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Nov 23, 2009
CLE
CLE
Hedge Fund Enforcement & Regulatory Developments 2009
New York, New York, USA
With the unprecedented decline in the securities, derivatives and credit markets and the regulatory aftermath of the Bernard Madoff scandal, hedge funds and their advisers are under increasing scrutiny by the SEC, Congress and the new administration. With reinvigorated new leadership at the SEC, issues surrounding enforcement and regulatory compliance in the hedge fund space are more important th...Practising Law Institute
Nov 23, 2009
CLE
CLE
Hedge Fund Enforcement & Regulatory Developments 2009 (Groupcast Location)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
With the unprecedented decline in the securities, derivatives and credit markets and the regulatory aftermath of the Bernard Madoff scandal, hedge funds and their advisers are under increasing scrutiny by the SEC, Congress and the new administration. With reinvigorated new leadership at the SEC, issues surrounding enforcement and regulatory compliance in the hedge fund space are more important th...Practising Law Institute
Nov 23, 2009
CLE
CLE
Hedge Fund Enforcement & Regulatory Developments 2009 (Groupcast Location)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
With the unprecedented decline in the securities, derivatives and credit markets and the regulatory aftermath of the Bernard Madoff scandal, hedge funds and their advisers are under increasing scrutiny by the SEC, Congress and the new administration. With reinvigorated new leadership at the SEC, issues surrounding enforcement and regulatory compliance in the hedge fund space are more important th...Practising Law Institute
Nov 24, 2009
CLE
CLE
Writing for Lawyers 2009 (Groupcast Location)
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Good writing skills are critical to success in law practice. At this ½-day program, the Honorable Gerald Lebovits will explain the elements of good legal writing and how to make your writing stand out for judges, partners, and clients. Getting started How to organize a draft The myths of writing well Legal writing do's and don'ts Legal style: making writing ...Practising Law Institute
Nov 24, 2009
CLE
CLE
Writing for Lawyers 2009
New York, New York, USA
Good writing skills are critical to success in law practice. At this ½-day program, the Honorable Gerald Lebovits will explain the elements of good legal writing and how to make your writing stand out for judges, partners, and clients. Getting started How to organize a draft The myths of writing well Legal writing do's and don'ts Legal style: making writing ...Practising Law Institute
Nov 30, 2009
CLE
CLE
Commercial Real Estate Institute (Eleventh Annual)
New York, New York, USA
The current restructuring of commercial real estate demands experienced practitioners who know how to analyze, negotiate and close the deal. Now in its eleventh year, this popular course provides the essential information associates, junior partners, and related professionals need in order to understand the more sophisticated issues of commercial real estate practice. A talented faculty of exper...Practising Law Institute
Nov 30, 2009
CLE
CLE
Nuts and Bolts of Corporate Bankruptcy 2009
San Francisco, California, USA
As the legal industry continues to feel the impact of the economic recession, one thing is clear: it is more important than ever for practitioners of all areas to become familiar with the nuances of bankruptcy law. Whether you are just starting out in your career or thinking about branching out and broadening your practice area to include this burgeoning field, this program will provide you with...Practising Law Institute
Dec 1, 2009
CLE
CLE
Controlling Legal Costs for the General Counsel
New York, New York, USA
The economic crisis has forced General Counsel to refocus their attention on controlling legal costs throughout the company. Some are concentrating on tried-and-true ideas, such as stronger outside guidelines and ensuring proper staffing of matters. Others are more innovative, considering outsourcing work overseas and rethinking the ways they hire law firms.Controlling Legal Costs: Meetin...
