USA Legal Events Calendar
Jul 19, 2013
CLE - Live Webcast
CLE - Live Webcast
2nd Annual Bad Faith Claims
Seattle, Washington, USA
Take advantage of our Early Bird Special. $75 off your registration if you sign up by 5/23/13. Prices currently listed on the website reflect the discount. This seminar addresses the newest developments and hot topics in extracontractual insurance claims in Washington State, along with a discussion of the differences between Washington, Oregon and other Northwest states in regard to insurance bad...The Seminar Group
Jul 22, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Basics of Accounting for Lawyers 2013: What Every Practicing Lawyer Needs to Know
Chicago, Illinois, 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 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 22, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Ethics for In-House Corporate Counsel 2013
New York, New York, USA
Ethics and financial services in the midst of global financial market turbulence New developments in corporate governance The new Foreign Corrupt Practices Act guidelines Crisis management, corporate compliance, and litigation management: what every in-house counsel needs to know E-discovery Attorney-client privilege; Kovel privilege Ethics and outsourcing Corporate whistleblowingPractising Law Institute
Jul 22, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
This Really Happened: A Review of Real World Ethical Issues 2013
New York, New York, USA
Join us once again at this unique interactive program. Chair Katie M. Lachter and our expert faculty will review a new set of hypotheticals culled from some of the most outlandish cases recently reported. What did those attorneys do? What would you do? What do the experts say you should do? Test your knowledge of the pertinent ethical rules as you match wits with our expert faculty, and contestant...Practising Law Institute
Jul 22, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Ethics for Discovery 2013
New York, New York, USA
Pre-litigation document management and preservation - best practices and ethical duties for: Technology assessments and inventory Employee education Designing and implementing document retention policies and preservation plans Litigation risk assessmentsThe discovery process - recent developments and emerging issues, including: Use of outside vendors and new search technologies...Practising Law Institute
Jul 23, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Basics of International Taxation 2013
New York, New York, 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
Jul 23, 2013
Workshop
Workshop
Winning Patents Workshop (Alexandria, VA)
Alexandria, Virginia, 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 25, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Understanding the Securities Laws 2013
New York, New York, USA
Whether you are new to the field or seeking a quick refresher or an update, this is a securities law primer that you won’t want to miss. This program will provide an overview and discussion of the basic aspects of the U.S. federal securities laws by leading in-house and law firm practitioners and key SEC representatives. Emphasis will be placed on the interplay among the Securities Act of 19...Practising Law Institute
Jul 25, 2013
CLE
CLE
Employment Discrimination Law Update
Arlington, Virginia, 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 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
Jul 29, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Children's Law Institute (16th Annual)
New York, New York, USA
Advocates representing children, parents, child welfare or foster care agencies, or working on policy must address evolving issues in an increasingly complex environment. This year, PLI’s 16th Annual Children’s Law Institute will focus on a variety of social and legal issues affecting child welfare and juvenile justice practice. Kinship guardianship - an overview New York&r...Practising Law Institute
Jul 30, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Supreme Court Review (15th Annual): October 2012 Term
New York, New York, USA
A distinguished faculty, including constitutional scholars, a law school dean, and a Supreme Court journalist, will analyze, discuss, and debate the leading Supreme Court decisions of the October 2012 Term. The faculty represents a variety of constitutional views and perspectives, and the decisions will be analyzed for their precedential, doctrinal, and ,where appropriate, their societal and litig...Practising Law Institute
Jul 31, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Negotiation Workshop for Lawyers 2013
New York, New York, USA
By attending this program you will learn effective negotiation skills and techniques by observing an expert faculty in simulated bargaining, by critical analysis of tactics and techniques, and by participating in an actual negotiation. What successful negotiators do at every stage of the negotiation process When (and how) to use an adversarial strategy and when (and how) to select a problem...Practising Law Institute
Aug 1, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Securities Arbitration 2013
New York, New York, USA
The continuing national discussion regarding the fairness of arbitration has influenced the forums management of the process. FINRA has focused not only on the compositions of arbitration panels but the definition of who is a “customer” and what is “suitable” in securities cases. In 2013 FINRA will continue its focus on employment disputes and expungement applications.This ...Practising Law Institute
Aug 2, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Prison Law 2013
New York, New York, USA
Mark Your Calendar. More Information to Come!Practising Law Institute
Aug 2, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Representing the Pro Bono Client: New York Public Assistance and Food Stamp Advocacy 2013 (Free)
New York, New York, USA
Mark Your Calendar. More Information to Come!Practising Law Institute
Aug 5, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
ERISA: The Evolving World 2013
New York, New York, USA
A working knowledge of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act’s (ERISA) framework is crucial for lawyers, HR practitioners and other professionals in the area of employee benefits and compensation planning. Our experienced faculty of leading practitioners will discuss a broad array of topics, including the basic regulatory framework, the types of plans covered, the requirements for intended t...Practising Law Institute
Aug 7, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Bridge-the-Gap I: Ethics and Skills for Newly Admitted New York Attorneys
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...Practising 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 8, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Writing for Transactional Lawyers 2013
New York, New York, USA
What’s wrong with using words like “herein” and “provided that”? What are the elements of a well-drafted contract? By attending this program, you will learn principles of effective writing and drafting that will enhance your transactional practice.You will learn effective transactional drafting and communication based on:Knowledge of key principles of contract interpretation Attention to the evolv...Practising Law Institute
Aug 8, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Ethics in Banking and Financial Services 2013
New York, New York, USA
The intersection of banking and brokerage regulation: What are the ethical and practical issues for lawyers in an era of overlapping regulatory jurisdictions? The dangers and pitfalls of broker-dealer enforcement: What are the ethical and practical issues for lawyers in handling enforcement matters? The ethical responsibilities of legal and compliance professionals in regulated com...Practising Law Institute
Aug 12, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Defending Immigration Removal Proceedings 2013
New York, New York, USA
With more than 300,000 deportation and removal cases initiated by U.S. immigration authorities each year, immigrants in the United States need competent and knowledgeable representation in this important area of law. Over half of those facing removal proceedings are unrepresented, and studies have shown that those without legal representation face a significantly higher risk of removal, regardless...Practising Law Institute
Aug 13, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Ethics and Conflicts of Interest in Law Practice 2013
New York, New York, USA
The relevant New York Rules of Professional Conduct and their relationship to the American Bar Association Model Rules How to identify potential and actual conflicts, determine whether a conflict may be waived, and craft effective conflict waivers How to establish systems and protocols to assist your attorneys with identifying potential and actual conflicts Recent developments in conf...Practising Law Institute
Aug 13, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
The Attorney-Client Privilege and Internal Investigations 2013
New York, New York, USA
Privilege issues arising from cooperation with the government Recent trends in government agency approaches to internal investigations, cooperation and waiver of privilege Ethical issues in conducting the investigation Conflict of interest issues arising in the representation and interview of company employees Conflicts between the company and employees on privilege waiver issues Best practices in...Practising Law Institute
