Law Events Calendar
Upcoming Legal Events
May 19, 2013
Course
Course
Leadership in Law Firms
Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
Program Objectives By studying a cross-section of professional service firms, including law firms, participants learn the unique challenges of leading these organizations and develop perspectives and skills to be effective law firm leaders. Participants will learn about and discuss: The need for balancing their professional responsibilities as lawyers and leadership responsibilities in their fi...Harvard Law School Executive Education
May 19, 2013
Other
Other
Litigation Asia Summit 2013
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The Litigation Asia Summit is the premium forum bringing together leading in-house counsel with specialist global law firms. As an invitation-only event taking place behind closed doors, the summit offers regional GCs and international external counsel an intimate environment for focused discussion of key new drivers shaping dispute resolution strategies. The one-to-one business meetings provide ...Marcus Evans
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 20, 2013
CLE - Live Webcast
CLE - Live Webcast
Persuasion Skills for Women Attorneys
, USA
“An employer who objects to aggressiveness in women but whose positions require this trait places women in an intolerable and impermissable Catch 22: out of a job if they behave aggressively and out of a job if they do not..” Price Waterhouse v. Hopkins, 490 U.S. 228 (1989) This must-attend video webcast helps you to overcome the gender traps that you may encounter when communicating verbally. Ta...American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE)
May 20, 2013
CLE - Live Webcast
CLE - Live Webcast
How to Make Your Law Firm Paperless - Painlessly
, USA
Starting with one firm's experiences in "going paperless," our expert panel reviews the gritty digital details, including: -Managing the shift to paperless -Ensuring you have considered all aspects of your new paperless office (technological, human, and system change management) -Evaluating the foundation to your network – do you have the horsepower and resources to go paperless? -...American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE)
May 20, 2013
Workshop
Workshop
Complex Fair Market Value or Commercial Reasonableness Compensation Issues
Palo Alto, California, USA
This webinar will provide regulatory definitions of fair market value or commercial reasonableness, explain associated legal and compliance issues, discuss complex compensation arrangements and how to remain compliant. Why Should You Attend: This presentation will provide the audience an understanding as to why fair market value and commercial reasonableness is an important legal and compliance i...ComplianceOnline
May 20, 2013
Conference
Conference
5th Customer Experience Summit
New York, New York, USA
Traditionally, brands have relied on marketing strategies revolving around pushing products through expensive advertising campaigns, rich print and online collaterals to gain market share. Now, pre- and post-purchase delivery of service and information to customers is redefining the way brands are perceived by their audiences. Companies in the US invest billions of dollars a year on customer servi...IQPC
May 20, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
ERISA Litigation National Institute
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Approaching ERISA from a litigation perspective, this program emphasizes the practical, not the theoretical. This National Institute is for litigators and benefits practitioners who wish to further their knowledge of the substantive and most recent case law. For ERISA specialists who draft plan language and render advice about plan administration, the program provides tips for minimizing litigatio...American Bar Association Joint Committee on Employee Benefits
May 20, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Privacy and Data Security Law Institute (Fourteenth Annual)
San Francisco, California, USA
This program focuses on critical issues of information privacy, security and data protection faced by all companies. The Internet and other evolving information technologies, wired and wireless, have prompted the development of powerful tools for the collection, processing, storage and use of personal information. These trends create numerous issues regarding limitations on corporate rights to use...Practising Law Institute
May 20, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Pretrial Practice 2013
New York, New York, USA
As fewer civil cases are tried, the staples of pretrial practice - pleadings, motions to dismiss, discovery, Daubert motions, summary judgment, and settlement - have replaced trials as the focus of litigation. Join our faculty of experienced plaintiffs’ and defense attorneys, and inside counsel and judges as they review what you need to know to succeed at this increasingly importan...Practising Law Institute
May 21, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Acquiring or Selling the Privately Held Company 2013
Chicago, Illinois, USA
At this perennial favorite, our experienced faculty will walk you through all of the steps associated with acquiring and selling a privately held company, whether it is a large independent corporation, a division or subsidiary of a large public company, or a smaller venture capital-backed or family-owned entrepreneurial enterprise. You will learn about the special issues that apply when a private ...Practising Law Institute
