Worldwide Law Events Calendar

Certificate in Employee Relations Law Seminar

Washington, DC, District of Columbia, USA

4 1/2 day employment law training seminar approved for MCLE credit in most states. Divided into three "blocks" of instruction: Labor Law in the Union & Non-Union Workplace (Monday-Tuesday); Employment Discrimination Law (Wednesday-Thursday); Special Issues in Employment Law (Friday). Seminars are conducted nationwide. Each block has an experienced, highly rated attorney as the principal teaching r...

Institute for Applied Management & Law, Inc.

Certificate in Employee Benefits Law Seminar

Washington, DC, District of Columbia, USA

The seminar covers employee benefits issues that arise in the design and administration of employee benefit plans, the management of their assets, controversies between plan sponsors, trustees, participants and the numerous government agencies that regulate these plans. This seminar will provide participants with insights into the many regulations, laws and their requirements, the governmental age...

Institute for Applied Management & Law, Inc.

IP Trademark and Copyright Counsel Forum

New York, New York, USA

Brought to you by IP Law & Business and Corporate Counsel magazines, this new program will focus on the latest developments in the intellectual property focused specifically on trademark and copyright issues. Trademarks and copyrights remain one of the most valuable assets for your company. The internet is presenting many new challenges that you need to understand in order to develop your compan...

ALM Events

Negotiating Oil & Gas Contracts

London, England

Directors and managers negotiate everyday of their business lives – with suppliers, customers, third parties, governments and even colleagues. Sometimes the outcomes of these negotiations have a significant impact upon the business and nothing less than the highest level of performance is acceptable. This programme shares the approaches and tools used by professional negotiators. It explores and e...

CWC School for Energy

Commercial Real Estate Institute (Eleventh Annual)

San Francisco, California, USA

The current restructuring of commercial real estate demands experienced practitioners who know how to analyze, negotiate and close the deal. Now in its eleventh year, this popular course provides the essential information associates, junior partners, and related professionals need in order to understand the more sophisticated issues ofcommercial real estate practice. A talented faculty of experien...

Practising Law Institute

Government Contracts Workshop 2009

New York, New York, USA

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Practising Law Institute

How to Prepare an Initial Public Offering 2009 (Groupcast Location)

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

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Practising Law Institute

How to Prepare an Initial Public Offering 2009 (Groupcast Location)

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

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Practising Law Institute

Patent Litigation 2009

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Patent litigation is very expensive, damage awards can be large and business disruption is a critical risk. Rapid changes in patent law make it necessary, whether you are plaintiff’s or defendant’s counsel, to ensure that you are up-to-date on the current state of the law and on how to develop successful litigation strategies and tactics. Patent litigation is a potent tool to protect p...

Practising Law Institute

40-Hour Family Mediation Training

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Are you a seasoned family law practitioner or a new attorney who's interested in mediation? The 40-Hour Family Mediation Training program is designed to provide you with an overview of the mediation process, including the various types of mediation and mediators, as well as strategies and skills you might consider using. You'll learn how mediation is used to address a variety of family law iss...

American Bar Association -- Family Law Section

Obstetric Malpractice

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Cutting Edge Techniques for Defending Perinatal Brain Injury Cases. This is our best event yet! Obstetric Malpractice will feature information from top legal professionals (both defense AND plaintiff), medical professionals and consultants in the field. The first day of the event will focus on medical information: Topics include: How to Deploy the Latest Science and Tools to Determine the Origin a...

IQPC

"Bet the Company" Litigation 2009: Best Practices for Complex Cases (Groupcast Location)

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

The legal issues involved in complex litigation can encompass securities law, intellectual property, antitrust and other substantive areas of law. The involvement of regulators seeking documents and depositions or the Department of Justice becoming a party only complicates matters further. You need to know what to do when your client is being sued in federal and state courts across the country. Ho...