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Dec 2, 2009
CLE
CLE
Trial by Jury 2009 (Groupcast Location)
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
The jury trial is at the heart of our system of justice. No litigator or in-house lawyer can afford not to understand it. 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 a unique insight into jury trials and the best way to handle them from opening statements through closing arguments. ...Practising Law Institute
Dec 2, 2009
CLE
CLE
Advanced Corporate Compliance and Ethics Workshop 2009
San Francisco, California, USA
The legal and regulatory landscape is becoming ever more complex. Enforcement is on the rise, while the financial crisis has resulted in many compliance and ethics budgets being reduced. At no time has promoting and maintaining an ethical corporate culture been as challenging, and as essential, for a company’s survival and success. How can you help your program survive - and even thrive&nb...Practising Law Institute
Dec 2, 2009
CLE
CLE
Tax Strategies for Corporate Acquisitions, Dispositions, Spin-Offs, Joint Ventures, Financings, Reorganizations & Restructurings 2009
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 operat...Practising Law Institute
Dec 2, 2009
CLE
CLE
Trial by Jury 2009
New York, New York, USA
The jury trial is at the heart of our system of justice. No litigator or in-house lawyer can afford not to understand it. 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 a unique insight into jury trials and the best way to handle them from opening statements through closing arguments. ...Practising Law Institute
Dec 3, 2009
CLE
CLE
New Developments in Securitization 2009
New York, New York, USA
As the credit crunch continues to roil the capital markets, the securitization world remains largely deadlocked and its restart is facing enormous challenges. Many transactions have been downgraded and have suffered unforeseeable losses, government supported financing has become necessary to support new issuances, issuances without government backed funding remain at historic lows and, of m...Practising Law Institute
Dec 3, 2009
CLE
CLE
New Developments in Securitization 2009 (Groupcast Location)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
As the credit crunch continues to roil the capital markets, the securitization world remains largely deadlocked and its restart is facing enormous challenges. Many transactions have been downgraded and have suffered unforeseeable losses, government supported financing has become necessary to support new issuances, issuances without government backed funding remain at historic lows and, of ...Practising Law Institute
Dec 3, 2009
CLE
CLE
New Developments in Securitization 2009 (Groupcast Location)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
As the credit crunch continues to roil the capital markets, the securitization world remains largely deadlocked and its restart is facing enormous challenges. Many transactions have been downgraded and have suffered unforeseeable losses, government supported financing has become necessary to support new issuances, issuances without government backed funding remain at historic lows and, of ...Practising Law Institute
Dec 4, 2009
CLE
CLE
Electronic Discovery Guidance 2009: What Corporate and Outside Counsel Need to Know
San Francisco, California, USA
New questions constantly arise about how to effectively and fairly handle the potentially overwhelming demands and costs of e-discovery in litigation - and conflicts still remain over exactly what electronically discovered information is admissible in court. This program will provide an overview of the development of e-discovery law at the federal, state, and international levels, and a look to ...Practising Law Institute
Dec 7, 2009
CLE
CLE
Coping with U.S. Export Controls 2009
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
This will be a challenging year for export control professionals. The Bush Administration launched an ambitious series of reforms and the Obama Administration is considering further changes to export control laws and policies. These reforms could affect important U.S. markets such as China and India, as well as countries subject to sanctions such as Iran and Cuba, and could result in ...Practising Law Institute
Dec 7, 2009
CLE
CLE
PLI'S California MCLE Marathon 2009: Latest Issues in Legal Ethics - Substance Abuse - Elimination of Bias in the Profession
San Francisco, California, USA
This fast-paced and up-to-the-minute program satisfies all of California’s MCLE special requirements. If your last name begins with a letter from A through G, your MCLE compliance deadline, February 1, 2010, is fast approaching. PLI can meet all of your MCLE needs. We have scheduled the MCLE Marathon, taught by a faculty of outstanding California lawyers and other professionals ...Practising Law Institute
Dec 7, 2009
CLE
CLE
Understanding the Securities Laws 2009
New York, New York, USA
Knowledge of securities law is essential to avoid crippling and time-consuming litigation. This program will provide you with an up-to-the-minute understanding of the basic underpinnings and interplay of the Securities Act of 1933 (“Securities Act”), the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”), the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and related SEC regulations. Emphasis will be...Practising Law Institute
Dec 7, 2009
CLE
CLE
