Worldwide CLE Calendar - Continuing Legal Education

The Construction Defect Process: Strategies & Updates

Orlando, Florida, USA

Construction and design defects continue to plague developers, owners, architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, and the insurance industry. For all companies involved in the construction industry, including end users, knowing how to minimize the risk of construction defects; how to transfer the risk of construction defects; how to deal with construction defects when they occur; and how ...

The Seminar Group

Overview of the Future of Law

, USA

Today’s attorneys clearly understand that technology has revolutionized the way lawyers practice law. Even lawyers who graduated from law school just a decade ago have seen the technology they use change in many ways. Technology changes clients’ expectations and the way lawyers market their services. Of equally great significance is the changing attitude of clients, particularly corporate clients....

American Bar Association

New Developments in Residential Loan Servicing: State, Federal and Programmatic Laws, Regulations and Standards (Free)

San Francisco, California, USA

The rules of the road for residential mortgage servicing have changed significantly since the crash in 2008. Since then, a wide variety of agencies, including Congress, federal banking regulators, state attorneys general and the California legislature, have all sought to improve loan servicers’ practices, particularly in connection with the loss mitigation process. The result is a series of ...

Practising Law Institute

May Patent Bar Review in Chicago, IL

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Join us for our upcoming Patent Bar Review course, to be held May 6-10, 2013 in Chicago, IL!

Patent Resources Group’s Industry Leading Bar Review Course was developed under the direction of legendary Professor Irving Kayton and leverages our 40 years of experience in educating USPTO patent bar exam passers to make this the most comprehensive and focused patent bar review course in the indus...

Patent Resources Group

Antitrust Institute 2013: Developments & Hot Topics

New York, New York, 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

Cyber Threats and Network Security Countermeasures: Keeping Your Intellectual Property Safe

, USA

All companies, from financial institutions to technology firms to health care providers to law firms, are increasingly attractive targets for cyber attackers. As we have seen in recent news, compromise of a company’s secrets or customer information could prove devastating to its reputation and financial health. As a result, data security is now a necessity and not a luxury. So, how does a company,...

American Bar Association

Think Digital: Delivering Superior Legal Services with Technology

, USA

In today’s Information Age, all attorneys must be aware of both the benefits and risks associated with increasing the use of technology in their practices.

Attend this practical seminar, taught by experts in virtual law offices and litigation technology, to stay current with the “best practices” for delivering superior client services through the use of technology.

American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE)

Leveraged Financing 2013

New York, New York, USA

At this conference, the country’s leading experts in leveraged finance will examine key concepts and strategies in serving leveraged companies, including portfolio companies of private equity firms. You will learn about the leveraged finance marketplace today, including new deal activity, continuing refinancing needs, evolving trends in leveraged finance, funding sources and product offering...

Practising Law Institute

Understanding Employment Law 2013

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Whether you are new to the field, seeking a quick refresher, or if your law practice only touches upon employment law issues, this jam-packed employment law primer is designed for you.  An expert faculty will lead you through the major regulations and case law governing the employer/employee relationship and offer practical pointers ranging from hiring to firing and everything in between. In ...

Practising Law Institute

Hot Topics in Advertising Law 2013

New York, New York, USA

Companies are fighting harder than ever for market share, in a fast-changing landscape increasingly dominated by social networks and other new media outlets and under the watchful eyes of competitors and regulators determined t to prevent unfair and deceptive advertising. This advanced-level program will provide you with the practical skills you need to navigate the minefields in this landscape. L...

Practising Law Institute

Corporate Compliance and Ethics Institute 2013

Chicago, Illinois, 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

Employment Law Conference -Mid-Year

Arlington, Virginia, USA

Our Mid-Year Employment Law Conference: The definitive advanced-level update of the most important developments affecting the employment policies and practices of business and government.
Topics include: developments in EEO law, labor-management relations update, retaliation and whistleblowing, wage and hour issues, independent contractor misclassification, FMLA, e-Workplace, ADA update, and e...

NELI

Collective Trust Funds Today: Recent Developments...

