Worldwide CLE Calendar - Continuing Legal Education

This Really Happened: A Review of Real World Ethical Issues 2013

New York, New York, USA

Join us once again at this unique interactive program. Chair Jeremy R. Feinberg and our expert faculty will review a new set of hypotheticals culled from some of the most outlandish cases recently reported. What did those attorneys do? What would you do? What do the experts say you should do? Test your knowledge of the pertinent ethical rules as you match wits with our expert faculty, and contesta...

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Ethics for Discovery 2013

New York, New York, USA

Pre-litigation document management and preservation - best practices and ethical duties for: Technology assessments and inventory Employee education Designing and implementing document retention policies and preservation plans Litigation risk assessments The discovery process - recent developments and emerging issues, including: Use of outside vendors and new search tec...

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Basics of International Taxation 2013

New York, New York, USA

In a global business, the tax laws of the United States may impact transactions regardless of where the transactions take place. A working knowledge of the U. S. international tax rules is, therefore, of paramount importance to a wide variety of tax and corporate professionals.At this program, some of the world’s leading tax experts will discuss the current rules of U.S. international taxation. Ea...

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Employment Discrimination Law Update

Arlington, Virginia, USA

This is the definitive annual advanced-level update of the most significant developments in EEO and their impact on employment practices, featuring a session on major developments in discrimination law, including coverage of legislative activity, harassment and internal investigations, terminations and severance agreements, pervasive retaliation claims, the e-Workplace, ADA update, FMLA practice a...

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Understanding the Securities Laws 2013

New York, New York, USA

Whether you are new to the field or seeking a quick refresher or an update, this is a securities law primer that you won’t want to miss. This program will provide an overview and discussion of the basic aspects of the U.S. federal securities laws by leading in-house and law firm practitioners and key SEC representatives. Emphasis will be placed on the interplay among the Securities Act of 19...

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Representing the Pro Bono Client: Consumer Law Basics 2013 (Free)

San Francisco, California, USA

Volunteer lawyers are needed to help the many low income clients facing a wide assortment of consumer law matters who are unrepresented. Attend this program to learn the basics of consumer law so that you can competently represent a client in need and learn new advocacy skills. Overview of consumer law FDCPA/Consumer collection defense Auto fraud Fair Credit Reporting Act

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Children's Law Institute (16th Annual)

New York, New York, USA

Advocates representing children, parents, child welfare or foster care agencies, or working on policy must address evolving issues in an increasingly complex environment. This year, PLI’s 16th Annual Children’s Law Institute will focus on a variety of social and legal issues affecting child welfare and juvenile justice practice. Kinship guardianship - an overview New York...

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Supreme Court Review (15th Annual)

New York, New York, USA

A distinguished faculty, including constitutional scholars, a law school dean, and a Supreme Court journalist, will analyze, discuss, and debate the leading Supreme Court decisions of the October 2012 Term. The faculty represents a variety of constitutional views and perspectives, and the decisions will be analyzed for their precedential, doctrinal, and ,where appropriate, their societal and litig...

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Negotiation Workshop for Lawyers 2013

New York, New York, USA

By attending this program you will learn effective negotiation skills and techniques by observing an expert faculty in simulated bargaining, by critical analysis of tactics and techniques, and by participating in an actual negotiation. What successful negotiators do at every stage of the negotiation process When (and how) to use an adversarial strategy and when (and how) to select a probl...

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Securities Arbitration 2013

New York, New York, USA

The continuing national discussion regarding the fairness of arbitration has influenced the forums management of the process. FINRA has focused not only on the compositions of arbitration panels but the definition of who is a “customer” and what is “suitable” in securities cases. In 2013 FINRA will continue its focus on employment disputes and expungement applications. Thi...

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Prison Law 2013

New York, New York, USA

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ERISA: The Evolving World 2013

New York, New York, USA

A working knowledge of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act’s (ERISA) framework is crucial for lawyers, HR practitioners and other professionals in the area of employee benefits and compensation planning. Our experienced faculty of leading practitioners will discuss a broad array of topics, including the basic regulatory framework, the types of plans covered, the requirements for intended t...

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California Trial Advocacy 2013

San Francisco, California, USA

If you think you will ever try a case, or if you want to do better the next time you are in trial, then this is the program you have been waiting for. In this full-day program, some of the most experienced trial lawyers in California will talk about the best way to prepare and present a case to a jury. We will cover what you need to do before the trial begins, in limine motions, jury selection, op...

