Worldwide Law Events Calendar

Going Private 2010: Doing the Deal Right (Groupcast Location)

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

The financial crisis has directly impacted the number of public companies going private. The number ofgoing private deals decreased in 2009 from the 2008 level. Learn what it takes to get a deal done. Attendthis PLI program and, in one day, you will learn the necessary practice tools to complete a going privatetransaction from a stellar faculty of experts. Is going private a viable alternative ...

Practising Law Institute

Going Private 2010: Doing the Deal Right (Groupcast Location)

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

The financial crisis has directly impacted the number of public companies going private. The number ofgoing private deals decreased in 2009 from the 2008 level. Learn what it takes to get a deal done. Attendthis PLI program and, in one day, you will learn the necessary practice tools to complete a going privatetransaction from a stellar faculty of experts. Is going private a viable alternative ...

Practising Law Institute

Going Private 2010: Doing the Deal Right (Groupcast Location)

Cleveland, Ohio, USA

The 2008-2009 financial crisis has directly impacted the number of public companies going private.  The number of going private deals decreased in 2009 from the 2008 level.  Learn what it takes to get a deal done.  Attend this PLI program and, in one day, you will learn the necessary practice tools to do a going private transaction from a knowledgeable faculty. Is going private a...

Practising Law Institute

Drafting Corporate Agreements 2010

Chicago, Illinois, USA

A properly crafted corporate agreement can serve as a valuable reference for you and your colleagues and, more importantly, can withstand legal challenges. At Drafting Corporate Agreements 2010, you will learn how to reduce your client's goals to a complete, clearly written and enforceable agreement. Our highly experienced faculty of leading practitioners will teach you how the provisions of an ag...

Practising Law Institute

Leveraged Financing 2010

New York, New York, USA

If you allow yourself time for only one conference this year, be sure not to miss this one. The country’s leading experts in leveraged finance will examine key concepts and strategies in serving leveraged companies, including portfolio companies of private equity firms. You will learn about the leveraged finance marketplace today, including such recent aspects as “amend and extends,&rd...

Practising Law Institute

Case Law Of The EPO Boards Of Appeal For Mechanics / Electricity / Computer Software-Critical Issues

London, England

Considering specifically critical issues, this seminar will provide useful information on European case law in the fields of mechanics, electricity and computer software, as evolved by the decisions of the European Patent Office Boards of Appeal. The course will be of interest to: In-house or private practice patent attorneys, Lawyers, Corporate, Patent Counsel, Company solicitors, Barristers, IP ...

Managenment Forum Ltd

Leveraged Financing 2010 (Groupcast Location)

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

If you allow yourself time for only one conference this year, be sure not to miss this one. The country’s leading experts in leveraged finance will examine key concepts and strategies in serving leveraged companies, including portfolio companies of private equity firms. You will learn about the leveraged finance marketplace today, including such recent aspects as “amend and extends,&rd...

Practising Law Institute

Leveraged Financing 2010 (Groupcast Location)

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

If you allow yourself time for only one conference this year, be sure not to miss this one. The country’s leading experts in leveraged finance will examine key concepts and strategies in serving leveraged companies, including portfolio companies of private equity firms. You will learn about the leveraged finance marketplace today, including such recent aspects as “amend and extends,&rd...

Practising Law Institute

Broadband and Cable Industry Law 2010

San Francisco, California, USA

What will the new administration's focus on broadband and technology initiatives mean to your client or company? Attend this renowned and substantially revamped program and hear cutting edge analysis of federal initiatives and FCC regulations; plus, examine current case law, the latest technology forecasts, and market trends. Join the country's leading outside and in-house counsel representing cab...

Practising Law Institute

Patent Law Institute (4th Annual)

New York, New York, USA

PLI’s 4th Annual Patent Law Institute is designed to cover the practice impact of recent developments on all three sub-groups in the patent law community: patent prosecutors, patent litigators, and patent strategic & transactional lawyers. The two-day schedule includes 6 one-hour plenary sessions of broad interest to patent lawyers and a separate breakout track for prosecution, litigatio...

Practising Law Institute

Consumer and Small Business Bankruptcy 2010

New York, New York, USA

The unprecedented scope of the credit crisis and recession has positioned consumer bankruptcy lawyers as the solution for millions of individuals and small businesses facing financial difficulties. This program will address the strategies and legal issues that face consumer bankruptcy lawyers.  The program will cover: the pros and cons of filing under the various chapters of the Bankruptcy Co...

