Law Events Calendar
Upcoming Legal Events
Dec 4, 2013
Seminar
Seminar
Next steps for consumer law - simplification, enforcement and the Consumer Rights Bill
London, United Kingdom
Scheduled to facilitate discussion between stakeholders and policymakers as Government is expected to consult on its recently published Draft Consumer Rights Bill, this seminar will be a timely opportunity to discuss the future framework for UK consumer law and protection. Planned sessions focus on Government's current proposals to simplify and clarify consumer law across markets for goods, serv...Westminster Forum Projects
Dec 4, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Tax Strategies for Corporate Acquisitions, Dispositions, Spin-Offs, Joint Ventures, Financings, Reorganizations & Restructurings 2013
Los Angeles, California, 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
Dec 4, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Bridge-the-Gap II: Ethics and Skills for Newly Admitted New York Attorneys 2013
New York, New York, USA
Attorneys admitted to the New York State Bar after 1997 are required to complete 16 hours of approved continuing legal education courses per year during the first two years of admission, including three credit hours of approved continuing legal education in ethics/professionalism, six credit hours in skills, and seven credit hours in professional practice and/or law practice management.By attendin...Practising Law Institute
Dec 5, 2013
CLE
CLE
Employment Law Conference
San Francisco, California, USA
Our most comprehensive two-day advanced-level conference addressing developments affecting the most critical employment policies and practices of business and government. Topics include: EEO update; wage and hour; Independent Contractor Misclassification; NLRA decisions and developments; information security, privacy, and social media policies; ethics issues; ADA update; FMLA; and labor law develo...NELI
Dec 5, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Annual Disclosure Documents 2013
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Stay current on disclosure requirements and developments affecting annual disclosure documents, proxy soliciting materials, and ongoing disclosure practices of SEC reporting companies, as well as financial reporting developments, ethical compliance challenges facing lawyers, and more. Hear from the SEC staff and our faculty who will focus on current “hot issues,” best practices and practical point...Practising Law Institute
Dec 5, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Telecommunications Policy & Regulation Institute (31st Annual)
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
The leading conference on telecommunications and broadband law and regulation is back again this December in Washington, D.C. This premier program provides attendees with up-to-the-minute information regarding the current legal challenges facing the telecommunications industry today - at the FCC, Congress, and within the Executive and Judicial branches.Featuring an impressive faculty of leadi...Practising Law Institute
Dec 5, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
New Developments in Securitization 2013
New York, New York, USA
As the securitization world continues to emerge from the financial crisis, it faces a continuing flow of new regulation and, in some cases, uncertainty. Some asset-backed securities (ABS) and mortgage-backed securities (MBS) markets are experiencing robust activity, with issuance volumes steadily rising. Other markets are slower to reemerge. The regulatory landscape continues to be unc...Practising Law Institute
Dec 5, 2013
Conference
Conference
Advanced PCT Formalities Course
London, England
WHAT YOU WILL GET FROM THE COURSE: ■ A detailed understanding of the PCT mechanism beyond the basics. ■ An in-depth discussion of very specific items of the PCT procedure, including international phase and entry into the national/regional phase ■ The opportunity to raise specific problems, and learn from the practical solutions which will be put forward and discussed. ■ Pr...Management Forum Ltd
Dec 5, 2013
Annual Meeting
Annual Meeting
33rd Annual Meeting of the ICC Institute: International Arbitration and Substantive Applicable Law
Paris, France
Conference Highlights This conference deals with a number of issues which arise in the context of the application of the substantive law by arbitrators. How should the contents of the applicable law be proved by the parties? Are the arbitrators free to ascertain the applicable rules of law independently from the parties? Are arbitrators bound by judicial precedents established by the courts of th...ICC International Chamber of Commerce
Dec 5, 2013
Seminar
Seminar
Implementing health and safety reform - modernisation, simplification and proportionality
London, United Kingdom
Scheduled one year on from Professor Löfstedt's implementation review of the Reclaiming health and safety for all report, this seminar will provide a timely opportunity to consider next steps for Government's programme of health and safety reform. Bringing together leading policymakers and regulators with affected stakeholders - such as businesses, unions, insurers, consultants and law firms - the...Westminster Forum Projects
Dec 5, 2013
