Worldwide CLE Calendar - Continuing Legal Education

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...

Practising Law Institute

Outsourcing 2013: Sourcing Critical Services

Chicago, Illinois, USA

The year 2013 brings new risks and new opportunities for companies sourcing or providing critical services, including in information technology, finance and accounting, human resources, facilities management, analytics and other critical non-core functions. There are new technologies, such as big data and cloud computing. There are new laws and regulations, and in more and more countries. Also, ne...

Practising Law Institute

White Collar Crime 2013: Prosecutors and Regulators Speak

New York, New York, USA

This unique and well-established program, now in its sixth year, will give you the background and tools necessary to deal with white collar cases and civil enforcement actions, and to design and implement effective compliance and risk management strategies. In today’s world, white collar enforcement remains a top priority for the Justice Department, the SEC, and other prosecutors and regulators. A...

Practising Law Institute

Affirmative Action Workshop

Chicago, Illinois, USA

A full day "primer" on the fundamentals of affirmative action in employment covering the history and authority of the Executive Order program, including what employers are covered, what they are required to do, how the OFCCP audits compliance, and sanctions OFCCP can impose for non-compliance, a summary of the OFCCP audit process, a detailed discussion of the discrimination law OFCCP applies, and ...

NELI

Corporate Counsel Institute 2013

New York, New York, USA

The role of the corporate counsel continues to transform to meet new challenges in relation to an increasingly global economy, recent financial turmoil and continually changing new technologies. It is essential for all corporate counsel to be informed of the latest issues and trends and possess effective, budget-conscious strategies for managing the legal and practical business matters of corporat...

Practising Law Institute

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

New York, New York, 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...

Practising Law Institute

Affirmative Action Briefing

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Here are representative topics included in our 2012 series - the agenda for 2013 will be available in July.

Recent Major Developments at OFCCP

Selected Recent OFCCP Cases of Importance

Selected Issues Raised by OFCCP's Section 503 and VEVRAA Regulatory Initiatives

Developments in Disability Law of Concern to Federal Contractors

How to Respond to OFCCP's Ever-Cha...

NELI

Representing the Pro Bono Client: Advocacy Skills for Administrative Hearings 2013 (Free)

San Francisco, California, USA

Mark Your Calendar.  More Information to Come!

Practising Law Institute

Health Care and Life Sciences Law 2013

New York, New York, USA

Mark Your Calendar.  More Information to Come!

Practising Law Institute

Intellectual Property Law Institute 2013

San Francisco, California, 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...

Practising Law Institute

Judges' Pet Peeves 2013: Tips from the Bench on Trial Practice

New York, New York, USA

Mark Your Calendar.  More Information to Come!

Practising Law Institute

Hot Issues in Executive Compensation 2013

New York, New York, USA

As the economy shifts and the legislature, SEC and shareholders respond, the design, implementation and disclosure of executive compensation undergoes continual change. At this program, experts in the area - from major corporations, the SEC, the IRS and shareholder activist groups, as well as from leading law and consulting firms - will lead you through the emerging best practices and the cur...

Practising Law Institute

Global Corporate Social Responsibility: Strategies and Collaborations 2013 (Free)

New York, New York, USA

Mark Your Calendar.  More Information to Come!

Practising Law Institute

California Special Education Law 2013

San Francisco, California, USA

Mark Your Calendar.  More Information to Come!

Practising Law Institute

Consumer Bankruptcy Cases 2013

New York, New York, USA

Mark Your Calendar.  More Information to Come!

Practising Law Institute

Patent Litigation 2013

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Rapid changes in patent law make it necessary that, whether you are plaintiff’s or defendant’s counsel, you are up-to-date on the current state of the law and can quickly develop successful litigation strategies and tactics. This program is taught by a faculty of both outside and in-house lawyers who have earned national reputations in patent litigation by trying and managing a wide variety of ben...

Practising Law Institute

Affirmative Action Workshop

San Francisco, California, USA

A full day "primer" on the fundamentals of affirmative action in employment covering the history and authority of the Executive Order program, including what employers are covered, what they are required to do, how the OFCCP audits compliance, and sanctions OFCCP can impose for non-compliance, a summary of the OFCCP audit process, a detailed discussion of the discrimination law OFCCP applies, and ...

NELI

Affirmative Action Briefing

San Francisco, California, USA

Here are representative topics included in our 2012 series - the agenda for 2013 will be available in July.