Practising Law Institute

"Bet the Company" Litigation 2009: Best Practices for Complex Cases

New York, New York, USA

The legal issues involved in complex litigation can encompass securities law, intellectual property, antitrust and other substantive areas of law. The involvement of regulators seeking documents and depositions or the Department of Justice becoming a party only complicates matters further. You need to know what to do when your client is being sued in federal and state courts across the country. Ho...

Practising Law Institute

"Bet the Company" Litigation 2009: Best Practices for Complex Cases (Groupcast Location)

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

The legal issues involved in complex litigation can encompass securities law, intellectual property, antitrust and other substantive areas of law. The involvement of regulators seeking documents and depositions or the Department of Justice becoming a party only complicates matters further. You need to know what to do when your client is being sued in federal and state courts across the country. Ho...

Practising Law Institute

"Bet the Company" Litigation 2009: Best Practices for Complex Cases (Groupcast Location)

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

The legal issues involved in complex litigation can encompass securities law, intellectual property, antitrust and other substantive areas of law. The involvement of regulators seeking documents and depositions or the Department of Justice becoming a party only complicates matters further. You need to know what to do when your client is being sued in federal and state courts across the country. Ho...

Practising Law Institute

Financial Services Industry Regulatory Compliance & Ethics Forum 2009

New York, New York, USA

Driven by the financial crisis and Madoff scandal, financial services firms' corporate compliance and ethics programs are under intense scrutiny.  At this day- long program, attendees will get a solid foundation about the relevant regulatory framework as well as practical considerations regarding the design and implementation of such programs.  A distinguished faculty of practitioners an...

Practising Law Institute

7th Annual General Counsel West Coast Conference

San Francisco, California, USA

Corporate Counsel magazine is pleased to announce the 7th Annual General Counsel West Conference, to be held Nov. 11-12, 2009, in San Francisco. The General Counsel Conference is designed to provide general counsel with access to their best and brightest peers and an understanding of what is working in the world's best legal departments. Attendees will gain insight into the innovative practices ...

ALM Events

Financial Services Industry Regulatory Compliance & Ethics Forum 2009 (Groupcast Location)

New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA

Driven by the financial crisis and Madoff scandal, financial services firms' corporate compliance and ethics programs are under intense scrutiny.  At this day- long program, attendees will get a solid foundation about the relevant regulatory framework as well as practical considerations regarding the design and implementation of such programs.  A distinguished faculty of practitioners an...

Practising Law Institute

Symposium on Corporate Fraud Detection & Forensic Accounting

Maharashtra, India

This era of globalization has opened the flood gates for international business transactions. In addition, the technology revolution has brought in sweeping changes in the manner in which business is conducted exposing the organization to greater risks. Instances of fraud, financial crimes and unethical practices have seen an upsurge in the recent past. Organisations today have reduced tolerance t...

CCH India, a Wolters Kluwer business

Diacetyl Litigation and Damages Teleconference

USA

Case Valuation, Expert Witnesses, Punitive Damages & the Latest Science Time: 2:00-3:40 pm ET To learn more or register, visit http://www.litigationconferences.com/?p=8272, email info@litigationconferences.com, or call 484-324-2755 x200. Agenda and Speakers Case Valuation, Expert Witnesses, Punitive Damages & the Latest Science • Diacetyl – Workplace exposure update and the industries, beyond mi...

HB Litigation Conferences, LLC

Chinese Drywall Litigation & Insurance Coverage Conference

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Live Webcast Also Available Time: 7:30am – 5:30pm, including 2 networking events Price: $895 per registrant (live event or Webcast) – See if you qualify for a Special Discount below! Location: The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans Chairs: Hilarie Bass, Esq., Greenberg Traurig, LLP, Miami and Michael Ryan, Esq., Krupnick Campbell Malone Buser Slama Hancock Liberman & McKee, P.A., Fort Lauderdale, FL CLE Cr...