Conference
Conference
Maritime Crime
London, United Kingdom
The masterclass will deal with a multitude of maritime crime threats. In recent years there has been an abundance of information and media coverage of the risk of piracy issues that dominate the news and industry solutions. The masterclass will look into threats that are often overlooked and under rated as key issues. Smuggling of contraband, people, money, fuel and so on are a key threat to any ...SMi Group
Dec 5, 2013
Conference
Conference
C-Suite responsibilities: The changing role of the CSO
London, United Kingdom
C-Suite decision-making and strategy-setting is one that has developed significantly over the last few years In a world without frontiers, where organisations are expanding into non-traditional markets and where incidents can escalate to crisis, and crises to disasters in a matter of minutes, the ability of the CSO to offer guidance and an appropriate level of expertise in all areas of corporate ...SMI Group Ltd
Dec 5, 2013
CLE
CLE
10th Annual Construction Defects: Update and Strategies
Seattle, Washington, USA
Most construction cases have numerous moving parts. Those parts don’t always move in harmony, but they typically are moving at the same time. Whether they converge at mediation, arbitration or trial, anyone involved benefits from a good understanding of the other participants’ perspectives. This seminar pulls the curtain and allows attendees to see a construction claim from numerous perspectives: ...The Seminar Group
Dec 5, 2013
CLE
CLE
4th Annual Eminent Domain: Issues in Condemnation
Seattle, Washington, USA
With the lingering effects of the recession, 2013 marks a new year in government and significant changes in the issues present in acquiring property for public projects. With a new Attorney General and the courts recognizing new intricate property rights, both public agencies and private property owners need to know what property rights to be aware of and the impacts of acquisition on upside down ...The Seminar Group
Dec 5, 2013
Training
Training
How to conduct difficult conversations as a manager
London, United Kingdom
Preparation and tactful delivery are key to handling difficult conversations. A recent survey results indicate that behavioural issues and poor performance are the top two most difficult conversation subjects for managers. Overall the results to this survey also indicate that sensitive conversations are being delayed which risks a detrimental effect on staff morale and your organisation’s overall...Ark Group
Dec 6, 2013
Conference
Conference
China International Lawyer Marketing & Technology Summit 2013
Shanghai, Alabama, China
China International Lawyer Marketing & Technology Summit 2013 (CILMTS2013) will be held in Shanghai, China from December 6th to 8th. CILMTS2013 Conference is this year's most important event of international lawyers inside and outside China. it will gather over 350 attendees from 12 countries around the world, including High Level Practitioners from top global law firms with China Asia Pacific ...Shanghai Shicheng Business Service Co.,ltd
Dec 6, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Environmental Regulation 2013: Hot Topics, Regulatory Developments, and Practical Guidance for Corporate Compliance
New York, New York, USA
If you are an environmental, corporate or real estate attorney interested in learning about important new developments in environmental law and regulation, don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to join PLI, seasoned practitioners and senior government officials for a detailed discussion of what will be the focal point of national environmental policy in 2013 – EPA promulgation and enforcement ...Practising Law Institute
Dec 9, 2013
Training
Training
Working With Confidentiality Agreements ~ Training Day
London, England
TRAINING OUTCOMES: Learn when a CDA is needed and the benefit of having one Understand and negotiate standard clauses Become familiar with the clauses to be wary of Manage your confidentiality obligations effectively Track your confidentiality agreements FOCUS Practical steps to protect your information Review the terms of a CDA - legal, commercial and drafting issues Confidentiality ...Management Forum Ltd
Dec 9, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Nuts and Bolts of Corporate Bankruptcy 2013
New York, New York, USA
Businesses in financial distress are not an unusual sight these days, and as a result, it is essential for attorneys of all levels and in all practice areas to become familiar with the fundamental tenets of bankruptcy law. Whether you are just starting out in your career, thinking about broadening your practice area to include this field, or want to be able to spot the issues when advising your cl...Practising Law Institute
Dec 9, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Understanding the Intellectual Property License 2013
San Francisco, California, USA
Licensing can be used to gain access to intellectual property at a lower cost than developing or purchasing intellectual property assets, and as a way of generating new sources of revenue out of existing intellectual property assets. Companies are increasingly turning to licensing because it offers valuable economic and strategic opportunities. Virtually every business today must confront licensin...Practising Law Institute
