Monday, February 1, 2010 to Wednesday, February 3, 2010

With trade shows in both New York and Los Angeles, LegalTech is the #1 Resource for law firms and legal departments to get hands-on practical information for improving their law practice management. LegalTech provides an in-depth look at what the technological world has in store for you and your practice AND offers an expansive exhibit floor with the most extensive gathering of innovative products designed to meet your current and future technology needs. The legal marketplace has tremendous buying power that resists dips in our ever-changing business economy. For this reason, competition in the legal industry is fierce and making face-to-face connections is often the difference between your company closing a sale and losing that sale to your competitor. For over a quarter of a century LegalTech has been there to help you even the playing field.

Monday, February 1, 2010 to Tuesday, February 2, 2010

In the past few years we have seen leading firms dissolve and others struggle to keep and attract new clients. After decades of expansion, the current recession is testing the viability of large law firms, their structures, the range of services they provide and how they charge for them. Clients are demanding changes. Law firm leaders must react. Yet they are challenged and even uncertain about what to do. Law firm leadership skills are neither taught in law school nor acquired by excelling at the practice of law. These skills come from hands on experience and by learning valuable lessons from those who have faced and handled similar responsibilities. Failure often teaches as much as success. This Institute offers a faculty of the best and brightest in the industry - law firm leaders, general counsel, consultants and academics who will provide you with a framework to develop an understanding of the elements of law firm leadership; how to evaluate and overcome challenges, both internal and external, and benefit from new opportunities.

Tuesday, February 2, 2010 to Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Mark your calendar for this annual event for Law Firm Chief Information and Technology Officers. This program will update you on emerging technologies and best practices to better manage your IT department. Network with your peers and don’t miss this information event! Topics under investigation include: Cloud Computing, Strategic Planning for the Next 3 Years, Automating the Lawyer, Social Media, Virtualization, Email Management, Best Practices: Doing More With Less, Knowledge Management, Emerging Technologies. Attendees receive a complimentary pass to LegalTech including all sessions and the cocktail party on Monday, February 1, 2010.

Thursday, February 4, 2010 to Friday, February 5, 2010

Join us to discuss critical solutions to the challenges facing the trucking industry in a changing world. DRI's Trucking Law Seminar will focus on changes and trends in the regulatory and legal climate, which are gravitating towards heightened compliance requirements and expanding theories of liability. Additionally, the program will provide critical assessment of ongoing developments in science and technology that impact accident reconstruction of tractor/trailer accidents, along with the legal and practical implications of adapting to the changing face of tractor/trailer technology. Finally, conference attendees will be given insight on special challenges to case evaluation and management created by the current economic climate, along with key developments on the insurance coverage front.

Thursday, February 4, 2010 to Thursday, February 4, 2010

This advanced-level program is presented by a distinguished and knowledgeable faculty and is designed to give practical, up-to-date information for inside and outside corporate counsel, directors, officers, investment bankers and other advisers in dealing with specific corporate control issues relating to mergers and acquisitions.

Friday, February 5, 2010 to Saturday, February 6, 2010

As the Securities and Exchange Commission takes on the challenges of the current financial crisis and looks to the future, it is more important than ever to hear directly from the Chairman, the Commissioners, and the senior staff about the initiatives for the coming year. In the past few years, the Commission has focused on a broad range of regulatory and enforcement initiatives relating to the financial crisis. The Commission is presently engaged in significant regulatory reforms in such areas as credit default swaps and other derivatives, credit rating agencies, abusive short selling, mutual fund disclosure, money market funds, and dark pools. Many of the SEC's reform initiatives are also the subject of comparable international developments. At the same time, the Commission has also brought significant enforcement actions relating to financial and accounting frauds, Ponzi schemes, market manipulations, insider trading, credit default swaps and other derivatives, proxy statement disclosures and pay-to-play schemes involving municipal securities and public pension funds. The Commission is also focused on accelerating its enforcement efforts. Last year, the Commission reinvigorated the Enforcement Division by eliminating restrictive procedural requirements regarding formal orders of investigation and issuer penalties. This year, under a new Director of Enforcement, Robert Khuzami, the SEC has undertaken the most significant reorganization of the Enforcement Division in its history, creating five specialized units in priority enforcement areas, streamlining internal processes, putting more attorneys on front-line investigations, and encouraging cooperation by individuals under investigation.

