June 2010

Tuesday, June 1, 2010 to Tuesday, June 1, 2010

In the wake of the financial crisis we are seeing unprecedented changes. These changes are affecting our entire economic and business structures and institutions. The changes are at every level: new and broadly sweeping legislation; new regulations; new regulators; increased enforcement efforts with new tools, new emphasis and new budgets; and new leadership and personnel bringing new energy and approaches to their various missions. Spend a day learning about the changes and hear from the people charged with making and effectuating those changes.

Wednesday, June 2, 2010 to Saturday, June 5, 2010

The ABA Center for Professional Responsibility invites you to join us for the 36th National Conference on Professional Responsibility at the Westin Seattle on June 2-5, 2010. The Conference will be held in conjunction with the 26th National Forum on Client Protection. Legal scholars, jurists and specialists in the professional responsibility field will gather for three days of intensive seminars covering a wide range of topics, including: ethical preparation of witnesses; conflicts; confidentiality and attorney-client privilege; the ethics of investigations; sanctions for trial conduct; SEC prosecutions of lawyers; prosecutors' special responsibilities under amended Rule 3.8; virtual law practice; and restrictions on the right to practice. Attendees will honor Cleveland attorney Marvin L. Karp as the 2010 recipient of the prestigious ABA Michael Franck Professional Responsibility Award during a luncheon Thursday afternoon. The award is given to individuals whose career commitments in areas such as legal ethics, disciplinary enforcement and lawyer professionalism demonstrate the best accomplishments of lawyers. On Friday afternoon, attendees are invited to participate in optional roundtable discussions including the work of the ABA Commission on Ethics 20/20, academic research projects and ideas, and ethics/risk management functions at a law firm or corporate law department, sponsored by the ABA Business Law Section Firm Counsel Project. Networking receptions and breakfasts during the Conference allow you to catch up with old friends and meet new. And the Seattle restaurants and nightlife offer a variety of great food and entertainment for you to enjoy.

Wednesday, June 2, 2010 to Friday, June 4, 2010

The Civil False Claims Act (FCA) is the fastest growing area of federal litigation, particularly because of its unique qui tam enforcement mechanism. Amendments in 2009 made this law even more powerful. This Eighth National Institute will bring together experts from all areas - DOJ, state AG offices, Federal agencies, leading defense and plaintiff firms - to discuss this ever-growing area of litigation and enforcement. Topics Covered: Basics of liability, damages, and penalties under the FCA; Detailed discussion of the 2009 Congressional amendments; Ramifications of recent Supreme Court decisions; Expansion of FCA enforcement through state qui tam laws and the importance of these laws; Expansion of FCA to financial institutions and stimulus and TARP fund recipients; Common procedural issues such a Rule 9(b), public disclosure and first to file; Settlement strategies for defendants, qui tam relators and government; Specialty sessions devoted to pharmaceutical, healthcare and procurement/grant cases; Tax treatment of FCA settlements; Ethical issues unique to FCA and qui tam enforcement.

Wednesday, June 2, 2010 to Wednesday, June 2, 2010

As the economy shifts and the legislature, regulators and shareholders respond, the design and implementation of executive compensation undergoes continual change. At this daylong program, experts in the area from major corporations, the SEC, the IRS and shareholder activist groups, as well as from leading law, accounting and consulting firms will lead you through the emerging best practices and the current reactions to the changing landscape.

Thursday, June 3, 2010 to Thursday, June 3, 2010

Information not yet available for this conference, please check back soon.

Friday, June 4, 2010 to Saturday, June 5, 2010

The Forum is a national educational, informational and networking event for professionals working the area of client protection. Our open arena offers a stimulating mix of formal educational sessions with the opportunity for an informal exchange of ideas. Topics to be explored include handling cross-border claims for reimbursement; recovering funds following lawyer bankruptcy and criminal proceedings; getting the most out of your fund's reserves; a discussion of hot topics for lawyers' funds for client protection; and the implications of a lawyer's role in loan modification scams. We will also hold our annual Town Hall Meeting. The National Client Protection Organization will present a Difficult Claims Workshop and the seventh annual Isaac Hecht Law Client Protection Award.

Monday, June 7, 2010 to Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Topics to Include: Data Breach Liability: An Unstable Legal Environment, Cyber Security and Privacy Liability Concerns: The Risk Managers Speak, Regulatory Trends Briefing, Loss Control – Assessing and Quantifying Network Risks, Responding to Data Breach, Design and Implementation of an Incident Response Plan, Solving Special Computer Security Issues, Are you Covered When Hackers Get Through? Insuring Your Network and Your Company, Looking Into the Crystal Ball: Future Ball: Future Insurance Needs.

Monday, June 7, 2010 to Monday, June 7, 2010

The subprime meltdown and financial crisis have put added pressure on professional liability and other corporate insurance programs in recent months. Care law is rapidly developing on important coverage defenses such as rescission and the insured vs. insured exclusion. In these turbulent economic times, insuring the corporation and its key personnel has never been more complex. Corporate and Professional Liability Insurance Law 2010 is an overview of the important insurance considerations for corporations and their directors and officers. From directors and officers' coverages to errors and omissions and more, at this new program our faculty will provide an up-to-date overview of insurance law for corporations and their directors and officers, along with information about the latest case law developments.

