Law Events Calendar
Upcoming Legal Events
Feb 3, 2012
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Post-Grant USPTO Proceedings 2012 - The New Patent Litigation
New York, New York, USA
Post-grant review proceedings of the USPTO were pursued in record number in 2011. The substantial costs and uncertainty of patent litigation require the development of alternative case management strategies, which at least require consideration of challenging patents at the PTO. To this end, patent reexamination in particular has exploded in popularity as a viable alternative to costly litigation,...Practising Law Institute
Feb 3, 2012
CLE - Live Webcast
CLE - Live Webcast
Reissue and Reexamination Strategies and Tactics with Concurrent Litigation 2012
Mark Your Calendar. More Information to Come!Practising Law Institute
Feb 3, 2012
Training
Training
3-hr Virtual Seminar - Safety; How, Do I Get Started
Palo Alto, California, USA
This OSHA compliance training will help you understand the importance of getting started as a safety professional and where to start. You will also learn the importance of getting management buy-in. The beginnings of your career in Safety can be intimidating - wondering where to start, You have been asked if the employees have been trained to operate a piece of equipment and you answer with that ...Compliance Online
Feb 6, 2012
CLE - Live Webcast
CLE - Live Webcast
Understanding Financial Products 2012
The explosion of new financial products over the past decade, the implosion of the credit markets and the resulting significant new regulatory requirements under Dodd-Frank underline the importance of a basic understanding of financial products. While these instruments have been, in the view of many, invaluable investment tools, and have presented enormous potential for product manufacturers and i...Practising Law Institute
Feb 6, 2012
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Understanding Financial Products 2012
New York, New York, USA
The explosion of new financial products over the past decade, the implosion of the credit markets and the resulting significant new regulatory requirements under Dodd-Frank underline the importance of a basic understanding of financial products. While these instruments have been, in the view of many, invaluable investment tools, and have presented enormous potential for product manufacturers and i...Practising Law Institute
Feb 6, 2012
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Managing the Legal Writing of Others
USA
The purpose of this one-of-a-kind program is to have partners and senior attorneys reconsider the internal feedback process fundamentally. Those who deliver feedback need to understand the psychological dynamic that often interferes with communicating an edit. To "manage" the writing of others - to deliver comments effectively and efficiently in a context in which everyone is under considerable pr...American Law Institute-American Bar Association (ALI-ABA)
Feb 6, 2012
Conference
Conference
critical factors and complexities in payroll 201
Palo Alto, California, USA
This 7-hr virtual seminar on Payroll 201 provides high-level training on topics critical to the intermediate payroll professional. It will increase your knowledge of payroll procedures and compliance regulations beyond the mere basic skills. Why You Should Attend: The payroll professional must deal with rules and regulations from the Department of Labor, the Internal Revenue Service and the stat...ComplianceOnline
Feb 7, 2012
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Best Practices for Employers Dealing with Their Form 5500 Independent Auditor
USA
Many employers with ERISA plans have no choice: they need to select an independent auditor for the plan when filing Form 5500. But finding the right auditor can often be confusing for employers and the attorneys who assist them. This seminar will focus on what employer plan sponsors need to know when reviewing independent auditor engagement letters and other communications to and from the auditor...American Law Institute-American Bar Association (ALI-ABA)
Feb 7, 2012
Training
Training
Building a Global Mindset - Webinar By TrainHR
Wilmington, Delaware, USA
Overview : The discussion will include focused discussion on inclusion and diversity and the value add to business activity that comes from using a global mindset to lead teams and the opportunity for creative and innovative thinking that the mindset can foster. In today's business world it is becoming more important to be able to work effectively across cultures. However a more global mindset is...Trainhr
Feb 7, 2012
Conference
Conference
Prepare for Tougher U.S. FDA cGMP Compliance Audits
Palo Alto, California, USA
This FDA cGMP training webinar will discuss US FDA’s approach to cGMP Audits and expectations from companies. It will also evaluate chief concern areas of cGMP compliance audit and anticipatory emphasis changes as per new regulatory climate. Why Should You Attend: Recent audits indicate the past ways of doing things will no longer be acceptable. Increasingly reports from the field indicate that ...ComplianceOnline
Feb 7, 2012
Conference
Conference
medical device regulations and law in the us, eu and canada
