Worldwide CLE Calendar - Continuing Legal Education

Pocket MBA Fall 2013: Finance for Lawyers

Chicago, Illinois, 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

Commercial Real Estate Institute (15th Annual)

San Francisco, California, USA

Commercial real estate fundamentals (rents and vacancy rates and development activity), although slow, are visibly recovering, with REITs outperforming other asset classes. Practitioners with a broad skill set will find it easier to achieve and maintain a viable real estate practice in this environment, given the general economy’s downward pressures on tenant retention, rental growth, development ...

Practising Law Institute

Securities Regulation Institute (45th Annual)

New York, New York, USA

For over four decades, PLI’s Annual Institute has been the premiere conference on securities regulation and corporate governance for lawyers, from new associates to seasoned practitioners. This year’s Institute will once again bring you the nation’s leading securities and corporate legal experts to deliver the practical information, insights and real-world strategies and solution...

Practising Law Institute

Nonprofit Organizations 2013: Governance, Compensation, and Form 990 Reporting Issues

New York, New York, USA

This program will bring you up-to-date on the latest developments and unique financial and regulatory issues that impact the nonprofit sector. Financial developments that impact nonprofit organizations Compensation issues: federal and state statutory framework; what is “reasonable” compensation? Proper financial reporting Nonprofit governance developments and best practices Ethical issues GAAP/...

Practising Law Institute

Understanding the Intellectual Property License 2013

Chicago, Illinois, 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

Negotiating Commercial Leases 2013

New York, New York, USA

Leases can be a primary business asset and also contain landmines of liability. Known as the building blocks of value for all real estate, if leases are written poorly or administered without expertise, they can be the downfall of an otherwise sound real estate investment. This course is not to be missed for anyone who represents users or occupiers of space, or owners as investors in real estate. ...

Practising Law Institute

Patent Litigation 2013

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

Tracking and Targeting Customers and Prospects Online, on Mobile Devices, and in Social Media 2013

San Francisco, California, USA

Collecting data from and about consumers is now nearly ubiquitous online, in mobile apps, and in social media. Most brands use these data in some way, such as to personalize messages and content, to optimize their sites or apps, or to improve their products, services, and offerings. The data collected are often just anonymous unique identifiers and segments of potential interest, although in the c...

Practising Law Institute

Employment Law Conference

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Our most comprehensive two-day advanced-level conference addressing developments affecting the most critical employment policies and practices of business and government. Topics include: EEO update; wage and hour; Independent Contractor Misclassification; NLRA decisions and developments; information security, privacy, and social media policies; ethics issues; ADA update; FMLA; and labor law develo...

NELI

Open Source and Free Software 2013: Benefits, Risks and Challenges

New York, New York, USA

This program will address the critical issues that IP, technology and business lawyers need to consider when handling open source software in today’s economy. Armed with this information, you will be better able to help your clients make intelligent choices and decisions about how to take advantage of the benefits and manage the risks presented by open source software. What is open source software...

Practising Law Institute

Bridge-the-Gap: Basic Skills for Newly Admitted Illinois Attorneys 2013

Chicago, Illinois, USA

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Practising Law Institute

Communications Law in the Digital Age 2013

New York, New York, USA

The increasingly digital media environment continues to create new challenges for communications lawyers, and this program, long recognized as the most comprehensive in its field, will highlight the hottest issues and case law facing the industry today. Covering a wide array of topical issues in media, digital communications, First Amendment, intellectual property, and privacy law, this program br...

Practising Law Institute

Securities Filings 2013: Practical Guidance in a Changing Environment

Chicago, Illinois, 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

Employment Law Conference

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Our most comprehensive two-day advanced-level conference addressing developments affecting the most critical employment policies and practices of business and government. Topics include: EEO update; wage and hour; Independent Contractor Misclassification; NLRA decisions and developments; information security, privacy, and social media policies; ethics issues; ADA update; FMLA; and labor law develo...

NELI

The New Pro Bono Standards: Update on the 2013 Model Rule Revisions

San Francisco, California, USA

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Practising Law Institute

Think Like a Lawyer, Talk Like a Geek 2013: Get Fluent in Technology

New York, New York, USA

Legal issues arising from technology have become a routine part of many lawyers’ daily practices. Technology issues arise in clients’ daily contracts, business negotiations and litigation. Lawyers, who often have no technical training, are required by court rules to report on their client’s technology infrastructure so that a judge may address electronic discovery issues. The proliferation of tech...

