Worldwide CLE Calendar - Continuing Legal Education
May 22, 2013
CLE - Live Webcast
CLE - Live Webcast
Protecting the Landlord in a Tenant Bankruptcy: Selected Issues and Strategies for Getting Paid
, USA
Taught by three legal experts who have decades of experience in the law representing landlords and tenants, this program emphasizes practical applications for use by landlords.The key topics for discussion include:
-securing payment by the debtor prior to assumption and rejection
-ensuring payment if the debtor seeks to assume the lease (the cure obligation and adequate assur...
American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE)
May 22, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Long-Term Disablity Benefits Advanced Seminar
Chicago, Illinois, USA
The majority of cases litigated under ERISA involve claims for long-term disability benefits. Taught by some of the country''s most experienced disability practitioners, this advanced seminar will delve into the practical details for prosecuting and defending these claims. This one-half day program will address the how to’s of long-term disability benefits: administrative claims and appeals, litig...American Bar Association Joint Committee on Employee Benefits
May 23, 2013
CLE
CLE
Investment Advisors: Best Practices in Securities Enforcement & Litigation
Seattle, Washington, USA
Every day, billions of dollars trade hands on America’s securities markets. While some customers make their investment decisions solely on their own, many more depend on investment advisors and broker-dealers for advice.Disputes arise. Some investors complain when they lose money and blame others for what were in fact their own decisions. In other cases, though, the investor’s losses can b...
The Seminar Group
May 23, 2013
CLE
CLE
2nd Annual Issues in Condemnation
Helena, Montana, USA
Eminent Domain – the condemnation of private property for a public use – continues to be the focus of the Montana Legislature, the legal industry and of course the landowners and project developers who find themselves in the eminent domain process.This informative program features an update on the outcome of the 2013 Session of the Montana Legislature and the ongoing debate about the faire...
The Seminar Group
May 23, 2013
CLE - Live Webcast
CLE - Live Webcast
Medicine 101 for Judges and Attorneys: Neurology – Navigating and Understanding Your Nervous System
, USA
Because lawyers aren’t doctors, they can misinterpret medical evidence. This program will help attendees to obtain a better understanding of medical evidence with regard to (1) the diagnosis and treatment of neurological injuries and conditions, and (2) the physician's assessment of the degree of impairment and/or disability.This program will provide an introduction to neurology, focusing ...
American Bar Association
May 23, 2013
CLE - Live Webcast
CLE - Live Webcast
iPad for Litigators
, USA
In just two years, the iPad has gone from being a toy used to play games or browse the web to a real productivity tool lawyers can use in their practice. Today, many litigators are ditching their laptops and complicated trial technology setups in favor of the iPad, which is increasingly being used in the courtroom. The iPad's compact design, combined with its versatility and power, makes it a surp...American Bar Association
May 23, 2013
CLE - Live Webcast
CLE - Live Webcast
Expert Witnesses: What's New Since the 2010 Amendments to the FRCP
, USA
In this instructive video webcast, nationally recognized evidence experts, Judge Paul W. Grimm and Gregory P. Joseph, explore recent significant developments under the 2010 expert witness rule amendments and outline other related changes in the law of expert evidence.In this informative program, you will learn about:
-what is protected and what is left unprotected under the 2010 ame...
American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE)
May 23, 2013
CLE - Live Webcast
CLE - Live Webcast
Executive Compensation: Best Practices for Complying with Sections 162(m) and 409A
, USA
Do not fall prey to the tricky provisions of Internal Revenue Code Sections 162(m) and 409A!Section 162(m) imposes a $1 million cap on deductible compensation to top officers of public companies; section 409A governs nonqualified deferred compensation commonly provided to corporate executives. Failure to comply with these sections can result in hefty tax penalties for corporate employers a...