Saturday, February 6, 2010 to Saturday, February 6, 2010

The recent Supreme Court confirmation hearing of Justice Sonia Sotomayor was dominated by 32 words excerpted from one of her many speeches: "I would hope that a wise Latina woman with the richness of her experiences would more often than not reach a better conclusion than a white male who hasn't lived that life." The notion that judges' decisionmaking might be affected by their gender and race or ethnicity is repugnant to those who view "judging" as the sterile, bloodless, objective disposition of cases, without regard to judges personal backgrounds, biases, attitudes, and ideologies. But a growing number of studies are now demonstrating the dramatic impact that judges' gender and race/ethnicity may have, at least in certain types of cases. What does this fascinating and provocative research mean for the justice system? First and foremost, the studies underscore the importance of diversity on the bench generally, and on appellate panels in particular. Indeed, diversity may in fact be outcome-determinative. But what about trial judges, who hear cases alone? Can judges really check their individual identities at the courthouse door? Should appellate courts closely scrutinize trial judges' decisions in cases where the new studies suggest that a judge’s gender and/or race/ethnicity might well make a difference? Are there systemic changes that should be made? Given the disparities in case outcomes documented in this extraordinary body of research, what can be done to promote accuracy, fairness, consistency, and predictability in judicial decisionmaking, to ensure that "the rule of law" prevails?

Monday, February 8, 2010 to Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Antitrust laws are important to understand for practitioners who face a range of business transactions, and this program will provide you with the practical tools with which to navigate all types of joint ventures and strategic alliances. The new Administration is taking a closer look at these types of transactions, particularly mergers and acquisitions, and practitioners need to be able to anticipate potential antitrust pitfalls. Attend this program and get an in-depth look at merger analysis, the review process and HSR filing considerations, issues affecting joint ventures and strategic alliances, and considerations unique to IP licensing agreements. And don't miss an invaluable discussion about the government perspective of all of these issues. Antitrust Counseling & Compliance 2010: The antitrust game has changed dramatically this past year with the Obama Administration clearly signaling an intention to step up enforcement. It is more important than ever for lawyers counseling businesses to possess a solid foundation in principles of antitrust law and an understanding of the latest antitrust developments. Running afoul of antitrust guidelines can result class actions and treble damage litigation as well as government enforcement and adverse publicity. Will you be prepared to address the antitrust questions that inevitably arise? You will if you attend this program, developed for the purpose of addressing current hot topics in antitrust counseling and compliance along with refreshing practitioners understanding of basic principles. Covering distribution, marketing, enforcement, criminal investigation issues, as well as compliance and ethics topics, this program will offer you practical advice on what works and what doesn't at federal, state and global levels.

Tuesday, February 9, 2010 to Tuesday, February 9, 2010

The antitrust game has changed dramatically this past year with the Obama Administration clearly signaling an intention to step up enforcement. It is more important than ever for lawyers counseling businesses to possess a solid foundation in principles of antitrust law and an understanding of the latest antitrust developments. Running afoul of antitrust guidelines can result in class actions and treble damage litigation as well as government enforcement and adverse publicity. Will you be prepared to address the antitrust questions that inevitably arise? You will if you attend this program, which will address current hot topics in antitrust and compliance and refresh practitioners' understanding of basic principles. Covering distribution, marketing, enforcement, and criminal investigation issues, as well as compliance and ethics topics, this program will offer you practical advice on what works and what doesn't at federal, state and global levels.

Tuesday, February 9, 2010 to Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Topics to Include: Dealing with Major Recurring Issues, Reinsurance Audits - A Cedent and Reinsurer View, Preserving Privileges: Ethical Issues Confronting Reinsurers, Insurers, Policyholders and Counsel (ABA Model Rule 1.6), Climate Change: Reinsurance Risks and Opportunities, Global Financial Crisis / Madoff Scandal: Reinsurance Implications, Update from Capitol Hill, Resolution Without Arbitration / Decreasing Cost of Arbitration.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 to Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Wage and hour claims under federal and state laws are surging. Counsel responsible for wage and hour matters must understand how to identify and anticipate wage and hour risks so that they can manage those risks through compliance programs, responses to early warning signs, cost-effective defense of wage and hour investigations and litigation, alternative dispute resolution, and innovative structures for settlements. The faculty is comprised of leaders in the field from the management bar and the plaintiffs' bar who contribute both to the development of the substantive law and the practical aspects of managing wage and hour risks in and out of the courtroom.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 to Friday, February 12, 2010