New York, New York, USA

The first and only comprehensive CLE program on collective trust funds!

Are you prepared to face new legal challenges as you enjoy an increase in business opportunities?

Collective Trust Funds (CTFs) are rapidly becoming the investment vehicle of choice for many 401(k) plan sponsors. Now that these funds offer daily valuation and investment direction combined with the potential for ...

American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE)

High Impact Presentation Skills: Fast Track Coaching for Busy Attorneys

Seattle, Washington, USA

Every time you speak, you are revealing critical information about yourself, both verbally and nonverbally. Your listeners - whether it’s three people sitting around a conference table or 300 people filling an auditorium - are judging you. Compelling research proves: HOW you say it is even more important than WHAT you say.

Want to promote your company by becoming a Sponsor of this seminar?...

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2nd Annual Insurance In the Construction Industry

Dallas, Texas, USA

Construction is a dangerous business and success requires effectively managing risk. An essential component of risk management is appropriate insurance coverage. Construction disputes – whatever their underlying source – are impacted by the coverage available (or not available) to the various parties on the jobsite. In light of the inherent risks, it is critical that anyone involved in constructio...

The Seminar Group

Affordable Care Act's Whistleblower Provisions + OSHA's Interim Final Rule

, USA

As the 2014 implementation date draws near, businesses are focusing on making group health plans compliant. However, they must also prepare for increased whistleblower claims, develop claim-reporting protocols, and, know how to handle employees. Employees and their counsel need to be aware of potential employer violations under the ACA and accompanying retaliation for seeking access to this covera...

American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE)

Planning and Administering Estates and Trusts—Income Tax Consequences You Need to Consider

, USA

When planning and administering estates and trusts, do you know how to avoid income tax traps while maximizing income tax planning opportunities?

In this engaging CLE seminar, experts from The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel will teach you helpful strategies to both minimize unexpected income tax liabilities and secure special income tax planning benefits in the context of rela...

American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE)

Essential Ethics for the Business Lawyer: Confidentiality, Ethics...

, USA

In this cutting-edge 60-minute ethics seminar, nationally recognized expert Michael Downey explores the essentials of handling these controversies as soon as they occur.



Topics include:

-Confidentiality concerns in a transactional practice, particularly when providing services to multiple corporations or corporations and their owners or employees

-Disclosing wrongful ...

American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE)

Discipline, Documentation & Discharge of Problem Employees

Seattle, Washington, USA

Don’t Miss These Presentations:

The Stages of Discipline
Performance Reviews
Making the Discharge Decision
Handling the Discharge Process
Update on Issues Specific to Washington State
Difficult Issues in the Disciplinary Process
Documentation of Employees’ Performance
Eight Ways to Get Sued by Your Problem Employees

This course will show you how to effect...

The Seminar Group

Document Assembly and Automation

, USA

Perhaps nowhere else in the area of legal technology are traditional lawyers facing obsolescence than in legal document assembly. Preparation of legal documents, once the province of the lawyer, is now a service becoming increasingly available to consumers at lower costs from online legal document preparation companies. Attorneys who persist in preparing documents in the traditional manner—and at ...

American Bar Association

Cloud Computing 2013: Cut Through the Fluff & Tackle the Critical Stuff

New York, New York, 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

Illinois MCLE Marathon 2013

Chicago, Illinois, USA

PLI’s Illinois MCLE Marathon is specifically designed to help attorneys practicing in Illinois meet their MCLE requirements, as well as learn about best practices and new and emerging issues. If your last name begins with letters N-Z and you were admitted to the Illinois bar before July 1, 2011, your MCLE compliance deadline of June 30, 2013 is fast approaching. For this N-Z reporting period...

Practising Law Institute

Basics of Accounting for Lawyers 2013: What Every Practicing Lawyer Needs to Know

New York, New York, USA

Accounting is a language of business. Because attorneys encounter accounting information in a wide range of legal issues, it is critical for lawyers to understand financial statements and core accounting concepts. This practical course, specifically designed for the non-accountant attorney, will provide an understanding of financial statements and the key principles of accounting, using “rea...