American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE)
May 23, 2013
CLE - Live Webcast
CLE - Live Webcast
Serving on a Nonprofit Board: Identifying and Resolving the Ethical Issues
, USA
Whether you are currently serving on a nonprofit board or are considering such service, you must attend this program to learn about the conflicts that can arise and how to resolve them if they do! In addition to offering practice tips and a checklist of what to consider before accepting a position as director, the expert faculty will also explore how to set the confines of representation and ensur...American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE)
May 24, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Approaching Veterans Issues: A Legal Overview Including an Update of California Penal Code Section 1170.9
San Francisco, California, USA
Certain laws and courtroom practices have the potential to impact veterans differently than the rest of the population. This three hour overview will provide useful information to attorneys, judicial officers and others who interact with veterans about the implications of certain laws and practices with regards to veterans’ pasts and futures. The program will focus on Penal Code 1170.9, especially...Practising Law Institute
May 24, 2013
CLE - Live Webcast
CLE - Live Webcast
The Paperless Office and Digital Workflows
, USA
We have all heard of the promises of the “paperless office,” but since longstanding habits can be hard to break, many lawyers are unsure of how to make the paperless leap. As more courts and agencies move toward electronic-only document submission, lawyers must find ways to adapt to new paperless ways or be left behind.This webinar will answer those concerns by building a case for the eff...
American Bar Association
May 28, 2013
CLE - Live Webcast
CLE - Live Webcast
Crowdfunding 2.0: The JOBS Act Game Changer
, USA
Crowdfunding, the collective effort of individuals who network and pool their money to support efforts initiated by others, is showing up in the media as more and more entrepreneurs are looking to these sites for funding. Just recently a campaign by the makers of Veronica Mars, a television series that stars Kristen Bell, raised more than $2m in only 10 hours on Kickstarter.We have all li...
American Bar Association
May 28, 2013
CLE
CLE
WIPO Workshop for Mediators in Intellectual Property Disputes
Geneva, Switzerland
The Workshop is an intensive two-day training course in the techniques of mediation. Led by Gary Friedman (Director of the Center for Understanding in Conflict, Mill Valley, California) and Robert Mnookin (Samuel Williston Professor of Law at Harvard Law School), the Workshop is based on lecturers and simulated mediation exercises in the intellectual property field. Participants take active part i...World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
May 28, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
New Jersey Basic CLE Marathon 2013
New York, New York, USA
Satisfy part of your mandatory continuing legal education requirements in New Jersey and hone your legal professionalism by attending PLI’s New Jersey Basic CLE Marathon program on May 28, 2013. In accordance with New Jersey’s requirements, this one-day program will include New Jersey-specific instruction and discussion on topics authorized by the Supreme Court of New Jersey Board of C...Practising Law Institute
May 28, 2013
CLE - Live Webcast
CLE - Live Webcast
Inadvertent Disclosure: Are Clawbacks Allowed? Avoiding Privilege Waiver in E-Discovery
, USA
Are you doing everything you can to protect your clients' secrets? In this electronic age of litigation, unintentional disclosure of privileged information and documents is increasingly becoming the norm. Courts around the country are responding by increasingly finding a waiver of the privilege, unless the disclosing lawyer can show that "reasonable precautions" were taken. This practical tips int...American Bar Association
May 29, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Delaware Law Developments 2013: What All Business Lawyers Need to Know
New York, New York, USA
Delaware law continues to play a critical role in U.S. corporate and securities law, particularly in today’s challenging and changing business environment. This unique annual program focuses on the important Delaware corporate law developments over the past year and the practical impact on your corporate or legal practice. The very top Delaware corporate law experts from the Delaware judicia...Practising Law Institute
May 29, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
How to Find and Handle Your First Pro Bono Case (Free)
San Francisco, California, USA
This program is a great opportunity to get a strong overview of the world of pro bono, how it can enrich and advance your professional development, and how to make it happen.How to find the right case: What types of cases are right to meet your goals How to pick pro bono opportunities that fit in with your current employment situation Where to find cases or matters Options in type...Practising Law Institute
May 29, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Delaware Law Developments 2013: What All Business Lawyers Need to Know
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Mark Your Calendar. More Information to Come!Practising Law Institute
May 29, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Delaware Law Developments 2013: What All Business Lawyers Need to Know
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Mark Your Calendar. More Information to Come!Practising Law Institute
May 29, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Delaware Law Developments 2013: What All Business Lawyers Need to Know
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Mark Your Calendar. More Information to Come!Practising Law Institute
May 29, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Delaware Law Developments 2013: What All Business Lawyers Need to Know
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Mark Your Calendar. More Information to Come!Practising Law Institute
May 29, 2013
CLE - Live Webcast
CLE - Live Webcast
Ethics for New Partners: Understanding Professional Liability Risks and Exposure
, USA
Making partner is a wonderful achievement that also comes with a variety of ethical challenges. This program will help new partners understand professional liability risks and their exposure to these risks. With a focus on how corporate structure affects a partner’s liability, topics to be addressed are types of partnerships, and personal and vicarious liability in general partnerships, PC, LLC an...American Bar Association
May 29, 2013
CLE - Live Webcast
CLE - Live Webcast
Trends in Suspension and Debarment Law
, USA
Attorneys working for individuals and companies that do business with the government need to know the latest trends in suspension and debarment actions. In this program, government regulators, counsel for companies that do business with the government, and private practitioners will discuss:• Why suspension and debarment actions have increased
• Expansion of conduct that can result in s...