Palo Alto, California, USA
This 3-hr training will discuss medical device regulations and law in the US, Europe and Canada. It is designed to help the audience with their global compliance and regulatory intelligence, which is necessary to streamline the regulatory process in an organization to achieve sustainability and to remain sustainable and competitive in global markets. Why You Should Attend: The global regulation ...ComplianceOnline
Feb 7, 2012
Training
Training
Supply Chain Optimisation & Analysis - Ghana
Accra, Ghana
In today’s increasingly volatile competitive environment, implementing a long-term strategy for competitive advantage has become next to impossible for organisations. This stand-alone course introduces delegates to techniques that uncover supply chain productivity inefficiencies and then create processes to build towards supply chain optimisation. Critical concepts will be analysed which can be co...Neoedge Pte Ltd
Feb 7, 2012
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SEC Registration of Investment Advisers
USA
On January 18, 2012, the staff of the SEC's Office of Investment Adviser Regulation, Division of Investment Management, issued an important no-action letter in response to a request from the American Bar Association's Subcommittee on Hedge Funds. The No-Action Letter addresses situations where there are multiple related entities, some or all of which are required to register with the SEC. In certa...American Law Institute-American Bar Association (ALI-ABA)
Feb 8, 2012
Conference
Conference
Preventing Listeria in RTE processing plants
Palo Alto, California, USA
This Listeria Prevention training will cover HAACP requisites as well as GMP and Sanitation programs to address areas of possible listeria contamination and methods to eradicate them. Why Should You Attend: With the crisis we have seen in food safety in the last decade, deli meat, cheeses, sprouts, cantaloupe etc, QC managers are under a lot of pressure to maintain a clean sanitized facility whi...Compliance Online
Feb 8, 2012
Seminar
Seminar
Conducting an Employee Preparedness Survey: How Prepared is your Workforce for a Serious Emergency
Wilmington, Delaware, USA
Overview : This program will provide an overview of pre and post services and strategies that are designed to sustain workforce resilience. Floods, hurricanes, civil disturbance, power outages, layoffs, fires, "haz mat" spills, IT disruption, violence… the list of events that may impact a work organization is far reaching. In the past, most organizations operated by the paradigm of "It won’t happ...TrainHR
Feb 8, 2012
Conference
Conference
Medical Device Process Validation - Statistical Considerations
Palo Alto, California, USA
This Process Validation training will look at the underlying statistical concepts to perform an effective process validation. The webinar examine elements of the FDA regulations for process validation (21 CFR §820.75) as well as the corresponding requirements in ISO 13485. The FDA’s Quality system regulation requires device manufacturers to validate processes when they don’t fully verify the resu...Compliance Online
Feb 8, 2012
Conference
Conference
setting up an effective internal audit program
Palo Alto, California, USA
This 90-minute Internal Audit webinar will cover the three foundational elements that support an effective Internal Audit program - establishing Internal Audit Program objectives, developing audit plans, and writing effective non-compliances. Why Should You Attend: Internal auditing drives continual improvement and reminds everyone that Quality comes first! Auditing is an assessment tool that pr...ComplianceOnline
Feb 8, 2012
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Practical Law Office Management
USA
Law firm management is a touchy topic, especially if you're in a management position in a small firm. For example, how exactly do you hire and fire in these times? This program will provide certain guidelines that senior executives and others in similar management positions need to know to run an efficient law office so as to minimize HR trouble. Consisting of a duo of law firm management expert...American Law Institute-American Bar Association (ALI-ABA)
Feb 8, 2012
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Fundamental Concepts in Drafting Contracts: What Most Attorneys Fail to Consider
USA
The reduction to writing of an agreed-upon understanding among parties can sometimes be viewed as a cursory step in formalizing a business relationship. Yet the manner in which concepts are expressed on a page are often as important as the concepts themselves. Solid contract-drafting skills are therefore essential tools to any professional who deals with transactions or business relationships. Unf...American Bar Association
Feb 8, 2012
CLE - Live Webcast
CLE - Live Webcast
ERISA Fiduciary Investment Basics 2012
Mark Your Calendar. More Information to Come!Practising Law Institute
Feb 8, 2012
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
ERISA Fiduciary Investment Basics 2012
New York, New York, USA