HB Litigation Conferences, LLC

Ethics for Attorney Emails & Web Communications Teleconference

USA

Hidden Perils of Blackberries, Blogging & Twittering Date: November 11, 2009 Time: 2:00-3:40 pm ET Price: $149* (includes CLE for 1 listener) CLE Credit: 1.5-2.0 ETHICS credits, depending on state requirements. To learn more or register, visit http://www.litigationconferences.com/?p=9063, email info@litigationconferences.com, or call 484-324-2755 x200. Agenda and Speakers How to Use Technology E...

HB Litigation Conferences, LLC

The Heparin and Trasylol Litigations Teleconference

USA

Essential Tips and Strategies for Recent Blood-related Drug Litigations Time: 2:00-3:40 pm ET To learn more or register, visit http://www.litigationconferences.com/?p=8737, email info@litigationconferences.com, or call 484-324-2755 x200. Agenda and Speakers The Trasylol Litigation • What is the drug, what is it used for, and the health problems associated with it • Understanding the time-line of...

HB Litigation Conferences, LLC

Single Employer Defined Benefit Plan Funding and Benefit Restriction Notice Requirements:

Nationwide, District of Columbia, USA

...The New IRS Final Regulations The Internal Revenue Service on October 15, 2009 published final regulations construing new funding requirements, benefit restriction notification and other requirements applicable to single employer defined benefit plans for plan years beginning after December 31, 2009 under Internal Revenue Code § 430 and § 436, added under the Pension Protection Act of 2006, as...

American Bar Association Joint Committee on Employee Benefits

Effective Performance Management

Bristol, England

With many businesses working with reduced numbers of staff, a confident approach to performance management is essential, in order to get the best out of your workforce. Tempting though it may be to hope the problem will go away, poor performance has to be tackled sooner rather than later in order to minimise the effects on your business. Whilst the aim of a good performance management programme s...

Burges Salmon

Annual Forum on European State Aid Law 2009

Trier, Germany

For the thirteenth consecutive year ERA will organise the State Aid Forum, providing a unique platform for discussion and the exchange of views and experience between the various operators - private and public - in this field. This year the major focus of the Forum will be the measures adopted by the Commission to address the financial crisis in terms of support for troubled undertakings, providi...

Academy of European Law (ERA)

Fall Forum

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

If it’s November in Washington, it must be . . . the Fall Forum. What agenda for change is President Obama’s new antitrust leadership implementing? Will Congress overturn Leegin? What do your clients need to know about recent enforcement trends in the United States, Canada, China and Europe? Join an outstanding group of experts at the National Press Club in Washington DC on November 12-13 to ge...

ABA Section of Antitrust Law

Bridge-the-Gap: Basic Skills for Newly Admitted Attorneys 2009

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Taught by a faculty of expert practitioners from varied practice areas, this program will help you to "bridge the gap" between your law school education and the real world skills and knowledge needed for success in law.  Topics have been selected for their relevance and importance to legal practice, and to enable attendees to complete their first year Minimum Continuing Legal Educat...

Practising Law Institute

Communications Law in the Digital Age 2009

New York, New York, USA

This one of a kind program, long recognized as the most comprehensive in its field, has been updated to encompass the latest issues and case law in media, digital communications, intellectual property and privacy law. Find out for yourself how this program has evolved to account for the many transformations in the communications industry. An all-star faculty comprising the country’s leading ...

Practising Law Institute

Communications Law in the Digital Age 2009 (Groupcast Location)

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

This one of a kind program, long recognized as the most comprehensive in its field, has been updated to encompass the latest issues and case law in media, digital communications, intellectual property and privacy law. Find out for yourself how this program has evolved to account for the many transformations in the communications industry. An all-star faculty comprising the country’s leading ...

Practising Law Institute

Communications Law in the Digital Age 2009 (Groupcast Location)

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

This one of a kind program, long recognized as the most comprehensive in its field, has been updated to encompass the latest issues and case law in media, digital communications, intellectual property and privacy law. Find out for yourself how this program has evolved to account for the many transformations in the communications industry. An all-star faculty comprising the country’s leading ...

