Employment Discrimination Law & Litigation 2013

New York, New York, USA

Any attorney or human resources professional who advises or represents employers, employees, labor unions or government, or who has judicial/arbitral/mediator responsibility, must keep abreast of changes in the employment discrimination arena, and must also be aware of cutting-edge developments on the litigation front.This program, designed for employment law practitioners and human resources prof...

Practising Law Institute

Senior Law Leadership: Running a law firm effectively to adapt quickly to market change

London, United Kingdom

The current, rapidly changing conditions in the legal services market require agility, flexibility and a management structure that is capable of making quick and responsive decisions. To achieve this, you need an effective governance model, as well as talented individuals that you can trust, not only in your core leadership positions but also at the helm of each of your departments. At this second...

Ark Group

15th Annual Oregon Wetlands & Aquatic Resources

Portland, Oregon, USA

“The regulation of wetlands and other aquatic resources under a wide range of federal, state and local regulatory programs continue to pose challenges for proponents of private development and public works projects, as well as for conservation stakeholders. Understanding the evolving direction of state and federal programs addressing in-water activities in rivers and streams, endangered species/ha...

The Seminar Group

Moving Your Practice to the Cloud Safely and Ethically

, USA

Recent technological advances have dramatically changed how attorneys store, retrieve and access client data. Perhaps no area has seen greater changes than “cloud computing,” which refers to software and other services that store information on a computer or server that is not located at a lawyer’s physical office. As a result, cloud computing – which includes smartphones, web-based e-mail such as...

American Bar Association

Tackling the ABS application process

London, United Kingdom

Currently tackling the ABS application process? "Despite the perception that a changing legal landscape is afoot, only 80 out of 454 firms have completed their alternative business structure (ABS) application and have had licenses granted." Bringing non-lawyer interests into your firm is a credible way to diversify and develop your legal business. In order to provide reserved legal services, you...

Ark Group

Blogs and wikis for law firms

London, United Kingdom

Are you extracting the maximum value from your blogs and wikis? In the current legal market, it is essential for you to maximise the benefit of social tools available to your firm. Effectively sharing your information and knowledge both internally and with clients plays a crucial factor towards your firm's success. Blogs and Wikis are more than just a "nice to have" option. Internally, blogs an...

Ark Group

Audit Committees and Financial Reporting 2013: Recent Developments and Current Issues

New York, New York, USA

As we continue to see many new regulations from the SEC, PCAOB and financial institution regulators, we also continue to see numerous challenges emerge for the audit committee. If you are a director or member of an audit committee, or if you advise audit committees, this program will help you understand what is required of the audit committee, and those who advise them, in this rapidly changing en...

Practising Law Institute

Fundamentals of Broker-Dealer Regulation 2013

New York, New York, USA

Major changes in broker-dealer regulation and the industry have come about as a result of the financial services crisis and the resulting regulatory reform. At the same time, FINRA’s overhaul of its rulebook as part of its Rulebook Consolidation process is almost complete. This program will provide attendees with a solid foundation in the regulatory regime applying to broker-dealers, includi...

Practising Law Institute

Internal Investigations 2013

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

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Practising Law Institute

Internal Investigations 2013

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

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Practising Law Institute

Internal Investigations 2013

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

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Practising Law Institute

Internal Investigations 2013

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, USA

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Practising Law Institute

Internal Investigations 2013

New York, New York, USA

Knowing how to conduct effective and efficient internal investigations is key to protecting your clients or company. Companies and their counsel need to be diligent and proactive in identifying risks and remedying potential issues. At this program, panels of experts from the private bar, in-house and the government use a real-world hypothetical fact pattern throughout the day to review the many co...

Practising Law Institute

International construction contracts and the resolution of disputes, co-organized by ICC and FIDIC

Paris, France

Experts in international commercial dispute resolution will converge in Paris for the annual ICC/FIDIC conference on resolving disputes in international construction deals. This conference will be the perfect opportunity to update your knowledge on FIDIC contracts, dispute resolution on construction matters and ICC arbitration. Highlights - Presentation and analysis of the major forms of FIDIC co...

ICC International Chamber of Commerce

The 4th Offshore Investment Conference Shanghai 2013

Shanghai 200120, China

Presentations on: Wealth Management through International Business and Financial Centres, Techniques for HNWIs, Cross-Jurisdictional Family Planning, Taxation of Cross-Border Activities, Multi-Jurisdictional Planning, The Private Client Element, The Family Office, Private Banking, Regulation in Asia, Investing in PRC, Investment Vehicles, Mergers and Acquisitions, Acquiring or Disposing of Investm...

