Worldwide Law Seminars Calendar

Understanding Financial Products 2014

New York, New York, USA

The explosion of new financial products over the decade leading up to the financial crisis, the implosion of the credit markets in 2008, and the resulting significant new regulatory requirements underline the importance of a basic understanding of financial products. While these instruments have been, in the view of many, invaluable investment tools, and have presented enormous potential for produ...

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Real Estate M&A and REIT Transactions 2014

New York, New York, USA

The REIT and commercial real estate sectors have gained significant momentum in recent years and are poised for a new phase of consolidation and M&A. Recent M&A transactions in the sector have shown the depth and growing sophistication of the market, with a number of large and very complex transactions successfully completed over the last 12 months. The industry has also seen significant a...

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Taxation of Financial Products and Transactions 2014

New York, New York, USA

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Silicon Valley Corporate Law Update 2014: Start-Ups, Financings, IPOs, M&A

Palo Alto, California, USA

Silicon Valley remains one of the most active deal markets in the world today. The broad array of fast-growing companies – from start-ups to major public companies, and the constantly evolving industry sectors – has long attracted top legal, investor and investment banking talent, and produced a wide variety of transactions ranging from seed and venture capital financings to some of the largest an...

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Drafting and Negotiating Corporate Agreements 2014

New York, New York, USA

At this perennial favorite, our expert faculty will teach you the basics of drafting and negotiating corporate agreements - from how the provisions of an agreement fit together, to the fundamental drafting and negotiating principles common to all corporate agreements. You will learn how to reduce your client’s goals to a complete, clearly written and enforceable agreement, and how to identify...

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Basic Negotiation Skills 2014

San Francisco, California, USA

Negotiation is part of any lawyer’s everyday life.  You negotiate with colleagues, clients, and staff about an array of issues, ranging from simple project deadlines to complex contractual language.  This program is designed to help you gain confidence in every negotiation you conduct.  The panelists represent academicians, sole practitioners, and members of leading local law firms....

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IP Issues in Business Transactions 2014

New York, New York, USA

Attend this program to gain an in-depth understanding of intellectual property issues that arise in corporate transactions, while exploring the strategic role of intellectual property in a company and delving into the many unique considerations that come into play.  Learn how to assess intellectual property as a strategic asset and how to evaluate opportunities to monetize IP while avoiding c...

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Secured Transactions 2014: What Lawyers Need to Know About UCC Article 9

New York, New York, USA

Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code applies to secured transactions, which are interests in specific collateral granted by the debtor in conjunction with the debtor’s promise to pay. At Secured Transactions 2014: What Lawyers Need to Know About UCC Article 9, you will learn the fundamentals of acquiring a security interest, including how to attach, to perfect (filing and non-filing methods) a...

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Mergers & Acquisitions 2014: Trends and Developments

New York, New York, USA

Effective negotiations and deal execution require that M&A practitioners be well versed in the latest trends. Recent developments in M&A transactions have included novel walk-away provisions, tailored go-shop provisions and new twists on reverse break-up fees. In a race to the finish line, some two-step tender offer transactions have proceeded on a dual track, in which a one-step merger tr...

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Advanced Deposition Techniques 2014

New York, New York, USA

Depositions provide a unique forum to put forth your best case and get a glimpse at your adversary’s evidence. Whether you’ve done one deposition or 100, you need to be prepared to handle the special situations that arise and know how to identify and exploit the opportunities that exist.  This program covers a range of topics and scenarios that can challenge even the most seasoned litigators....

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Drafting and Negotiating Corporate Agreements 2014

San Francisco, California, USA

At this perennial favorite, our expert faculty will teach you the basics of drafting and negotiating corporate agreements - from how the provisions of an agreement fit together, to the fundamental drafting and negotiating principles common to all corporate agreements. You will learn how to reduce your client’s goals to a complete, clearly written and enforceable agreement, and how to identify...

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Securities Products of Insurance Companies in the Course of Regulatory Reform 2014

New York, New York, USA

The insurance industry continues to navigate the legal environment in meeting insurance and retirement needs in the face of regulatory initiatives adopted in recent years, and ongoing initiatives for regulatory and legislative change, as well as new technological developments. This timely program provides critical content on the prevailing and emerging legal issues practitioners must understand an...

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Project Management for Law Firms 2014

New York, New York, USA

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Project Management for In-House Lawyers 2014

New York, New York, USA

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Recent Developments in Distressed Debt, Restructurings and Workouts 2014

New York, New York, USA

The unprecedented scope and continuation of the credit crisis, recession, and weak recovery requires business people and professionals to react quickly and deal with distressed companies and defaults.  This includes problems in the financial services, automotive, airlines, manufacturing, retail, sports and entertainment and real estate industries.  The program will cover current issues r...

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Broadband and Cable Industry Law 2014

New York, New York, USA

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Hedge Fund Compliance & Regulatory Challenges 2014

New York, New York, USA

Nearly 40% of investment advisers that are currently registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission manage at least one private fund.  As a result, the SEC’s examination staff has developed new strategies and processes to address the risks associated with managing hedge funds and other private funds.  In addition, in light of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s increased j...

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Powerful Presentations - In Association with London Speaking Academy

London, United Kingdom

From the board room to the conference platform, these interactive Management Forum workshops in association with London Speaking Academy will help you to develop all the skills you need to become a confident and dynamic presenter.

This workshop is for those who need to improve their presentation skills at client, board, management and team meetings. Delegates will learn how to:-

man...

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Next steps for offender management

London, United Kingdom

Scheduled to assess next steps and challenges for Government's programme of reform following the Transforming Rehabilitation consultation response - and as the Offender Rehabilitation Bill is scrutinised by Parliamentarians - this seminar will provide a timely opportunity to consider the future of offender management services in England and Wales.

