Southeast Asia Legal Education: Preparing Lawyers for Tomorrow's Society and Profession

Surabaya, Indonesia

Southeast Asia has been growing as an important region in contributing multilateral development in international economic and political issues. It has been indicated from the development of law and human rights as current progress in promoting regional position in international relation. However, there has been a situation where countries in Southeast Asia have been often facing communal conflicts...

Faculty of Law Universitas Airlangga - School of Law University of Washington

14th Reinventing the Corporate Secretary

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Highlights: Get leading-edge insights from corporate secretaries and top legal counsel about: • The new role and changing duties of the corporate secretary • Satisfying enhanced director information needs • New securities regulation and draft legislation • Alerting the board and senior management to growing shareholder concerns Participants: • Blake Cassels & Graydon LLP • Borden Ladner Gervais...

Federated Press

8th Advanced Securities Compliance

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Highlights: • The latest word on key regulatory initiatives and enforcement priorities • Building a culture of compliance throughout your organization • Developing effective compliance programs despite regulatory changes • Implementing new systems and standards to manage disclosure and compliance obligations • Complying to securities regulations during a takeover bid • Understanding how to struct...

Federated Press

The Role of the Environmental Consultant in Litigation

New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA

This half-day program is designed to prepare environmental professionals to participate effectively in litigation and other legally oriented proceedings. As environmental issues become increasingly complex, the role of technically trained professionals in litigation continues to grow, and their advice or testimony is often decisive. Professionals working in all environmental areas including: sit...

Rutgers NJAES Office of Continuing Professional Education

14th Reinventing the Corporate Secretary

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Highlights: Get leading-edge insights from corporate secretaries and top legal counsel about: • The new role and changing duties of the corporate secretary • Satisfying enhanced director information needs • New securities regulation and draft legislation • Alerting the board and senior management to growing shareholder concerns Participants: • Blake Cassels & Graydon LLP • Borden Ladner Gervais ...

Federated press

8th Advanced Securities Compliance

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Highlights: • The latest word on key regulatory initiatives and enforcement priorities • Building a culture of compliance throughout your organization • Developing effective compliance programs despite regulatory changes • Implementing new systems and standards to manage disclosure and compliance obligations • Complying to securities regulations during a takeover bid • Understanding how to struct...

Federated press

Compliance Programs to Manage Changing Enforcement Risks

, USA

Government contractors are facing unprecedented scrutiny of contract performance and of compliance with the multitude of associated regulations. As the ways in which contractors can be deemed non-compliant multiply, the penalty for failure, ranging up to suspension or debarment from government contracting, looms larger. This panel will explore how government contractors are dealing with this regul...

American Bar Association

Using Series LLCs in Real Estate

, USA

Series LLCs are growing in popularity – especially in real estate, where creating a “series” for multiple real estate properties in a single entity protects each property from the liabilities associated with the other properties. With a growing number of states now permitting “series” unincorporated entities (current states include Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missou...

American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE)

Oil and Gas Develpoment in Montana

Billings, Montana, USA

This seminar presents an overview of several important areas of oil and gas law, including: leasing considerations from the lessor and lessee perspectives, mineral conveyancing, state regulation of oil and gas development, environmental protection/regulation, and contracting. In addition, you will hear a discussion on the future of oil and gas development in Montana. This program is a must for an...

The Seminar Group

Powerful Verbal Persuasion for Women Attorneys

, USA

Effective lawyering requires strong verbal communications skills. Lawyers of all stripes must be able to articulate their ideas aloud clearly and persuasively, often under pressure, to win the confidence of clients, colleagues and judges. Women attorneys in particular may find themselves confronting tricky situations—such as representing clients in traditionally male-dominated fields or being the ...

American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE)

Client retention and growth: Developing the role of the "Client Partner"

London, United Kingdom

Your clients are the key to your profitability. Yet, there are still too many law firm clients not using a full range of services provided by firms. The saviour to address these failings is an effective key account programme and having effective client partners.

Ark Group

The 23rd Annual Credit Law Conference 2013

Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia

From 9:00 am to 3:15 pm Summary: The 2013 Credit Law conference agenda will offer key insights from the regulators; thought-provoking sessions from industry leaders; and updates on all the regulatory changes impacting the sector. Description: The 2013 Credit Law conference agenda will offer key insights from the regulators; thought-provoking sessions from industry leaders; and updates on all t...

Informa

Corporate Counsel Institute 2013

New York, New York, USA

The role of the corporate counsel continues to transform to meet new challenges in relation to an increasingly global economy, recent financial turmoil and continually changing new technologies. It is essential for all corporate counsel to be informed of the latest issues and trends and possess effective, budget-conscious strategies for managing the legal and practical business matters of corporat...