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Bridge-the-Gap I: Ethics and Skills for Newly Admitted New York Attorneys

New York, New York, USA

New York State MCLE Rules Attorneys admitted to the New York State Bar after October 1997 are required to complete 16 hours of approved continuing legal education per year during the first two years of admission, including three credit hours in ethics/professionalism, six credit hours in skills, and seven credit hours in professional practice and/or law practice management. By attending PLI&rsq...

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Writing for Transactional Lawyers 2013

New York, New York, USA

What’s wrong with using words like “herein” and “provided that”? What are the elements of a well-drafted contract? By attending this program, you will learn principles of effective writing and drafting that will enhance your transactional practice.You will learn effective transactional drafting and communication based on: Knowledge of key principles of contract...

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Ethics in Banking and Financial Services 2013

New York, New York, USA

The intersection of banking and brokerage regulation: What are the ethical and practical issues for lawyers in an era of overlapping regulatory jurisdictions?  The dangers and pitfalls of broker-dealer enforcement: What are the ethical and practical issues for lawyers in handling enforcement matters? The ethical responsibilities of legal and compliance professionals in regulated ...

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Defending Immigration Removal Proceedings 2013

New York, New York, USA

With more than 300,000 deportation and removal cases initiated by U.S. immigration authorities each year, immigrants in the United States need competent and knowledgeable representation in this important area of law. Over half of those facing removal proceedings are unrepresented, and studies have shown that those without legal representation face a significantly higher risk of removal, regardless...

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Ethics and Conflicts of Interest in Law Practice 2013

New York, New York, USA

The relevant New York Rules of Professional Conduct and their relationship to the American Bar Association Model Rules How to identify potential and actual conflicts, determine whether a conflict may be waived, and craft effective conflict waivers How to establish systems and protocols to assist your attorneys with identifying potential and actual conflicts Recent developments in ...

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The Attorney-Client Privilege and Internal Investigations 2013

New York, New York, USA

Privilege issues arising from cooperation with the government Recent trends in government agency approaches to internal investigations, cooperation and waiver of privilege Ethical issues in conducting the investigation Conflict of interest issues arising in the representation and interview of company employees Conflicts between the company and employees on privilege waiver issues Best practi...

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Ethics and Technology: New Challenges for the 21st Century Practitioner

New York, New York, USA

Using the latest technology to communicate with clients, the court, and the public is often a necessary part of a lawyer’s job. Using these tools properly is critical particularly when it involves the risk of an inadvertent disclosure of client confidential information. The stakes are raised even higher when relying on an Internet that does not fit within our traditional notions of jurisdict...

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Bridge-the-Gap II for Newly Admitted New York Transactional Attorneys 2013

New York, New York, USA

Attorneys admitted to the New York State Bar are required to complete 16 hours of approved continuing legal education courses per year during the first two years of admission, including three credit hours of approved continuing legal education in ethics/professionalism, six credit hours in skills, and seven credit hours in professional practice and/or law practice management.PLI’s Bridge-the-Gap I...

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Public Sector EEO and Employment Law Conference

Arlington, Virginia, USA

NELI presents the nation's foremost annual public sector conference surveying EEO and employment law developments impacting federal, state and local government employment, examining the effect of these developments on current practices, and providing practical advice to ensure compliance in the areas listed below:

Developments in EEO
Harassment and Internal Investigations
Retaliati...

NELI

16th Annual Labor & Employment Law

Seattle, Washington, USA

Take advantage of our Early Bird Special.
$75 off your registration if you sign up by 6/6/13.
Prices currently listed on the website reflect the discount.


Please join our program co-chairs along with the outstanding faculty they have assembled as we discuss the latest issues in Labor and Employment Law. Our annual event is a must for HR Practitioners, Labor and Employment Lawyers,...

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Re-Entry Issues: Post-Incarceration Employment and Housing Challenges (Free)

San Francisco, California, USA

In the past three decades, incarceration rates have exploded in the U.S., such that today we incarcerate over two million people, more than any other country in the world. The result is that many more people encounter the criminal justice system at some point in their lives. Indeed, an estimated 1 in 4 adults in California has an arrest or conviction record, and people of color are disproportionat...

