California Legal Events Calendar
Jun 28, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
End-of-Life Planning for the Low-Income Client (Free)
San Francisco, California, USA
End of Life Planning is, like Death and Taxes, one of those things that can go from an easy, informative and straightforward conversation to a drawn-out nightmare if ignored. Low income and very low-income clients, unlike the average middle class client, frequently do not understand the importance of, for example, having identified caretakers for their minor children in place. They frequently reso...Practising Law Institute
Jul 8, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Fundamentals of Copyright Law in the Data Era 2013
San Francisco, California, USA
Copyright law continues to be an unpredictable and dynamic practice area. Attend this program to build the foundation needed to understand this area of law while exploring recent cases and developments, with a particular focus on Internet and data-related issues. Learn about the rights copyright protection confers, how to protect those rights, and how the Internet continues to redefine critical co...Practising Law Institute
Jul 9, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Fundamentals of Trademark Law in the Global Marketplace 2013
San Francisco, California, USA
Whether you are just starting out, need a refresher, or have just learned how exciting a career in trademark law can be, this program is for you. Forget all the trademark books and articles, and attend this program instead to learn all the fundamentals while exploring the cutting-edge issues that are changing the face of this practice area. This program is built on a rock-solid foundation of trade...Practising Law Institute
Jul 9, 2013
Workshop
Workshop
Winning Patents Workshop (Pasadena, CA)
Pasadena, California, USA
The Winning Patents Workshop, which has been updated to reflect relevant changes introduced by the AIA, including the entirely new §102 prior art criteria which become effective in March 2013, is designed specifically for entry-level patent practitioners – those with up to two years of patent drafting and prosecution experience. Through four days of lectures and an interactive, small-group exercis...Landon IP
Jul 10, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Fundamentals of Patent Prosecution 2013: A Boot Camp for Claim Drafting & Amendment Writing
San Francisco, California, 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
Jul 11, 2013
CLE
CLE
Employment Discrimination Law Update
San Francisco, California, USA
This is the definitive annual advanced-level update of the most significant developments in EEO and their impact on employment practices, featuring a session on major developments in discrimination law, including coverage of legislative activity, harassment and internal investigations, terminations and severance agreements, pervasive retaliation claims, the e-Workplace, ADA update, FMLA practice a...NELI
Jul 18, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Basics of Accounting for Lawyers 2013: What Every Practicing Lawyer Needs to Know
San Francisco, California, 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
Jul 18, 2013
Conference
Conference
2-day In-person Seminar on Statistics for the Non-Statistician at Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA, California, USA
Overview: Statistical tools and techniques are very commonly used to help measure and improve the quality of a firm's process and product. If statistical analysis is not properly performed and/or understood, a firm can run the risk of distributing the kind of product to the market that ultimately fails, resulting in lost time and money. And of course, with statistics, practice makes perfect. Durin...GlobalCompliancePanel
Jul 22, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Prior Art, Obviousness, and the America Invents Act in 2013
San Francisco, California, 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
Jul 25, 2013
Conference
Conference
2-day In-person Seminar on Effective Complaint Handling at Boston, MA
Boston, California, USA
Overview: An effective complaint handling system is an extremely important part of any quality system. Manufacturers should understand that any complaint received on a product shall be evaluated and, if necessary, thoroughly investigated and analyzed, and corrective action shall be taken. The results of this evaluation should lead to a conclusion regarding whether the complaint was valid, what t...GlobalCompliancePanel
Jul 26, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Representing the Pro Bono Client: Consumer Law Basics 2013 (Free)
San Francisco, California, USA
Volunteer lawyers are needed to help the many low income clients facing a wide assortment of consumer law matters who are unrepresented. Attend this program to learn the basics of consumer law so that you can competently represent a client in need and learn new advocacy skills. Overview of consumer law FDCPA/Consumer collection defense Auto fraud Fair Credit Reporting ActPractising Law Institute
Aug 7, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
California Trial Advocacy 2013
San Francisco, California, USA
If you think you will ever try a case, or if you want to do better the next time you are in trial, then this is the program you have been waiting for. In this full-day program, some of the most experienced trial lawyers in California will talk about the best way to prepare and present a case to a jury. We will cover what you need to do before the trial begins, in limine motions, jury selection, op...Practising Law Institute
Aug 14, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Land Use Institute: Planning, Regulation, Litigation, Eminent Domain, and Compensation
San Fransisco, California, USA
The Land Use Institute, now in its 29th year, is designed for attorneys, professional planners, public officials, developers, and academics who are involved in land use planning, zoning, permitting, property development, environmental protection, and related litigation. This cutting-edge program, comprising 16 hours of instruction, including one hour of ethics, and taught by preeminent practitione...American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE)
