Worldwide Law Events Calendar

LegalAdvantage MCLE Lecture Series 25 - May 2008

Makati City, Philippines

LEGALADVANTAGE MCLE LECTURE SERIES 25 ( Full 36 CREDIT UNITS)

Date: May 10, 17, 24, & 31, 2008 (All Saturdays)

Venue: Podium 3 RCBC Plaza, Ayala Avenue, Makati City

Registration Fee: P10,000.00 until May 05, 2008

Seminar fee is inclusive of buffet breakfast, buffet lunch, afternoon snacks, Certificate of Attendance, processing of Attorney’s Compliance Report and facilit...

Frontier Neo-Solutions & Systems Corp.

The Implications of the Corporate Laws Reform Process

Gauteng, South Africa

Workshop Overview:
This workshop gives a background to Corporate Law Reform process, which was done in two steps. The first step, the Corporate Laws Amendment Act (“CLAA”), became law in December 2007 and the second step, the Companies Bill, is now in its final draft.

Workshop Learning Objectives:
· To give an overview of the Corporate Law Reform process
· To highlight and discuss...

Ripple Training

The Implications of the Corporate Law Reform Process

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

This workshop gives a background to Corporate Law Reform Process, which was done in two steps. The first step, the Corporate Laws Amendment Act (“CLAA”), became law in December 2007 and the second step, the Companies Bill, is now in its final draft.

Workshop Learning Objectives:
· To give an overview of the Corporate Law Reform process
· To highlight and discuss the immediate impact ...

Ripple Training

Drafting International Intellectual Property Agreements

London, England

This successful seminar will focus on the drafting skills and legal and commercial issues to be considered when drawing up international intellectual property agreements, confidentiality agreements, material transfer agreements, term sheets, intellectual property licenses and assignments and general IP terms in R&D contracts. The day will include practical exercises to consolidate learning.

Management Forum Ltd

Security Documentation

London, England

Starting with the reasons for taking security, delegates will be guided through the complete security process, from preliminary due dilgence, drafting and negotiating an effective security document, perfecting security and understanding enforcement, to challenges to security, inter-creditor arrangements and cross-border issues. The Euromoney Legal Training course will also examine the specific iss...

Euromoney Legal Training

Loan Documentation, Mastering the Legal Issues

London, England

This three-day intensive course will cover all aspects of a loan transaction, concentrating particularly on the agreement itself and on the legal implications of a properly drafted and incorrectly drafted document.

You will be taken step-by-step through the process of documenting a loan, from the early stages of pre-contractual issues, letters of commitment and written offers, through to ad...

Euromoney Legal Training

Lawyering in the International Market

Mmabatho, South Africa

Speakers from Europe, North America, Latin America, and Asia will examine the most common issues confronting lawyers engaged in international business: IP (trademarks, patents, copyrights), mergers and acquisitions, employment, immigration, arbitration, litigation and ADR, franchising and licensing, sales, finance and investment, bankruptcy and insolvency, taxation, telecommunications and the Inte...

Center for International Legal Studies

Security Documentation

London, England

Starting with the reasons for taking security, delegates will be guided through the complete security process, from preliminary due dilgence, drafting and negotiating an effective security document, perfecting security and understanding enforcement, to challenges to security, inter-creditor arrangements and cross-border issues. The course will also examine the specific issues at play when taking s...

Euromoney Legal Training

Extraterritorial US Financial Regulation

London, England

United States financial regulation and financial sanctions programmes have become increasingly important in today's global financial markets and often impose onerous regulatory requirements for non-US banks and financial services firms. This Euromoney Legal training course will focus on the extraterritorial regulatory framework of US banking, securities and anti-money laundering and terrorist fina...

Euromoney Legal Training

Pre-Trial Detention, Enforcement and Supervision of Sentences

Trier, Germany

In this seminar international, European and national experts will present and discuss the pros and cons of these new EU initiatives, focusing especially on their practical application.

Academy of European Law (ERA)

EU trade and customs law: Recent developments?

Brussels, Belgium

How is the EU adapting its external trade and customs law to ever faster global economic integration, which is creating new opportunities, additional competition and unexperienced obstacles for the operators involved? The effectiveness of current measures and the need for new instruments will be analysed in this seminar.

Academy of European Law (ERA)

Extraterritorial US Financial Regulation

London, England

Throughout this course Euromoney Legal Training course particular emphasis shall be placed on compliance strategies for senior management and compliance officers, and the potential civil and criminal liability for failing to comply with extraterritorial US regulatory requirements. Recent enforcement actions by US regulators against foreign banks and financial institutions will be discussed along w...