American Bar Association
May 30, 2013
CLE - Live Webcast
CLE - Live Webcast
Counseling Farmers, Food Entrepreneurs, and Restaurants on Food Labeling Laws
, USA
This food law CLE will cover a myriad of food and alcohol labeling issues affecting food entrepreneurs, restaurants and agriculture producers that sell their products direct to the consumer. The CLE will give an overview of the regulatory framework at the federal, state and local levels explaining the roles of various government agencies including the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) and U.S. ...American Bar Association
May 30, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Corporate Compliance and Ethics Institute 2013
New York, New York, USA
Compliance and ethics programs should no longer be considered optional. They are an important aspect of legal risk management, and government standards on compliance programs have become increasingly specific. No matter how large or small the company, paying careful attention to corporate compliance and ethics is critical. No area is safe - prosecutors all over the world aggressively att...Practising Law Institute
May 30, 2013
CLE
CLE
Basics: 403(b) Plan and 457(b) Plan Overview
Nationwide, District of Columbia, USA
403(b) and 457(b) retirement plans increasingly look and act like 401(k) qualified retirement plans, but there are still significant differences in how 403(b) and 457(b) plans must be designed and operated. 403(b) plans are special retirement savings plans that may be offered by 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations and public educational employers. 457(b) plans are special retirement savings plans t...ABA Joint Committee on Employee Benefits
May 30, 2013
CLE - Live Webcast
CLE - Live Webcast
Social Media Law and Order: Effective and Ethical Use of Social Media in Litigation
, USA
Join presenters Ethan Wall and Samir Ghia for a highly interactive multi-media program demonstrating how social media is impacting all kinds of cases and controversies and how lawyers can use social media to effectively prosecute and defend their cases while avoiding emerging ethical pitfalls. Topics to be covered include litigation, e-discovery, and ethics and will include:• An interactiv...
American Bar Association
May 31, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Municipal Securities Activity by Broker-Dealers and Advisors 2013
New York, New York, USA
The Dodd-Frank Act and related developments ushered in new rules for broker-dealers and advisors in the municipal market arena. This program will provide attendees with a solid foundation in the regulatory regime applying to broker-dealer and advisor municipal securities activity. Discussion will include the interplay between the various regulators with respect to municipal securities activity and...Practising Law Institute
May 31, 2013
CLE - Live Webcast
CLE - Live Webcast
Understanding Your Finances and Alternative Billing Strategies
, USA
Few areas produce more conflict between lawyer and client than billing. As consumers gain access to legal services though alternative means and are more cost-conscious than ever, it is critically important that today’s lawyers are able to carefully walk the line between achieving their own financial objectives while at the same time retaining clients who are satisfied that they are receiving good ...American Bar Association
Jun 3, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Prior Art, Obviousness, and the America Invents Act in 2013
New York, New York, USA
Patent reform has arrived: what will be its impact on those touchstones of patentability, prior art and obviousness? 102 was already a complicated concept for patent practitioners, having undergone evolving interpretations in the PTO and CAFC. How will the AIA now complicate matters further? What aspects of current 102 understanding carry over to new 102? How does the concept of ...Practising Law Institute
Jun 3, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Pocket MBA Summer 2013: Finance for Lawyers
San Francisco, California, USA
The ability to identify and appropriately use financial and accounting information is relevant to a wide range of legal and regulatory matters for attorneys and allied professionals. Litigators and transactional attorneys alike will benefit from this practical course designed specifically for non-accountants and taught by members of the nation’s top accounting, tax and advisory firms, leadin...Practising Law Institute
Jun 4, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Negotiating Real Estate Deals 2013
New York, New York, USA