Practising Law Institute

Affirmative Action Workshop

Chicago, Illinois, USA

A full day "primer" on the fundamentals of affirmative action in employment covering the history and authority of the Executive Order program, including what employers are covered, what they are required to do, how the OFCCP audits compliance, and sanctions OFCCP can impose for non-compliance, a summary of the OFCCP audit process, a detailed discussion of the discrimination law OFCCP applies, and ...

NELI

Affirmative Action Briefing

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Here are representative topics included in our 2012 series - the agenda for 2013 will be available in July. Recent Major Developments at OFCCP Selected Recent OFCCP Cases of Importance Selected Issues Raised by OFCCP's Section 503 and VEVRAA Regulatory Initiatives Developments in Disability Law of Concern to Federal Contractors How to Respond to OFCCP's Ever-Changing Audit Processes The Hig...

NELI

Representing the Pro Bono Client: Advocacy Skills for Administrative Hearings 2013 (Free)

San Francisco, California, USA

The need for pro bono assistance with administrative hearings has never been higher. The increase trend of employers challenging all Unemployment Benefits claims has been combined with the explosion of UI claims during the recession. The recession and aging of the workforce has resulted in an increase in disability-based Social Security claims. Budget cuts and program changes have created a “perfe...

Practising Law Institute

10th Annual Labor & Employment Law Conference

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

In a time of political volatility, major labor and employment law developments occur almost daily. The N.L.R.B. and its Acting General Counsel continue to make headlines with new rulings and interpretations. There is now a major question about whether we even have a lawfully appointed Labor Board. The EEOC is pursuing its agenda and suing employers with new vigor and has issued new regulations to ...

The Seminar Group

Technology and Entertainment Convergence 2013: Hot Business and Legal Issues in "Technotainment"

New York, New York, USA

This year’s program includes today’s major legal and business issues in the convergence of entertainment and technology. The program brings together a faculty of experienced in-house lawyers, law firm attorneys and senior business executives on the cutting-edge of this burgeoning practice.The expert faculty will address recent litigation and key cases involving convergence issues, such as the myri...

Practising Law Institute

COLP & COFA conference 2013

London, United Kingdom

When you first agreed to take on the COLP role it is likely that you were primarily concerned with how to identify a material breach and when exactly to report it. With the official guidance largely suggesting that this will be a case of individual and intuitive judgement, following the move to outcomes-focused regulation (OFR), it is really not surprising that many COLPs and COFAs would prefer th...

Ark Group

The Roadmap to State and Private Exchanges

multi-site, District of Columbia, USA

Starting this fall, the State and Federal health insurance exchanges or marketplaces will open - dramatically changing how many Americans will obtain health insurance coverage. Our distinguished panel will discuss how the state and federal public exchanges will work, the coverages and federal subsidies available, and how the exchanges affect employers (i.e., the requirement to provide notice about...

ABA Joint Committee on Employee Benefits

Preserving Privilege in the Corporate Setting

, USA

Attorney-client privilege, while shielding the sacred communications between lawyers and their clients, is marred by hazy boundaries. It can be a troubling source of confusion for lawyers working as in-house or outside corporate counsel because it is not always clear who – among agents, contractors, employees, and directors – is the “client” and thus who can safely engage in privileged communicati...

American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE)

Mourant Ozannes' International Trusts & Private Client Conference 2013

George Town, Cayman Islands

The theme for this year's conference will be 'Steering a steady course through turbulent times'. Once again expert speakers from Mourant Ozannes and other leading professionals in the field will come together to discuss a wide range of issues relevant to international private client and wealth management professionals operating in what can be challenging circumstances. The programme will cover a d...

Mourant Ozannes

2013 Lawyer Development Institute: Re-Imagining the Legal Workforce

New York, New York, USA

In today’s competitive market, law firms are bending the cost curve to meet client needs, which often means lower blended billing rates. To that end, firms are now employing a range of non-traditional lawyers in addition to traditional associates and partners: staff attorneys of all sorts, from contract and discovery attorneys to mid-level and senior counsel. Many of these lawyers work on-site, bu...

American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE)

Health Care and Life Sciences Law 2013

New York, New York, USA

Join our expert faculty of health care and life sciences practitioners, in-house counsel, government regulators, and prosecutors as we examine the current state of health care and life sciences law and what the future might hold for affected parties. This program will cover the broad range of issues confronting the health care and life sciences industry: structuring of compliant financial and othe...