The substantial costs and uncertainty of patent litigation require the development of alternative case management strategies. With the emergence of contingency-based patent litigation and the proliferation of non-practicing entities or "trolls," patent reexamination, in many cases, is a cost-effective strategy for defendants seeking to derail a litigation or limit damage exposure. For example, an early filing of a reexamination may enhance the prospects of staying any related litigation. An active reexamination may facilitate settlement on terms favorable to the third party, create intervening rights, or provide new non-infringement and/or estoppel theories.  Similarly, patent owners may leverage reexamination or reissue to inoculate patents from third-party attacks and/or to strengthen their patent portfolio in anticipation of litigation. This program provides comprehensive coverage of reissue and reexamination strategies and tactics with concurrent litigation. The program is taught by a faculty of judges, lawyers, and industry leaders who have earned national reputations in patent litigation and in post grant proceedings at the USPTO.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 to Thursday, February 11, 2010

More than 20 in-house counsels from fortune 500 companies will be presenting the best defence strategies to avoid costly litigation when it comes to employment disputes. It is imperative for companies to ensure that internal policies are in place and are compliant with all state and federal regulations to avoid costly disputes from emerging in the first place. Through practical insights by in-house counsel we will focus on the changing legislations and regulations since the new administration as well as what new obligations employers have under this new regime. The in-house lawyers will also obtain best practice to deal with the various complaints or disputes internally, and steps to take to deter it from turning into a lawsuit, understand what needs to be done when lawsuits are filed and best strategies to litigate the respective lawsuits as well as obtain the latest state and federal regulatory and judicial updates.

Thursday, February 11, 2010 to Friday, February 12, 2010

DRI's Medical Liability and Health Care Law Seminar offers challenging and informative presentations and discussions by physicians, lawyers, and health care and insurance industry professionals on developing issues in current health care litigation. This year's program includes topics of interest to claims professionals, in-house counsel, defense attorneys and risk management personnel and is now the "standard of care" for burgeoning issues and challenges in representing and defending health care providers in lawsuits. This top-notch program will be accompanied by plenty of networking opportunities as well. Register now to ensure your place at this leading edge seminar at the historic Biltmore Hotel in warm, sunny Phoenix, Arizona.

Thursday, February 11, 2010 to Friday, February 12, 2010

The change in administration in the US has definitely impacted the employment and labor landscape. The Obama Administration is pro-employee and this is evident with new legislation's passed as well as pending ones in congress. With the laws favoring employees it will give rise to more disputes and lawsuits. Also when the economy slows down, it is not uncommon to see an increase in discrimination filings. In house counsel needs to ensure their policies and procedures when it comes to dealing with the various employee disputes are in place so there is little room for the dispute to move to the courtroom. Avoiding litigation is key as it can be as costly endeavor however if and when a case is litigated it is crucial for in house counsel to understand the best defense strategies. One of the best ways to avoid litigation is to ensure that internal policies are in place that are in compliant with all state and federal regulations. This conference will focus on the changing legislation's and regulations since the new administration as well as what new obligations employers have under this new regime. Employers now more then ever need to review their existing policies and procedures to ensure they have the right polices in place to deflect any employee disputes and ensure the policies are effective and this can be done through effective audits and reviews. The in-house lawyers will also obtain best practice to deal with the various complains or disputes internally and steps to take to deter it from turning into a lawsuit, understand what needs to be done when lawsuits are filed and best strategies to litigate the respective lawsuits as well as obtain the latest state and federal regulatory and judicial updates.

Thursday, February 11, 2010 to Saturday, February 13, 2010

Join us in Washington, DC in February for the Fifth Annual Arbitration Training Institute, A Comprehensive Training in Commercial Arbitration. The Institute will provide those interested in the field of arbitration with the skills needed to run a successful practice. Space is limited, register today! Who should attend? Attend this training If you are planning a career move to arbitration. Attend this training if you are an experienced arbitrator or advocate wanting to better understand recent issues in arbitration. Attend if you are a litigator wanting to better utilize arbitration. Why should I attend? Learn from top arbitration academics, advocates and practitioners who will share their experience, insight, expert advice and best practice tips. Network with seasoned practitioners about the finer points of arbitration. Stay current with the ever changing world of arbitration.

