Worldwide Law Seminars Calendar

Negotiating Commercial Leases 2013

New York, New York, USA

Leases are the building blocks of value for all real estate, and whether your client is entering into a lease, acquiring a leasehold, purchasing a Ground Lease or constructing on, investing in or lending on properties, knowing the “Commercial Lease,” current commercial leasing market trends, hot topics and current schemes is the most important investment they can make. Leases are long-term investm...

Practising Law Institute

Effective Patent Administration - A comprehensive introductory course providing essential training

London, United Kingdom

THE FEE WILL BE REDUCED TO £475 IF YOU ALSO BOOK A PLACE ON EFFECTIVE TRADE MARK ADMINISTRATION ON 8 NOVEMBER

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING:

Gain an invaluable introduction to working with patents
Achieve a greater understanding of patent administration and where your role sits within the team
Improve your understanding of the filing requirements in key jurisdictions ~ what to do a...

Management Forum Ltd

Commercial Real Estate Leases:Selected Issues in Drafting and Negotiating in the Current Market

Chicago, Illinois, USA

A resurgence of leasing activity in the current real estate markets coupled with ever-present default issues require the real estate professional to be fully versed in new techniques. Careful planning, drafting, and strategizing are necessary to avoid the confounding problems from the past and create a template for the issues which have emerged from the troubled market.



This long r...

American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE)

Effective Trade Mark Administration - A comprehensive introductory course

London, United Kingdom

THE FEE IS REDUCED TO £475 IF YOU ALSO BOOK A PLACE ON 'EFFECTIVE PATENT ADMINISTRATION' ON 7 NOVEMBER

This one day seminar is ideal for those with little or no experience of trade marks. Attendees will:-

Improve their under understanding of the trade mark process
Learn how to register trade marks using the key registration systems
Discuss contentious proceedings, invalidity...

Management Forum Ltd

Pharmaceutical Industry Practices and Regulations

Mumbai, California, India

Overview:

This course is designed for people who are growing in their knowledge of pharmaceutical industry practices and regulations. It will be a "how to" course where the instructors will explain the reasoning as well as the procedures that should be used to meet the various requirements of pharmaceutical regulations as they are applied to validations. The instructors will present differe...

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Patent Litigation 2013

New York, New York, 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

Tracking and Targeting Customers and Prospects Online, on Mobile Devices, and in Social Media 2013

San Francisco, California, USA

Collecting data from and about consumers is now nearly ubiquitous online, in mobile apps, and in social media. Most brands use this data in some way, such as to personalize messages and content, to optimize their sites or apps, or to improve their products, services, and offerings. Brands may choose from hundreds of vendors to assist them in these efforts. The data collected is often just anonymou...

Practising Law Institute

Open Source and Free Software 2013: Benefits, Risks and Challenges

New York, New York, 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

Bridge-the-Gap: Basic Skills for Newly Admitted Illinois Attorneys 2013

Chicago, Illinois, USA

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Conference on Life Insurance Company Products

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

For professionals involved with the life insurance industry, this is the one must-attend conference of the year! It has the updates you need, the key faculty you admire, and the networking opportunities you value!



Register today for this advanced two-day CLE program on life insurance company products, which has been specifically designed for insurance industry professionals who nee...

American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE)

Tax Exempt Organizations: An Advanced Course

Arlington, Virginia, USA

In view of the recent IRS scandal and anticipated tax-driven initiatives dominating 2013 headlines, tax practitioners are more in need than ever for practical solutions to offer to their tax-exempt organization clients.



Back by popular demand, Tax Exempt Organizations brings together the nation’s leading and most respected practitioners, to provide you with all the tools you need t...

American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE)

Securities Filings 2013: Practical Guidance in a Changing Environment

Chicago, Illinois, USA

This popular program will analyze in detail the principal forms used for filings with the SEC under the Securities Act of 1933 (“Securities Act”), and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”), with particular emphasis on the mechanics of and timing for assembling particular filings. Each segment of the program will incorporate practical drafting and disclosure tips. Ethics credit and r...

Practising Law Institute

Communications Law in the Digital Age 2013

New York, New York, USA

The increasingly digital media environment continues to create new challenges for communications lawyers, and this program, long recognized as the most comprehensive in its field, will highlight the hottest issues and case law facing the industry today. Covering a wide array of topical issues in media, digital communications, First Amendment, intellectual property, and privacy law, this program br...

Practising Law Institute

The New Pro Bono Standards: Update on the 2013 Model Rule Revisions

San Francisco, California, USA

The American Bar Association has just released updated Standards for Pro Bono Legal Services Programs.  Join this program to learn about what the Standards provide, and how you might use them to improve or build on your program. Overview of the Pro Bono Standards The nature and purpose of the Standards Development of the Standards How the Standards are used Updates to the Standards Signi...

Practising Law Institute

Business Development Masterclass

London, England

A two day hands-on workshop for those responsible for securing new business and developing major accounts

LEARN HOW TO:-

Create new business opportunities outside of the formal review/tender process
Gain access to elusive decision makers
Capture people's attention during the first few critical seconds of contact
Build rapport and position yourself as credible potential ...

