January 2008

Friday, January 4, 2008 to Wednesday, January 9, 2008

All presentations are live, and feature some of the best lawyers, judges and professors from throughout the country. Our early morning and late afternoon schedule provides 20-24 hours of continuing legal education credit per program, while at the same time allowing you ample time to enjoy Vail. They provide you with an opportunity to meet and network with outstanding lawyers from across the country. We provide you with one course book. However, you many move from program to program. If you want a course book from another program, you may purchase it at a discount. The Law Education Institute was established in 1980 by Attorneys James J. Podell and Peggy L. Podell for the purpose of presenting outstanding continuing legal education programs. Long active in Bar activities, Jim and Peggy developed the National CLE Conference® into one of the preeminent programs in the country.

Monday, January 14, 2008 to Monday, January 14, 2008

Win your next case before trial with: successful theories and defenses, punitive damage stratagems, creative discovery plans, maximum use of your experts, sophisticated case studies and more.

Tuesday, January 15, 2008 to Tuesday, January 15, 2008

How you will benefit: Techniques for overcoming gender bias and improving the inclusion of women in practice. Strategies for leveraging your strengths to create leadership and rainmaking opportunities. A better understanding of what work/life balance is and ways to achieve it. Insight into how others perceive your communication style and what you can do to translate it into effective negotiating skills. Strategies for attaining partnership and for succeeding once you get there. Insight from a corporate round table on how the panelists got where they are today. And much more.... In 2006, The New York Times® reported that only 17% of partners at major law firms nationwide were women—and according to a National Association for Law Placement study, less than 5% were managing partners. In a recent survey, less than 15% of general counsel at Fortune 500 companies were women, according to the ABA. These statistics raise the question: Is the glass ceiling giving way in the legal industry? At the LexisNexis Women in the Legal Profession Summit: Rainmaking, Negotiating and Collaborative Development, you'll hear about the techniques and approaches that successful female attorneys have employed to overcome the odds and achieve equal status in their firms or legal departments.

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 to Thursday, January 17, 2008

Forrester Research forecasts that the value of legal outsourcing to India will grow to $4 billion by 2015 from $80 million today. Legal Process Outsourcing, or LPO as it is popularly called, is the latest trend in outsourcing. The impact of globalization along with the significant cost savings and increases in productivity and efficiency which can be realized, are but a few of the reasons why law firms and in-house counsel are shifting operations abroad. Yet despite growing enthusiasm within the market, there is still resistance. Unanswered questions and concerns are centered on which departments should take advantage of outsourcing? What are the actual benefits to law firms and their clients? What are the ethical implications? What implications does outsourcing have on client confidentiality and the security and control of client information? The most important criteria is for law firms, corporations, insurance companies and legal organizations to understand how to source and operate globally so as to optimize efficiency, reduce their cost structure, while increasing revenues, and gain competitive advantage. ACI's India LPO Summit has been specifically designed to answer your questions and present best practice solutions regarding the innermost workings of a legal services outsourcing arrangement.

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 to Friday, January 18, 2008

If you're not up to speed on the versatility and latest advances in DAS, then seize your opportunity to learn more at the inaugural ACI Distributed Antenna Systems Summit. Be there as our expert speaker faculty tackles your most difficult coverage and capacity challenges - in-building and outdoor. Struggling to understand carriers' strategies for DAS? Explore the perspectives and experiences of leading national and regional carriers as they shed light on their future plans for DAS deployments in our wireless carrier panel.

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 to Thursday, January 17, 2008

Implementing effective complaince protocols & managing investigations successfully. Government and internal investigations have been a strong focal point of regulated industries ever since large corporate scandals like Enron and Tyco. White collar fraud that had previously run rampant and gone largely unchecked became a major issue with the Department of Justice and AG offices in light of the real damages that resulted from these frauds. There has been an intensified effort of regulatory agencies to crack down on white collar crime.

Friday, January 18, 2008 to Sunday, January 20, 2008

The American Immigration Lawyers Association annual Meeting features a one-day advanced program which will discuss the current problems, challenges, and opportunities in today's business immigration practice. Get the latest updates and best practice tips in a variety of topics such as corporate immigration policy, practice management, labor certification, trends in visa issuance, and H-2B's. Additionally, the program will discuss the current issues facing practitioners in the new era of worksite enforcement. These sessions were designed to help you master the complex challenges facing business immigration practice today.