Monday, June 7, 2010 to Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Global e-Discovery legislation is no longer being driven by U.S. litigation. In 2009, country-specific e-Discovery rules have emerged in Asia for the first time. Australia's Practice Note CM6 and Singapore's Practice Direction No.3 now spells out guidance for dealing with e-Discovery under litigation filed. Hong Kong's latest Practice Direction 5.2 allows parties to exchange documents without having to prepare lists of documents, litigates commercial contract disputes in HK and enforces judgments in China. As e-Discovery becomes ever more important in investigations, legal and IT departments are struggling to comply with ever tightening rules and regulations. A variety of regulatory requirements, privacy laws and information security requirements mandate much more rigorous information governance practices.Gathering a host of experienced legal counsels, IT professionals and litigants, the e-Discovery and Digital Forensics conference brings you up-to-date with case management and cost control, while taking an in-depth and integrated look at e-Discovery and ESI collecting, processing and reviewing.

Tuesday, June 8, 2010 to Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Join your colleagues for two days of education and networking. Meet top General Counsel from leading companies. All sessions are hands-on, with lots of opportunity for active participation by attendees. You can make sure that your own issues are addressed by cross-examining the faculty, raising your own concerns, and exchanging ideas and solutions with others in attendance.

Tuesday, June 8, 2010 to Tuesday, June 8, 2010

In today's uncertain economic, legal and regulatory environment, companies, their executives, and their counsel need to be proactive in identifying risks and remedying potential issues. Knowing how to conduct efficient and effective internal investigations is key to protecting your clients or company. Using a real-world hypothetical fact pattern throughout the day, expert panels review the many considerations and issues that can and do arise and provide the tips and tools you need to handle them successfully for your clients or company. Particularly timely will be an examination of how to handle and manage the costs associated with conducting an investigation. Last year's attendees had this to say about the hypothetical format: "Hypothetical fact pattern was excellent at raising issues for discussion and tying the day's discussions together. Very practical program." "This was a superb program; great faculty and program built on hypothetical was extremely well organized." "Loved the hypothetical. Lots of great, real-world advice."

Wednesday, June 9, 2010 to Sunday, June 13, 2010

With fewer cases reaching juries, deposition testimony has become a substitute for trial testimony. Skilled litigators know how to take advantage of this unique opportunity to gather information, learn about an adversary's case, and get a close-up look at the performance of potential witnesses. Learn how to maximize this chance to gain an advantage for future settlement or litigation. Our faculty of experienced litigators will take you through every facet of the deposition process, starting with general strategic principles and moving through the use of deposition testimony at trial. We'll also use demonstrations to illustrate the dos and don'ts of depositions, give you practice tips for each stage of the process, and show the tactical and strategic considerations behind the techniques employed.

Thursday, June 10, 2010 to Friday, June 11, 2010

DRI's fifth annual Diversity for Success Seminar is an innovative program for diverse attorneys, in-house counsel and law firm management. The seminar is designed to inform you about current diversity trends and help you obtain the necessary tools to keep diversity a priority during tough economic times. Friday's Diversity Expo is an excellent opportunity for lawyers and their respective firms to interview with corporations and insurance companies that value diversity and have made a serious commitment to diversify the outside counsel list. Interviews are limited and pre-selected.

Thursday, June 10, 2010 to Friday, June 11, 2010

The state of corporate compliance and ethics continues to change dramatically. The regulatory environment has grown riskier and more complex for organizations. At the same time, current economic conditions are creating a host of challenges for compliance and ethics programs. In many companies with financial challenges, compliance officers are facing budget and staff cuts, and are expected to do more with less. And, as "best practices" continue to develop and organizations move the bar with respect to their compliance and ethics programs, the expectations of government regulators have correspondingly been raised. At no time has promoting and maintaining an ethical corporate culture been as challenging and as essential for a company's survival, well-being, and success. At the Corporate Compliance and Ethics Institute, a distinguished faculty, drawn from major corporations, compliance and ethics organizations, law firms, academia, and the government, will give you the tools you need to meet today's compliance and ethics challenges, and to advance or develop an effective compliance and ethics program. The leading experts in the field will discuss how to ensure that your company's program satisfies government standards and best practices expectations. Learn about current developments in compliance and ethics and how to create and maintain that elusive "tone at the top," along with practical tips and best practices on conducting effective compliance and ethics risk assessments, program structure and management, compliance and ethics training and other communications, auditing and monitoring, reporting and investigations procedures, and reporting to the board and senior management on your program. The highly interactive format will allow you to benchmark on a real-time basis and learn best practices from your peers.