Practising Law Institute

Consumer and Small Business Bankruptcy 2010 (Groupcast Location)

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

The unprecedented scope of the credit crisis and recession has positioned consumer bankruptcy lawyers as the solution for millions of individuals and small businesses facing financial difficulties. This program will address the strategies and legal issues that face consumer bankruptcy lawyers.  The program will cover: the pros and cons of filing under the various chapters of the Bankruptcy Co...

Practising Law Institute

Commercial Real Estate Financing 2010: How to Handle Defaults, Distress, Maturities, and Stacks of Debt

New York, New York, USA

Commercial real estate financing has remained extremely troubled since the boom ended in late 2007.  This seminar will explore how new lower valuations, reduced cash flow, hints of governmentally sponsored salvation, and distress throughout the economy continue to affect commercial real estate borrowers and lenders, and the legal issues their counsel must handle.  A faculty of seasoned p...

Practising Law Institute

Fundamentals Of European Claim Drafting

London, England

**15% discount for registrations received before the 8th Jan 2010** Register for this two day seminar for Patent Attorneys and Trainees to: Develop your claim drafting skills, Improve your understanding of the requirements of the European Patent Convention, Ensure you achieve adequate protection whilst meeting official requirements, Benefit from interactive discussions and practical exercises, C...

Managenment Forum Ltd

3rd Annual Emerging Trends in Asbestos Litigation Conference

Marina del Rey, California, USA

LOS ANGELES – Nov. 2, 2009 – HB Litigation Conferences has announced the chairmen of its annual “Emerging Trends in Asbestos Litigation” conference scheduled for March 4-5, 2010 at the Ritz-Carlton in Marina del Rey, Calif. Noted asbestos plaintiff attorney Perry Weitz of Weitz & Luxenberg of New York and well-known asbestos defense attorney Lawrence Cetrulo of Cetrulo & Capone of Boston are chai...

HB Litigation Conferences, LLC

Trademark Aspects of Pharmaceutical and Biotech 2010

San Francisco, California, USA

In the pharmaceutical industry, trademarks are an increasingly valuable tool for perpetuating consumer demand long after the underlying patent has expired.  In addition, the cost of getting a major brand name to market has risen dramatically as private companies and the FDA struggle to prevent drug name confusion and the resulting medication errors.  Trademarks have also taken on increas...

Practising Law Institute

Advanced Deposition Techniques 2010

San Francisco, California, USA

Mark Your Calendar.  More Information to Come!

Practising Law Institute

How to Prepare an Initial Public Offering 2010

New York, New York, USA

After more than a year with extremely little IPO activity, many expect the volume of IPOs to increase as the markets improve and stabilize and as we move into 2010.  Thus the content of this program seems most timely.  In almost any market, however, understanding the IPO process is an essential skill for both legal and business advisors.An experienced faculty, including attorneys, an und...

Practising Law Institute

PPP in Waste

London, England

Hear keynote addresses from DEFRA & the Federal Ministry of the Environment (GERMANY) at this exceptional 2 day conference. Features 4 case studies from the Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority, LUSH, Norfolk County Council & Northumberland County Council. Visit www.smi-online.co.uk/2010waste5.asp to find out more.

SMi Group

Certificate in Employee Relations Law Seminar

Newport Beach, California, 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 is taught by experienced, highly rated employment law attornies.

Institute for Applied Management & Law, Inc.

Certificate in Environmental, Health & Safety Law Seminar

Newport Beach, California, USA

This training seminar provides participants with comprehensive, current, and practically oriented information on the full range of environmental, health and safety law workplace issues. The seminar provides participants with insights into how these laws and regulations affect them, and how these laws and regulations are being interpreted and enforced. Most importantly, the seminar provides partici...

Institute for Applied Management & Law, Inc.

Certificate in Employee Benefits Law Seminar

Newport Beach, California, 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.

The Business Aspects Of Intellectual Property

London, England

A 15% early bird discount is available for registrations received by the 18th Jan 2010. Register for this one day seminar to: Gain an overview of the business aspects of intellectual property, Understand how the priorities (commercial, financial and legal) of different departments help to shape IP transactions, Improve your knowledge of commercial due diligence and risk assessment, Take away pra...

Managenment Forum Ltd

A Guide to Financial Institutions 2010: Navigating the New Landscape

New York, New York, USA

Banks and other financial institutions operating in the United States, the rules and regulations under which they operate, and the public and private expectations governing their business have undergone a dramatic transformation in the aftermath of the recent financial crisis.  The strategic, operating, governance and core legal concerns applicable to financial institutions have always been d...