Practising Law Institute

Vapor Intrusion: Legal Concerns, Risk Management, and Scientific Factors

, USA

Vapor Intrusion is one of today’s top environmental legal concerns. It presents liability and health issues for property owners. It is a component of every site investigation and has even motivated re-openings of previously remediated sites. But how much do you really know about the legal issues surrounding vapor intrusion?



With recent guidance from the Environmental Protection Age...

American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE)

Music Licensing in a Digital World: Sound Recordings, Songs and More

, USA

Apps, video games, streaming/download services, independent and major studio feature films, multi-platform radio, network, local, cable, and mobile device television, internet trailers, e-cards, multiple distribution options, digital jukeboxes, internet karaoke, musical theatre — these are but some of the areas requiring new licensing strategies, negotiations, and contract clauses reflecting the e...

American Bar Association

LSI's Merchant Strategies for Mobile Payments Conference

Seattle, Washington, USA

Merchants are being asked to accept and support a dizzying range of mobile payment products as technology companies, financial institutions, carriers, issuers, investors, consumers and other merchants all jockey for a position and future in the emerging mobile payment arena. Contactless technologies, such as near-field communication and remote payment solutions that allow for more rapid or advance...

Law Seminars International

Fundamentals of Patent Prosecution 2013: A Boot Camp for Claim Drafting & Amendment Writing

Chicago, Illinois, 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

Class Actions 101: What You Need To Know About Rule 23

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Register for Class Actions 101 and learn what you need to know about Rule 23. In addition, this in-person CLE program will allow you to network with colleagues and learn from preeminent class action experts as they explore the essential elements of this ever-evolving area of the law.

American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE)

New Developments in Change-in-Control Protection

, USA

If you practice in the executive compensation area, it is critical that you know the latest developments in this ever-evolving field. Attend this informative audio CLE program, taught by experienced practitioners, for a timely review of the marketplace trends and current practices in change-in-control protection.

Topics for discussion will include:

-change-in-control severance

more  

American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE)

Working with Immigrants: The Intersection of Basic Immigration, Housing, and Domestic Violence Issues in California (Free)

San Francisco, California, USA

You should attend this training if you would like to provide pro bono services to immigrant clients in the areas of housing, immigration, or domestic violence or you would like to improve your representation of immigrant clients generally.  Many immigrant clients require assistance with a constellation of related yet distinct issues.  This day-long program attempts to address these parti...

Practising Law Institute

The Ethics of Witness Preparation (featuring Dan Small)

, USA

Learn how to prepare strong witnesses without crossing the ethical line as this ethics-accredited CLE program explores:

-The real nature and purpose of powerful witness preparation

-The line between coaching and preparation

-The "translator" model

-Acceptable preparation practices

-The perjury dilemma

-Proper deposition conduct and preparation

American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE)

Global Trademark Search and Application Workshop 2013

San Francisco, California, USA

Join a faculty of domestic and international legal experts as they provide practical guidance for the trademark search and application process in the U.S. and abroad.  Using real-world examples, this practice-based, hands-on workshop will get attendees involved and provide takeaway tips that can be put into use in daily practice immediately.  Learn about the differences and similarities ...

Practising Law Institute

The Evolving Worl of Construction Defects

Portland, Oregon, USA

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“Construction and design defects are the scourge of the construction industry and continue to inflict significant losses on owners, designers, contractors, material suppliers and insurers. Some companies are changing how (and whether) they conduct business in certain markets, ...

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Fundamentals of Securities Law

New York, New York, USA

This is the most comprehensive securities fundamentals course on the market!
Our experts analyze the JOBS Act, which created a new simplified on-ramp for “emerging growth companies” (an entirely new classification of issuers), permits general solicitation and public advertising for many private offerings, and allows “crowdfunding” for start-up entities that will be exempt from the Securities Ac...

American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE)

Hospital and Health System Transactions: 10 Key Legal and Business Issues

, USA

Faculty experienced in hospital mergers and acquisitions will offer tips for assuring that hospital transactions proceed smoothly without conflicting with legal regulations.