Recent Major Developments at OFCCP

Selected Recent OFCCP Cases of Importance

Selected Issues Raised by OFCCP's Section 503 and VEVRAA Regulatory Initiatives

Developments in Disability Law of Concern to Federal Contractors

How to Respond to OFCCP's Ever-Cha...

NELI

Pocket MBA Fall 2013: Finance for Lawyers

New York, New York, 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, leading law ...

Practising Law Institute

WIPO Arbitration Workshop

Seoul, Korea

This workshop is hosted by the Arbitration and Mediation Center of the World Intellectual Property Organization. The purpose of this Workshop is to provide intensive basic training of a practical nature for party representatives in arbitration and for arbitrators. The training, conducted by experienced international arbitrators, will focus on the main principles of international commercial arbitra...

World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

Chemical Management Laws 2013

San Francisco, California, USA

Mark Your Calendar.  More Information to Come!

Practising Law Institute

Hot Topics in Mergers & Acquisitions 2013

New York, New York, 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...

Practising Law Institute

Fundamental of Swaps & Other Derivatives 2013

New York, New York, USA

Over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives are key elements in many of our financial markets. The Dodd-Frank Act is substantially changing how these important instruments are regulated and transacted. This program will introduce you to both the instruments and their new environment.A derivative is a financial instrument that allocates the risks and price exposures associated with a designated reference as...

Practising Law Institute

Fundamental of Swaps & Other Derivatives 2013

Columbus, Ohio, USA

Over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives are key elements in many of our financial markets. The Dodd-Frank Act is substantially changing how these important instruments are regulated and transacted. This program will introduce you to both the instruments and their new environment.A derivative is a financial instrument that allocates the risks and price exposures associated with a designated reference as...

Practising Law Institute

Tax Strategies for Corporate Acquisitions, Dispositions, Spin-Offs, Joint Ventures, Financings, Reorganizations & Restructurings 2013

New York, New York, USA

This three-day program will focus on the tax issues presented by the entire spectrum of modern major corporate transactions, from relatively simple single-buyer acquisitions of a division or subsidiary to multi-party joint ventures, cross-border mergers, and complex acquisitions of public companies with domestic and foreign operations, including spin-offs and other dispositions of unwanted operati...

Practising Law Institute

Affirmative Action Workshop

Austin, Texas, USA

A full day "primer" on the fundamentals of affirmative action in employment covering the history and authority of the Executive Order program, including what employers are covered, what they are required to do, how the OFCCP audits compliance, and sanctions OFCCP can impose for non-compliance, a summary of the OFCCP audit process, a detailed discussion of the discrimination law OFCCP applies, and ...

NELI

Affirmative Action Briefing

Austin, Texas, USA

Here are representative topics included in our 2012 series - the agenda for 2013 will be available in July.

Recent Major Developments at OFCCP

Selected Recent OFCCP Cases of Importance

Selected Issues Raised by OFCCP's Section 503 and VEVRAA Regulatory Initiatives

Developments in Disability Law of Concern to Federal Contractors

How to Respond to OFCCP's Ever-Cha...

NELI

Advanced Swaps & Other Derivatives 2013

New York, New York, USA

The Dodd-Frank Act establishes a novel, comprehensive framework for the regulation of over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives and the market participants who transact in these products. The far-reaching effect of the Dodd-Frank Act upon the OTC markets is only now becoming clear.The new regulatory regime touches the activities of all participants in the swaps markets, from end users to major swap parti...

Practising Law Institute

California Trial Evidence 2013

San Francisco, California, USA

Mark Your Calendar.  More Information to Come!

Practising Law Institute

Employment Law Institute 2013

New York, New York, USA

PLI’s annual Employment Law Institute combines a comprehensive review of case law and regulatory developments, an in-depth analysis of emerging issues, and best practices to maximize employment law compliance, mitigate legal risk and achieve business objectives. The faculty is comprised of nationally recognized management and plaintiffs’ attorneys, in-house counsel and government enforcement agenc...

Practising Law Institute

Affirmative Action Workshop

Arlington, Virginia, USA

A full day "primer" on the fundamentals of affirmative action in employment covering the history and authority of the Executive Order program, including what employers are covered, what they are required to do, how the OFCCP audits compliance, and sanctions OFCCP can impose for non-compliance, a summary of the OFCCP audit process, a detailed discussion of the discrimination law OFCCP applies, and ...

NELI

Broker/Dealer Regulation and Enforcement 2013

New York, New York, USA

The Dodd-Frank Act - frequently described as the most sweeping reform legislation in decades - and the contemplated, proposed or final rules implementing it, have significant implications for broker-dealers. The concurrent proliferation of new regulation and record-breaking enforcement activity by the DOJ, SEC, CFTC, states and SROs have created a strained and overburdened environment fo...