Offshore Investment

Ethics for Commercial Litigators 2013

New York, New York, USA

New developments in confidentiality, the attorney-client privilege, and the attorney work-product doctrine (including disclosure obligations to third parties, the status of government pressure to waive, congressional legislation, selective waiver and inadvertent waiver) Lawyer’s exposure to civil liability Whistle-blower remedies for lawyers Recent developments impacting th...

Practising Law Institute

Lateral hires: Implementing a successful integration process

London, United Kingdom

Has your firm developed a strategy to ensure lateral hires don't fail? A recent study indicates that a third of the 2,763 partner hires made between 2005 and 2012 were no longer with the same firm. The study reveals that areas such as corporate and finance are the toughest to hire partners successfully, while 80% of real estate partners hired in 2005 have since moved on*. In the increasingly com...

Ark Group

A Continual Evolution of Information Management and Governance

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Summary: Understanding the changing landscape and creating an advantage through it Supported By: IAIDQ, ACS, EII and RIMPA. Description: A Continual Evolution of Information Management and Governance. Understanding the changing landscape and creating an advantage through it. One-day interactive forum, one full-day workshop. Supported By: IAIDQ, ACS, EII and RIMPA. Hear from: Department of Tre...

Rydges Melbourne

Business continuity: Tools to safeguard your organisation in a crisis

London, United Kingdom

What if 75% of your workforce was unable to come into work due to a crisis? Are you prepared? The 2013 Business Continuity Management Survey has indicated that extreme weather was the biggest source of disruption followed by loss of people and loss of IT. Respondents reported an average financial cost of as much as £52,770 due to the disruption caused by snow early in 2013. The survey results in...

Ark Group

Jackson reforms: Preparing your firm for business and financial challenges

London, United Kingdom

Are you prepared for the impact of the Jackson reforms on your firm? Any firm of solicitors with a personal injury department is facing some of the most unprecedented changes to their business model. The impact of these changes, which start to bite from 1st April 2013, could affect the very viability of the firm. It is essential for you to have a comprehensive understanding of the Jackson reform...

Ark Group

Expert Witness 2013

New York, New York, USA

For many attorneys, searching for, retaining, and using expert witnesses can be a daunting experience. Don’t miss out on the critical benefits conferred by the effective use of expert witnesses in complex litigation. Our faculty of experienced litigators and expert witnesses will demystify the challenges of selecting, preparing, and using experts. You will come away with practical tools to h...

Practising Law Institute

M & A Litigation 2013

New York, New York, USA

What better way to learn about M&A litigation than from the attorneys that litigate the nation’s most important M&A disputes and the judges who preside over them? We have assembled judges from the Delaware Supreme Court and the Court of Chancery - the most experienced and respected courts on M&A matters - and distinguished M&A litigators to give you their perspectives on the ...

Practising Law Institute

Understanding Patent Law 2013

New York, New York, USA

As the America Invents Act becomes part of current practice of patent law, you may think it is not possible to gain an understanding of this complicated field of law in one day. You would be incorrect. Whether you are new to patent law or are trying to refresh your knowledge of this field, this program will cover the key points you need to get up to speed. In particular, this program wil...

Practising Law Institute

Retrospective Analysis of Agency Determinations in Merger Transactions Symposium

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

How does merger policy affect economic performance? This symposium will bring together researchers, practitioners, and policy makers to examine the use of retrospective studies to assess past enforcement decisions and improve merger control. The symposium will identify lessons from previous studies, discuss the state of the art in evaluation techniques, and consider how to move the measurement of ...

American Bar Association - Section of Antitrust Law

End-of-Life Planning for the Low-Income Client (Free)

San Francisco, California, USA

End of Life Planning is, like Death and Taxes, one of those things that can go from an easy, informative and straightforward conversation to a drawn-out nightmare if ignored. Low income and very low-income clients, unlike the average middle class client, frequently do not understand the importance of, for example, having identified caretakers for their minor children in place. They frequently reso...

Practising Law Institute

Cybersecurity 2013: Managing the Risk

New York, New York, USA

Not long ago, “cyber attacks" invoked futuristic battles in a virtual universe. Today, the threats posed by cyber attacks are very real, and are wreaking havoc on companies around the world. No industry sector is immune, and cybercrime targets have broadened significantly. Media reports of the staggering number of increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks attest to this trend, with organizations su...