This course provides an introduction to the basics of ERISA fiduciary law using a case-study vehicle for lawyers seeking to solidify their understanding of the regulatory framework, to ensure that they have a full picture of the important issues to be addressed and to develop their analytical abilities. At this year’s program, you will learn about the principal issues in ERISA fiduciar...Practising Law Institute
Feb 8, 2012
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Social Media 2012: Addressing Corporate Risks
San Francisco, California, USA
Did you know that Facebook now has more than 750 million active users? (By contrast, the entire population of the United States is 310 million people.) Or that Facebook accounts for nearly nine percent of all Web traffic? And that over three billion photographs are posted to Facebook each month? Or that Twitter users sent over 25 billion Tweets during 2010? Or that Google+ is the fastest-growing s...Practising Law Institute
Feb 8, 2012
CLE - Live Webcast
CLE - Live Webcast
Social Media 2012: Addressing Corporate Risks
Did you know that Facebook now has more than 750 million active users? (By contrast, the entire population of the United States is 310 million people.) Or that Facebook accounts for nearly nine percent of all Web traffic? And that over three billion photographs are posted to Facebook each month? Or that Twitter users sent over 25 billion Tweets during 2010? Or that Go...Practising Law Institute
Feb 9, 2012
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Drafting and Negotiating Corporate Agreements 2012
Chicago, Illinois, USA
At Drafting and Negotiating Corporate Agreements 2012, our expert faculty will teach you how to reduce your client’s goals to a complete, clearly written and enforceable agreement, and how to identify what issues are most likely to come up in a negotiation of that agreement. You will learn how the provisions of an agreement fit together, and the fundamental drafting and negotiating principle...Practising Law Institute
Feb 9, 2012
CLE - Live Webcast
CLE - Live Webcast
Investment Management Institute 2012
You’ll hear expert panelists discuss: significant business and legal developments in the investment management area over the past year and important regulatory initiatives such as: New rules implementing provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act The impending new regulatory treatment of investment advisers and broker-dealers and the standards to which those professionals will be subject Inve...Practising Law Institute
Feb 9, 2012
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Investment Management Institute 2012
New York, New York, USA
You’ll hear expert panelists discuss significant business and legal developments in the investment management area over the past year and important regulatory initiatives such as: New rules implementing provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act The impending new regulatory treatment of investment advisers and broker-dealers and the standards to which those professionals will be subject Inves...Practising Law Institute
Feb 9, 2012
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Mortgage Notes: Explaining the New Report of the UCC Permanent Editorial Board
USA
Learn how UCC Articles 3 and 9 address these issues and how they relate to other law, such real estate and agency law, through a panel consisting of UCC experts. This program will be helpful to real estate lawyers and commercial litigators, as well as business and UCC lawyers.American Law Institute-American Bar Association (ALI-ABA)
Feb 9, 2012
Conference
Conference
Life Cycle Validation of GMP Potency Bioassays
Palo Alto, California, USA
This 90-minute webinar will provide guidelines for bioassay validation and regulatory documentation, the steps for technology transfer and commercial validation show how to implement the new USP chapters 1032, 1033 and 1034. Potency bioassays are an integral part of release testing and stability studies for biotechnological products. There is a lack of clarity of how much work is required at each...Compliance Online
Feb 9, 2012
Conference
Conference
Life Cycle Validation of GMP Potency Bioassays
Palo Alto, California, USA
This 90-minute webinar will provide guidelines for bioassay validation and regulatory documentation, the steps for technology transfer and commercial validation show how to implement the new USP chapters 1032, 1033 and 1034. Why Should You Attend: Potency bioassays are an integral part of release testing and stability studies for biotechnological products. There is a lack of clarity of how much ...ComplianceOnline
Feb 9, 2012
Conference
Conference
Recruiting on a Limited Budget: Proven Low and No Cost Tools and Approaches
Palo Alto, California, USA
This Recruiting on a Limited Budget training will cover costs involved in the recruiting process and indicate areas that can be reduced or eliminated by deviating from the traditional methods used. It will focus on alternative methods to attract and find excellent hires at a lower cost. Why Should You Attend: Recruiting is a costly process in both time and money. “Cost per Hire” metrics show cle...Compliance Online
Feb 9, 2012
Other
Other
13th D. M. Harish Memorial Government Law College International Moot Court Competition, 2012
Mumbai, India