Practising Law Institute

LLM in Maritime Law delivered by distance learning over 12 months

Distance Learning, United Kingdom

The only LLM in Maritime Law delivered solely by distance learning This maritime LLM top up route allows students who have passed the Lloyd’s Maritime Academy and London Metropolitan University Postgraduate Diploma in Maritime Law distance learning course to obtain a master's qualification. The LLM enables you to develop an advanced understanding of a specialist area of maritime law. It is suita...

Lloyd's Maritime Academy

Judges' Pet Peeves 2013: Tips from the Bench on Trial Practice

New York, New York, USA

This program will provide litigators with the unique opportunity to hear directly from the judges how they view communications with the court and trial practice, as well as how lawyers can help (or sabotage) their cases.Based on a series of hypotheticals, this year’s panel of state and federal court judges will discuss:Appropriate civil litigation techniques, including how to build credibility wit...

Practising Law Institute

Intellectual Property Law Institute 2013

San Francisco, California, USA

PLI’s Intellectual Property Law Institute is a “must-attend” program for IP lawyers. This program provides a complete analysis of key events in all areas of IP, providing updates on cases, legislation and government agency developments that IP lawyers need to know.A highlight of the program will be a panel of in-house IP counsel from prominent companies discussing the many facets...

Practising Law Institute

Advanced Training on International Contracts

Paris, France

Objectives This brand new interactive advanced training will focus in depth on problems that arise in international contracts using a brand new mock case. Participants will work in small groups to negotiate and redraft specific clauses of a multi-party contract riddled with mistakes, the aim being that they come away from the training with a sound-proof contract and various key model clauses. Par...

ICC International Chamber of Commerce

Hot Issues in Executive Compensation 2013

New York, New York, USA

As the economy shifts and the legislature, SEC and shareholders respond, the design, implementation and disclosure of executive compensation undergoes continual change. At this program, experts in the area - from major corporations, the SEC, the IRS and shareholder activist groups, as well as from leading law, and consulting firms - will lead you through the emerging best practices and t...

Practising Law Institute

Legal Education and Training Review - next steps for regulation, skills and competitiveness

London, United Kingdom

This seminar will provide a timely opportunity to consider the future of legal education and training in England and Wales, and is scheduled as legal regulators and policymakers are expected to respond to the Legal Education and Training Review's (LETR) final report - expected later this year. Sessions will bring together key stakeholders working across the current legal education and training fr...

Westminster Forum Projects

Managing Employees' Bad Habits and Crafting Effective Wellness Programs

, USA

-Should you refuse to hire an obese employment applicant to save health care costs? -Do employee wellness programs (a.k.a. “corporate” or “worksite” wellness programs) really help? -What are the regulatory implications to managing employees’ vices, bad habits, and medical conditions? Attend this practical CLE program on managing employees’ bad habits, vices, and unhealthy medical condi...

American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE)

TrialPad for Lawyers

, USA

For lawyers who want to use the iPad at trial, hearings, mediation, or for other presentations, the app TrialPad has become extremely popular as an evidence presentation tool. In the courtroom setting, for instance, TrialPad will organize your exhibits and allow you to present them in a way that will not distract you from making your case before a judge or jury. Attend this timely CLE program ...

American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE)

Hot Topics in Bankruptcy

, USA

Panelists from around the country with significant experience in relevant bankruptcy matters will share their knowledge on four topics that are relevant, complex, and timely for the bankruptcy professional. Topics will include: •Ponzi scheme clawbacks •Cramdown interest rates in Chapter 11 •Municipal insolvencies •Credit bidding Panelists will highlight significant recent cases and provide a h...

American Bar Association

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

Into Africa: Opportunities and risks in the African legal market

London, United Kingdom

Africa's shifting landscape creates opportunities for international law firms that can offer expertise in much needed but currently under-served areas of law. Can your law firm afford to miss our on the lucrative opportunities Africa has to offer? However, it is essential for you to have a comprehensive understanding of the risks and opportunities before you enter the African legal market. This ...

Ark Group

Serving on a Non-Profit Board: Understanding Your Organization's Financial Statements

, USA

Lawyers who serve on non-profit boards have a fiduciary responsibility to oversee the financial strength of the non-profit organization, yet many don’t have even a basic understanding of non-profit financial concepts. These financial stewards are thus unable to competently assess and supervise the organization’s ongoing financial health. Register today for this CLE program on understanding fin...

American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE)

Real World Document Drafting®: Form, Style, and Substance

New York, New York, USA

Attend this CLE program on legal document drafting, which integrates the legal principles, proficiency, and experience related to negotiating and drafting a range of contracts, so that you can vastly improve your document drafting skills. Marvin Garfinkel explores the following topics: -underlying principles of contract law that apply to specific contract provisions -producing legal documents t...

