Law Events in USA

Bridge-the-Gap II for Newly Admitted New York Transactional Attorneys 2013

New York, New York, USA

Attorneys admitted to the New York State Bar are required to complete 16 hours of approved continuing legal education courses per year during the first two years of admission, including three credit hours of approved continuing legal education in ethics/professionalism, six credit hours in skills, and seven credit hours in professional practice and/or law practice management.PLI’s Bridge-the-Gap I...

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Public Sector EEO and Employment Law Conference

Arlington, Virginia, 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...

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16th Annual Labor & Employment Law

Seattle, Washington, USA

Take advantage of our Early Bird Special. $75 off your registration if you sign up by 6/6/13. Prices currently listed on the website reflect the discount. Please join our program co-chairs along with the outstanding faculty they have assembled as we discuss the latest issues in Labor and Employment Law. Our annual event is a must for HR Practitioners, Labor and Employment Lawyers, Business Lawye...

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Re-Entry Issues: Post-Incarceration Employment and Housing Challenges (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...

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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...

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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...

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Law Offices of Richard J. Cardinale

Brooklyn, New York, USA

Mr. Cardinale offers assertive representation to clients facing a number of issues, including police misconduct and brutality, infringement upon prisoners' rights, and illegal employment law practices. His knowledge of these practice areas, combined with his extensive work in these fields, allows him to help you seek resolutions through the strategy most appropriate in your unique situation.

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Immigration & Naturalization Institute (46th Annual)

New York, New York, USA

This year’s program will examine key immigration trends and hot topics for 2013.  You will hear from Washington insiders about what is likely to happen with immigration legislation in the coming months, including the real possibility of Comprehensive Immigration Reform.  Will anything move on bills eliminating the per-country limit for employment-based cases, or increasing immigration op...

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IP Law Summit

Amelia Island, Florida, USA

The IP Law Summit will highlight the current challenges and opportunities through visionary conference sessions and keynote presentations delivered by your most esteemed peers and thought leaders from Americas leading corporations and mid-market organizations. The one-on-one meetings with leading service providers will offer vast expertise in the area of intellectual property law. All this, seamle...

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Intellectual Property Law Institute 2013

New York, New York, 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...

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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...

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Directors' Institute on Corporate Governance (Eleventh Annual)

New York, New York, USA

In the past year, new expectations were being placed on boards in critical areas of governance, including disclosure, oversight of complex operational issues, and responsiveness to and communication with investors pressing different concerns, such as short-term shareholder value, traditional governance issues and social responsibility. In addition, the Dodd-Frank Act, the Foreign Corrupt Practices...

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Hedge Fund Management 2013

New York, New York, USA

In 2012, hedge funds and their managers faced their first year of operations under new regulations enacted under Dodd-Frank. New entrants to the hedge fund industry now had large barriers to entry; existing managers had to deal not only with new regulations but many were also forced to grapple with regulatory investigations and insider trading allegations. At the same time, hedge fund managers had...

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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...

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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...

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Estate Planning Institute (44th Annual)

New York, New York, USA

The American taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (the “2012 Tax Act”), which was enacted on January 2, 2013, made “permanent” many of the changes of the Federal transfer tax system that were part of the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 and that were scheduled to expire at the end of 2012. In addition, the 2012 Tax Act made significant...

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Techology 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...

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International Tax Issues 2013

Chicago, Illinois, USA

As the world’s economies grow increasingly integrated, the international tax laws of the U.S. impact a greater percentage of businesses and transactions. These international tax rules affect not only large US and foreign-based multinationals, but also increasingly affect mid-sized and smaller firms, financing transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and other commercial activity. As a result, a wor...

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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...

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Hot Topics in Mergers & Acquisitions 2013

Chicago, Illinois, USA

The M&A markets continue to surprise and confound the experts. With the equity markets climbing into record territory in early 2013 and the debt markets continuing to experience favorable pricing, the environment seems ripe for a strong M&A rebound. Yet the M&A market remains choppy. The volatility in deal activity creates challenges and rewards preparedness. Now more than ever, it is ...

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Pretrial Practice 2013

Chicago, Illinois, USA

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Daubert Practice 2013: How to Avoid Getting Sliced by Cutting-Edge Developments in Expert Witness Challenges

New York, New York, USA

Familiarity with Daubert challenges is essential to complex litigation. This new seminar will introduce basic and advanced concepts of expert witness admissibility under Daubert that have evolved over the last two decades. The successful challenge to, or defense of, expert witness opinions can make or break a litigant’s chances in court. Almost every major litigation will require the skills and kn...

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Advertising Law Institute 2013

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Companies are always looking for new and creative ways to reach their consumers efficiently and effectively. Combined with the new opportunities digital media affords, the legal risks and pitfalls can seem endless. In this program, attendees will hear from leaders in the industry about the legal requirements for conducting interactive advertising campaigns. From sweepstakes and contest laws, to en...

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Nuts & Bolts of Electronic Discovery 2013

New York, New York, USA

This program will acquaint you with the basics of e-discovery law and practice. E-discovery permeates nearly every facet of litigation today, and attorneys tasked with meeting today’s complicated e-discovery requirements must recognize the nuances and technicalities involved. Join our faculty of experienced e-discovery practitioners to gain the tools and strategies to efficiently and competently n...

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