Worldwide CLE Calendar - Continuing Legal Education

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

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)

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

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

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

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

Current Evidence Issues in Employment Litigation: Perspectives from the Bench and from Counsel

, USA

Join an all-star panel of respected practitioners from both sides of the bar and a judge with special expertise in electronic discovery as they explore the latest evidentiary developments and offer practical instruction for your next trial.

Topics for discussion include:

Relevance of testimony by non-affected peers

Discovery and admissibility of social media evidence

He...

American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE)

Drafting and Negotiating Contracts and Leases: Default, Remedy, and Liability Limitation Provisions

, USA

Let seasoned and highly effective transactional attorney Marvin Garfinkel show you how to accomplish these goals by constructing well-constructed and enforceable provisions. Not only does Marvin Garfinkel take you through the ins and outs of negotiating and drafting default, remedy, and liability limitation provisions in contracts and leases, but also shares his insights into many other key substa...

American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE)

What’s in a Name? (and More): The Proposed 2010 Revisions to UCC Article 9

, USA

Too many security interests have gone unperfected owing to misinterpretations and misunderstandings of Article 9’s provisions. It is thus critical for practitioners to understand how the revised rules will change current practices.


Devote just 60 minutes to this audio CLE program to hear three leading attorneys in the commercial/UCC areas analyze the framework of Article 9; explain the...

American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE)

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

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

Delaware Law Developments 2013: What All Business Lawyers Need to Know

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

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Practising Law Institute

Delaware Law Developments 2013: What All Business Lawyers Need to Know

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, USA

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Delaware Law Developments 2013: What All Business Lawyers Need to Know

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

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Delaware Law Developments 2013: What All Business Lawyers Need to Know

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

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Practising Law Institute

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

Trial of a Patent Case

New York, New York, USA

This advanced course will help you stay ahead of the trends in patent litigation with:

-Demonstrations of typical, but crucial, elements of a patent case

-Discussion and analysis of the hottest topics in patent litigation

-A roundtable with in-house counsel focusing on recent federal circuit court decisions and other developments affecting patent infringement litigation

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American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE)

Ethical Issues in Representing Clients with Diminished Capacity

, USA

What happens when you have a client whom you believe, or know, to be only borderline competent to make informed legal decisions? What are your responsibilities towards those clients? How do you protect the attorney-client privilege if you need to bring in a third party for an assessment?



Regardless of your practice area, at some point you may represent someone with diminished capac...

American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE)

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

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

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

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

Non-Recourse Carveout Guaranties in Commercial Loans: Drafting Tips To Avoid Unintended Liabilities

, USA

Learn how to draft carveout guaranties to more accurately reflect the parties’ intentions.



The economic downturn over the past few years created significant litigation surrounding enforcement of carveout guaranties and the interpretation of the “bad boy acts” that trigger full or partial recourse liability for borrowers and guarantors. Rulings in these cases have generally favored ...

American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE)

Negotiation in Mediation

, USA

As lawyers, we often find it difficult to initiate settlement discussions with opposing counsel, fearing that such behavior is seen as a sign of weakness. Or that, in making the first contact, we will have to articulate the first offer. We also fail to realize that mediation necessitates negotiation with the mediator as well as through the mediator with opposing counsel.



In this th...

American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE)

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

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

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

Drafting LLC Operating Agreements for the Big Breakup: Post Formation Issues and Considerations

, USA

Join a panel of experienced transactional attorneys with proven experience, not only in drafting operating agreements, but in the drafting of many state and national statutes governing LLCs, as they offer practical advice on creating effective governing documents that tackle the challenges when owner discord threatens the LLC. Faculty also explores post-formation concerns and voluntary and involun...

American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE)

Protecting Corporate Data and Assets from Departing Employees

, USA

Employers beware: Departing employees could take your company’s trade secrets, data, and intellectual property and deliver them right into the hands of your competitors! Studies have demonstrated that an alarming number of employees download or otherwise transmit company intellectual property to personally-owned tablets, smart phones, zip drives, and other personal devices.



Attend ...

American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE)

Natural Resource Damages: Enforcemt Trends, Risk Managemt + Creative Solutns for Sorting Out Liab.

, USA

In the assessment of Natural Resource Damages (NRDs), is there really a second bite at the proverbial clean-up funding apple? What are some of the latest examples of enlightened government approaches? How can outside sources of funds be brought to bear for NRDs?



If you defend Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs) or otherwise manage clients’ environmental legal risks, do not miss ...

American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE)

The Sunshine Act: How to Avoid Getting Burned by Health Care Reform

, USA

On February 1, 2013, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued its long-anticipated final rule to implement the Sunshine Act (section 6002 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act). The Sunshine Act requires manufacturers of devices, drugs, biological products, and medical supplies to report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. But ...

American Bar Association

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

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

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

Conflicts of Interest for the Business Lawyer

, USA

Attend this practical 60-minute ethics seminar to learn how to detect and resolve conflicts of interest in the transactional setting.



With a focus on what you need to know in 2013, nationally-recognized ethics experts Michael Downey and William Freivogel will explore the line that business lawyers, including in-house counsel, must walk to avoid the accusation of a conflict of inter...

American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE)

Say-on-Pay Today: The Newest Form of Shareholder Litigation

, USA

Do you know how to effectively respond to the latest wave of shareholder litigation seeking to enjoin the Dodd-Frank-required shareholder advisory vote on executive compensation (a so-called “Say-on-Pay” vote)?



Modeled after the shareholder lawsuits that typically are filed in connection with a proposed merger or acquisition, some of these suits have focused on proposals to adopt a...

American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI 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

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

Advanced Estate Planning Practice Update: Summer 2013

, USA

Featuring a nationally renowned faculty, including Professor Jeffrey N. Pennell, this webcast is a must-attend for sophisticated practitioners who need to stay up-to-date on changes in the estate planning field.

Topics will include:

United States v. Blake: quiet title action

Boone Operations Co. et al v. Commissioner: §§2522/170 deductions for fill dirt

Burns v. Astrue:...

American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE)

Commercial Real Estate Defaults, Workouts, and Reorganizations

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Are you prepared for the changed dynamics and outcomes in the brave new world of real estate defaults?

In just two and a half days, you can learn what you need to know to properly handle troubled commercial real estate loans and leases. In this practical commercial real estate CLE course, comprising more than 16 hours of instruction, including one hour of ethics, preeminent experts present...

American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE)

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

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

Forum on Class Actions and Aggregate Litigation

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Featuring world-renowned judges, professors, and leading practitioners from both sides of the bar, this riveting CLE Program on Class Actions and Aggregate Litigation offers critical insights and in-depth analyses of recent developments in class action and aggregate litigation. Attend this accredited CLE course to explore today's top issues in high-level discussions keyed to the interests of priva...

American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI 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

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

Is Your Limited Liability Really Limited?

, USA

Details not yet available.

American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE)

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

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

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

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