Practising Law Institute

Negotiating Commercial Leases 2013

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Leases can be a primary business asset and also contain landmines of liability. Known as the building blocks of value for all real estate, if leases are written poorly or administered without expertise, they can be the downfall of an otherwise sound real estate investment. This course is not to be missed for anyone who represents users or occupiers of space, or owners as investors in real estate. ...

Practising Law Institute

Advanced Compliance and Ethics Workshop 2013

San Francisco, California, 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

Hedge Fund and Private Equity Enforcement and Regulatory Developments Fall 2013

New York, New York, USA

The government’s continued crackdown on insider trading has focused on hedge funds, their consultants and those who analyze and trade for them. Regulators and enforcement officials have now turned their sights to conflicts of interest, valuation, cross-trades, expense and trade allocation, and fee practices. Following new registration requirements under Dodd-Frank, private equity firms are under e...

Practising Law Institute

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

Chicago, Illinois, 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

Trial by Jury 2013

New York, New York, USA

From opening statements to closing arguments, the jury trial is a unique and essential part of our system of justice. Whether you are just embarking on a career as a trial attorney or are very familiar with the inside of a courtroom, this course will give you valuable insights into jury trials and the best way to handle them. We’ve assembled some of the most experienced and respected state and fed...

Practising Law Institute

Commercial Real Estate Institute (15th Annual)

New York, New York, USA

Commercial real estate fundamentals (rents and vacancy rates and development activity), although slow, are visibly recovering, with REITs outperforming other asset classes. Practitioners with a broad skill set will find it easier to achieve and maintain a viable real estate practice in this environment, given the general economy’s downward pressures on tenant retention, rental growth, development ...

Practising Law Institute

Employment Law Conference

Arlington, Virginia, USA

Our most comprehensive two-day advanced-level conference addressing developments affecting the most critical employment policies and practices of business and government. Topics include: EEO update; wage and hour; Independent Contractor Misclassification; NLRA decisions and developments; information security, privacy, and social media policies; ethics issues; ADA update; FMLA; and labor law develo...

NELI

Annual Disclosure Documents 2013

New York, New York, USA

Full, fair and timely communications to investors and the financial markets is a cornerstone of effective corporate governance and investor relations. As you prepare your annual disclosure documents, hear from our experienced faculty, including SEC staff, in-house counsel, private practitioners, and compensation and corporate governance advisers. Our faculty will discuss key areas of staff comment...

Practising Law Institute

PLI's California MCLE Marathon 2013: Current Developments in Legal Ethics - Substance Abuse - Elimination of Bias in the Profession

San Francisco, California, USA

Satisfy all of California’s MCLE special requirements at this fast-paced and up-to-the-minute program. If your last name begins with a letter from N through Z, your MCLE compliance deadline of February 1, 2014 is fast approaching.The MCLE Marathon, taught by a faculty of outstanding California lawyers and other professionals who are recognized leaders in their field, will conveniently provide all ...

Practising Law Institute

Advanced Venture Capital 2013

San Francisco, California, USA

At this program, our expert faculty of lawyers, venture capitalists and business executives will analyze the legal and business issues relevant to navigating today’s evolving venture capital world.Geared toward the experienced venture capital practitioner who knows the basics of venture capital and is seeking an in-depth analysis of current market conditions and the changing legal environment, thi...

Practising Law Institute

Bridge-the-Gap II: Ethics and Skills for Newly Admitted New York Attorneys 2013

New York, New York, USA

Newly admitted attorneys in New York State are required, during each of their first two years after admission to the Bar, to complete at least 16 transitional CLE credit hours in ethics and professionalism, skills, and law practice management and/or areas of professional practice.By attending one of PLI’s two-day Bridge-the-Gap programs, you can satisfy all of your annual MCLE requirements for new...

Practising Law Institute

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

Los Angeles, California, 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

Annual Disclosure Documents 2013

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Full, fair and timely communications to investors and the financial markets is a cornerstone of effective corporate governance and investor relations. As you prepare your annual disclosure documents, hear from our experienced faculty, including SEC staff, in-house counsel, private practitioners, and compensation and corporate governance advisers. Our faculty will discuss key areas of staff comment...

Practising Law Institute

Telecommunications Policy & Regulation Institute (31st Annual)

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

The leading conference on telecommunications and broadband law and regulation is back again this December in Washington, D.C. This premier program provides attendees with up-to-the-minute information regarding the current legal challenges facing the telecommunications industry today - at the FCC, Congress, and within the Executive and Judicial branches.Featuring an impressive faculty of leadi...