Bringing together leading policymakers with...

Westminster Legal Policy Forum

Current Developments in Federal Civil Practice 2014

New York, New York, USA

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Advanced Licensing Agreements 2014

San Francisco, California, USA

Licensing transactions are more complex and more important than ever. The constantly evolving legal, regulatory and technical landscape drives the need to stay current in a wide variety of key areas. Whether utilized to develop technology, expand or create market opportunities, or generate returns from existing assets, managing complex licensing transactions requires a broad and varied toolkit.&nb...

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International Tax Issues 2014

New York, New York, USA

As the world’s economies grow increasingly integrated, the international tax laws of the U.S. impact a greater percentage of businesses and transactions.  These international tax rules affect not only large U.S. and foreign-based multinationals, but also increasingly affect mid-sized and smaller firms, financing transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and other commercial activity.  As a...

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Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement 2014

New York, New York, USA

This program is designed to bring you up to date on intellectual property enforcement, not only in the U.S. but around the world. From the physical world to the Internet, learn how to protect the intellectual property your company or client has invested in and developed against infringement by the billion dollar piracy industry. This program will put you in a better position to think outside of th...

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Patent Law Institute (8th Annual)

New York, New York, USA

The Institute is designed to be of ultimate practice value to all three subgroups in the patent law community: patent prosecutors, patent litigators, and strategic/transactional lawyers. The two-day schedule includes seven plenary sessions of interest to all patent lawyers and five breakout sessions in each of the three subgroups.You design the two-day schedule that best meets your professional ne...

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Patent Law Institute (8th Annual)

Birmingham, Alasbama, USA

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California Family Law for Low-Income Litigants: Motion and Hearing Practice, Including a Discussion of Domestic Violence Restraining Orders 2014 (Free)

San Francisco, California, USA

An estimated 80% of family law litigants are self-presented, and the statistic is higher for survivors of domestic violence. Thus, low-income clients are in great need of your pro bono help.  Attend this free PLI program and volunteer with your local legal services agency to represent low-income family law litigants in need.  With a limited time commitment, you can help obtain essential ...

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ERISA Fiduciary Investment Basics 2014

New York, New York, USA

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Drafting and Negotiating Corporate Agreements 2014

Chicago, Illinois, USA

At this perennial favorite, our expert faculty will teach you the basics of drafting and negotiating corporate agreements - from how the provisions of an agreement fit together, to the fundamental drafting and negotiating principles common to all corporate agreements. You will learn how to reduce your client’s goals to a complete, clearly written and enforceable agreement, and how to identify...

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Real Estate Tax Forum (16th Annual)

New York, New York, USA

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Exposing and Responding to Human Trafficking in 2014 (Free)

New York, New York, USA

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Social Media 2014: Addressing Corporate Risks

San Francisco, California, USA

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Wage & Hour Litigation and Compliance 2014

New York, New York, USA

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Advising Nonprofit Organizations 2014

New York, New York, USA

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Corporate Governance - A Master Class 2014

New York, New York, USA

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Commercial Real Estate Financing 2014

New York, New York, USA

This seminar will explore advanced issues in commercial real estate financing in a market that continues to improve - in some cases very dramatically.  We will focus on the use of multiple lenders and creative deal structures.  We have also seen nontraditional lenders such as hedge funds enter the market, providing equity-flavored (and priced) financing through joint venture vehicle...

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

New York, New York, USA

Attorneys admitted to the New York State Bar 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 attending PLI’s one...

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Ethics for Corporate Lawyers: Multijurisdictional Practice and Other Current Issues 2014

New York, New York, USA

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Broker-Dealer Advisory Services 2014: Current Legal and Compliance Issues Facing Dual Registrants

New York, New York, USA

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IP Commercialisation Fundamentals, Planning and Execution - An Introductory Course

London, United Kingdom

An ideal introductory course for those tasked with extracting value from an IP portfolio. Attendees will:·

Learn to use a step-by-step guide and ‘toolkit’ to go from existing IP to a value creating contract
Take away practical tips and methodologies that can be used to foster commercialisation of your IP
Benefit from highly interactive sessions, including case studies, real-life ...

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Spin-offs 2014

New York, New York, USA

Business separation transactions represent a substantial portion of all M&A transactions.  Many of these take the form of spin-offs, equity carve-outs and similar architectures not involving an outright sale.  But what is a spin-off, what makes it different from other types of business separation transactions, and why are people doing more of them?  This program will provide an ...

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Diversity & Inclusion in Law Practice 2014 (Free)

New York, New York, USA

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Ethics for Financial Industry Lawyers 2014

New York, New York, USA

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Presentation Skills for Attorneys 2014

New York, New York, USA

The ability to speak clearly and confidently is important for all lawyers, whether speaking with partners, making a pitch to clients, or addressing a courtroom. At this two-hour program, taught by a former practicing lawyer, you will learn techniques that will immediately improve your presentation skills.You will learn how to: Master effective physical delivery skills (eye contact, body language,...

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The SEC Speaks in 2014

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

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Consolidated Tax Return Regulations 2014

New York, New York, USA

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Trade Secrets 2014: What Every IP Attorney Should Know

San Francisco, California, USA

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Social Media 2014: Addressing Corporate Risks

New York, New York, USA

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Venture Capital 2014: Nuts and Bolts

New York, New York, USA

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IP Issues in Business Transactions 2014

San Francisco, California, USA

Attend this program to gain an in-depth understanding of intellectual property issues that arise in corporate transactions, while exploring the strategic role of intellectual property in a company and delving into the many unique considerations that come into play.  Learn how to assess intellectual property as a strategic asset and how to evaluate opportunities to monetize IP while avoiding c...

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Venture Capital 2014: Nuts and Bolts

Columbus, Ohio, USA

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