May 21, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Tax Planning for Domestic & Foreign Partnerships, LLCs, Joint Ventures & Other Strategic Alliances 2013
New York, New York, USA
Joint ventures between large companies or with start-up or other smaller companies are now an everyday occurrence. Partnerships have long been the tried and true format for the holding and operation of real estate, and since the 1981 Act, for the conduct of closely-held business operations as well. Further, the increase in the number of joint ventures to develop large-scale projects and innovative...Practising Law Institute
May 21, 2013
Training
Training
Understanding the SRA Accounts Rule
London, United Kingdom
To achieve compliance, having an understanding of the SRA Accounts rules is CRUCIAL. Understanding the SRA Accounts Rules and the compliance requirements is essential if you and your firm are to enjoy a good relationship with the SRA. The role of the Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration creates a bridge between your firm and the regulator and makes understanding the Accounts Rules a...Ark Group
May 21, 2013
Conference
Conference
Legal Leaders Middle East 2013
Dubai, UAE, United Arab Emirates
This is an exclusive and unique event designed for Managing Partners, Senior Partners and General Counsel and specifically tailored for a high level Middle Eastern audience. This is a unique opportunity to participate in a truly Middle Eastern conference which will enable leading lawyers to • build and enhance their professional network with other lawyers and General Counsel; • benchmark 'best p...IBC Legal
May 21, 2013
Conference
Conference
Building Partnerships between Government & Not-for-Profits
Melbourne, Australia
Government and Not-for-Profits have been working to reform their relationship and become genuine partners. This conference will explore what’s required to move closer to genuine partnership. Since commitment to the National Compact, Government and Not-for-Profits have been working to reform their relationship and become genuine partners. We’ve made great progress so far (with the establishment ...Criterion Conferences
May 21, 2013
Workshop
Workshop
Supplier Quality Agreements for Medical Devices
Palo Alto, California, USA
This training on medical device supplier management will explain the elements of a supplier quality agreement and discuss practical steps for implementation. Why Should You Attend: Effective supplier management can help prevent problems and reduce their impact should they occur. With the increased emphasis on supplier management, you can expect strong coverage of this area during an FDA Inspecti...ComplianceOnline
May 21, 2013
Workshop
Workshop
Auditing Systems for 21 CFR Part 11 Compliance: Preparing Yourself for Inspection
Palo Alto, California, USA
This 21 CFR Part 11 compliance training will present a methodology for system assessment, risk-analysis, 21CFR Part 11 compliance, remediation and inventory, along with templates and forms that attendees can modify for their own business. Why Should You Attend: Can you show me how you manage your computer systems in compliance with 21CFR Part 11? This presentation will describe a process which ...ComplianceOnline
May 21, 2013
Workshop
Workshop
Validating Manufacturing Control Systems (MCS) to Meet Compliance Requirements
Palo Alto, California, USA
This webinar will cover the unique validation requirements and compliance issues of the most critical system in your supply chain viz. the manufacturing control system. Why Should You Attend: A review of recent citations reveals that auditors are inspecting how companies are validating to manage the compliance risks of manufacturing control systems which are automating manufacturing operations s...ComplianceOnline
May 21, 2013
CLE - Live Webcast
CLE - Live Webcast
"Appropriate Equitable Relief" Post-McCutchen
, USA
Now that the Supreme Court has finally issued its ruling in U.S. Airways, Inc. v. McCutchen, it is critical for practitioners to understand the decision’s implications for their practices and their clients. This decision will help define the legal rights of employers and employees participating in these plans. While the decision as a whole is more favorable for employers, it also provides some ben...American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE)
May 21, 2013
CLE - Live Webcast
CLE - Live Webcast
Conflicts of Interest for Lawyers in the 21st Century: How to Identify and Avoid Them
, USA
A distinguished panel of legal ethics experts, whose practices and researches have a significant focus on conflicts of interest, will offer a primer on how to foresee situations where conflicts typically arise, avoid them before they do arise, and deal with them after they do arise, all with minimal anxiety or harm to the lawyers and clients involved. The discussion will include specific provisi...American Bar Association
May 22, 2013
Training
Training
Medical Foods: Practical Tips to Meet FDA Requirements for Claims and Quality
san Francisco, California, USA
Description: Medical foods play an important role in the management of patients with special dietary restrictions and needs. The designation of medical food by FDA implies special handling, labeling, distribution and manufacturing requirements. Manufacturers are usually worried about meeting all of FDA’s complex requirements for such products. This seminar will discuss the regulatory processes to ...online compliance panel
May 22, 2013
Course
Course