American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE)

Current Ethical Issues for Estate Planners

, USA

The ethical challenges that an estate planning lawyer faces differ greatly from those encountered by other lawyers: representation of more than one family member, a client who is both a fiduciary and a beneficiary, communicating with family members who do not have legal representation, confidentiality issues, etc. Such varied scenarios not only lead to uncommon ethical problems, but also increase ...

American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE)

Competition Law Challenges in the Retail Sector 2013

Brussels, Belgium

Retailing, food and fast moving consumer goods remain in the spotlight across Europe! Assess how best to deal with this challenge! Highlights include: • Review of recent investigations into Amazon, Adidas, Rewe, Spar and Philips • The EC’s retail task force • Enforcement • Retail pricing • Vertical agreements • Information exchange • Online trading • Competition law and consumer protection ...

IBC Legal Conferences

6th Annual Water Rights Transfers

Seattle, Washington, USA

Please join Program Co-Chairs Maia D. Bellon, Director of the Washington State Department of Ecology and Mark T. Peterson, co-founder of Peterson & Marquis Law Office, along with the outstanding faculty they have assembled to discuss the complex world of Water Rights Transfers. This Seminar is designed to provide practical information of vital interest to most water right holders. It includes a c...

The Seminar Group

Global Corporate Social Responsibility: Strategies and Collaborations 2013 (Free)

New York, New York, USA

Mark Your Calendar.  More Information to Come!

Practising Law Institute

California Special Education Law 2013

San Francisco, California, USA

Currently, approximately 686,000 students with disabilities receive special education services in California, comprising about 10 percent of the state’s public school enrollment. The California Special Education Law Program will provide attendees with an overview of the basics of Special Education Law, as well as an opportunity to hear from experts in the field on the trends and cutting edge issue...

Practising Law Institute

Patent Litigation 2013

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Rapid changes in patent law make it necessary that, whether you are plaintiff’s or defendant’s counsel, you are up-to-date on the current state of the law and can quickly develop successful litigation strategies and tactics. This program is taught by a faculty of both outside and in-house lawyers who have earned national reputations in patent litigation by trying and managing a wide variety of ben...

Practising Law Institute

Consumer Bankruptcy Cases 2013

New York, New York, USA

The financial crisis has positioned consumer bankruptcy lawyers as the solution for millions of individuals facing financial difficulties. This half-day program is targeted at providing legal and practical information for both experienced consumer bankruptcy lawyers, and lawyers who do not regularly practice in this field, but are finding an increasing need to know essential information in this ar...

Practising Law Institute

Affirmative Action Workshop

San Francisco, California, USA

A full day "primer" on the fundamentals of affirmative action in employment covering the history and authority of the Executive Order program, including what employers are covered, what they are required to do, how the OFCCP audits compliance, and sanctions OFCCP can impose for non-compliance, a summary of the OFCCP audit process, a detailed discussion of the discrimination law OFCCP applies, and ...

NELI

Pension, Profit-Sharing, Welfare, and Other Compensation Plans

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Two-and-a-half days of intensive analysis provide the breadth and depth you need on advanced employee benefits issues! Instead of mere discussions of the law, this course offers practical instruction as to “how to do it.” From the impact of the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the Defense of Marriage Act to the anticipated Dodd-Frank regulations on executive compensation, this annual ad...

American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE)

International Trust and Estate Planning

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Do you provide tax and trust advice to U.S. clients with multinational connections or to foreign clients with U.S. connections? Or are you a sophisticated professional interested in expanding your practice into this growing area? If so, past registrants and current faculty agree: you must attend this program! Set in Boston, International Trust and Estate Planning is specifically designed f...

American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE)

Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions 2013

New York, New York, USA

This advanced two-day program is specially formulated to help even the savviest of practitioners understand the substantive legal areas affecting theses transactions from both the purchaser’s and seller’s perspectives. The faculty members, all seasoned M&A experts, identify and discuss the major issues that may (or should) arise in the context of an acquisition. In addition to helping registrants ...

American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE)

Affirmative Action Briefing

San Francisco, California, USA

Here are representative topics included in our 2012 series - the agenda for 2013 will be available in July. Recent Major Developments at OFCCP Selected Recent OFCCP Cases of Importance Selected Issues Raised by OFCCP's Section 503 and VEVRAA Regulatory Initiatives Developments in Disability Law of Concern to Federal Contractors How to Respond to OFCCP's Ever-Changing Audit Processes The Hig...

NELI