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Advanced Patent Prosecution Workshop 2013: Claim Drafting & Amendment Writing

San Francisco, California, USA

In this advanced two-day program, you will have a unique opportunity to receive hands-on drafting experience under the guidance of experienced patent prosecutors. By working in small technologically-distinct groups, you will receive individualized feedback on claim drafting and amendment writing skills, as well as learn practical techniques for avoiding prosecution pitfalls. Guidance will be provi...

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Public Sector EEO and Employment Law Conference

San Francisco, California, USA

NELI presents the nation's foremost annual public sector conference surveying EEO and employment law developments impacting federal, state and local government employment, examining the effect of these developments on current practices, and providing practical advice to ensure compliance in the areas listed below:

Developments in EEO
Harassment and Internal Investigations
Retaliati...

NELI

Immigration & Naturalization Institute (46th Annual)

New York, New York, USA

This year’s program will examine key immigration trends and hot topics for 2013.  You will hear from Washington insiders about what is likely to happen with immigration legislation in the coming months, including the real possibility of Comprehensive Immigration Reform.  Will anything move on bills eliminating the per-country limit for employment-based cases, or increasing immigration op...

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Intellectual Property Law Institute 2013

New York, New York, USA

PLI’s Intellectual Property Law Institute is a “must-attend” program for IP lawyers. This program provides a complete analysis of key events in all areas of IP, providing updates on cases, legislation and government agency developments that IP lawyers need to know. A highlight of the program will be a panel of in-house IP counsel from prominent companies discussing the many face...

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California Employment Law Update 2013

San Francisco, California, USA

PLI’s California Employment Law Update addresses the issues confronted by employment law advisers, litigators and human resources management and professionals, with particular emphasis on California State law considerations. This program combines a comprehensive review of case law and regulatory developments, an in-depth analysis of emerging issues, and practical guidance about best practices to m...

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Directors' Institute on Corporate Governance (Eleventh Annual)

New York, New York, USA

In the past year, new expectations were being placed on boards in critical areas of governance, including disclosure, oversight of complex operational issues, and responsiveness to and communication with investors pressing different concerns, such as short-term shareholder value, traditional governance issues and social responsibility. In addition, the Dodd-Frank Act, the Foreign Corrupt Practices...

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Hedge Fund Management 2013

New York, New York, USA

In 2012, hedge funds and their managers faced their first year of operations under new regulations enacted under Dodd-Frank. New entrants to the hedge fund industry now had large barriers to entry; existing managers had to deal not only with new regulations but many were also forced to grapple with regulatory investigations and insider trading allegations. At the same time, hedge fund managers had...

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Ethical Issues in California Pro Bono Representation 2013 (Free)

San Francisco, California, USA

While the ethical obligations of Pro Bono legal practice are no different than a commercial law practice, there are practical considerations regarding eligibility of clients, challenging clients, challenging pro bono attorneys, conflicts similar in theory, different in practice settings), expectations on both sides, case management responsibility, and different delivery models, such as limited sco...

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Merger Practice Workshop

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Please mark your calendars for our Merger Conference in DC. We are developing the program at this time and plan to have detailed information available in May. The conference registration will open in May. Please email marisa.helberg@americanbar.org if you would like an email reminder when the agenda is posted and registration opens.

The Merger Practice Workshop is a new demonstration-based ...

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Estate Planning Institute (44th Annual)

New York, New York, USA

The American taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (the “2012 Tax Act”), which was enacted on January 2, 2013, made “permanent” many of the changes of the Federal transfer tax system that were part of the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 and that were scheduled to expire at the end of 2012. In addition, the 2012 Tax Act made significant...

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Current Developments in Latin American Cross-Border Transactions 2013

Sao Paulo, BRA

Get updated on recent developments in cross-border transactions in Latin America with a focus on Brazil. 2013 appears to be headed towards another interesting year in Latin American capital markets with indications of an increase in dual listed equity offerings and innovative debt transactions. Stay current on `34 Act disclosure compliance for SEC registrants and home-country disclosure requiremen...

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Techology and Entertainment Convergence 2013: Hot Business and Legal Issues in "Technotainment"

San Francisco, California, USA

This year’s program is completely revised to include today’s major legal and business issues in the convergence of entertainment and technology. The program brings together a faculty of experienced in-house lawyers, law firm attorneys and senior business executives on the cutting edge of this burgeoning practice. The expert faculty will address recent litigation and key cases involving convergence...