NAESB Master Agreement for Purchase, Sale or Exchange of Liquid Hydrocarbons Course
Houston, Texas, USA
NAESB has scheduled a NAESB Master Agreement for Purchase, Sale or Exchange of Liquid Hydrocarbons Course. The purpose of the course is to provide a hands-on discussion and introduction to the Master Agreement for Purchase, Sale or Exchange of Liquid Hydrocarbons (NAESB WGQ Standard No. 6.3.5): • Background of the Development of the Master Agreement • Use of the Master Agreement Review of the Mast...North American Energy Standards Board
May 22, 2013
CLE - Live Webcast
CLE - Live Webcast
Protecting the Landlord in a Tenant Bankruptcy: Selected Issues and Strategies for Getting Paid
, USA
Taught by three legal experts who have decades of experience in the law representing landlords and tenants, this program emphasizes practical applications for use by landlords. The key topics for discussion include: -securing payment by the debtor prior to assumption and rejection -ensuring payment if the debtor seeks to assume the lease (the cure obligation and adequate assurance of future per...American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE)
May 22, 2013
Workshop
Workshop
Child Support Garnishments: Withholding Procedures for 2013
Palo Alto, California, USA
This HR compliance training will focus on the child support garnishments compliance requirements and will help attendees accurately and completely process garnishment orders through the payroll department in compliance with Federal and state requirements and regulations. Why Should You Attend: Compliance with Child Support Garnishments can be some of the most complex tasks required of any payrol...ComplianceOnline
May 22, 2013
Conference
Conference
Compliance for law firms
London, United Kingdom
It has been a very busy twelve months for law firm Compliance Officers and departments everywhere. If you aren't diverting resources into nominating, setting up and supporting your new COLP and COFA; making sense of the terminology surrounding breaches and establishing internal reporting procedures and training, then you're being asked to explore compliance issues pertaining to new markets and est...Ark Group
May 22, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Long-Term Disablity Benefits Advanced Seminar
Chicago, Illinois, USA
The majority of cases litigated under ERISA involve claims for long-term disability benefits. Taught by some of the country''s most experienced disability practitioners, this advanced seminar will delve into the practical details for prosecuting and defending these claims. This one-half day program will address the how to’s of long-term disability benefits: administrative claims and appeals, litig...American Bar Association Joint Committee on Employee Benefits
May 23, 2013
Conference
Conference
3rd Public Procurement Law
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Highlights: • Learn about the latest development in procurement law • Discover how to ensure compliance and minimize the legal risks • Hear how to handle negotiations and disputes in the public procurement process • Examine how to manage the risk in public procurement projects • Gain a better understanding of the proper structure of a bid evaluation • Get up to speed on the latest e-procurement to...Federated Press
May 23, 2013
Conference
Conference
Inaugural Understanding Copyright Law and Reform
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Highlights: • Get an overview of the significant changes brought in by Bill C-11 • Examine drafting considerations to address the growing complexity of licensing agreements • Review recent copyright cases of significance • Examine the expansion and limitations of user rights under the new copyright legislation • Explore copyright infringement, remedies and the new exemptions from liability for cop...Federated Press
May 23, 2013
CLE
CLE
2nd Annual Issues in Condemnation
Helena, Montana, USA
Eminent Domain – the condemnation of private property for a public use – continues to be the focus of the Montana Legislature, the legal industry and of course the landowners and project developers who find themselves in the eminent domain process. This informative program features an update on the outcome of the 2013 Session of the Montana Legislature and the ongoing debate about the fairest mea...The Seminar Group
May 23, 2013
CLE
CLE
Investment Advisors: Best Practices in Securities Enforcement & Litigation
Seattle, Washington, USA
Every day, billions of dollars trade hands on America’s securities markets. While some customers make their investment decisions solely on their own, many more depend on investment advisors and broker-dealers for advice. Disputes arise. Some investors complain when they lose money and blame others for what were in fact their own decisions. In other cases, though, the investor’s losses can be trac...The Seminar Group
May 23, 2013
Training
Training
The role of the law firm partner: Strategic career mapping in a changing legal market
London, United Kingdom
Changes to the default retirement age (DRA) and an increased emphasis on performance management means that firms can no longer sit back and believe that Partnership is indeed a plateau on to retirement; especially within the context of ABSs. The tendency is to view career mapping as an all or nothing approach where the next step for a Partner is to be outside the firm. This masterclass aims to ch...Ark Group
May 23, 2013
Workshop
Workshop
ISO 14971:2012 - Does your current Risk Analysis still comply with your CE Mark requirements?