Practising Law Institute

Certificate in Marine Claims

By online distance learning, United Kingdom

This essential Certificate in Marine Claims course covers the wide range of legal, technical and managerial aspects of claims and disputes by online distance learning over 12 weeks.

Lloyd's Maritime Academy

Measuring partner performance

London, United Kingdom

At one level, the question of assessing partner contribution is a simple one: what value is each partner contributing to the firm in terms of work generation, matter management, associate development and the like? Yet firms routinely struggle to measure and assess contribution in ways which are meaningful, objective and relevant to the firm and its culture.

Ark Group

Content marketing for law firms

London, United Kingdom

Is your business development strategy missing out on the content boost? Content marketing has been practiced for 1,000s of years ever since early caveman/woman paintings were first daubed on walls. This masterclass, however, will not dwell in the past, but will give you the latest tools and techniques to leverage knowledge and content within your law firm and convert it into a powerful marketing ...

Ark Group

10th Annual International Conference on Law

Athens, Greece

The Law Research Unit of the Athens Institute for Education and Research (ATINER) will hold its 10th Annual International Conference on Law, 8-11 July 2013, Athens, Greece. For further details, please go to the conference website: http://www.atiner.gr/law.htm. The registration fee is €300 (euro), covering access to all sessions, two lunches, coffee breaks and conference material. Special arrangeme...

Athens Institute for Education and Research

Mini Conference on Law & Economics

Athens, Greece

The Law Research Unit and the Economics Research Unit of the Athens Institute for Education and Research (ATINER) will hold a Mini Conference on Law & Economics, 8-11 July 2013, Athens, Greece. For further details, please go to the conference website: http://www.atiner.gr/laweco.htm. The registration fee is €300 (euro), covering access to all sessions, two lunches, coffee breaks and conference mat...

Athens Institute for Education and Research

Mini Conference on Law & Literature, 8-11 July 2013, Athens, Greece

Athens, Greece

The Law Research Unit and the Literature Research Unit of the Athens Institute for Education and Research (ATINER) will hold a Mini Conference on Law & Literature, 8-11 July 2013, Athens, Greece. For further details, please go to the conference website: http://www.atiner.gr/lawlit.htm. The registration fee is €300 (euro), covering access to all sessions, two lunches, coffee breaks and conference m...

Athens Institute for Education and Research

Mini Conference on Legal Education, 8-11 July 2013, Athens, Greece

Athens, Greece

Adv. Yael Efron, Head of Academic Administration, The Law School, Zefat Academic College, Israel, Dr. Nellie Munin, Assistant Professor, The Law School, Zefat Academic College, Israel & Academic Member of ATINER and Dr. Gregory T. Papanikos, President, ATINER would like to invite you to submit proposals for presentations and/or collaborations for a special panel on Legal Education: Legal Education...

Athens Institute for Education and Research

Fundamentals of Copyright Law in the Data Era 2013

San Francisco, California, USA

Copyright law continues to be an unpredictable and dynamic practice area. Attend this program to build the foundation needed to understand this area of law while exploring recent cases and developments, with a particular focus on Internet and data-related issues. Learn about the rights copyright protection confers, how to protect those rights, and how the Internet continues to redefine critical co...

Practising Law Institute

Private Equity Forum (Fourteenth Annual)

New York, New York, USA

Since the financial crisis a few years ago, private equity firms have been dealing with its aftermath, including increased regulatory and legislative scrutiny of their activities and the activities of their funds as well as difficult environments in which to raise new funds and to get deals done. Many firms were required to register as investment advisers with the SEC and a number of newly registe...

Practising Law Institute

Writing for Litigators 2013

New York, New York, USA

Do you feel compelled to include phrases like “wherefore,” “heretofore,” and “albeit” in your writing? What actually is good legal writing? This program will teach you the secrets of successful legal writing, whether you are writing for judges, partners, or clients. Getting started: planning your document and getting it done How to persuade The myths of...

Practising Law Institute

Fundamentals of Trademark Law in the Global Marketplace 2013

San Francisco, California, USA

Whether you are just starting out, need a refresher, or have just learned how exciting a career in trademark law can be, this program is for you. Forget all the trademark books and articles, and attend this program instead to learn all the fundamentals while exploring the cutting-edge issues that are changing the face of this practice area. This program is built on a rock-solid foundation of trade...