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International Tax Issues 2013

Chicago, Illinois, USA

As the world’s economies grow increasingly integrated, the international tax laws of the U.S. impact a greater percentage of businesses and transactions.  These international tax rules affect not only large U.S. and foreign-based multinationals, but also increasingly affect mid-sized and smaller firms, financing transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and other commercial activity. ...

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Government Contracts 2013

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

The Federal government market is increasingly complex and compliance driven. Budget pressure, inappropriate use of fixed-price contracts, increasing compliance and transparency requirements, the initiation of a “super” oversight board, intensified focus on contract and business systems auditing, increased emphasis on suspension and debarment, and growing use of the False Claims Act to enforce cont...

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Hot Topics in Mergers & Acquisitions 2013

Chicago, Illinois, USA

The M&A markets continue to surprise and confound the experts. With the equity markets climbing into record territory in early 2013 and the debt markets continuing to experience favorable pricing, the environment seems ripe for a strong M&A rebound. Yet CEO confidence levels remain low and general economic anxiety, including over Europe, persists in depressing M&A enthusiasm. The varia...

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Pretrial Practice 2013

Chicago, Illinois, USA

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Daubert Practice 2013: How to Avoid Getting Sliced by Cutting-Edge Developments in Expert Witness Challenges

New York, New York, USA

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Advertising Law Institute 2013

Chicago, Illinois, USA

As the economy continues to recover in fits and starts, companies increasingly look for new ways to reach their consumers efficiently and effectively. Combined with the continually developing opportunities digital media affords, the legal risks and pitfalls can seem endless. In this program, attendees will hear from leaders in the industry about the legal requirements for conducting interactive ad...

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Nuts & Bolts of Electronic Discovery 2013

New York, New York, USA

This program will acquaint you with the basics of e-discovery law and practice. E-discovery permeates nearly every facet of litigation today, and attorneys tasked with meeting today’s complicated e-discovery requirements must recognize the nuances and technicalities involved. Join our faculty of experienced e-discovery practitioners to gain the tools and strategies to efficiently and competently n...

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Basics of International Taxation 2013

San Francisco, California, USA

In a global business, the tax laws of the United States may impact transactions regardless of where the transactions take place. A working knowledge of the U. S. international tax rules is, therefore, of paramount importance to a wide variety of tax and corporate professionals.At this program, some of the world’s leading tax experts will discuss the current rules of U.S. international taxation. Ea...

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"Bet the Company" Litigation 2013: Best Practices for Complex Cases

New York, New York, USA

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Electronic Discovery Institute 2013: What Corporate and Outside Counsel Need to Know

New York, New York, USA

The demands and costs of e-discovery in litigation continue to grow. Nearly every case now involves some sort of e-discovery, and it is essential to know how to effectively and fairly handle the many issues that can arise. Our outstanding faculty of experienced lawyers, judges, and e-discovery professionals will provide an inside look at the current state of e-discovery, give tips for avoiding pit...

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Building Better Construction Contracts 2013

New York, New York, USA

Construction is one of the largest sectors in the U.S. economy.  After several lean years, construction activity is beginning to pick up.  The need for major infrastructure development is apparent, but tight budgets require novel contracting approaches.  The Great Recession has resulted in the failure of many construction firms.  This has placed a renewed emphasis on appropriat...

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Securities Filings 2013: Practical Guidance in a Changing Environment

New York, New York, USA

This popular program will analyze in detail the principal forms used for filings with the SEC under the Securities Act of 1933 (“Securities Act”), and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”), with particular emphasis on the mechanics of and timing for assembling particular filings. Each segment of the program will incorporate practical drafting and disclosure tips. Ethics credit and r...

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Bankruptcy Basics for Low-Income Clients 2013 (Free)

San Francisco, California, USA

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Corporate Political Activities 2013

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Lobbying, campaign finance and ethics rules in Washington, and in every state, are changing, and new court cases are affecting lobbyists, corporations, associations, and unions. Compliance with federal, state and local laws is more complex than ever. Congressional ethics rules, the Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA), pay-to-play laws, as well as increasing pressure on corporations to disclose to shareh...

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