District of Columbia Legal Events Calendar
May 19, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Legal Ethics in the News
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
his lively, scenario-based session will examine recent legal ethics issues in the news and explore a wide variety of professional situations which have occasioned press coverage. Our interactive panel also will offer an in-depth consideration of some of these circumstances including the similarities and differences between these news stories and actual practice. Join us to consider: My client’s...American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE)
May 30, 2013
CLE
CLE
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
Jun 13, 2013
CLE
CLE
403(b) Prototype Plans: Pre-Approval Procedures
Nationwide, District of Columbia, USA
Recently issued IRS Revenue Procedure 2013-22 sets out final procedures for IRS pre-approval of 403(b) prototype and volume submitter plans. Under this new program, 403(b) plan sponsors – such as insurance companies, mutual fund providers and third party administrators – may obtain advance IRS approval of the form of their 403(b) plan documents. The IRS will accept applications from 403(b) prototy...ABA Joint Committee on Employee Benefits
Jun 28, 2013
Conference
Conference
Retrospective Analysis of Agency Determinations in Merger Transactions Symposium
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
How does merger policy affect economic performance? This symposium will bring together researchers, practitioners, and policy makers to examine the use of retrospective studies to assess past enforcement decisions and improve merger control. The symposium will identify lessons from previous studies, discuss the state of the art in evaluation techniques, and consider how to move the measurement of ...American Bar Association - Section of Antitrust Law
Sep 12, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Merger Practice Workshop
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Please mark your calendars for our Merger Conference in DC. We are developing the program at this time and plan to have detailed information available in May. The conference registration will open in May. Please email marisa.helberg@americanbar.org if you would like an email reminder when the agenda is posted and registration opens. The Merger Practice Workshop is a new demonstration-based progra...American Bar Association - Section of Antitrust Law
Sep 19, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Government Contracts 2013
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
The Federal government market is increasingly complex and compliance driven. Budget pressure, inappropriate use of fixed-price contracts, increasing compliance and transparency requirements, the initiation of a “super” oversight board, intensified focus on contract and business systems auditing, increased emphasis on suspension and debarment, and growing use of the False Claims Act to enforce cont...Practising Law Institute
Sep 30, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Corporate Political Activities 2013
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Lobbying, campaign finance and ethics rules in Washington, and in every state, are changing, and new court cases are affecting lobbyists, corporations, associations, and unions. Compliance with federal, state and local laws is more complex than ever. Congressional ethics rules, the Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA), pay-to-play laws, as well as increasing pressure on corporations to disclose to shareh...Practising Law Institute
Nov 14, 2013
Conference
Conference
Antitrust Fall Forum
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
The Fall Forum is one of the Section's marquee events. A variety of panels featuring senior government enforcement officials and practitioners will discuss current antitrust cases and policy developments, including antitrust enforcement in high technology, international cooperation, and the priorities of the new leadership at the DOJ and the FTC.American Bar Association Section of Antitrust Law
Dec 5, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
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
Dec 12, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
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
Mar 26, 2014
Annual Meeting
Annual Meeting
62nd Antitrust Law Spring Meeting
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Welcome to the 62nd Spring Meeting of the ABA Section of Antitrust Law, the largest antitrust and consumer protection conference in the world. This year’s 3-day program features more than 50 substantive sessions across a wide range of hot topics in antitrust and consumer protection law, both here in the U.S. and abroad. CLE credit will be available for all sessions. We invite you to explore this y...American Bar Association - Section of Antitrust Law