Thursday, February 11, 2010 to Friday, February 12, 2010

The substantial costs and uncertainty of patent litigation require the development of alternative case management strategies. With the emergence of contingency-based patent litigation and the proliferation of non-practicing entities or "trolls," patent reexamination, in many cases, is a cost-effective strategy for defendants seeking to derail a litigation or limit damage exposure. For example, an early filing of a reexamination may enhance the prospects of staying any related litigation. An active reexamination may facilitate settlement on terms favorable to the third party, create intervening rights, or provide new non-infringement and/or estoppel theories. Similarly, patent owners may leverage reexamination or reissue to inoculate patents from third-party attacks and/or to strengthen their patent portfolio in anticipation of litigation. This program provides comprehensive coverage of reissue and reexamination strategies and tactics with concurrent litigation. The program is taught by a faculty of judges, lawyers, and industry leaders who have earned national reputations in patent litigation and in post grant proceedings at the USPTO.

Friday, February 12, 2010 to Friday, February 12, 2010

Topics to Include: International Aspects of the Chinese Dry Wall Litigation, Developments in International Litigation, Regional developments in International Arbitration, Developments in International Intellectual Property Litigation, Managing the Multi-Jurisdictional Case, Clash of International Cultures in International Arbitration, International Discovery and 28 U.S.C. § 1782, Enforcement of International Arbitral Awards, Challenges in Managing the International Case From the Judicial Perspective.

Tuesday, February 16, 2010 to Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Attorneys admitted to practice in New York State over the past two years who attend this program will fulfill their annual MCLE requirements in ethics and professionalism and skills. They will not earn credit toward their MCLE professional practice or law practice management requirements.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010 to Friday, February 19, 2010

The Water Law Conference is targeted towards lawyers, engineers, policy makers, and water managers with interest in the protection, development, and allocation of water rights and water resources, or those who participate in the management of surface and groundwater resources. It will be of value to all persons involved in water right issues, including those with private, municipal, agricultural, and tribal water rights. The conference is open to any interested persons, and is not limited to lawyers. For almost three decades, water lawyers throughout the country have traveled to San Diego for the Annual Water Law Conference. In 2010, the conference will focus on legal control of water resources. Participants from the East and West will include tribes, states, environmental interest groups, water users, policy leaders, and scientific specialists' involved with water resources.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010 to Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Addressing issues of corporate responsibility, governance, and government regulation continues to be a priority of the new administration. Already there has been a significant increase in regulatory and enforcement actions, and additional changes are looming. As corporate governance law continues to evolve and change, corporate counsel, both in-house and outside, need to stay abreast of these developments and the challenges facing boards and senior managers. To assist you in navigating the rapidly changing landscape, co-chairs David M. Becker, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and James R. Doty,

Wednesday, February 17, 2010 to Friday, February 19, 2010

If you attend only one Conference this year - make it the 11th Annual Emerging Issues in Healthcare Law Conference. Never in our recent history has the demand for continuing legal education been so critical to those who practice healthcare law. Each year the Emerging Issues Conference brings together Health Law Section members, leadership and interest groups to attend outstanding CLE programming, exchange ideas and network with colleagues. Our comprehensive CLE offerings are designed to address the issues that experts in the field consider on the most emergent for the healthcare industry.

Thursday, February 18, 2010 to Thursday, February 18, 2010

This program presents and discusses legal topics and challenges of relevance to practitioners in today's economic environment. The subjects covered this inaugural year focus on the real-world problems that practitioners and their clients are facing in today's environment, where deals thought to be set in stone have been unmoored by a largely unforeseen economic storm of surprising ferocity.

Thursday, February 18, 2010 to Friday, February 19, 2010

The 2010 Gaming Law Minefield program is specifically designed to provide in-depth coverage and discussion of the cutting-edge legal, regulatory and ethical issues confronting both commercial and Native American gaming. Attorneys, compliance officers, Native American leaders, regulators and legislators will all garner invaluable insights into current trends, opportunities and obstacles in the gaming industry. The program's subject matter includes new gaming technology, increased IRS CTR and SAR compliance audit activity, internet gaming, Native American gaming, breaking hot topics in the gaming industry, latest developments in dealing with problem gamblers, and a two-hour CLE-certified ethics program. The Gaming Law Minefield program constitutes one of the most comprehensive, state-of-the-law gaming programs available. Program attendees have consistently rated the program as a valuable educational experience that provides participants with the opportunity to meet and talk with a wide variety of gaming law experts and leading state and Native American regulators.