Topics include:

-Reasons for entering into an acquisition or affiliation

-How to start the transaction process

-Board duties and potential personal liability for directors

-Structural conside...

American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE)

If You Die, Will Your Digital Assets Die With You?

, USA

Consider this frightening scenario: a widow finds her credit score tanking because her deceased husband, who paid everything online, left her without any log-in information. Because he had gone paperless, she has no clue when bills are even due.

As lawyers, we need to consider how digital assets affect our clients as more and more of our clients manage their personal affairs on the web. Not...

American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE)

The Ethics of Legal Marketing in a Social Media Age

, USA

No matter what the medium, be it teletype or Twitter, the Model Rules of Professional Conduct delineate the ethical guidelines and restrictions within which attorneys must operate when embarking upon a marketing campaign. Commonly arising issues in this arena include the unintended client, confidentiality, conflicts of interest, solicitation, disclaimers, liability issues including the standard of...

American Bar Association

Employment Law Conference - Mid-Year

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Our Mid-Year Employment Law Conference: The definitive advanced-level update of the most important developments affecting the employment policies and practices of business and government.
Topics include: developments in EEO law, labor-management relations update, retaliation and whistleblowing, wage and hour issues, independent contractor misclassification, FMLA, e-Workplace, ADA update, and e...

NELI

Information Technology Law Institute 2013: Privacy and Cybersecurity, Mobile Advertising, Digital Distribution, Social Media and the Third Industrial Revolution

San Francisco, California, USA

Virtually every American business has turned to technology to improve efficiency and deliver new, Internet-based services or information.  The fastest growing companies in our troubled economy are the technology innovators.  Every lawyer in this rapidly changing economy must understand the legal issues raised by technology.  However, when technological changes outpace the law, lawye...

Practising Law Institute

The Virtual Office, Working Remotely, and Online Collaboration

, USA

As today’s consumers become more accustomed to obtaining goods and services from online, virtual companies like Amazon and Netflix, it’s not surprising that legal services are also now being delivered in a virtual way. For lawyers today, a practice grounded in a brick-and-mortar setting is not the only way to deliver client representation.

This webinar will cover the brave, new world of vi...

American Bar Association

ERISA Litigation National Institute

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Approaching ERISA from a litigation perspective, this program emphasizes the practical, not the theoretical. This National Institute is for litigators and benefits practitioners who wish to further their knowledge of the substantive and most recent case law. For ERISA specialists who draft plan language and render advice about plan administration, the program provides tips for minimizing litigatio...

American Bar Association Joint Committee on Employee Benefits

Privacy and Data Security Law Institute (Fourteenth Annual)

San Francisco, California, USA

This program focuses on critical issues of information privacy, security and data protection faced by all companies. The Internet and other evolving information technologies, wired and wireless, have prompted the development of powerful tools for the collection, processing, storage and use of personal information. These trends create numerous issues regarding limitations on corporate rights to use...

Practising Law Institute

Pretrial Practice 2013

New York, New York, USA

As fewer civil cases are tried, the staples of pretrial practice - pleadings, motions to dismiss, discovery, Daubert motions, summary judgment, and settlement - have replaced trials as the focus of litigation. Join our faculty of experienced plaintiffs’ and defense attorneys, and inside counsel and judges as they review what you need to know to succeed at this increasingly importan...

Practising Law Institute

Acquiring or Selling the Privately Held Company 2013

Chicago, Illinois, 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

Tax Planning for Domestic & Foreign Partnerships, LLCs, Joint Ventures & Other Strategic Alliances 2013

New York, New York, 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

Conflicts of Interest for Lawyers in the 21st Century: How to Identify and Avoid Them

, USA

A distinguished panel of legal ethics experts, whose practices and researches have a significant focus on conflicts of interest, will offer a primer on how to foresee situations where conflicts typically arise, avoid them before they do arise, and deal with them after they do arise, all with minimal anxiety or harm to the lawyers and clients involved.

The discussion will include specific p...

American Bar Association

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

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...

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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...

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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