Dec 9, 2013
Conference
Conference
Claim and Specification Drafting For A Single EPO/ISPTO Patent Application
London, United Kingdom
An Intensive Practical Course An application originating in Europe frequently encounters substantial difficulties before the USPTO. The European applicant often faces rejections based on alleged inadequacies in the specification. Recurrently, claims issued to a European applicant are unnecessarily narrow by US standards or unexpectedly constrained by US principles of disavowal, disclaimer and es...Management Forum Ltd
Dec 9, 2013
Conference
Conference
Claim and Specification Drafting For A Single EPO/ISPTO Patent Application
London, United Kingdom
An Intensive Practical Course An application originating in Europe frequently encounters substantial difficulties before the USPTO. The European applicant often faces rejections based on alleged inadequacies in the specification. Recurrently, claims issued to a European applicant are unnecessarily narrow by US standards or unexpectedly constrained by US principles of disavowal, disclaimer and es...Management Forum Ltd
Dec 10, 2013
Conference
Conference
5th Mastering Transactions for Law Clerks and Legal Professionals
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Highlights: • Understanding best practices in preparing essential transactional documentation for a closing • Get practical advice on effective minute book review and management of corporate trans action documents • Hear insights on conducting due diligence and effective corporate searches • Learn how to prepare for a large transaction • Develop the organizational skills needed to manage the pur...Federated Press
Dec 10, 2013
Conference
Conference
16th Commercial Real Estate Leases
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Highlights: • Discovering the current trends in negotiations • Determining landlords’ and tenants’ legal status • Dealing with operating cost issues • Using incentives and inducements • Identifying important rent provision issues • Uncovering environmental issues Participants: • Avison Young • Blaney McMurty LLP • CB Richard Ellis • Commercial Tenant Strategies Inc. • Daoust Vukovich LLP • Heena...Federated Press
Dec 10, 2013
Training
Training
Reporting the firm's finances: A practical guide to presenting financial information to lawyers
London, United Kingdom
Make better strategic decisions by improving the quality of your financial reports. Law firms need two things to remain competitive: 1. High quality financial measurement 2. A comprehensive understanding of finance which runs throughout the firm If either of those factors are not present bad strategic decisions may be made as a result of financial information reports being ignored. In order t...Ark Group
Dec 10, 2013
Conference
Conference
International Patent Litigation 2013
London, United Kingdom
Hon. Judge Faith S. Hochberg, United States District Judge, DISTRICT OF NEW JERSEY confirmed to speak! Get the inside track on: • The Unified Patent Court - progress and implications - how patent litigation behaviour may change as the unitary system becomes a reality •Future of UK patent litigation after Virgin Atlantic •Patent litigation, after America Invents Act: strategy update ...IBC Legal Conferences
Dec 10, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Pocket MBA Fall 2013
Houston, Texas, USA
Mark Your Calendar. More Information to Come!Practising Law Institute
Dec 10, 2013
Conference
Conference
Anti-counterfeiting and anti-diversion strategies
London, United Kingdom
An intensive look at methods to combat counterfeiting and diversion, focusing on three key pillars: physical, digital and process security. SMi's masterclass hosted by Mark Davidson, will tackle key issues in regards to using authentification to ensure product security and present counterfeiting. Our world leading masterclass series is looking forward to presenting Blue Sphere Health with other l...SMI Group Ltd
Dec 11, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Open Source and Free Software 2013: Benefits, Risks and Challenges
San Francisco, California, USA
This program will address the critical issues that IP, technology and business lawyers need to consider when handling open source software in today’s economy. Armed with this information, you will be better able to help your clients make intelligent choices and decisions about how to take advantage of the benefits and manage the risks presented by open source software.What is open source software?...Practising Law Institute
Dec 11, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Banking Law Institute 2013
New York, New York, USA
2013 will be a watershed year for the financial services industry. Many of the most significant regulatory changes flowing from the Dodd-Frank Act will be finalized and adopted, affecting everything from capital levels and consumer lending practices to executive compensation and asset management. Compliance expectations and enforcement actions will continue to increase. At the same time, the conti...Practising Law Institute
Dec 11, 2013
CLE
CLE
The Million Dollar Divorce: A Focus on the Money
Portland, Oregon, USA