Thursday, February 18, 2010 to Friday, February 19, 2010

With the economic stimulus package now in place and the economy beginning to show signs of recovery, Congress, the Federal Reserve Board, and the federal and state banking agencies are enacting new laws and promulgating new regulations which will have a profound effect on banks and other consumer financial services providers for years to come. More statutes and regulations are certainly on the way. The Obama Administration has proposed the creation of a new Consumer Financial Protection Agency which will be charged with regulating all consumer financial services products and enforcing the full array of federal consumer protection laws. In light of the flood of important activity in the regulatory arena, the 15th Annual Consumer Financial Services Institute will explore the latest regulatory and enforcement developments affecting the consumer financial services industry. This year's Institute will also cover important developments in class action litigation, including analysis of the latest lawsuits filed against mortgage lenders, credit card issuers and other financial services providers, as well as updates on the war over consumer arbitration.

Thursday, February 18, 2010 to Friday, February 19, 2010

This conference will focus on the law relating to the estimated 450 000 successions with a cross-border dimension, with a combined value of EUR 123 billion, that take place each year in the EU. On 14 October 2009, the European Commission published its long-awaited proposal for a Regulation on jurisdiction, applicable law, recognition and enforcement of decisions and authentic instruments in matters of succession and the creation of a European Certificate of Succession (COM (2009) 154), which aims to help settle international successions involving people living in the EU. The idea is to provide participants with an in-depth analysis of the possible future European instrument on successions. The objective of the conference is to promote a far-reaching and thorough debate concerning the most important or complex issues inherent to cross-border successions upon death.

Thursday, February 18, 2010 to Friday, February 19, 2010

Despite growing enthusiasm in the Canadian market, there has been resistance towards Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO). The current economic circumstances, however, are causing a push towards increased efficiency and cost-reduction within legal departments and law firms, not only across the country, but worldwide. LPOs can provide both law firms and legal departments with a viable option for better-allocated resources, cost-reduction and enhanced overall efficiencies. But, is it right for you? The Canadian Institute has developed this brand new conference to help you get the answers you need. Critically assess the benefits and weigh them against the risks, challenges and possible impediments of LPO. Leave you with valuable information, expert knowledge and latest insights that will give you the advantageous ability to help make an informed decision as to whether LPO is right for your in-house corporate legal department, law firm or financial institution legal department. Law firms: atten to learn if and how you can construct and implement an LPO arrangement that will better allow you to meet the needs of your clients. Be responsive to their needs.

Sunday, February 21, 2010 to Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Recent court decisions, changing litigation tactics and our current volatile economy are changing the way senior IP executives manage their IP portfolios. Join us in February to discuss issues and challenges facing IP executives today including licensing after Quanta, advanced open source issues, managing a global IP portfolio, effects from Bilski, alternative fee arrangements, and many more. The 4th Global IP Exchange will bring together a group of leading IP strategists from some of the largest corporations across all industries. You will have the opportunity to debate and strategize with your peers at our interactive sessions and participate in one-on-one meetings with leading solution providers. Benchmark with your peers, gain practical advice, and leave the Exchange with new ideas and strategies to take back to your organization. To ensure the Exchange offers the highest degree of relevancy for attendees, only senior executives responsible for IP management and strategic planning within their corporation are invited. This exclusive format allows you to connect with those peers whose insights you respect most - through exceptional networking, business meetings and strategic information sharing sessions.

Monday, February 22, 2010 to Tuesday, February 23, 2010

The conference will discuss the latest and most significant developments, with a particular focus on the case law of the Court of Justice of the EU and recent decisions from the European Commission on: Article 101 TREU (former Article 81 EC), inter alia, the concept of concerted practice (e.g. T-Mobile), the assessment of a restriction by object (e.g. GSK), as well as related issues, such as the imputability of infringements within groups of undertakings (e.g. AKZO Nobel); Article 102 TFEU (former Article 82 EC), focusing on predatory pricing (e.g. France Telecom), rebate schemes, standard settings; Mergers, including the issue of the non-contractual liability of the Community on account of the illegality found (e.g. Schneider). The conference will also analyze policy developments under Article 101, 102 TFEU and mergers, including the new block exemption regime, enforcement priorities in relation to abusive exclusionary conduct and the guidelines on non-horizontal mergers, alongside an assessment of the role of the European Commission as amicus curiae and the role of the Hearing Officer.

Monday, February 22, 2010 to Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Ensure that you're equipped to deal with the legal and business risks involved in managing clinical trials! The nature of clinical trials is constantly changing in the ever-more globalized and adapting market. In this increasingly-scrutinized industry, it is important to maintain a transparent process, to appropriately manage risks and to avoid abuses, in order to get a piece of this multi-billion dollar industry. How? By effectively managing the legal and business risks! Industry professionals, such as yourself, constantly struggle to find the balance between maintaining a competitive edge and managing the barrage of ethical, cost-control, efficiency and liability challenges that face clinical trials. Effective management of Clinical Trials requires a critical analysis of a multitude of considerations, keeping up to date with new knowledge and innovation and the implementation of appropriate procedures. There's only one place to obtain the skills required: The Canadian Institute's Managing Legal and Business Risks in Clinical Trials will provide you with the novel planning strategies, skills and tips you require to remain at the clinical trials forefront.