Many things have changed in the world of real estate: the structuring of transactions, availability of financing availability of equity capital, bankruptcy remote structures, the role of the bankruptcy process, joint venture considerations, work out pitfalls, carve-out guaranties and unanticipated judicial interpretations, global market gyrations, interest rate setting irregularities, evolving nei...Practising Law Institute
Jun 5, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Fundamentals of Patent Litigation 2013
San Francisco, California, USA
Are you a litigator and have always wondered how patent litigation differs from your practice? Or maybe you have considered pursuing patent litigation but first wanted to find out how it differs from other types of commercial litigation? This exciting program will explore what makes patent litigation, whether in District Court or at the ITC, different from other types of litigation, fr...Practising Law Institute
Jun 5, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Global Capital Markets & the U.S. Securities Laws 2013: Raising Capital in an Evolving Regulatory Environment
New York, New York, USA
Capital markets are adjusting to a wide range of evolving regulatory standards which affect the way in which offerings are conducted around the world. At the same time, issuers around the world are subject to changing accounting and corporate governance standards, while market participants navigate new ground in derivative product regulation. Issuers and market participants also face an increasing...Practising Law Institute
Jun 5, 2013
CLE
CLE
2nd Annual Data Protection and Security
Seattle, Washington, USA
Join our Program Chair, Scott J. Stein of Stroz Freeberg LLC,and our outstanding faculty.
These topics will be covered:
Data Breach Response: Navigating the Technical, Strategic and Legal Issues
Overview of Data Privacy Law Landscape
Mobile Device Challenges for Security and Privacy
Responding to U.S. Government and Third Party Requests for Personal Data and Communic...
The Seminar Group
Jun 6, 2013
CLE
CLE
6th Annual Eminent Domain
Portland, Oregon, USA
This seminar will include an overview and update of Oregon and federal eminent domain and land valuation litigation, with emphasis on appraisal standards (USPAP) and recent court decisions impacting state and federal eminent domain.This program is a must for anyone involved in the governmental land acquisition process, whether as an attorney, appraiser, government official, or owner. You w...
The Seminar Group
Jun 6, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Acquiring or Selling the Privately Held Company 2013
New York, New York, USA
At this perennial favorite, our experienced faculty will walk you through all of the steps associated with acquiring and selling a privately held company, whether it is a large independent corporation, a division or subsidiary of a large public company, or a smaller venture capital-backed or family-owned entrepreneurial enterprise. You will learn about the special issues that apply when a private ...Practising Law Institute
Jun 7, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Protecting Domestic Violence Survivors and Children in California: Pro Bono Representation in Low-Income Domestic Violence Restraining Order Cases (Free)
San Francisco, California, USA
Attend this program so that you can receive the basic Domestic Violence Law training you need to represent low-income Californian survivors seeking domestic violence restraining orders and safe effective child custody and visitation orders. Learn the basic substantive law regarding California Domestic Violence Prevention Act and child custody and visitation and how to prepare and handle a hearing ...Practising Law Institute
Jun 7, 2013
CLE
CLE
Campaign Finance and Lobbying for Tribes
Seattle, Washington, USA
As tribes continue to evolve into sophisticated players in both Washington, D.C. and their local state level, it is important that tribal leadership and their staff understand the rules of the game. What are Campaign Finance laws? Why should my tribe contribute to a political campaign? What is lobbying? Why do I need a lobbyist? Who are “political appointees” and how do they differ from “career em...The Seminar Group
Jun 7, 2013
CLE
CLE
Auto Insurance and the Law
Seattle, Washington, USA
Take advantage of our Early Bird Special.$75 off your registration if you sign up by 4/25/13.
Prices currently listed on the website reflect the discount.
Every day across the country, insurance carriers grapple with difficult UM/UIM situations, assigned claims, excess verdicts, bad faith allegations, and tricky disputes involving multiple claims and inadequate limits, while lawy...