Practising Law Institute

Communications Law in the Digital Age 2009 (Groupcast Location)

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

This one of a kind program, long recognized as the most comprehensive in its field, has been updated to encompass the latest issues and case law in media, digital communications, intellectual property and privacy law. Find out for yourself how this program has evolved to account for the many transformations in the communications industry. An all-star faculty comprising the country’s leading ...

Practising Law Institute

Securities Filings 2009

San Francisco, California, USA

This program will address the principal forms used for filings with the SEC and will highlight recent developments in disclosure obligations as well as pending and recently adopted SEC proposals. Topics will include annual reports to stockholders, Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and S-1, proxy statements and executive compensation disclosure, the organization of the Division of Corporate Finance, ethics in...

Practising Law Institute

Advanced Corporate Compliance and Ethics Workshop 2009

New York, New York, USA

The legal and regulatory landscape is becoming ever more complex. Enforcement is on the rise, while the financial crisis has resulted in many compliance and ethics budgets being reduced. At no time has promoting and maintaining an ethical corporate culture been as challenging, and as essential, for a company’s survival and success. How can you help your program survive - and even thrive ...

Practising Law Institute

Navigating Transfer Pricing Regime - With Deloitte

Mumbai, India

The current economic downturn and audit environment have raised the level of awareness of transfer pricing risks in crossborder transactions. Many companies are paying focused attention to transfer pricing and are putting in place more resources and documentation to substantiate compliance with the arm’s length principle. With Transfer Pricing Officers increasing their level and sophistication of...

CCH India, a Wolters Kluwer business

Foreclosure Prevention and Real Estate Debt Relief Law

Davis, California, USA

Foreclosure Prevention and Real Estate Debt Relief Law for Attorneys and Real Estate Professionals Presented by UC Davis School of Law King Hall Real Estate Law Students Association Saturday, November 14, 2009 - 9:00a.m. - 4:30p.m. Attorneys earn 5 General & 1 Legal Ethics MCLE! Legal Objective's highly praised seminar is coming to Northern California! Don't miss your chance to attend what ot...

Legal Objective

Invention Analysis and Claiming Seminar

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

When it comes to capturing the inventive concept, mastering claim mechanics isn’t enough. In-house patent attorneys need strong invention analysis skills in order to secure claims of real value for their employers. Get the skills you need by joining Ronald Slusky, IP Today columnist and author of the highly acclaimed book, Invention Analysis and Claiming: A Patent Lawyer’s Guide (American Bar Asso...

Slusky Seminars

Generic Medicines/IP Legal & Regulatory Issues - to be held in Mumbai, India

Mumbai, India

The aim of this seminar is to shed some light on the legal background to the European generic industry and to provide an understanding of how it affects all parts of the business. Misunderstanding the various factors that influence the time and speed of registration can lead to regulatory delays with a knock-on effect on launch dates for new products. This can lead to undesirable commercial delays...

Managenment Forum Ltd

Patent Litigation 2009

New York, New York, USA

Patent litigation is very expensive, damage awards can be large and business disruption is a critical risk. Rapid changes in patent law make it necessary, whether you are plaintiff’s or defendant’s counsel, to ensure that you are up-to-date on the current state of the law and on how to develop successful litigation strategies and tactics. Patent litigation is a potent tool to protect p...

Practising Law Institute

Understanding the Securities Laws 2009

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Knowledge of securities law is essential to avoid crippling and time-consuming litigation. This program will provide you with an up-to-the-minute understanding of the basic underpinnings and interplay of the Securities Act of 1933 (“Securities Act”), the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”), the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and related SEC regulations. Emphasis will be b...

Practising Law Institute

Advanced PIDA Training - International Commercial Arbitration

Paris, France

Drawn on the experience of renowned arbitrators in a multicultural and international environment, this advanced training will enable practitioners, who already have a strong experience of international commercial arbitration, to enhance their knowledge of the ICC procedure through practical and interactive sessions. The training will allow participants to take part in a mock arbitration proceeding...