Tuesday, February 23, 2010 to Wednesday, February 24, 2010

This program gives attendees the tools they need to assess intellectual property as a strategic asset, to consider opportunities to monetize it, and to structure business transactions so as to match business goals and avoid costly missteps. Topics to be covered will include IP portfolio review and management, licensing, valuation, and enforcement. The expert faculty will also review joint development, bankruptcy, tax and due diligence issues. And as a special feature this year, we have added two panels covering the topics of due diligence and licensing from the perspectives of experts who will share their extensive experiences in the information technology, biotech and media/entertainment industries.

Tuesday, February 23, 2010 to Wednesday, February 24, 2010

As regulatory scrutiny and enforcement increase as a result of recent developments, the task of achieving effective regulatory compliance - while functioning within budget cuts - has never been more challenging. State regulation is increasingly stringent and as always, a patchwork of differing requirements and expectations from the regulators. Meanwhile, federal regulators are scrutinizing more aspects of the insurance industry and enforcement is tightening. The optional federal charter and principles-based regulation are now much closer to fruition with renewed efforts to move these initiatives through. All these developments mean that ensuring your compliance program measures up is tougher than ever. How do you integrate new legal and regulatory developments seamlessly into compliance programs? What's essential - and what's just not practical? How do you fit everything into your budget while making sure it's all working as it should? And - what do you need to do to get your organization to a stage where you can say with certainty that your enterprise-wide compliance strategies are really working? To get the practical tools and strategies you need, look no further than American Conference Institute's 6th Annual conference on Insurance Regulation. Our faculty of senior compliance professionals, regulators, and lawyers on the front lines of insurance regulation and compliance will guide you through the quagmire of new developments and tough challenges - and give you the practical tools you need to ensure your compliance efforts work - while keeping costs down.

Tuesday, February 23, 2010 to Thursday, February 25, 2010

The challenges and opportunities of defending food and consumer product liability cases have never been greater. Consumers expect the products they use and the food they eat to be safe. To maintain a high level of consumer confidence, food, beverage and consumer product companies, restaurants, retailers and distributors must aggressively resist unfounded product liability litigation and do so in a cost-effective manner. GMA's 2010 Food Claims and Litigation Conference will provide up-to-the-minute information on the industry's most critical legal and regulatory concerns. The robust conference agenda focuses on practical, "how-to" litigation management strategies and it is the only industry event exclusively dedicated to food and consumer product litigation management.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010 to Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Topics to Include: Emerging Trends in Asbestos Litigation: A Second Exposure, Premises Liability, Friction Cases and Other New Areas of Asbestos Litigation, Expert Admissibility and Preparing and Expert for Trial, Depositions and End of Life Preparedness Counseling, Dynamic Trial and Settlement Techniques in Asbestos Litigation, Asbestos Medicine: Medical Knowledge You Need To Know in the Courtroom, The Rockin Rules of Court-The Sweet Sound of Ethical Lawyering, Perspectives from the Bench.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010 to Thursday, February 25, 2010

The litigation and regulatory investigations that are emerging as a result of the financial services crisis demand reliable e-discovery processes and IT systems for identifying, collecting and preserving potentially relevant evidence. It is more important than ever for the stakeholders in the highly regulated financial industry to understand what increased oversight means, initiate the best coping/response plan, and evaluate how the FRE 502 impacts their eDiscovery process. Legal IQ's 3rd eDiscovery for Financial Services Industry Event will put its focus on industry specific challenges and practical solutions, join me this coming February to share your expertise and best practices.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010 to Wednesday, February 24, 2010

The challenges of creating and retaining an inclusive work environment, particularly in difficult economic times, remain great. Diversity in Law Practice will examine new developments in diversity that impact the legal workplace, and provide practical advice from an outstanding faculty of in-house counsel, law firm practitioners, and government attorneys on how diverse attorneys can advance their legal careers in a challenging economy.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010 to Friday, February 26, 2010