Management Forum Ltd

Think Like a Lawyer, Talk Like a Geek 2013: Get Fluent in Technology

New York, New York, USA

Legal issues arising from technology have become a routine part of many lawyers’ daily practices. Technology issues arise in clients’ daily contracts, business negotiations and litigation. Lawyers, who often have no technical training, are required by court rules to report on their client’s technology infrastructure so that a judge may address electronic discovery issues. The proliferation of tech...

Practising Law Institute

Negotiating Commercial Leases 2013

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Leases are the building blocks of value for all real estate, and whether your client is entering into a lease, acquiring a leasehold, purchasing a Ground Lease or constructing on, investing in or lending on properties, knowing the “Commercial Lease,” current commercial leasing market trends, hot topics and current schemes is the most important investment they can make. Leases are long-term investm...

Practising Law Institute

Advanced Compliance and Ethics Workshop 2013

San Francisco, California, USA

Legal drivers for corporate compliance and ethics programs continue to grow in complexity and importance. Compliance programs are now widely expected by enforcement personnel and key stakeholders, and good practices continue to evolve. In addition, the costs of non-compliance have never been greater. Enforcement risks increase as governments work together more than ever before, and harsh penalties...

Practising Law Institute

Hedge Fund and Private Equity Enforcement & Regulatory Developments 2013

New York, New York, USA

The government’s continued crackdown on insider trading has focused on hedge funds, their consultants and those who analyze and trade for them. Regulators and enforcement officials have now turned their sights to conflicts of interest, valuation, cross-trades, expense and trade allocation, and fee practices. Following new registration requirements under Dodd-Frank, private equity firms are under e...

Practising Law Institute

Tax Strategies for Corporate Acquisitions, Dispositions, Spin-Offs, Joint Ventures, Financings, Reorganizations & Restructurings 2013

Chicago, Illinois, USA

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

Practising Law Institute

Trial by Jury 2013

New York, New York, USA

You won’t want to miss this popular program, where the masters of the bar and the bench come together to share their valuable and useful insights on jury trials. We have assembled the most experienced and respected state and federal judges, as well as many distinguished litigators, to discuss their experience of what constitutes stellar advocacy when trying jury cases. There is no better way to le...

Practising Law Institute

Commercial Real Estate Institute (15th Annual)

New York, New York, USA

Commercial real estate fundamentals (rents, vacancy rates and development activity), although slow, are visibly recovering with REITs outperforming other asset classes. Practitioners with a broad skill set will find it easier to achieve and maintain a viable real estate practice in this environment, given the general economy’s downward pressures on tenant retention, rental growth, development reve...

Practising Law Institute

The Unitary Patent and Unified Court ~ What in-house Counsel needs to know

London, England

Part of Management Forum's 30th Anniversary Congress

In the last 12 months, we have seen unprecedented change within the patent community in Europe. In December 2012, two EU Regulations were adopted to create the new European Unitary Patent, and in February 2013 an Agreement was signed by 25 Contracting Member States establishing the new Unified Patent Court. A multi-national Preparatory C...

Management Forum Ltd

Drafting and Negotiating Clinical Trial Agreements

London, England

Part of Management Forum's 30th Anniversary Congress

REGISTER FOR THIS ONE DAY SEMINAR TO:-

Recognise and address the issues that arise when drafting and negotiating international clinical trial agreements (CTAs)
Discuss how the regulatory environment affects the contents of CTAs
Learn the key differences in CTAs
Improve your CTA drafting skills
Gain a better underst...

Management Forum Ltd

PLI's California MCLE Marathon 2013: Current Developments in Legal Ethics - Substance Abuse - Elimination of Bias in the Profession

San Francisco, California, USA

Satisfy all of California’s MCLE special requirements at this fast-paced and up-to-the-minute program.  If your last name begins with a letter from N through Z, your MCLE compliance deadline of February 1, 2014 is fast approaching.The MCLE Marathon, taught by a faculty of outstanding California lawyers and other professionals who are recognized leaders in their field, will conveniently provid...

Practising Law Institute

Annual Disclosure Documents 2013

New York, New York, 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

Advanced Venture Capital 2013

San Francisco, California, USA

At this program, our expert faculty of lawyers, venture capitalists and business executives will analyze the legal and business issues relevant to  navigating today’s evolving venture capital world. Geared toward the experienced venture capital practitioner who knows the basics of venture capital and is seeking an in-depth analysis of current market conditions and the changing legal environme...

Practising Law Institute

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

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

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...

Westminster Forum Projects

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pocket MBA Fall 2013

Houston, Texas, USA

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 relationshi...

Practising Law Institute

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 mistakes Misrepresentation, fraudulent nondisclosure and omissions Responsibilities of the firm/legal department, supervising, and subordin...

Practising Law Institute

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

Bridge-the-Gap I: Ethics and Skills for Newly Admitted New York Attorneys 2014

New York, New York, USA

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Practising Law Institute