Palo Alto, California, USA
This medical device risk analysis training will explain the relationship between ISO 14971 compliance and the EU MDD. It will discuss how you can update your risk management procedure to meet CE mark requirements for risk analysis. Why Should You Attend: If you have or plan to have a CE mark under European Union Directive 93/42/EEC on Medical Devices (MDD) you must be aware of what is new in ISO...ComplianceOnline
May 23, 2013
Workshop
Workshop
Internal Transfer Pricing Including Regulatory and Economic Liquidity Risk
Palo Alto, California, USA
This banking compliance training focuses on a bank’s internal transfer pricing methods and processes. It will clearly explain the methodological background of pricing and its components with examples and will also provide the necessary organizational steps to put this in practice. Why Should You Attend: Although banks have considerably refined their internal transfer pricing methods in the last ...ComplianceOnline
May 23, 2013
Workshop
Workshop
Using HR Technologies Effectively and Efficiently
Palo Alto, California, USA
This HR compliance training will be looking at specific considerations regarding the four major HR systems such as compensation, performance management, applicant tracking systems and onboarding systems. It will help you in purchasing and effectively implementing HR technologies at your workplace. Why Should You Attend: Technology pervades every part of our business world but in many respects HR...ComplianceOnline
May 23, 2013
CLE - Live Webcast
CLE - Live Webcast
Expert Witnesses: What's New Since the 2010 Amendments to the FRCP
, USA
In this instructive video webcast, nationally recognized evidence experts, Judge Paul W. Grimm and Gregory P. Joseph, explore recent significant developments under the 2010 expert witness rule amendments and outline other related changes in the law of expert evidence. In this informative program, you will learn about: -what is protected and what is left unprotected under the 2010 amendments --d...American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE)
May 23, 2013
CLE - Live Webcast
CLE - Live Webcast
Executive Compensation: Best Practices for Complying with Sections 162(m) and 409A
, USA
Do not fall prey to the tricky provisions of Internal Revenue Code Sections 162(m) and 409A! Section 162(m) imposes a $1 million cap on deductible compensation to top officers of public companies; section 409A governs nonqualified deferred compensation commonly provided to corporate executives. Failure to comply with these sections can result in hefty tax penalties for corporate employers and the...American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE)
May 23, 2013
CLE - Live Webcast
CLE - Live Webcast
Serving on a Nonprofit Board: Identifying and Resolving the Ethical Issues
, USA
Whether you are currently serving on a nonprofit board or are considering such service, you must attend this program to learn about the conflicts that can arise and how to resolve them if they do! In addition to offering practice tips and a checklist of what to consider before accepting a position as director, the expert faculty will also explore how to set the confines of representation and ensur...American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE)
May 23, 2013
CLE - Live Webcast
CLE - Live Webcast
Medicine 101 for Judges and Attorneys: Neurology – Navigating and Understanding Your Nervous System
, USA
Because lawyers aren’t doctors, they can misinterpret medical evidence. This program will help attendees to obtain a better understanding of medical evidence with regard to (1) the diagnosis and treatment of neurological injuries and conditions, and (2) the physician's assessment of the degree of impairment and/or disability. This program will provide an introduction to neurology, focusing upon b...American Bar Association
May 23, 2013
Conference
Conference
Australian Transfer Pricing Summit
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
From 8:30 am - 4:15 pm Summary: Australian Transfer Pricing Summit will provide guidelines and the tools to enable successful tax planning for businesses in a legislation-changing environment. Description: The Australian Transfer Pricing Summit will provide corporate transfer pricing professionals with guidelines and the tools to enable successful tax planning and prepare their company for fort...Informa
May 23, 2013
CLE - Live Webcast
CLE - Live Webcast
iPad for Litigators
, USA
In just two years, the iPad has gone from being a toy used to play games or browse the web to a real productivity tool lawyers can use in their practice. Today, many litigators are ditching their laptops and complicated trial technology setups in favor of the iPad, which is increasingly being used in the courtroom. The iPad's compact design, combined with its versatility and power, makes it a surp...American Bar Association
May 24, 2013
CLE - Live Webcast
CLE - Live Webcast
The Paperless Office and Digital Workflows
, USA