Understanding the Securities Laws 2009 (Groupcast Location)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Knowledge of securities law is essential to avoid crippling and time-consuming litigation. This program will provide you with an up-to-the-minute understanding of the basic underpinnings and interplay of the Securities Act of 1933 (“Securities Act”), the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”), the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and related SEC regulations. Emphasis will be...Practising Law Institute
Dec 7, 2009
CLE
CLE
Understanding the Securities Laws 2009 (Groupcast Location)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Knowledge of securities law is essential to avoid crippling and time-consuming litigation. This program will provide you with an up-to-the-minute understanding of the basic underpinnings and interplay of the Securities Act of 1933 (“Securities Act”), the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”), the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and related SEC regulations. Emphasis will be...Practising Law Institute
Dec 7, 2009
CLE
CLE
Understanding the Securities Laws 2009 (Groupcast Location)
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Knowledge of securities law is essential to avoid crippling and time-consuming litigation. This program will provide you with an up-to-the-minute understanding of the basic underpinnings and interplay of the Securities Act of 1933 (“Securities Act”), the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”), the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and related SEC regulations. Emphasis will be...Practising Law Institute
Dec 7, 2009
CLE
CLE
Understanding the Securities Laws 2009 (Groupcast Location)
New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
Knowledge of securities law is essential to avoid crippling and time-consuming litigation. This program will provide you with an up-to-the-minute understanding of the basic underpinnings and interplay of the Securities Act of 1933 (“Securities Act”), the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”), the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and related SEC regulations. Emphasis will be...Practising Law Institute
Dec 9, 2009
CLE
CLE
Banking Law Update 2009: Shaping the Future of the Financial Services System
New York, New York, USA
One year after the global financial system experienced its greatest crisis since the Great Depression, the U.S. Congress and Administration have begun the process of fundamentally transforming the operations and oversight of the financial system. The scope of these reforms is larger than any considered in decades, and will affect every segment of the financial services system. At the ...Practising Law Institute
Dec 9, 2009
CLE
CLE
Banking Law Update 2009: Shaping the Future of the Financial Services System (Groupcast Location)
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
One year after the global financial system experienced its greatest crisis since the Great Depression, the U.S. Congress and Administration have begun the process of fundamentally transforming the operations and oversight of the financial system. The scope of these reforms is larger than any considered in decades, and will affect every segment of the financial services system. At the...Practising Law Institute
Dec 9, 2009
CLE
CLE
Banking Law Update 2009: Shaping the Future of the Financial Services System (Groupcast Location)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
One year after the global financial system experienced its greatest crisis since the Great Depression, the U.S. Congress and Administration have begun the process of fundamentally transforming the operations and oversight of the financial system. The scope of these reforms is larger than any considered in decades, and will affect every segment of the financial services system. At the...Practising Law Institute
Dec 9, 2009
CLE
CLE
Banking Law Update 2009: Shaping the Future of the Financial Services System (Groupcast Location)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
One year after the global financial system experienced its greatest crisis since the Great Depression, the U.S. Congress and Administration have begun the process of fundamentally transforming the operations and oversight of the financial system. The scope of these reforms is larger than any considered in decades, and will affect every segment of the financial services system. At the...Practising Law Institute
Dec 9, 2009
CLE
CLE
Open Source and Free Software 2009: Benefits, Risks and Challenges in Today's Economic Environment
San Francisco, California, USA
In the current economic environment, all companies are looking for ways to cut their IT budgets. “Open source” software, which is available in the form of operating systems, applications, utility code and programming tools, presents an attractive option. However, use of such software can also expose a company to unexpected and unacceptable obligation and risk, depending on the ...Practising Law Institute
Dec 9, 2009
CLE
CLE
The Pocket MBA for Lawyers 2009: Everything You Need to Know About Finance
Chicago, Illinois, USA
The core disciplines of accounting, corporate finance, financial statement analysis and valuation heavily influence today’s business decisions. Mastering skills in these four key areas is of critical importance for all attorneys - regardless of practice area. Coupling your existing knowledge of law with business skills will make you a better lawyer. You learned the law in law s...Practising Law Institute