Join us for a seminar focusing exclusively on dissolution of marriage cases involving high net worth estates. Our distinguished panel of attorneys and CPA’s will address some of the considerations and challenges in these complex dissolution cases. Subjects addressed will include an overview of business valuations, considerations for operating and protecting your business, a necessary tax examinat...The Seminar Group
Dec 11, 2013
CLE
CLE
Cannabis in Washington State
Seattle, Washington, USA
By passing Initiative 502 (I-502), Washingtonians have begun the historic end of cannabis prohibition in the United States. However, the road to full legalization of cannabis for recreational use is profoundly complicated. Washington’s Liquor Control Board is tasked with the immense and complex job of creating industry rules and strict regulations that must balance the viability of cannabis busine...The Seminar Group
Dec 11, 2013
CLE
CLE
3rd Annual Northwest Transportation Funding
Seattle, Washington, USA
This program will illuminate the developments and issues that point the way to future transportation solutions and provide context for practitioners in the many legal arenas that transportation touches. Join our Program Co-Chairs, Alice M. Ostdiek of Foster Pepper PLLC and Charles R. Wolfe of Charles R. Wolfe, Attorney at Law, along with the outstanding faculty they have assembled. These topics w...The Seminar Group
Dec 12, 2013
Conference
Conference
6th Mastering the Real Estate Deal
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Highlights: • This highly interactive course will provide you with creative but practical solutions to real-world problems that arise in real estate deals • Best practice negotiating tips that you can apply today • Expert guidance in negotiating & structuring financing for all types of real estate transactions • Practical drafting techniques to successfully convert a real estate deal into a bullet...Federated Press
Dec 12, 2013
Training
Training
Diversity and compliance: Reporting to the SRA and maximising the value of your diversity data
London, United Kingdom
Turn the SRA requirement to collect diversity data into a positive benefit. It is crucial that those responsible for tackling this issue have a comprehensive understanding of the requirements and potential risks involved in handling sensitive data on sexual orientation, religious belief, caring responsibilities etc. Those tasked with this matter must also be prepared to handle queries on data pro...Ark Group
Dec 12, 2013
CLE
CLE
17th Annual Oregon Land Use Law
Portland, Oregon, USA
This conference is a must for land use practitioners, planners, government employees, technical staff, developers, citizens and anyone who works in the Oregon Land Use System--whether it be the private or public sector. Once again, this year’s seminar features the hottest and most relevant land use topics presented by the top professionals in Oregon, including a blend of individual speakers and ...The Seminar Group
Dec 12, 2013
CLE
CLE
11th Annual Northwest Gaming Law Summit
Seattle, Washington, USA
Gaming law never ceases to evolve. It remains one of the most dynamic areas of law. Gaming lawyers, policy advisors, regulators, executives and vendors must stay closely apprised of those fast-moving legal, political and business developments that impact the gaming industry. Or else. The Pacific Northwest Gaming Law Summit, now in its eleventh year, has become a veritable “who’s who” event for t...The Seminar Group
Dec 12, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Non-Practicing Entity Patent Litigation 2013: Plaintiff and Defense Perspectives
San Francisco, California, USA
Non-practicing entity (NPE) patent litigation is proliferating. It is estimated that 60 percent of patent lawsuits are now filed by NPEs and that these litigations cost the economy $29 billion annually in direct legal costs.President Obama has taken aim at NPEs focusing national and international attention on NPE litigation. It is a significant and growing problem for successful companies ac...Practising Law Institute
Dec 12, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Understanding the Securities Laws 2013
New York, New York, USA
Whether you are new to the field or seeking a quick refresher or an update, this is a securities law primer that you won’t want to miss. This program provides an overview and discussion of the basic aspects of the U.S. federal securities laws by leading in-house and law firm practitioners and key SEC representatives. Emphasis will be placed on the interplay among the Securities Act of 1933 and the...Practising Law Institute
Dec 12, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Coping With U.S. Export Controls 2013
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
This year, the Obama Administration formally launched its export control reform initiative with the filing of the first so-called Section 38(f) notifications, to be followed by the publication of final rules transferring export control jurisdiction of a large number of items from the State Department to the Commerce Department. Congress has enacted even stronger sanctions legislation targeting Ira...Practising Law Institute
Dec 12, 2013
Seminar
Seminar
Third party litigation funding - assessing the post-Jackson landscape
London, United Kingdom