Tuesday, January 22, 2008 to Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Discover why, how and when reinsurance is used. Learn about different treaty and facultative reinsurance programs. Consider what factors impact the reinsurance buyer. Study the underwriting process and learn how their decisions are made. Understand the role played by reinsurance brokers. Investigate the different markets for reinsurance, including the London and direct markets. Calculate the impact of reinsurance on financial statements.

Wednesday, January 23, 2008 to Friday, January 25, 2008

This event's organizer IQPC provides business executives from around the world with tailored practical conferences, large scale events, topical seminars and in-house training programs, keeping them up-to-date with industry trends, technological developments and the regulatory landscape. This trademark & copyright protection conference will provide its attendees with critical information in how to develop and maintain a business' trademark and copyright. This is a timely event because companies are finding that brand abuse such as internet infringement, counterfeiting, diversion, unauthorized association and theft have reached alarmingly high levels.

Wednesday, January 23, 2008 to Saturday, January 26, 2008

The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) is a national bar association constituted primarily of lawyers in private and corporate practice, in government service, and in the academic community, with more than 16,000 members. Their Mid-Winter Institute will have IP experts outline best practices in critical practice areas such as licensing, litigation, portfolio management and prosecution.

Wednesday, January 23, 2008 to Thursday, January 24, 2008

Since 2005, data security breaches have occurred at companies, schools, and government agencies involving an estimated 159 million records of sensitive information. In the past year alone, the cost of a security breach for an institution has increased by 30% per incident. Moreover, with the upsurge of national media attention and widely publicized security breaches and cases of identity theft, regulators have been forced to act with more and more legislation concerning the privacy and security of personal information. At American Conference Institute's 7th National Symposium on Privacy and Security of Consumer and Employee Information, you will learn proactive strategies that will make your compliance with the latest privacy laws and safeguarding of your customer and employee information more effective and efficient.

Wednesday, January 23, 2008 to Thursday, January 24, 2008

Discrimination, defamation, retaliation and other types of employment cases are crowding court dockets across the country. And, with such cases often resulting in substantial payouts to plaintiffs, either through settlements or verdicts, it is more important than ever that claims professionals, underwriters, risk managers and in-house counsel thoroughly understand their exposures. To help you avoid and defend yourself against the growing number of claims, American Conference Institute presents its critically acclaimed 13th Annual Conference on Employment Practices Liability Insurance. For the past twelve years, this conference has attracted leaders of both the insurance and employment law communities to receive the most current information.

Wednesday, January 23, 2008 to Friday, January 25, 2008

IQPC provides lawyers and business executives with tailored practical conferences, topical seminars and in-house training programs, keeping them up-to-date with industry trends, technological developments and the regulatory landscape. Their Trademark and Copyright Protection Conference will help attendees develop and maintain a business' trademark and copyright involves a significant investment of capital and time.

Thursday, January 24, 2008 to Thursday, January 24, 2008

DRI has assembled leading experts, trial attorneys and professors to present a variety of practical and substantive topics, including the impact of the United States Supreme Court's decision in Scott v. Harris on the use of force in the police pursuit case, emerging issues in government employment litigation, evidentiary issues in the defense of police officers and police agencies, and ethical considerations for government attorneys in multi-party representation matters. Favorites from past seminars, Professors Blum and Chemerinsky, will return to speak on qualified immunity and the recent Supreme Court term, respectively. In addition to the cutting-edge legal education, the seminar once again offers the opportunity for networking and idea sharing with in-house and outside counsel from across the country.

Thursday, January 24, 2008 to Friday, January 25, 2008

The reinsurance industry used to be known for its insular culture and informal business practices. But times have changed - reinsurance deals are becoming more detailed and comprehensive then ever before. And while many reinsurance companies have struggled with these changes, opportunities exist for companies that resolve to adapt quickly. ACI's 2nd Annual Legal and Strategic Forum on Life Reinsurance will provide you with insight on how to update your legal and business practices to ensure more protection and higher returns in this new business environment.