Euromoney Legal Training

Patent Practice In India

London, England

This seminar will provide delegates with overall information about Indian patent practice, while especially pointing out the important features characteristic to Indian patent law and practice as compared with European and US patent practices. The programme examines routes of application, patentability, claim drafting, infringement, enforcement and litigation, and will also examine recent developm...

Management Forum Ltd

Cross-Border Debt Recovery

Trier, Germany

The European Commission feels that problems of cross-border debt recovery are an obstacle to the free movement of payment orders within the European Union and to the proper functioning of the internal market. Late payment and non-payment are a risk for businesses and consumers alike.

Academy of European Law (ERA)

Patent Practice In China

London, England

This seminar will provide delegates with overall information about Chinese patent practice, while especially pointing out the important features characteristic to Chinese patent law and practice as compared with European and US patent practices. The programme examines routes of application, patentability, claim drafting, infringement, enforcement and litigation, and will also examine recent develo...

Management Forum Ltd

ACP-EU Arbitration conference

Brussels, Belgium

On 16 May 2008 an international conference on ACP-EU-arbitration issues (Cotonou Agreement, EPAs, WTO and the legal realities in the ACP-countries) will be organized in Brussels by the Association for International Arbitration (AIA). The conference is designed to upgrade the knowledge and skills in this field and to improve the awareness and knowledge of lawyers, arbitrators, judges and all other ...

Association for International Arbitration

ICC 22nd Annual Conference on International Audiovisual Law

Cannes, France

ICC 22nd Annual Conference on International Audiovisual Law ("Rights clearance in 2008: towards clearer rights?")

Getting a film « cleared » may seem a titanic task. This has however become a necessary step to ensure protection when the financial and legal liability of audiovisual professionals is involved. The rise of the internet and VoD has meant that rights clearance has turned into an ...

International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)

International Trademark Association 130th Annual Meeting

Berlin, Germany

The International Trademark Association (INTA) is organising its 130th Annual Meeting in Berlin (Germany) on 17-21 May 2008. This event will offer a number of valuable skill-building workshops, industry breakouts, educational sessions, table topics, and more than 80 exhibitors featuring new products and cutting-edge demonstrations. The event is expected to host over 8,000 trade mark/IP professiona...

International Trademark Association

Innovative Law Firm Positioning Tactics

Barcelona, Spain

Increase Competitive Advantage through Client Relationship Cultivation and Proactive Marketing
and Business Development.

Attending this premier marcus evans conference will enable you to:
• Benchmark your marketing and business development strategy with leading local and international law firms
• How to execute an integrated and clear marketing plan to help achieve better results

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Marcus Evans

19th Annual Communications and Competition Law Conference

Munich, Germany

A conference co-presented by the IBA Communications Law Committee and the IBA Antitrust Committee, and supported by the IBA European Regional Forum.

This event will discuss topics of current interest including: the telecoms regulatory agenda; the new EU regulatory framework - the winners and losers; telecommunications regulatory vs competition law remedies; the "landscape" for EU antitrust ...

International Bar Association

Legal and Regulatory Issues In Islamic Banking & Finance

London, England

The changes in Islamic finance have been tremendous since its initial inceptionin the 1970s. Its growth over recent years has opened the door to large numbers of banks and financial institutions worldwide. This has led to the market becoming extremely sophisticated as well as increasingly competitive. It is therefore vital that one should be aware of the rules and regulations surrounding Islamic b...

Euromoney Legal Training

English Contract Law For International Lawyers

Paris, France

Many international commercial agreements are subject to English law and often non-UK lawyers are faced with unfamiliar legal concepts and requirements. To overcome these hurdles and to help lawyers become truly international, Euromoney Legal Training has created this practical and interactive training course. Regularly updated, the course aims to provide you with the principle elements of English ...

Euromoney Legal Training

3rd MiFID Conference

London, England

Our expert line up of leading industry speakers will provide responses to the key issues of the day in an intensive and highly interactive two day conference that will not only help your organisation keep abreast of unresolved MiFID compliance issues, but also to identify and provide answers that will help exploit the opportunities available through increased competition and improved trading effic...

Euromoney Legal Training

Litigating Community law

Trier, Germany

The purpose of this seminar, which is aimed primarily at national legal practitioners, is to provide the participants with the fundamentals on the Union’s judicial system, judicial remedies and the interaction between European and national jurisdictions. The course includes a visit to the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg. Participants will have the opportunity to take a preparatory online e...

Academy of European Law (ERA)

LNG & Gas Contracts & Risk Assessment - Training Course

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

This course is composed of two modules: Module 1 - Negotiating Successful Gas and LNG Sales Contracts, A case study approach and Module 2 - Risk Assessment of Gas Projects, The commercial process. It is an intensive 5 day course with 3 days on the negotiation of gas and LNG sales, addressing the most recent developments in the industry and 2 days on risk assessment of gas projects from a commercia...