Delegates at this seminar will assess the future of the third party litigation funding market in England and Wales. It is timed as the legal services market responds to the recent implementation of Lord Justice Jackson's reforms to civil costs and funding - including changes to the recoverability of after-the-event insurance and success fees - and will also provide a timely opportunity to consider...Westminster Forum Projects
Dec 13, 2013
CLE
CLE
2nd Annual Crowdfunding and Crowsourcing
Seattle, Washington, USA
Crowdfunding, in all its forms, continues to change the way U.S. companies can raise growth funds, launch new products and find new customers. It is still new, and still being defined, but is an exciting way to raise funds over the Internet from both fans and investors. Fans invest by purchasing or donating, investors have a different path. But what are the rules? How does it work? The Jumpstart...The Seminar Group
Dec 16, 2013
CLE
CLE
NAESB WEQ Business Practice Standards: Updates and Changes, Version 003
Houston, Texas, USA
The North American Energy Standards Board (NAESB) has scheduled a NAESB Wholesale Electric Quadrant (WEQ) Business Practice Standards: Updates and Changes, Version 003 Course. This course is designed to provide a general overview of Version 003 of the NAESB Business Practice Standards for the Wholesale Electric Quadrant, highlighting changes from our prior version. Version 003 and the recent chang...North American Energy Standards Board
Dec 16, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Ethical Issues in Pro Bono Representation 2013 (Free)
New York, New York, USA
Using a lively, interactive format, Ethical Issues in Pro Bono Representation 2013 will examine everyday issues of ethics and professional responsibility in pro bono and public interest practice.Using “all-new” hypotheticals as the basis of discussion, this program will review the ethical issues that arise in the context of pro bono representation concerning:The attorney-client relationship ...Practising Law Institute
Dec 16, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Troubleshooting Mortgage Servicing Problems: Regulatory Responses and Advocacy Approaches (Free)
San Francisco, California, USA
Some of the biggest loan servicers in California are in the process of selling off large segments of their servicing portfolios. Servicing transfers can wreak havoc with borrowers’ accounts, particularly if they are in the midst of seeking a loan modification or other assistance. Other borrowers encounter problems obtaining assistance due to “non-borrower” status after the death of a f...Practising Law Institute
Dec 16, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
From the Trenches: High Profile Trials 2013
New York, New York, USA
From the Trenches is all about the best part of litigation - the trials themselves. The program will focus on critical issues and strategies raised in the most significant white collar and regulatory trials of the past few years. Come inside the courtroom with the litigators on the front line, including attorneys from the U.S. Department of Justice and the SEC, prominent defense counsel, and...Practising Law Institute
Dec 17, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Ethics for Corporate Lawyers 2013
New York, New York, USA
At this unique interactive program, faculty will review various everyday ethical scenarios and “quiz “ you on the ethical implications.You will learn about:The reach of the duty of confidentiality, and the obligation of disclosure of mistakesMisrepresentation, fraudulent nondisclosure and omissions Responsibilities of the firm/legal department, supervising, and subordinate ...Practising Law Institute
Dec 17, 2013
CLE - Live Seminar
CLE - Live Seminar
Staying Out of Trouble: What Every Attorney Must Know About Ethics 2013
New York, New York, USA
At this year’s program, “Anatomy of a Disciplinary Proceeding,” our expert faculty will take you through a hypothetical disciplinary proceeding. Our panel of experienced practitioners will teach you how the disciplinary process works, ways to avoid becoming enmeshed in it, and strategies for dealing with disciplinary complaints if they do come. You will also learn about proper handling...Practising Law Institute
Dec 17, 2013
Conference
Conference
8th Internet Law
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Highlights: • Hear about the latest copyright issues on the Web • Learn how to protect your brand in cyberspace • Gain an understanding of the challenges posed by Web 2.0 sites • Examine methods for protecting corporate data • Learn how to ensure your online contracts are enforceable • Uncover the latest legal issues impacting open source software Participants: • Accenture • Aird & Berlis LLP • B...Federated Press
Dec 17, 2013
Conference
Conference
8th Internet Law
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Highlights: • Hear about the latest copyright issues on the Web • Learn how to protect your brand in cyberspace • Gain an understanding of the challenges posed by Web 2.0 sites • Examine methods for protecting corporate data • Learn how to ensure your online contracts are enforceable • Uncover the latest legal issues impacting open source software Participants: • Accenture • Aird & Berlis LLP • B...Federated Press