ICC

Green Building Law: Opportunities and Risks Teleconference

USA

Time: 2:00-3:40 pm ET To learn more, review CLE info, or register, visit http://www.litigationconferences.com/?p=6688, email info@litigationconferences.com, or call 484-324-2755 x200. Agenda & Speakers: • Green Building Programs/Certifications - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)® - Other green building rating systems (e.g., Green Globes, BREEAM) • Green Building Incentives a...

HB Litigation Conferences LLC

Contract Security in Uncertain Times

Bristol, England

It is common for construction contracts to require security to be provided for the protection of both parties. Our team of construction lawyers will summarise the options available (from traditional performance bonds to net worth tests) and consider the pros and cons of each. Guidance will be given on how to tailor a security package to a particular project. Please note that whilst there is no c...

Burges Salmon

Breakfast: Fixing the Broken Recruitment System

New York, New York, USA

The legal profession is experiencing dramatic changes. Given the recent associate layoffs, deferrals, and general hiring distress, it is clear that the conventional associate recruitment model is broken. Complicating matters, the lateral partner model is also severely roiled, reflecting widespread anxiety about the economy and legal marketplace. Fixing this won’t be easy. It will take experiment...

ALM Events

Medicare Secondary Payer Mandatory Reporting Requirements Teleconference

USA

What Asbestos Plaintiffs and Defendants Need to Know Time: 2:00-3:40 pm ET Price: $149* (includes CLE for 1 listener) CLE Credit: 1.5-2.0 CLE credits, depending on state requirements. To learn more or register, visit http://www.litigationconferences.com/?p=9120, email info@litigationconferences.com, or call 484-324-2755 x200. Agenda and Speakers • Review & Explanation of Section 111 of the Medi...

HB Litigation Conferences, LLC

Brand Protection: Cost Reduction, Results & ROI 2009

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Are you struggling with the pressure to deliver effective brand and trademark protection with a decreased budget? Does upper management not believe in spending money on protecting the brand? You are not alone. Legal IQ’s Brand Protection: Cost Reduction, Results and ROI 2009 will bring together brand owners from across the globe to share and deliberate over the best strategies for protecting brand...

IQPC

The 16th World Offshore Conference - An Industry on the Cusp

San Juan, Puerto Rico

The offshore world is posed on the cusp of change. No single media source or individual can predict the unprecedented tide of change that the financial world is currently experiencing. The 16th World Offshore Convention brings together experts from several continents, melding their experience and skills, creating a comprehensive amd sophisticated forum to discuss and agree the unchartered directio...

Offshore Investment

Open Source and Free Software 2009: Benefits, Risks and Challenges in Today's Economic Environment

New York, New York, USA

In the current economic environment, all companies are looking for ways to cut their IT budgets. “Open source” software, which is available in the form of operating systems, applications, utility code and programming tools, presents an attractive option. However, use of  such software can also expose a company to unexpected and unacceptable obligation and risk, depending on the te...

Practising Law Institute

Patent Bar Review 2009 - Winter

San Francisco, California, USA

Anyone with a technical degree (generally, any degree in science or engineering, or the equivalent) can take the Patent Bar Exam to become a patent agent or patent attorney. Patent Law is one of the U.S.'s top growth industries, with ever-changing, intriguing opportunities.The Patent Bar Exam is now computer-based and on-demand. But it is still the same grueling, leave-no-stone-unturned test of kn...

Practising Law Institute

Tax Strategies for Corporate Acquisitions, Dispositions, Spin-Offs, Joint Ventures, Financings, Reorganizations & Restructurings 2009

Chicago, Illinois, USA

This three-day program will focus on the tax issues presented by the entire spectrum of modern major corporate transactions, from relatively simple single-buyer acquisitions of a division or subsidiary to multi-party joint ventures, cross-border mergers, and complex acquisitions of public companies with domestic and foreign operations, including spin-offs and other dispositions of unwanted operati...

Practising Law Institute