Practising Law Institute

Successful Medical Writing

Barcelona, Spain

Success in the pharmaceutical industry depends on the speed and efficiency of new drug approvals. This process largely relies on the quality of documentation submitted to the regulatory authorities, and a high standard of medical writing plays a vital role in ensuring success. This intensive practical medical writing course will benefit participants by enabling them to achieve this standard.

Managenment Forum Ltd

Global IP Exchange 2010

Munich, Germany

Intellectual Property has fast become one of the most important asset classes to companies worldwide and is now recognised as having an integral part in achieving the success and growth of business strategies today. In the face of budget cuts, pending regulatory changes and global obstacles, IP Departments are actively re-evaluating their IP Portfolios. The Global IP Exchange is an exclusive gat...

IQPC Exchange

Oil and gas fundamentals

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa

This course will provide oil and gas professionals with a unique opportunity to broaden their understanding of the technical and commercial fundamentals of the oil and gas industry.

The CWC School for Energy

Claim And Specification Drafting For A Single Epo / Uspto Patent Application

London, England

This seminar will give a comprehensive overview of the principles underlying the preparation and prosecution of patent applications in both the US and Europe. It will compare and contrast the often very different approaches of the European and US Patent Offices. It will describe the ‘best practices’ for preparing an application that is well suited for filing in both Europe and the US. It will prov...

Managenment Forum Ltd

Patent Infringement: Doctrines Of Equivalence And Purposive Construction In US, UK And Germany

London, England

The seminar will provide a comprehensive overview of patent claim interpretation principles in the US and Europe. It will give extensive consideration of the non-literal infringement. Speakers from the US, UK and Germany will compare and contrast varying approaches for determining when a patent claim that does not literally describe an accused system is nonetheless infringed. Recommendations will ...

Managenment Forum Ltd

European Contract Law: Towards a political CFR

Trier, Germany

The Draft Common Frame of Reference (DCFR) which contains principles, definitions and model rules of European Private Law was published in early 2009. Following this, the Justice and Home Affairs Council approved the "Guidelines on the setting up of a common frame of reference for European contract law" on 5 June 2009. At present, the European Commission is carrying out a selection process to dete...

Academy of European Law (ERA)

Guide To The Formal Requirements Of The European Patent System - For Patent Administrative Staff

London, England

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN BY ATTENDING How to competently prepare and application for filing before the EPO Guidance on all administrative aspects What documents are required on filing Procedural steps Supervision of time limits Fee payments This course has been specially developed to enable administrative staff to reduce the load on practitioners. Alternative courses are run for attorneys and ...

Managenment Forum Ltd

Certificate in Employee Benefits Law Seminar

Lake Buena Vista, Florida, 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.

Certificate in Environmental, Health & Safety Law Seminar

Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA

This training seminar provides participants with comprehensive, current, and practically oriented information on the full range of environmental, health and safety law workplace issues. The seminar provides participants with insights into how these laws and regulations affect them, and how these laws and regulations are being interpreted and enforced. Most importantly, the seminar provides partici...

Institute for Applied Management & Law, Inc.

Certificate in Employee Relations Law Seminar

Lake Buena Vista, Florida, 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 is taught by experienced, highly rated employment/labor law attorneys...

Institute for Applied Management & Law, Inc.

Intellectual Property In The Pharmaceutical Industry

London, England

Register for this one day conference to: Receive case law updates from Europe and the US, Find out the implications of the EU Sector Inquiry for your company, Improve your patent litigation strategy, Hear about the developments in Supplementary Protection Certificates, Address the issues surrounding the intersection of IP and Regulatory law, Listen to a host of top rated speakers from across Europ...

Managenment Forum Ltd

Nigeria's oil and gas legal systems

l, Nigeria

This course will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the legal and fiscal systems that govern Nigeria's oil and gas industry with references to crucial lessons learned around the world. You will address issues in the current system and look at the options for change in Nigeria and the legal and commercial restraints on making these changes. Experts from the Nigerian and international oi...

THE CWC SCHOOL FOR ENERGY

Nigeria's oil and gas legal systems

LAGOS, Nigeria

Description: Learn the key principles of the legal and fiscal systems that govern oil and gas activities in Nigeria and globally. This course will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the legal and fiscal systems that govern Nigeria's oil and gas industry with references to crucial lessons learned around the world. You will address issues in the current system and look at the options for c...