Dec 10, 2009
CLE
CLE
Negotiating Commercial Leases: Avoiding Unnecessary Costs, Risks and Liability in Commercial Leases - Fall 2009
San Francisco, California, USA
In today’s changed world, your client or company is relying on you now more than ever to make the best deal. The landscape of the commercial real estate market has changed and so have the rules. It is critical that you understand the hidden costs, shifting of risks and predatory practices of the “killer lease forms” and “sharp” practices. Attend this program to get ...Practising Law Institute
Dec 10, 2009
CLE
CLE
Preparation of Annual Disclosure Documents (14th Annual)
New York, New York, USA
Receive the latest information on topics affecting annual disclosure documents. Hear from the SEC staff on current rulemaking, review and comment priorities, new interpretations and much more. Get the latest overview of the annual disclosure document process, with emphasis on current hot topics, best practices and practice pointers. 2009 has been a year dominated by domestic and global economic...Practising Law Institute
Dec 10, 2009
CLE
CLE
Telecommunications Policy & Regulation Institute (27th Annual)
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Practising Law Institute and the Federal Communications Bar Association co-sponsor the nation's leading annual conference on telecommunications and broadband law and regulation, and this year's program is one you will not want to miss! 2009 has been a year of transition for the Federal Communications Commission and the telecommunications industry, and this program will offer you the chance ...Practising Law Institute
Dec 14, 2009
CLE
CLE
Nuts and Bolts of Corporate Bankruptcy 2009
New York, New York, USA
As the legal industry continues to feel the impact of the economic recession, one thing is clear: it is more important than ever for practitioners of all areas to become familiar with the nuances of bankruptcy law. Whether you are just starting out in your career or thinking about branching out and broadening your practice area to include this burgeoning field, this program will provide you with...Practising Law Institute
Dec 14, 2009
CLE
CLE
Nuts and Bolts of Corporate Bankruptcy 2009 (Groupcast Location)
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
As the legal industry continues to feel the impact of the economic recession, one thing is clear: it is more important than ever for practitioners of all areas to become familiar with the nuances of bankruptcy law. Whether you are just starting out in your career or thinking about branching out and broadening your practice area to include this burgeoning field, this program will provide you with...Practising Law Institute
Dec 14, 2009
CLE
CLE
Nuts and Bolts of Corporate Bankruptcy 2009 (Groupcast Location)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
As the legal industry continues to feel the impact of the economic recession, one thing is clear: it is more important than ever for practitioners of all areas to become familiar with the nuances of bankruptcy law. Whether you are just starting out in your career or thinking about branching out and broadening your practice area to include this burgeoning field, this program will provide you with...Practising Law Institute
Dec 14, 2009
CLE
CLE
Nuts and Bolts of Corporate Bankruptcy 2009 (Groupcast Location)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
As the legal industry continues to feel the impact of the economic recession, one thing is clear: it is more important than ever for practitioners of all areas to become familiar with the nuances of bankruptcy law. Whether you are just starting out in your career or thinking about branching out and broadening your practice area to include this burgeoning field, this program will provide you with...Practising Law Institute
Dec 14, 2009
CLE
CLE
Nuts and Bolts of Corporate Bankruptcy 2009 (Groupcast Location)
New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
As the legal industry continues to feel the impact of the economic recession, one thing is clear: it is more important than ever for practitioners of all areas to become familiar with the nuances of bankruptcy law. Whether you are just starting out in your career or thinking about branching out and broadening your practice area to include this burgeoning field, this program will provide you with...Practising Law Institute
Dec 14, 2009
CLE
CLE
Preparation of Annual Disclosure Documents (14th Annual)
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Receive the latest information on topics affecting annual disclosure documents. Hear from the SEC staff on current rulemaking, review and comment priorities, new interpretations and much more. Get the latest overview of the annual disclosure document process, with emphasis on current hot topics, best practices and practice pointers. 2009 has been a year dominated by domestic and global economic...Practising Law Institute
Dec 14, 2009
CLE
CLE
Understanding the Intellectual Property License 2009
San Francisco, California, USA
During the economic downturn, companies are increasingly turning to licensing as an important way of generating new sources of revenue out of existing intellectual property assets, and as a way to gain access to intellectual property at a lower cost than developing or purchasing intellectual property assets. Virtually every business is confronting licensing issues on an increasingly frequent bas...Practising Law Institute