We have all heard of the promises of the “paperless office,” but since longstanding habits can be hard to break, many lawyers are unsure of how to make the paperless leap. As more courts and agencies move toward electronic-only document submission, lawyers must find ways to adapt to new paperless ways or be left behind. This webinar will answer those concerns by building a case for the efficienc...American Bar Association
May 24, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Approaching Veterans Issues: A Legal Overview Including an Update of California Penal Code Section 1170.9
San Francisco, California, USA
Certain laws and courtroom practices have the potential to impact veterans differently than the rest of the population. This three hour overview will provide useful information to attorneys, judicial officers and others who interact with veterans about the implications of certain laws and practices with regards to veterans’ pasts and futures. The program will focus on Penal Code 1170.9, especially...Practising Law Institute
May 24, 2013
CLE - Live Webcast
CLE - Live Webcast
Copyright Trolls Are Never in Fashion: Copyright Infringement Suits and Strategies for Fighting Back
, USA
In recent years, copyright infringement suits from entities organized for the purpose of bringing such suits have increasingly plagued fashion designers, retailers, the pornography industry, and the publishing industry. This phenomenon has been exacerbated by several recent court cases, specifically the Ninth Circuit's opinion in L.A. Printex Indus., Inc. v. Aeropostale Inc., 102 U.S.P.Q.2d 1382 (...American Bar Association
May 24, 2013
Workshop
Workshop
Dealing with the Disruptive Practitioner in a Legally Compliant Manner
Palo Alto, California, USA
This session will explain how a hospital medical staff should deal with the practitioner who is disruptive of hospital operations. It will discuss disruptive practitioner policies a hospital should have in place and practical tips to correct or terminate the disruptive activity. Why Should You Attend: Disciplinary policies are progressive. A progressive policy applies increasingly more severe sa...ComplianceOnline
May 28, 2013
Workshop
Workshop
Understanding Disinfectant Qualification Studies - How To Avoid Errors
Palo Alto, California, USA
This training on disinfectant qualification studies will discuss the many methods and variations used for disinfectant qualifications, the pitfalls in each method, the errors that can occur and how to identify them. It will show how you can translate the disinfectant qualification results to effective cleaning procedures and avoid FDA observations. Why Should You Attend: Disinfectant Qualificati...ComplianceOnline
May 28, 2013
Workshop
Workshop
Developing a Post-Approval Risk Management Strategy for Medical Devices
Palo Alto, California, USA
This medical device risk management webinar will discuss how to develop a Risk Management File in compliance with FDA and ISO 14971 requirements and what FDA will look for in risk evaluation and mitigation strategies (REMS) prior to or post approval of medical devices. Why Should You Attend: Manufacturers and Study Sponsors must understand the aspects of Risk Management, and how to effectively d...ComplianceOnline
May 28, 2013
Workshop
Workshop
Construction Fraud - Ways to Identify them and Prevent them
Palo Alto, California, USA
This training on construction fraud prevention will discuss proven audits strategies and techniques for detecting and preventing common fraud and risk in construction activities. Attendees will also learn how to manage when fraud arises and the tips to effectively control construction costs. Why Should You Attend: Construction projects are complex and involve a large investment of time and mone...ComplianceOnline
May 28, 2013
CLE - Live Webcast
CLE - Live Webcast
Crowdfunding 2.0: The JOBS Act Game Changer
, USA
Crowdfunding, the collective effort of individuals who network and pool their money to support efforts initiated by others, is showing up in the media as more and more entrepreneurs are looking to these sites for funding. Just recently a campaign by the makers of Veronica Mars, a television series that stars Kristen Bell, raised more than $2m in only 10 hours on Kickstarter. We have all lived wi...American Bar Association
May 28, 2013
CLE - Live Webcast
CLE - Live Webcast
Inadvertent Disclosure: Are Clawbacks Allowed? Avoiding Privilege Waiver in E-Discovery
, USA
Are you doing everything you can to protect your clients' secrets? In this electronic age of litigation, unintentional disclosure of privileged information and documents is increasingly becoming the norm. Courts around the country are responding by increasingly finding a waiver of the privilege, unless the disclosing lawyer can show that "reasonable precautions" were taken. This practical tips int...American Bar Association
May 28, 2013
Conference
Conference
7th Essentials of Commercial Contracts
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Highlights: • Key issues with respect to the law of contract • Key principles of good drafting technique: commercial contract format and structure • Customizing agreements to reflect your objectives • Troubleshooting during the contracting process • Recent and impending legislation impacting contract drafting • Overview of the practical use and application of boilerplate clauses • Drafting techniq...Federated Press