The Seminar Group
Jun 10, 2013
CLE - Online
CLE - Online
14th Annual Call Center Week
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
A recent J.D. Powers five year study revealed organizations which improved customer service increased shareholder value by 52%, while those organizations whose service declined lost 28% of their value. TARP Worldwide research indicates that 2/3 of customers in most markets DO NOT buy primarily based on price; they buy on convenience, service and word of mouth.Celebrating its 12th successfu...
IQPC, North America
Jun 10, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Antitrust Institute 2013: Developments & Hot Topics
Chicago, Illinois, USA
From mergers and acquisitions to enforcement priorities, resale price maintenance to international competition, you can be certain to hear about all of the developments in antitrust law at this program led by top experts in the field. Hear from leading antitrust practitioners, senior government officials, and state regulators about how to manage all of the challenges new developments might t...Practising Law Institute
Jun 10, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Cloud Computing 2013: Cut Through the Fluff & Tackle the Critical Stuff
San Francisco, California, USA
Corporations, government organizations and millions of consumers are shifting massive quantities of data and their software applications to cloud computing facilities. Cloud computing provides flexibility, enhanced access to software functionality and potential cost savings, but can inject potential new risks. Negotiating contracts for cloud computing services presents new challenges and it can be...Practising Law Institute
Jun 10, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
International Arbitration 2013
New York, New York, USA
If your company or client has a dispute arising out of a contract with a foreign party, international arbitration represents the best method of resolving that dispute in a neutral forum and enforcing any subsequent award. However, the resolution of international business disputes through arbitration raises issues that are simply not present in the litigation context. In many ways, arbitration offe...Practising Law Institute
Jun 11, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Tax Planning for Domestic & Foreign Partnerships, LLCs, Joint Ventures & Other Strategic Alliances 2013
San Francisco, California, USA
Joint ventures between large companies or with start-up or other smaller companies are now an everyday occurrence. Partnerships have long been the tried and true format for the holding and operation of real estate, and since the 1981 Act, for the conduct of closely-held business operations as well. Further, the increase in the number of joint ventures to develop large-scale projects and innovative...Practising Law Institute
Jun 11, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
International Employment Law 2013
New York, New York, USA
Employment law is no longer a local issue. Multinational employers must grapple with often conflicting standards for hiring, retaining, disciplining, and terminating employees. The issues are all the more challenging today, as employment laws, corruption laws, and whistleblower laws, from the U.S. and overseas, impose standards of conduct across borders. This program brings together highly experi...Practising Law Institute
Jun 11, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Internal Investigations 2013
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Knowing how to conduct effective and efficient internal investigations is key to protecting your clients or company. Companies and their counsel need to be diligent and proactive in identifying risks and remedying potential issues. At this program, panels of experts from the private bar, in-house and the government use a real-world hypothetical fact pattern throughout the day to review the many co...Practising Law Institute
Jun 11, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Business As Unusual 2013: Business Development in the "New Normal"
New York, New York, USA
As the marketplace for law firm services changes and contracts, so must your strategies for sustainable client relationships and business development. Even competition to serve existing clients grows fiercer. At the same time, many clients are reassessing what they want from their law firms and how they will define value in service delivery in this “new normal. “ One basic principle r...Practising Law Institute
Jun 12, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Fundamentals of Patent Prosecution 2013: A Boot Camp for Claim Drafting & Amendment Writing
New York, New York, USA
This program is directed to patent prosecuting and litigating attorneys and patent agents with or without a Patent Office registration number or little patent experience. It will focus on teaching the basics of claim drafting, patent application preparation and prosecution, as well as a review of recent developments in the law. A litigator’s perspective is presented to show how drafting and prosec...Practising Law Institute
Jun 13, 2013
CLE - Live Webcast
CLE - Live Webcast
Mineral Law Issues for the Non-Real Estate Lawyer
, USA
Advances in exploration and production technology have enabled the development of mineral reserves that are not located in traditional oil and gas areas. In assisting clients in real estate matters that involve an oil and gas component, the practitioner must educate the landowner and/or developer in a number of areas. This program attempts to provide the non-oil and gas attorney with an overview o...American Bar Association