Practising Law Institute

Winning Patents Workshop (Pasadena, CA)

Pasadena, California, USA

The Winning Patents Workshop, which has been updated to reflect relevant changes introduced by the AIA, including the entirely new §102 prior art criteria which become effective in March 2013, is designed specifically for entry-level patent practitioners – those with up to two years of patent drafting and prosecution experience. Through four days of lectures and an interactive, small-group exercis...

Landon IP

Fundamentals of Patent Prosecution 2013: A Boot Camp for Claim Drafting & Amendment Writing

San Francisco, California, USA

This program is directed to patent prosecuting and litigating attorneys and patent agents with or without a Patent Office registration number or little patent experience. It will focus on teaching the basics of claim drafting, patent application preparation and prosecution, as well as a review of recent developments in the law. A litigator’s perspective is presented to show how drafting and prosec...

Practising Law Institute

Class Action Litigation 2013

New York, New York, USA

Class action lawsuits remain an integral and exciting part of high stakes litigation and the courts, including the Supreme Court, have taken notice. This year’s program will focus on recent changes in class action law and give you the tools and strategies you need to effectively handle these complex cases. Our outstanding faculty of plaintiffs’ and defense counsel, distinguished judges...

Practising Law Institute

Doing Deals in and with Emerging Markets: BRICs and Beyond 2013

New York, New York, USA

With emerging markets players, like those of the BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China) countries, playing an ever greater role in the global economy, attorneys and other professionals facilitating cross-border transactions need to familiarize themselves with their perspective on inbound and outbound investments. According to a recent Office for Economic Co-operation and Development study, emergin...

Practising Law Institute

Employment Discrimination Law Update

San Francisco, California, USA

This is the definitive annual advanced-level update of the most significant developments in EEO and their impact on employment practices, featuring a session on major developments in discrimination law, including coverage of legislative activity, harassment and internal investigations, terminations and severance agreements, pervasive retaliation claims, the e-Workplace, ADA update, FMLA practice a...

NELI

Municipal Law Institute (13th Annual)

New York, New York, USA

The Municipal Law Institute offers attendees sharp analyses of important developments, emerging legal issues and best practices in the field of municipal law.Topics Discussed Will Include: The Municipal Response to Natural Disasters Ethics for the Municipal Lawyer Employment Law Update

Practising Law Institute

Recurring Questions in Biotechnology and Chemistry Case Law of the EPO Boards of Appeal

London, England

This seminar will provide useful information on European case law in the fields of chemistry and biochemistry. It will do this by means of an up to date analysis of decisions of the European Patent Office Boards of Appeal, considering specifically the current topical issues and controversial points. Interaction between speakers and participants will be encouraged throughout the day. The seminar...

Management Forum Ltd

4th Wineries Breweries and Distilleries: Practical Issues in the Alcohol Industry

Portland, Oregon, Afghanistan

If you own or operate a Winery, Brewery or Distillery, or if you’ve considered entering the exciting and rapidly expanding world of the Alcohol Industry, this program is a must! Seasoned owners/operators to novices will gain invaluable insight into such important topics as: Licensing and Land Use Considerations in Producing and Distributing Alcoholic Beverages Creating and Protecting Intellectu...

The Seminar Group

Privacy and Data Security Law Institute (Fourteenth Annual)

Chicago, Illinois, 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

Fundamentals of Copyright Law in the Data Era 2013

New York, New York, USA

Copyright law continues to be an unpredictable and dynamic practice area. Attend this program to build the foundation needed to understand this area of law while exploring recent cases and developments, with a particular focus on Internet and data-related issues. Learn about the rights copyright protection confers, how to protect those rights, and how the Internet continues to redefine critical co...

Practising Law Institute

Monitoring and Evaluation: Applying Human Rights Based Approaches

Maynooth, Ireland

Programme Title: Monitoring and Evaluation: Applying Human Rights Based Approaches Dates: Monday 15th to Friday 19th July 2013 Venue: National University of Ireland, Maynooth, Ireland Objective This programme aims to enhance the substantive knowledge and practical skills for applying Human Rights Based Approaches to monitoring and evaluation. Participants Reflecting the multi-disciplinary natur...

International Human Rights Network

Fundamentals of Trademark Law in the Global Marketplace 2013

New York, New York, USA

Whether you are just starting out, need a refresher, or have just learned how exciting a career in trademark law can be, this program is for you. Forget all the trademark books and articles, and attend this program instead to learn all the fundamentals while exploring the cutting-edge issues that are changing the face of this practice area. This program is built on a rock-solid foundation of trade...

Practising Law Institute