Practising Law Institute

Employment Law Conference

San Francisco, California, USA

Our most comprehensive two-day advanced-level conference addressing developments affecting the most critical employment policies and practices of business and government. Topics include: EEO update; wage and hour; Independent Contractor Misclassification; NLRA decisions and developments; information security, privacy, and social media policies; ethics issues; ADA update; FMLA; and labor law develo...

NELI

New Developments in Securitization 2013

New York, New York, USA

As the securitization industry emerges from the financial crisis, it faces an onslaught of new regulation and uncertainty. Many transactions have been downgraded and have suffered unforeseeable losses. Additionally, investor confidence in structured products has been badly shaken. Moreover, many transactions have been subject to restructurings and litigation of various types. Will these reforms be...

Practising Law Institute

Environmental Regulation 2013: Hot Topics, Regulatory Developments, and Practical Guidance for Corporate Compliance

New York, New York, USA

Join PLI and senior government officials for a detailed discussion of what will be the focal point of national environmental policy in 2013 - EPA’s promulgation, enforcement, and defense of its environmental regulations and the courts’ decisions on challenges to EPA’s regulatory actions. We will provide incisive analysis of the new regulatory requirements and their compliance implications.Sea...

Practising Law Institute

Nuts and Bolts of Corporate Bankruptcy 2013

New York, New York, USA

While the economy continues to recover, businesses across a wide array of industries remain in financial distress, and attorneys of all levels and practice areas will benefit from knowing how to best advise clients facing financial challenges. This program, taught by experts in the field, including bankruptcy judges and long-time practitioners, will cover the cycle of a corporate bankruptcy from s...

Practising Law Institute

Understanding the Intellectual Property License 2013

San Francisco, California, 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

Pocket MBA Fall 2013

Houston, Texas, USA

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Open Source and Free Software 2013: Benefits, Risks and Challenges

San Francisco, California, USA

This program will address the critical issues that IP, technology and business lawyers need to consider when handling open source software in today’s economy. Armed with this information, you will be better able to help your clients make intelligent choices and decisions about how to take advantage of the benefits and manage the risks presented by open source software. What is open source software...

Practising Law Institute

Banking Law Institute 2013

New York, New York, USA

2013 will be a watershed year for the financial services industry. Many of the most significant regulatory changes flowing from the Dodd-Frank Act will be finalized and adopted, affecting everything from capital levels and consumer lending practices to executive compensation and asset management. Compliance expectations and enforcement actions will continue to increase. At the same time, the conti...

Practising Law Institute

Coping With U.S. Export Controls 2013

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

It is more important than ever for institutions in all sectors of the economy to stay on top of export control and sanctions developments in the United States and other countries. Companies and financial institutions must be aware of their obligations under existing laws and regulations, the enforcement and disclosure risks they currently face, and those they may face in the future. Implementing a...

Practising Law Institute

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...

Practising Law Institute

Non-Practicing Entity Patent Litigation 2013: Plaintiff and Defense Perspectives

San Francisco, California, USA

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Practising Law Institute

Pro Bono Real Estate Overview: Equity, Mortgage, and Foreclosure Issues (Free)

San Francisco, California, USA

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Practising Law Institute

Ethical Issues in Pro Bono Representation 2013 (Free)

New York, New York, USA

Using a lively, interactive format, Ethical Issues in Pro Bono Representation 2013 will examine everyday issues of ethics and professional responsibility in pro bono and public interest practice.Within the context of pro bono representation, using “all-new” hypotheticals as the basis of discussion, this program will review issues concerning: The attorney-client relationship Who is the client? C...

Practising Law Institute

Ethics for Corporate Lawyers 2013

New York, New York, USA

Join us for a unique interactive program where we will review scenarios and quiz you on the ethical implications. You will learn about: Reach of the duty of confidentiality and the obligation of disclosure of mistakes Misrepresentation, fraudulent nondisclosure and omissions Responsibilities of the firm/legal department, supervising, and subordinate attorneys for an attorney’s ethical lapse D...

Practising Law Institute

Staying Out of Trouble: What Every Attorney Must Know About Ethics 2013

New York, New York, USA

Understanding when a client relationship begins and ends, with an overview of new ethics rules Whether to arbitrate or not? The risks of fee litigation and fee arbitration Attorney-client privilege issuesEarn up to 3.5 MCLE credit hours in Ethics

Practising Law Institute