The Moot Court Association of Government Law College in association with the D. M. Harish Foundation is pleased to announce the 13th D. M. Harish Memorial – Government Law College International Moot Court Competition scheduled to be held from 9th – 12th February, 2012.Government Law College
Feb 9, 2012
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Advanced Estate Planning Practice Update: Winter 2012
USA
You'll learn about the most important changes in estate planning practice from a nationally renowned faculty, led by Professor Jeffrey N. Pennell. Advance submission of questions for faculty is encouraged; send advance questions to nmulloy-bonn@ali-aba.org so that these may be integrated into the discussion.American Law Institute-American Bar Association (ALI-ABA)
Feb 9, 2012
Training
Training
Protecting and exploiting your company's intellectual property
London, United Kingdom
As a business, do you really know where the value of your intellectual property lies? This masterclass will show you how you can maximise the protection and exploitation of your intellectual property rights (IPR), looking at specific contractual and regulatory mechanisms which will ensure that you are not losing value. As well as examining the business models which you can use to maximise the valu...Ark Group
Feb 9, 2012
Training
Training
regulatory compliance requirements for life science products
Palo Alto, California, USA
This 4-hr Latin America Regulatory compliance requirements training/webinar will cover topics relating to pre-clinical and clinical requirements, as well as, addressing the structure of the regulatory agencies in Latin America. Why Should You Attend: This course specifically focuses on the overall regulatory compliance requirements and procedures for Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Biologics a...ComplianceOnline
Feb 9, 2012
Training
Training
legal and practical guidelines for dealing with psychiatric disabilities at work
palo Alto, California, USA
This 4-hr training will address both the legal and psychological issues that often arise while dealing with Psychiatric Disabilities at Work. You will learn to deal with sensitive and challenging scenarios and directly address mental health problems with managers and employees. Why Should You Attend: The recent amendments to the A.D.A. have a significant impact on the rights of mentally employee...ComplianceOnline
Feb 9, 2012
Conference
Conference
Solicitors' Costs 2012
London, EC3N 2BQ, United Kingdom
Leading lights in the costs field, including Lord Neuberger, Master of the Rolls and His Honour Michael Cook, will analyse the need-to-know developments in what's set to be a notable year for the costs industry. You'll learn about the latest changes in costs and funding, the Jackson Report and the latest SCCO decisions. Hear from two judges on the future of costs management, understand CFA chall...IBC Legal Conferences
Feb 9, 2012
Training
Training
Make a Great Impression - In Print and In Person - Webinar By TrainHR
Wilmington, Delaware, USA
Overview : Have you noticed that there's a lot of great information out there about how to speak in public - or how to write an effective report or sales proposal? But here's the thing - Even if you learn all the presentation skills taught since Demosthenes first yelled at the ocean through a mouthful of marbles, even if you memorize Strunk and White's "Elements of Style," there is one factor tha...TrainHR
Feb 9, 2012
Conference
Conference
COBIT and ITIL Framework Alignment to Improve the IT Organization while Improving Compliance
Palo Alto, California, USA
This training will show how the CobIT and ITIL Frameworks can be aligned to enable process maturity analysis, adherence with compliance mandates and process improvement initiatives. Why Should You Attend: Let’s face it; those of us who have been working on implementing ITIL have obtained plenty of knowledge on HOW to work through the processes for successful ITSM processes. * But how do we mea...Compliance Online
Feb 9, 2012
Conference
Conference
Purposeful Water and Steam System Validation – Not Just A Regulatory Requirement
Palo Alto, California, USA
This Water system validation training will guide you how validation should be customized to your particular water system design and maintenance practices, what operational elements should be included in the microbial testing during validation and which ones need not be. Why Should you Attend: - Are you sure your water system was properly validated? - Have you ever had chemical or microbial con...Compliance Online
Feb 9, 2012
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Creating a Game Plan for Business Development
USA
Every lawyer needs a smart strategy for business development. Creating a Game Plan for Business Development gives you the tools you need to define your strategy and to build the right relationships that can deliver bottom-line results. This highly-rated video webcast will help you to identify the right contacts for business development and to create a personal plan for managing your networking an...American Law Institute-American Bar Association (ALI-ABA)
Feb 10, 2012
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Confidentiality and Attorney-Client Communications
USA