Aug 16, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Re-Entry Issues: Overcoming Employment and Housing Challenges Due to a Prior Arrest or Conviction (Free)
San Francisco, California, USA
In the past three decades, incarceration rates have exploded in the U.S., such that today we incarcerate over two million people, more than any other country in the world. The result is that many more people encounter the criminal justice system at some point in their lives. Indeed, an estimated 1 in 4 adults in California has an arrest or conviction record, and people of color are disproportionat...Practising Law Institute
Aug 19, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Advanced Patent Prosecution Workshop 2013: Claim Drafting & Amendment Writing
San Francisco, California, USA
In this advanced two-day program, you will have a unique opportunity to receive hands-on drafting experience under the guidance of experienced patent prosecutors. By working in small technologically-distinct groups, you will receive individualized feedback on claim drafting and amendment writing skills, as well as learn practical techniques for avoiding prosecution pitfalls. Guidance will be provi...Practising Law Institute
Aug 22, 2013
CLE
CLE
Public Sector EEO and Employment Law Conference
San Francisco, California, USA
NELI presents the nation's foremost annual public sector conference surveying EEO and employment law developments impacting federal, state and local government employment, examining the effect of these developments on current practices, and providing practical advice to ensure compliance in the areas listed below: Developments in EEO Harassment and Internal Investigations Retaliation and Whist...NELI
Sep 10, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
California Employment Law Update 2013
San Francisco, California, USA
PLI’s California Employment Law Update addresses the issues confronted by employment law advisers, litigators and human resources management and professionals, with particular emphasis on California State law considerations. This program combines a comprehensive review of case law and regulatory developments, an in-depth analysis of emerging issues, and practical guidance about best practices to m...Practising Law Institute
Sep 12, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Ethical Issues in California Pro Bono Representation 2013 (Free)
San Francisco, California, USA
While the ethical obligations of Pro Bono legal practice are no different than a commercial law practice, there are practical considerations regarding eligibility of clients, challenging clients, challenging pro bono attorneys, conflicts similar in theory, different in practice settings), expectations on both sides, case management responsibility, and different delivery models, such as limited sco...Practising Law Institute
Sep 18, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Technology and Entertainment Convergence 2013: Hot Business and Legal Issues in "Technotainment"
San Francisco, California, USA
This year’s program includes today’s major legal and business issues in the convergence of entertainment and technology. The program brings together a faculty of experienced in-house lawyers, law firm attorneys and senior business executives on the cutting edge of this burgeoning practice.The expert faculty will address recent litigation and key cases involving convergence issues, such as the myri...Practising Law Institute
Sep 20, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
IP in the Law Department 2013: Cost or Profit Center?
San Francisco, California, USA
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Sep 24, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Basics of International Taxation 2013
San Francisco, California, USA
In a global business, the tax laws of the United States may impact transactions regardless of where the transactions take place. A working knowledge of the U. S. international tax rules is, therefore, of paramount importance to a wide variety of tax and corporate professionals.At this program, some of the world’s leading tax experts will discuss the current rules of U.S. international taxation. Ea...Practising Law Institute
Sep 26, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Bankruptcy Basics for Low-Income Clients 2013 (Free)
San Francisco, California, USA
Although the recession is beginning to even out and foreclosures in many parts of the country are in the decline, the recession continues to affect financially marginalized people in disproportionate numbers. Many debtors are unrepresented and bankruptcy clinics are still in great demand. There is a critical need for pro bono attorneys to assist low-income clients at all levels. The practice of ba...Practising Law Institute
Sep 30, 2013
Annual Meeting
Annual Meeting
6th Channel Management Summit
Los Angeles, California, USA
With a five year consistent history of success, the Channel Management Summit has become synonymous with excellence. This year's 6th Channel Management Summit will continue to expand and bring you information on successful channel strategies, partner management and recruitment, and how to utilize social media and the cloud. This is your opportunity to hear from carefully selected industry leaders ...IQPC
Oct 3, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Representing the Pro Bono Client: Advocacy Skills for Administrative Hearings 2013 (Free)
San Francisco, California, USA
The need for pro bono assistance with administrative hearings has never been higher. The increase trend of employers challenging all Unemployment Benefits claims has been combined with the explosion of UI claims during the recession. The recession and aging of the workforce has resulted in an increase in disability-based Social Security claims. Budget cuts and program changes have created a “perfe...Practising Law Institute
Oct 7, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Intellectual Property Law Institute 2013
San Francisco, California, USA
PLI’s Intellectual Property Law Institute is a “must-attend” program for IP lawyers. This program provides a complete analysis of key events in all areas of IP, providing updates on cases, legislation and government agency developments that IP lawyers need to know.A highlight of the program will be a panel of in-house IP counsel from prominent companies discussing the many facets...Practising Law Institute