The CWC School for Energy

Project Finance School, Johannesburg

Johannesburg, South Africa

The School of Project Finance Law covers all aspects of project finance law and contract documentation, including new and advanced techniques. Participants will gain a thorough knowledge of the key legal issues arising in topics such as risk analysis and allocation, new structures and sources of funding, basic project contracts and financing agreements.

This four–day non-residential school ...

Euromoney Legal Training

Drafting & Negotiating Masterclass: Commercial Contracts

London, England

This highly interactive Euromoney Legal Training course is designed to provide today's lawyer with the necessary drafting and negotiating techniques to operate effectively in today's competitive markets. It examines in detail writing competent business communications in all forms, as well as drafting contracts and particular clauses.

Euromoney Legal Training

Project Finance School, Johannesburg

Johannesburg, South Africa

The School of Project Finance Law covers all aspects of project finance law and contract documentation, including new and advanced techniques. Participants will gain a thorough knowledge of the key legal issues arising in topics such as risk analysis and allocation, new structures and sources of funding, basic project contracts and financing agreements. This four–day non-residential school will be...

Euromoney Legal Training

Mealey's Construction Litigation Conference

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

How to settle disputes between owners and contractors in costly, complex, problematic building projects

LexisNexis

Russian Real Estate third Forum

moscow, Russia

Main topics of the Forum will include updates on past, present and future trends in each of the main market sectors: retail, office, warehouse and residential. A special session on the increasing demand for quality hotels will also cover the prospects for entertainment and resort projects as discretionary income increases.

Questions that touch all sectors will be examined, including “risk ...

Europaproperty.com

Solar Power: Projects and Permitting

Seattle, Washington, USA

Solar power is on the cusp of becoming a viable, reliable, and cost-efficient form of energy in the Northwest. New products and programs are allowing Washingtonians to tap into this resource with greater benefits and results than ever before. Past and pending legislation are adding to the incentives available to solar power users.

If you own property, commercial or residential, or if you r...

The Seminar Group

LEX INFORMATICA CONVENTION 2008

Pretoria, South Africa

Couzyn Hertzog and Horak are hosting the Annual Convention on Lex Informatica - The Law on Electronic Communications, Electronic Commerce and Information Technology, 2008 (Lex informatica is a Latin term used for what we call Cyberlaw).Book your seat early to avoid disappointments - it will be an interesting event that no practitioner or academic should miss.

Closing date for registration:...

Couzyn Hertzog & Horak

arbitration and mediation in the acp-eu relations

Brussels, Belgium

For the first time, experts from all over the world will discuss arbitration and mediation issues in the ACP (African-Caraibic-Pacific)- EU (European Union) relations on a conference.

Further information (Programme/speakers/time/...): see http://www.arbitration-adr.org/activities/upcoming_conf.html

Association for International Arbitration (AIA)

Linking pricing & profitability to law firm strategic objectives

London, England

This one-day conference is designed to help you:

- Examine the profitibility issue: how do pricing structures affect profitibility
- Create synergy between your firm's pricing structures and long-term business strategy
- Build a dynamic business culture to attain and sustain strategic objectives
- Assess the threats and oppertunities of outside investment in law firms as a result ...

Managing Partner magazine

Product Safety, Recall and Liability Prevention

London, England

Join leading industry players and lawyers for expert advice on how to handle product recalls and minimise your product liability risks. This conference will provide you with everything you need to know on how to comply with the requisite regulations, protect and prevent liability claims and effectively manage your relationships with your suppliers - including a 2 hour interactive exercise on how t...

C5

Advanced Contract Law

London, England

This Euromoney Legal Training course is designed to consolidate upon our popular contract law or drafting and negotiating courses although all courses stand alone.

During the two days delegates will investigate the tricks and traps from both a supplier and customer viewpoint when negotiating the performance of the contract. The course is very interactive and will consist of a series of lect...

Euromoney Legal Training

Obstetric Negligence

London, England

Obstetric negligence claims are a major source of litigation against the NHS and other UK healthcare providers. The regulatory, legal and medical environments in which these claims are heard are becoming increasingly complex and it is becoming even more difficult for professionals to stay abreast of changes to medical procedures and the law.

In this increasingly challenging environment, it...

C5

Optimising working capital management in law firms

London, England

This one-day conference is designed to help you:

- Examine the link between lock-ups and payouts
- Identify clear guidelines to managing systems and improve cash flow cycles
- Maintain controls to reduce levels of work in progress (WIP) and lock-up cycle
- Drive change and initiatives that are transforming the face of billing
- Address practicalities of implementing e-billing i...