Client confidentiality is the hallmark of the attorney-client relationship. But while it ensures open communication between the attorney and the client, it also offers traps for the unwary. The attorney-client relationship can be easily formed and in some cases, the duty of confidentiality can attach even to unsolicited communications and informal advice. Back by popular demand, this practical an...American Law Institute-American Bar Association (ALI-ABA)
Feb 10, 2012
CLE
CLE
M&A Tax Issues: Life of an M&A Deal from a Tax and Accounting Perspective
Seattle, Washington, USA
With the recent increase in M&A activity, both locally and nationally, practitioners must be familiar with the various tax issues that can impact the structure, pricing and negotiation of M&A transactions in today’s marketplace. The M&A Tax Strategies Program will provide a comprehensive discussion of key U.S. federal, state and local, and international tax issues arising across a broad spectrum o...The Seminar Group
Feb 10, 2012
Conference
Conference
managing osha inspections and accident investigations
Palo Alto, California, USA
This OSHA Inspection and Accident Investigation training will provide practical tips for safety professionals and managers on what the OSHA inspectors will look for, how to respond to a letter of complaint, how employees and unions figure into the inspection equation, and what you must do to expedite the inspection and help resolve issues before they become major problems. Why Should You Attend: ...ComplianceOnline
Feb 10, 2012
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The Five Key Contract Concepts: The Foundation of Drafting
USA
Learn when to use and how to draft the following contract concepts: representations and warranties, covenants, conditions, discretionary authority, and declarations. Hypotheticals are used to demonstrate the concepts taught. This video webcast teaches not only the legal aspects of the essential contract concepts, but also their business purpose.American Law Institute-American Bar Association (ALI-ABA)
Feb 10, 2012
Conference
Conference
affirmative action and recent trends within the ofccp
Palo Alto, California, USA
This 90-minute training will discuss recent OFCCP enforcement trends and regulatory initiatives and review these against your current practices and procedures to ensure your company is audit ready. It will also cover the proactive steps that federal contractors can take to prepare for the impending rules. Why Should You Attend: In this session, we will review the recent OFCCP enforcement trends ...ComplianceOnline
Feb 13, 2012
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False Claims Act and Qui Tam Provisions: New Developments You Must Know
USA
If you practice in one of the many areas that is impacted by False Claims Act and its unique qui tam enforcement provisions, this video webcast is a must-attend event that gives you a comprehensive update on recent cases and trends in this evolving field. Taught by a panel of nationally recognized experts, this convenient 90-minute webcast provides an overview of the Act, covers recent key devel...American Law Institute-American Bar Association (ALI-ABA)
Feb 13, 2012
Conference
Conference
European In-house Counsel Day 2012
Berlin, Germany
International business requires the cross-border exchange of knowledge and experience. The European In-house Counsel Day provides information, Corporate Counsel need to thrive in a constantly changing legal landscape. Be there, take part, inspire and get inspired! - Meet more than 100 international In-house Counsel - Benefit from high-quality networking opportunities - Gain insights on a glob...Euroforum
Feb 13, 2012
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Commercial Real Estate Financing 2012: Getting Back to Business
San Francisco, California, USA
Commercial real estate lenders are getting back on their feet, and borrowers still need to refinance loans or find new lenders. But more regulations and conservative underwriting are the themes of the day. This seminar will take a look at some ongoing workout and special servicer strategies to deal with persistent problem loans that are still victims of the last cycle. At the same time, it w...Practising Law Institute
Feb 13, 2012
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Managing Wage & Hour Risks 2012
New York, New York, USA
Wage and hour claims under federal and state laws continue to hit record levels. In the federal courts alone, Fair Labor Standards Act case filings have nearly doubled over the past five years. Counsel responsible for wage and hour matters must understand how to identify and anticipate wage and hour risks so that they can manage those risks through compliance programs, responses to ear...Practising Law Institute
Feb 13, 2012
CLE - Live Webcast
CLE - Live Webcast
Managing Wage & Hour Risks 2012
Wage and hour claims under federal and state laws continue to hit record levels. In the federal courts alone, Fair Labor Standards Act case filings have nearly doubled over the past five years. Counsel responsible for wage and hour matters must understand how to identify and anticipate wage and hour risks so that they can manage those risks through compliance programs, responses to ear...Practising Law Institute