The 2010 White Collar Crime National Institute will take place on February 24-26, 2010 for the twenty-fourth consecutive year, with a return to sunny Miami Beach. Last year, despite the state of the economy, attendance exceeded 1,000 at this annual gathering of the national white collar bar. The Institute proudly continues to present outstanding panelists who deal with some of the most significant issues of our time. Over the past two decades, this Institute has been attended by federal and state judges and prosecutors, other law enforcement officials, defense attorneys, corporate in-house counsel and members of the academic community. The faculty regularly includes some of the leading members of the white collar bar in the United States and in England. Among the audience are nationally renowned lawyers as well as many who are beginning to concentrate in the white collar area. Attendees have consistently given the Institute high ratings for the exceptional quality of its publication, the panelists' presentations, the valuable updates on new developments and strategies, as well as the rare opportunity to meet colleagues in this field, renew acquaintances and exchange ideas. This year, we will once again present a panel for newer practitioners on February 24 in the afternoon, with an emphasis on building a white collar criminal practice. The 2010 keynote panels will focus on the most significant fraud trials of the past year, as well as an in-depth review of recent developments regarding Brady Rule. The Institute will have excellent representation from the corporate sector, including representatives from Bechtel, Cardinal Health, General Electric, Fannie Mae, Bank of America, Prudential Financial Services, Delphi Corporation, Wal-Mart and Boeing. The Institute will also include senior members of the Department of Justice, prosecutors and distinguished members of the federal judiciary.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010 to Thursday, February 25, 2010

Probably the most challenging aspect of being an adjudicator is actually running an oral hearing. You have to make sure everyone has an opportunity to present evidence, but ensure that the hearing ends within a reasonable period of time. You have to keep control of a room where witnesses, observers and even counsel may be unruly, unfocused and/or emotional, and do so with courtesy, patience and appropriate demeanor. You need to understand the scope of your legal duty of fairness and stay within it, or your decision may not stand up on appeal or judicial review. And you need to make use of the special expertise that got you appointed to the job in the first place, without being or appearing biased. It's a tremendously difficult job, but there is much to be learned from experienced chairs, adjudicators and arbitrators. The Canadian Institute's two-day course on Running a Fair Hearing offers you an outstanding opportunity to get inside tips from knowledgeable chairs and vice-chairs.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010 to Thursday, February 25, 2010

Poorly drafted business agreements can lead to increased liability, litigation costs, and insurance risks for your business. Legal practitioners, business executives, and contracts specialists deal with a variety of fundamental business agreements on a regular basis to help establish and maintain important relationships with clients, suppliers and contractors. Build into all such agreements are "must-know" terms and conditions including confidentiality, non-compete, limitation of liability, indemnities, and warranties and representations. In turn, these agreements play a key role in other major contracts such as IT and business process outsourcing, IP licensing, purchasing, business financing, shareholder, cross-border, and securities agreements. All such agreements are pivotal in safeguarding your commercial profitability and credibility, and fatal errors in contract formation can result in devastating litigation costs, damages, deficits, and diminished credibility and goodwill. It is therefore vital, particularly in the current post-credit crunch climate, to gain a critical understanding of key legal developments and updates of these agreements, as well as to review essential elements forming such documentation.

Thursday, February 25, 2010 to Friday, February 26, 2010

Topics to Include: Asbestos Litigation in 2010 and Beyond - Current and Emerging Trends, The Status and Future Plan for MDL-875, Lien on Me: The Impact of Medicare Reporting Rules on Asbestos Litigation, Litigation Tourism - Where are the New and Emerging Venues? Heavy Equipment Cases - Who's Currently Doing the Heavy Lifting? Managing Relationships in 2010 Asbestos Litigation, Cash for Clunkers: The Continued Impact of the Chrysler and General Motors Bankruptcy Cases, Inside the Deliberation Room: Influencing Juries in 2010, Asbestos Bankruptcy Trusts Online: Panel Discussion on the Role of Trusts in the Asbestos Compensation System, The Experts Speak – Emerging Medical and Scientific Issues in Asbestos Litigation, Top 5 Insurance Issues in Asbestos Litigation, International Asbestos Litigation - A Look at Litigation Across the Pond, Judicial Roundtable: Ethics and Responsibility in 2010 Asbestos Litigation.

Thursday, February 25, 2010 to Thursday, February 25, 2010

This one day forum is designed to help you: Assess seismic changes taking place in the legal profession and its impact on law librarianship and information services. Increase value for your firm through a better understanding of the business and research needs of the lawyers you support. Contribute to the creation and support of new law firm billing models. Re-engineering your firm’s knowledge-sharing initiatives - positioning the library as a strategic knowledge resource and an indispensable, strategic asset. Improve strategic planning initiatives in the face of structural change - as demands for services and expectations morph in parallel to a changing media world. Integrate and solidify the lirary into the profitability equation – leveraging cross functional synergies that enable the firm to better understand its own clients and strengthen its position in the market. Identify KM initiatives in which librarians possess the core competencies required to take on expanded roles. Demonstrate to firm leadership that your goals are aligned with the firm's business goals.