Managing Partner magazine

Patenting Medical Technology Under The EPC - Problems And Challenges

London, England

The patenting of medical technology is a complex and sometimes controversial topic, as it usually involves multi-claim categories covering diagnostic, surgical and therapeutic methods. This seminar will examine in detail how aspects of patent law relating to this significant branch of technology are covered by the existing provisions of the EPC and, through the examination of existing case law and...

Management Forum Ltd

Series of seminars on EU anti-discrimination legislation

Trier, Germany

Following a previous series of seminars organised by ERA in the framework of the Community Action Programme Against Discrimination, a new series of seminars will take place this year under the new PROGRESS programme, devoted to the two European anti-discrimination directives adopted under Article 13 TEC. The first of these directives (2000/43) prohibits all forms of discrimination based on race or...

Academy of European Law (ERA)

Data Protection in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice

Trier, Germany

This seminar aims to give an overview of the relevant EU legislation. Recent jurisprudence of the European courts (both Strasbourg and Luxembourg) will be looked at and legal considerations of balancing the individual interest of data protection with the public interest that justifies data collection will be analysed. It will also give a presentation of recent technological developments that facil...

Academy of European Law (ERA)

Eminent Domain: Current Developments in Condemnation, Valuation and Challenges

Portland, Washington, USA

Eminent domain is no longer just an arcane legal specialty. It has come under public scrutiny following the United States Supreme Court case of Kelo v. City of New London. Eminent domain in Oregon has also been impacted by recent statutory amendments, initiatives, appellate court opinions, and changes in appraisal standards (USPAP). These changes have impacted both substantive law and procedure ap...

The Seminar Group

Anti-Counterfeiting & Brand Protection

Prague, Czech Republic

C5’s Advanced Forum on Anti-Counterfeiting and Brand Protection is your opportunity to meet peers from across the globe and enhance your understanding of the newest technologies, information and strategies available to protect your brand. You will have the chance to learn how brand leaders are tackling counterfeiting from design creation to prosecution. The programme will be delivered with a more ...

C5

ICC - A Global Perspective on Data Protection and Processing

Paris, France

This unique ICC data protection conference will emphasise the global nature of data processing and data transfers. The conference will include an update on recent developments around the world, as well as two panels that will examine case studies in the areas of international data transfers and global sourcing, and current EU issues. The conference will focus on real-world data processing situatio...

International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)

Arbitration and Dispute Resolution

Odessa, Ukraine

It is the 4th International Conference 'Practice of Maritime business' in Odessa, Ukraine . Every year it gathers delegates from more than 12 countries. This year it's dedicated to claims and arbitration issues in maritime business. The audience is a blend of international brand names and local professionals: lawyers, underwriters, forwarders, shipowners, agents, etc.

International Law offices

Recent Developments in European Environmental Law

Trier, Germany

The seminar will deal with recent developments in European environmental law, primarily by analysing the European Court of Justice's recent case law and the activities of the other EU institutions in the field of environmental law. Both individual measures and the European Commission's environmental policy as a whole will be discussed.

Academy of European Law (ERA)

Mundiavocat - World Football Cup of Lawyers

Alicante, Spain

The 14th edition of the World Football Cup of Lawyers, named MUNDIAVOCAT will take place in Alicante (Spain) from May 30th to June 8th, 2008.
This event gathers lawyers from all over the world.
During the last edition, which took place in Antalya (Turkey) in May 2006, 47 teams were present representing 35 nations.
We will organize in March 2007, a general meeting gathering the team captai...

Corporate Sport Organisation

Media Law - Third Annual Conference

London, England

The third annual conference on Media Law offers a practical step by step guide to the legal issues encountered in media, including: Intellectual Property, Character Merchandising, Licensing, Format Rights, User Generated Content, Content Delivery, Privacy and Libel . You will be provided with the opportunity to undertake case studies in order to consolidate learning. With the increase in high prof...

Management Forum Ltd

District Attorney to Speak on Legal Document Assistant Compliance & Unfair Business Practices

Newport Beach, California, USA

The Alliance of Legal Document Assistant Professionals is pleased to announce that Orange County Deputy District Attorney Tracy Hughes will present “Rogue Document Preparers: Unfair Competition & LDA Compliance” on Friday, May 30 at 12:00 p.m. at the Koll Center in Newport Beach. Hughes has successfully prosecuted both civil and criminal cases against non-attorney legal document preparers who refu...

Alliance of Legal Document Assistant Professionals

19th Annual Conference on the Globalisation of Investment Funds

Southampton SNO2, Bermuda

This event features executives from the global managed funds industry, leading legal practitioners and audit partners, and regulators from the United States, Europe and offshore jurisdictions. Join delegates from over 30 countries for an in-depth review of the major issues affecting the global hedge, private equity, real estate and investment funds community.

Who should attend?

Fund ...

International Bar Association