The CWC School for Energy

Nigeria's Oil & Gas Legal System

l, Nigeria

Nigeria's Oil & Gas Legal System Course Overview This course will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the legal and fiscal systems that govern Nigeria's oil and gas industry with references to crucial lessons learned around the world. You will address issues in the current system and look at the options for change in Nigeria and the legal and commercial restraints on making these changes...

The CWC School for Energy

Drafting Effective Pharmaceutical Claims With An Eye Towards The Usfda Orange Book

London, England

This seminar has been specifically designed for those needing to improve their knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework that surrounds pharmaceutical patents in the US. Two US Patent Attorneys (both with extensive knowledge of how European firms operate) will guide you through the day, including: Strategies for protecting your pharmaceutical inventions, The complexities of listing a patent ...

Managenment Forum Ltd

6th Annual IP Counsel Forum

San Jose, California, USA

The 6th Annual IP Counsel Forum will provide you with the latest developments affecting your intellectual property. This 1 ½ day conference will focus on: - Patents - Patent Reexaminations - Technology and the Internet - Enforcement - IP Monetization - Patent Reform - Recent Case Law - Patent Licensing

ALM Events

17th Annual Insurance Insolvency & Reinsurance Roundtable

Scottsdale, Arizona, USA

Date: March 24-27, 2010 Price: $1,595 per registrant – Pay only $1,195 if you register by February 1, 2010! Location: The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, Scottsdale, AZ Chairs: Debra Hall, Principal, Global Regulatory and Risk Consultants, Naples, FL; Neal Moglin, Esq., Partner, Lovells LLP, Chicago; and Pete Thomas, Executive Vice President and Managing Director, Willis Re, McLeansville, NC. To le...

HB Litigation Conferences LLC

Certificate in Employee Relations Law Seminar

Scottsdale, Arizona, 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 is taught by experienced, highly rated employment/labor law attorneys...

Institute for Applied Management & Law, Inc.

Certificate in Employee Benefits Law Seminar

Scottsdale, Arizona, 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.

OIL AND GAS MINI MBA

LONDON, England

This 10 day training course presents the ‘core curriculum’ covered in most graduate business programs. The knowledge acquired will provide you with a strong business foundation and enable you to function more effectively and efficiently in today’s competitive oil and gas business environment. This management school for global oil and gas executives – middle to senior managers – offers an intens...

The CWC School for Energy

European Pharmaceutical Law

Brussels, Belgium

This conference will offer an overview of the latest innovations in European legislative activity and the most important recent case law and pending judgments of the Court of Justice and the Court of First Instance of the European Communities in some of the most critical areas of European pharmaceutical law.

Academy of European Law (ERA)

PROJECT ECONOMICS AND DECISION ANALYSIS IN OIL AND GAS

HOUSTON, Texas, USA

This is a five day training course designed to provide participants with a hands-on know how of project economics and decision analysis in order optimise the economic value from development and operation of oil, gas and power resource production and processing operations. The training course will empower participants with skills to face day-to-day decisions, by reinforcing their analytical capabi...

The CWC School for Energy

CKS - 4th International Scientific Session "Challenges of the Knowledge Society"

Bucharest, Romania

The main purpose of this International Scientific Session organized by “Nicolae Titulescu” University is to provide an opportunity to academicians, specialists and students also, in various social sciences and their related fields, all over the world, to meet and change their opinions. In addition, the Scientific Session will also provide a place for academicians and specialists with cross-discipl...

"Nicolae Titulescu" University

Advanced Certificate in Employment Law Conferences

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Delivering value for 30 years, this conference boasts an "all star" faculty, up-to-the-minute current information, and a collegial atmosphere. The Conferences are presented by renowned employment law attorneys Gavin S. Appleby (of Littler Mendelson), Raymond M. Deeny (of Sherman & Howard) and John F. Wymer III (of Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker). Charismatic and highly experienced instructors, ...

Institute for Applied Management & Law, Inc.

Basic PCT Formalities Course

London, England

The purpose of this seminar is to inform the participants how to prepare an international filing under the PCT and how subsequently to monitor the consecutive procedural steps, time-limits and payment of fees under the PCT international phase, in designated and elected states. This seminar has been developed especially for administrators and other legal assistants with no or limited knowledge of t...

Managenment Forum Ltd

ESF-LiU Conference on 'Violations of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law

Linköping, Sweden

Europe has unique mechanisms for the enforcement of human rights law and the prevention of violations. However, as the Council of Europe’s Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rights stated “the gap between standards on paper and the actual situation in Europe is striking”. Prison visits of the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture (CPT) and judgments of the European Court of Human Righ...

European Science Foundation