Practising Law Institute

Representing the Games Industry Client 2013

San Francisco, California, USA

The interactive games industry is expanding with blinding speed. The nature of the products, delivery platforms, economic models, regulatory considerations, key players, content and financing issues are all inter-related parts of a big picture. This from an industry that was virtually unknown thirty years ago! Intellectual property, including videogames, has become one of America’s leading exports...

Practising Law Institute

Understanding the Securities Laws 2013

Chicago, Illinois, 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...

Practising Law Institute

Advanced Compliance and Ethics Workshop 2013

New York, New York, USA

Legal drivers for corporate compliance and ethics programs have continued to grow in complexity and importance in recent years. The costs of non-compliance have never been greater. Indeed, five of the ten largest corporate criminal fines in U.S. history were imposed or agreed to in 2012 alone. And harsh penalties — both against business organizations and individuals — are increasingly becoming the...

Practising Law Institute

Negotiating Commercial Leases 2013

San Francisco, California, USA

Mark Your Calendar.  More Information to Come!

Practising Law Institute

Affirmative Action Briefing

Arlington, Virginia, USA

Here are representative topics included in our 2012 series - the agenda for 2013 will be available in July.

Recent Major Developments at OFCCP

Selected Recent OFCCP Cases of Importance

Selected Issues Raised by OFCCP's Section 503 and VEVRAA Regulatory Initiatives

Developments in Disability Law of Concern to Federal Contractors

How to Respond to OFCCP's Ever-Cha...

NELI

Advanced Patent Licensing 2013: Current Developments and Best Practices

San Francisco, California, USA

Mark Your Calendar. More Information to Come!

Practising Law Institute

Securities Filings 2013: Practical Guidance in a Changing Environment

San Francisco, California, 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...

Practising Law Institute

Commercial Real Estate Institute (15th Annual)

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Mark Your Calendar.  More Information to Come!

Practising Law Institute

Outsourcing 2013: Sourcing Critical Services

New York, New York, USA

The year 2013 brings new risks and new opportunities for companies sourcing or providing critical services, including in information technology, finance and accounting, human resources, facilities management, analytics and other critical non-core functions. There are new technologies, such as big data and cloud computing. There are new laws and regulations, and in more and more countries. Also, ne...

Practising Law Institute

Financial Services Industry Regulatory Compliance & Ethics Forum 2013

New York, New York, USA

In the aftermath of the financial crisis and recent scandals, and targeted examination and enforcement scrutiny, financial services firms’ corporate compliance and ethics programs are under intense observation. At this program, attendees will get a solid foundation in the relevant regulatory framework, as well as practical considerations regarding the design and implementation of such programs. A ...

Practising Law Institute

Section 1983 Civil Rights Litigation (30th Annual)

New York, New York, USA

Section 1983 authorizes private parties to enforce their federal constitutional rights against state and local officials and municipalities. Section 1983 litigation is typically complex and multifaceted, raising a wide range of substantive and procedural issues. The claims are asserted by alleged victims of police misconduct, prisoners, present and former public employees, and property owners, amo...

Practising Law Institute

Ethics and Law Department Management 2013

New York, New York, USA

Mark Your Calendar.  More Information to Come!

Practising Law Institute

Federal Civil Practice Update 2013: A Practical Guide to New Developments, Procedures & Strategies

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Mark Your Calendar.  More Information to Come!

Practising Law Institute

Advocating for Veterans 2013 (Free)

San Francisco, California, USA

Mark Your Calendar.  More Information to Come!

Practising Law Institute

Antitrust Counseling & Compliance 2013

New York, New York, USA

Mark Your Calendar.  More Information to Come!

Practising Law Institute

Nuts and Bolts of Corporate Bankruptcy 2013

San Francisco, California, USA

Mark Your Calendar.  More Information to Come!

Practising Law Institute

Understanding the Intellectual Property License 2013

New York, New York, USA

Licensing can be used to gain access to intellectual property at a lower cost than developing or purchasing intellectual property assets, and as a way of generating new sources of revenue out of existing intellectual property assets. Companies are increasingly turning to licensing because it offers valuable economic and strategic opportunities. Virtually every business today must confront licensin...

Practising Law Institute

Commercial Real Estate Institute (15th Annual)

San Francisco, California, USA

Mark Your Calendar.  More Information to Come!

Practising Law Institute