Thursday, January 24, 2008 to Friday, January 25, 2008

Recent high-profile recalls of products made in China have placed a spotlight on the issues of quality and safety of goods coming out of China. Now more than ever, companies need to ensure that their products meet quality and safety standards to avoid becoming the next headline-making news story. Not only are companies who deal with Chinese products more vulnerable to liability lawsuits and lost revenue, they must also contend with damage to corporate and brand images, which can have devastating consequences. While manufacturing in China and/or using Chinese components in products presents myriad risks, there are ways to manage those risks and mitigate damages. ACI's Managing the Risks of Manufacturing in China provides strategies and best practices for ensuring quality, safety and brand integrity when dealing with Chinese made goods. The faculty will feature top business and legal professionals who will provide you with practical information on how to continue manufacturing in China while minimizing potential risks.

Thursday, January 24, 2008 to Friday, January 25, 2008

All companies engaging in international business, large and small, must develop and implement an FCPA compliance policy and training program to protect themselves against FCPA violations. Having an effective and comprehensive corporate FCPA compliance policy in place will demonstrate to employees and, if necessary, law enforcement officials that your company considers anti-corruption compliance an important corporate goal. If done properly, a comprehensive compliance program can become a valuable corporate asset that enhances company operations, facilitates compliance with law and mitigates damage when and if violations occur. This highly rated American Conference Institute FCPA Boot Camp will provide you with an excellent working knowledge of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and strategies you need to successfully implement and monitor an effective anti-corruption compliance program.

Monday, January 28, 2008 to Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Learn best practices, mistakes to avoid and more, with lessons learned from Kaiser, Combustion Engineering and Halliburton. Develop better case strategies after getting expert information on trends in the use of the Bankruptcy Code and tort system for defendants, insurers and claimants Gain an understanding of which bankruptcy materials should, and should not be produced in litigation—from a judicial panel. Get crucial updates on companies in the red from Elihu Inselbuch of Caplin Drysdale and David Bernick of Kirkland Ellis.

Wednesday, January 30, 2008 to Thursday, January 31, 2008

IP due diligence is now a central concern and struggle for companies in life science-related industries, due to the substantial growth of mergers and acquisitions, spin-outs, and divestitures, as well as the evolving role of licensing and collaborative arrangements. If the due diligence is not properly conducted, you run the risk of loss of reputation, loss of profits, or even ruin. Since the intellectual property at issue can make or break a deal, it is imperative that you are aware of all of the current changes to patent practices. This past year has seen patent reform efforts at all levels - in the courts, legislature and USPTO. The portfolio’s value must be evaluated, including the validity of the patents involved and the potential risks. With all of this in mind, ACI has developed the 5th National Conference on Pharma/Biotech IP Due Diligence: Your Complete Guide for M&As, Licensing, and Other Collaborations. An unparalleled faculty of leading IP practitioners and experienced in-house counsel will provide you with best practices for conducting a successful and cost-effective IP diligence review.

Wednesday, January 30, 2008 to Friday, February 1, 2008

The American Bar Association Section of Antirust Law and the International Bar Association present the acclaimed International Cartel Workshop. The 2008 Workshop will be even bigger and better than before having extended its subject-matter scope to more topics and new issues and broadened its jurisdictional coverage from five to seven jurisdictions. Continuing the Workshop's tradition of instruction by demonstration, the experienced faculty from around the globe will take you inside a hypothetical international cartel matter, from detection by government enforcers to the disposition of government prosecutions and the settlement of private purchaser litigation.

Thursday, January 31, 2008 to Friday, February 1, 2008

With financial products being a focus of regulators over the last several months, the eyes of the regulators are sure to fall on the insurance industry more intensely than in years past. And, this year saw the perennial task of achieving compliance continue to expand. State regulation is increasingly stringent and as always, a patchwork of differing requirements and expectations from the regulators. Meanwhile, federal regulators have been scrutinizing more aspects of the insurance industry. A new Optional Federal Charter is working its way through Congress, and key states such as New York are advocating initiatives such as principles-based regulation which could fundamentally change insurance regulation. How do you integrate new legal and regulatory developments into effective, seamless compliance? What's essential and what's just not practical? 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? For answers, look no further than American Conference Institute's 4th Annual conference on Regulatory Compliance for the Insurance Industry.

Thursday, January 31, 2008 to Thursday, January 31, 2008

The Forum on Air and Space Law is your link to vital and timely information in the aviation arena. You'll join a group of more than 1,500 professionals who represent all areas of air and space law including airlines, airports, labor, financial communities, the FAA, DOT, NASA, as well as attorneys practicing in corporate, litigation and antitrust areas.