Thursday, February 25, 2010 to Friday, February 26, 2010

Companies have always used licensing to obtain technology and content outside their core areas or at lower cost, and/or to monetize their own offerings. In the current era of falling budgets and the need to replace lost revenue, this has become more important than ever. Whether licensing patents, copyrights, trade secrets or trademarks, the ability to structure, draft and negotiate complex license agreements is critical to a successful transaction. This program is designed to address some of the more complex as well as practical issues that arise in drafting and negotiating IP licenses. The program will feature updates on current legal developments, best practices, negotiating frequently contested issues, identifying and avoiding common pitfalls, keeping the relationship on track, litigation planning and avoidance, and ethics. The speakers will illustrate both outside counsel and in-house perspectives.

Thursday, February 25, 2010 to Thursday, February 25, 2010

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.

Thursday, February 25, 2010 to Friday, February 26, 2010

Topics to Include: State Perspectives - NSW Juvenile Justice Interventions Programs, New Directions for Youth Justice Services in Western Australia, Reforming Youth Justice in South Australia, Transitioning from State Care to State Detention: A Critical Analysis of the Relationship Between Leaving Out of Home Care and Involvement in the Criminal Justice System, Young Offenders and Bail – Remand Me Why I'm Here: Bail Practices for Young People in NSW and Pathways for Change, A Consideration of the Issues Related to Achieving and Embedding Diversion into Juvenile Justice Practices, Achieving Change in Juvenile Justice, State Perspectives: Part Two - Victorian Juvenile Justice Strategies, A Perspective from the Child Safety Commissioner, Tasmania's Outlook on the Prevention and Rehabilitation of Youth Offenders, Schools' Perspective on Youth Crime and Current Education Programs and Initiatives, and Victoria Police Child and Youth Strategy 2009-2013.

Thursday, February 25, 2010 to Friday, February 26, 2010

The objective of this annual forum will be to debate how best to ensure effective detection, investigation and prosecution of corruption, particularly affecting the EU's financial interests. The first morning session will be dedicated to an overview of the European and international legal framework for combating corruption and protecting the EU's financial interests, highlighting recent issues and comparing the UN rules and European legislation. The afternoon session will be devoted to EU anti-corruption policy with regard to accession and third countries. It will discuss the key elements of the EU's anti-corruption policy outlining the principles which underpin the EU's relations with accession and third countries in this policy area. During the second day, as in previous fora, workshop sessions will be organized. Examples of best practices and experiences of member states with specialized authorities for corruption will be shared. The role and contribution of OLAF will be outlined and concrete international and European cases presented in discussion groups. This forum follows on from "Combating corruption in the EU - annual fora" projects sponsored by OLAF (Hercule Programme) and implemented by ERA since 2006.

Friday, February 26, 2010 to Friday, February 26, 2010

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 agreement fit together and the fundamental drafting principles common to all corporate agreements. You will gain an understanding of why and where the tough issues usually arise, as well as what you can do to effectively - and creatively - solve those issues. Plus, hear from litigators about how to draft contracts with enforcement in mind, and learn about common ethical issues in drafting corporate agreements. This program is essential for practitioners who draft agreements in complex business transactions.

Friday, February 26, 2010 to Friday, February 26, 2010

Today's global information society and the rapid pace of technological developments characterized by works capable of being digitized, transmitted and reproduced instantaneously by broadcasting, cabling or over computer networks is posing significant challenges for intellectual property rights holders, consumers and policymakers. Modern intellectual property law faces new issues related to the conflict between several fundamental rights such as access to education, freedom of expression and the right of privacy. The advent of modern technologies that recognize no national boundaries requires clear rules on applicable law and effective enforcement measures. This one-day conference will give the opportunity to look at how the European Union through its policies, legislation and case law is tackling emerging intellectual property issues in the field of competition law, collective management of copyright and right of privacy. New EU initiatives related to the impact of copyright on education and research in the knowledge economy and the pan-European licensing of music rights will also be discussed. The conference is sponsored by IBERCREA, the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Generalitat de Catalunya. There is no participation fee for this conference. Participants are however invited to join the Friends of ERA Association.