure Learn how to assist your nonprofit in adopting and implementing sensible policies for IRS Form 990 disclosure, while avoiding policies that will get your nonprofit into trouble. |
Taking Your Case to the Jury, Part 4: Selecting Your Jury This conversation will cover basic pointers for the attorney on the first day of trial as well as to delve into the details of voir dire and jury questionnaires. |
Taking Your Case to the Jury, Part 3: Drafting Your Opening The third part of a four-part series covers the key role of the opening statement in trial. This presentation will provide pointers for presenting to a modern jury panel from technology to roadmaps. |
Taking Your Case to the Jury, Part 3: Drafting Your Opening The third part of a four-part series covers the key role of the opening statement in trial. This presentation will provide pointers for presenting to a modern jury panel from technology to roadmaps. |
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. |
Technology Series: iPhone vs. the Competition A review of the latest handheld offerings, especially in comparison to the iPhone. Perfect for attorneys looking to get a new phone, or maybe your first smartphone, but aren't sure what to get. |
Employer Compliance For Beginners: PERM Compliance How to proactively plan for a PERM audit - maintaining required documentation and ensuring compliance with recruitment requirements |
Dealing with Daubert in Trucking Cases Dealing with Daubert motions to limit or exclude experts is a high stakes matter. Losing even a part of a liability expert's opinion can take the heat out of a plaintiff's liability claim. This pres |
Working the Room Master the art of small talk and learn how to connect with others at cocktail receptions, bar events and other networking situations. Get the New Year off to a great start by meeting new people and cu |
International Oil and Gas Contracts: Negotiation, Avoiding Disputes, and Dispute Resolution-Part I: Negotiating International Oil and Gas Contracts Given Diverse Legal Traditions and Relevant Contract Terms Join Andrea Kramer, a partner at McDermott Will & Emery LLP, for this informative 6-part series on International oil and gas contracts. In Part I, she provides an overview of the oil and gas industry |
Employer Compliance For Beginners: PERM Compliance How to proactively plan for a PERM audit - maintaining required documentation and ensuring compliance with recruitment requirements |
Consular Processing For Beginners: Proactive Lawyering How to proactively lawyer and be effective! |
PERM For Beginners: Preparing and Filing PERM Application Devising recruitment campaign; Employer registration and attorney sub-account on federal and state levels; Placing Job Order with state Department of Labor; Roles of attorney, employer and foreign nat |
Counseling Clients about the New FTC Rules for Use of Testimonials and Endorsements in Advertising Everybody that uses testimonials or endorsements in their advertising (this probably includes many of your clients if not your own practice) is now subject to strict, and currently vague, rules about |
Employment and Benefits Litigation in Bankruptcy Popular presenter Steve Bennett, a partner at Jones Day, discusses hot topics in employment and benefits litigation in the Bankruptcy setting. |
Employment Issues & the IRS: Why All Employers Should Review Employee-Related Plans and Practices Now To be ready for upcoming IRS audits, employers should review worker classifications, fringe benefit polices, executive compensation arrangements and Code-qualified employee benefit plans now. |
Probate Practice Part 2 - Probate Practice Potpourri Representing Temporary And Plenary Guardians Of A Disabled Person’s Estate; The Basics of Contesting And Defending Wills; The Role of The Guardian Ad Litem; Inventories, Accountings And Objections |
Nonprofit Fundraising Law 101 Take this primer on the legal and tax aspects of fundraising to make sure all your bases are covered and your fundraiser doesn't turn into a legal nightmare. |
The Future of Siting and Building Energy Infrastructure How will traditional environmental laws impact the new energy infrastructure? |
Over the Wall Deals and Other Capital Raising Techniques Understand different ways to market public offerings; distinguish between “over the wall deals,” block trades,” and “bought deals; and get tips on Reg FD and compliance concerns for these techniques. |
Taking Your Case to the Jury, Part 2: Preparing Your Witnesses The second in a four-part series will consider your key evidence: witnesses. It will cover tips for preparing witnesses from wardrobe to cross examination and unique situations with witnesses. |
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