Dec 16, 2009
CLE
CLE
Bridge the Gap II for Newly Admitted Attorneys 2009
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's two...Practising Law Institute
Dec 16, 2009
CLE
CLE
Preparation of Annual Disclosure Documents (14th Annual)
San Francisco, California, USA
Receive the latest information on topics affecting annual disclosure documents. Hear from the SEC staff on current rulemaking, review and comment priorities, new interpretations and much more. Get the latest overview of the annual disclosure document process, with emphasis on current hot topics, best practices and practice pointers. 2009 has been a year dominated by domestic and global economic...Practising Law Institute
Dec 18, 2009
CLE
CLE
Adoption Law Institute 2009
New York, New York, USA
By attending PLI's sixth annual Adoption Law Institute, you will learn from a distinguished and experienced faculty from throughout the United States about the latest developments in the fast-changing field of adoption law, and the implications of these developments for your practice. The faculty and the course handbook materials will provide practice tips and practical solutions to a broad...Practising Law Institute
Dec 21, 2009
CLE
CLE
Ethics for Corporate Lawyers 2009
New York, New York, USA
What are the ethical rules that apply in a business negotiation? Misrepresentation, fraudulent nondisclosure and omissions Responsibilities of the firm/legal department, supervising, and subordinate attorneys for an attorney's ethical lapse E-discovery: Qualcomm, and other recent developments Sarbanes Oxley: attorney professional responsibility update Multi-jurisdictional pra...Practising Law Institute
Dec 21, 2009
CLE
CLE
Staying Out of Trouble 2009
New York, New York, USA
At this year’s program, our outstanding faculty of ethics experts will examine and offer practical advice on avoiding ethical pitfalls surrounding the lateral movement of lawyers, the use of the Internet, and attorney fee agreements. How to approach ethical problems confronting attorneys today Practical tips on addressing issues that arise with the lateral movement of lawyers...Practising Law Institute
Dec 21, 2009
CLE
CLE
Ethics for Corporate Lawyers 2009 (Groupcast Location)
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
What are the ethical rules that apply in a business negotiation? Misrepresentation, fraudulent nondisclosure and omissions Responsibilities of the firm/legal department, supervising, and subordinate attorneys for an attorney's ethical lapse E-discovery: Qualcomm, and other recent developments Sarbanes Oxley: attorney professional responsibility update Multi-jurisdictional pra...Practising Law Institute
Dec 22, 2009
CLE
CLE
Ethical Issues in Pro Bono Representation 2009
New York, New York, USA
Using a lively, interactive format, "Ethical Issues in Pro Bono Representation" will examine the every day issues of ethics and professional responsibility through the prism of pro bono/public interest law practice. The significance of the new Rules of Professional Conduct for pro bono representation How to anticipate and avoid ethics pr...Practising Law Institute
Jan 4, 2010
CLE
CLE
Current Developments in Insurance Law 2010
New York, New York, USA
Current Developments in Insurance Law 2010 is an update on the latest developments in insurance law. Far from a static field with well-settled case law and longstanding regulations and statutes, each year brings new insurance regulations, statutes and cases. Moreover, with rapidly developing exposures emerging from everything from subprime to Chinese Drywall, insuring risks has never ...Practising Law Institute
Jan 4, 2010
CLE
CLE
Current Developments in Insurance Law 2010 (Groupcast Location)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Current Developments in Insurance Law 2010 is an update on the latest developments in insurance law. Far from a static field with well-settled case law and longstanding regulations and statutes, each year brings new insurance regulations, statutes and cases. Moreover, with rapidly developing exposures emerging from everything from subprime to Chinese Drywall, insuring risks has never ...Practising Law Institute
Jan 4, 2010
CLE
CLE
Current Developments in Insurance Law 2010 (Groupcast Location)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Current Developments in Insurance Law 2010 is an update on the latest developments in insurance law. Far from a static field with well-settled case law and longstanding regulations and statutes, each year brings new insurance regulations, statutes and cases. Moreover, with rapidly developing exposures emerging from everything from subprime to Chinese Drywall, insuring risks has never ...Practising Law Institute
Jan 4, 2010
CLE
CLE
Current Developments in Insurance Law 2010 (Groupcast Location)
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Current Developments in Insurance Law 2010 is an update on the latest developments in insurance law. Far from a static field with well-settled case law and longstanding regulations and statutes, each year brings new insurance regulations, statutes and cases. Moreover, with rapidly developing exposures emerging from everything from subprime to Chinese Drywall, insuring risks has never ...Practising Law Institute