Monday, June 14, 2010 to Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Networking seminars is pleased to announce our seminar series on international taxation offered in various cities across the United States. Learn the basics principles involved in international taxation and enhance your value to your clients and/or employer with operations overseas. This group live course will provide you the opportunity to network and learn from our experienced faculty as they provide you with a comprehensive overview of the various international tax issues affecting U.S. mulitnationals.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010 to Tuesday, June 15, 2010

In today's uncertain economic, legal and regulatory environment, companies, their executives, and their counsel need to be proactive in identifying risks and remedying potential issues. Knowing how to conduct efficient and effective internal investigations is key to protecting your clients or company. Using a real-world hypothetical fact pattern throughout the day, expert panels review the many considerations and issues that can and do arise and provide the tips and tools you need to handle them successfully for your clients or company. Particularly timely will be an examination of how to handle and manage the costs associated with conducting an investigation. Last year's attendees had this to say about the hypothetical format: "Hypothetical fact pattern was excellent at raising issues for discussion and tying the day's discussions together. Very practical program." "This was a superb program; great faculty and program built on hypothetical was extremely well organized." "Loved the hypothetical. Lots of great, real-world advice."

Wednesday, June 16, 2010 to Thursday, June 17, 2010

Networking Seminars announces its intermediate level international tax seminar to address the latest taxation issues affecting international businesses. This course is designed to further one's knowledge as to the latest ruling and regulations as well as provide an understanding on how to handle IRS audit and tax controversy. Proposed legislation by the IRS and the Obama Administration will also be discussed. This group live seminar is the perfect opportunity to let our experienced faculty explain the latest changes with ITR and get your questions answered. There is no advance preparation but you must have attended an introductory course on international tax.

Wednesday, June 16, 2010 to Friday, June 18, 2010

A PLI Basic Patent Program To Help You On Your Way: This three-day program is directed to patent attorneys, litigation attorneys and patent agents with little patent experience. It will focus on teaching the basics of claim drafting, patent application preparation and prosecution, as well as a review of recent developments in the law. It is designed to provide a practical and solid foundation on which to build a stronger professional patent practice. The clinics offer a unique supplement to the kind of mentoring that senior attorneys are hard-pressed to provide to less experienced attorneys and agents. What You Will Learn: Structure - This three-day program will feature lectures each morning followed by small clinic sessions in the afternoon. Both the lecture sessions and the clinics will follow the patent application process - from invention disclosure and patent preparation (Day 1), through prosecution and issuance (Day 2) and into litigation (Day 3). Homework is different for each program and is specially designed to complement the New York City and San Francisco programs.

Thursday, June 17, 2010 to Friday, June 18, 2010

DRI's Annual Young Lawyers Seminar is designed to develop the critical skills that defense lawyers and in-house counsel need to defend their corporate clients successfully. This program boasts distinguished faculty from around the country, including in-house lawyers from some of the most recognized companies in America, experienced and successful trial lawyers, a state bar investigator and some of the best speakers from DRI's Young Lawyers Committee. In addition, there is a corporate counsel breakout session, open only to in-house counsel, which will provide corporate attendees with unique presentations designed specifically for them. Attendees also will have an opportunity for a truly rewarding experience through participation in a special community service project on Wednesday. Please join DRI's Young Lawyers Committee in Miami to hone your trial skills and benefit from numerous networking opportunities.

Thursday, June 17, 2010 to Friday, June 18, 2010

Understanding Copyright Law 2010: Hotly contested DVD-burning issues, the use of J.D. Salinger's character Holden Caufield in a book that Salinger did not write, and a YouTube clip of a baby dancing to Prince's "Let's Go Crazy" made copyright headlines last year. If a similar issue had arisen for your company or your client, would you have been prepared? If not, then this is the program for you. Technology continues to evolve and one thing is certain: the number of legal issues that will arise in copyright law will increase, and it is essential for all practitioners to be familiar with the basic tenets of this important legal area. What rights does copyright protection confer and how are these rights protected? How do you protect your copyrighted material and what types of remedies are involved in infringement actions? These are all critical concepts, and practitioners should be equipped with the fundamentals. Keep current in this dynamic field while learning the most important concepts expertly taught by an all-star faculty. Gain practical guidance on how to identify, handle and solve basic copyright problems. Whether you are looking for a refresher course or if you need to learn the basics of copyright law from the bottom up, you will want to register for this program. Understanding Trademark Law 2010: Did you know that the word zipper was originally a trademark? That mark became generic years ago, but what does that really mean? This is just one of many fundamental principles you will learn at this nuts and bolts program. What is secondary meaning? When is there consumer likelihood of confusion? What does it mean when a mark is diluted? You don't need to be told that the global commercial marketplace is built on brands. So, it should come as no surprise that attorneys today must possess working knowledge of this area of law. The value of a strong trademark portfolio is immense, and whether you are in-house or outside counsel, it is essential to know not only how to register trademarks, but also how to protect these important assets. This program will cover the basics all the way through to the hottest issues that face the practice area today. Whether you are looking to reacquaint yourself with trademark principles or if you need to build your trademark knowledge from the ground up, you will find value in this important program.

Monday, June 21, 2010 to Tuesday, June 22, 2010

This program focuses on critical issues of information privacy, security and data protection faced by all companies. The Internet and other evolving information technologies, wired and wireless, have prompted the development of powerful tools for the collection, processing, storage and use of personal information. These trends create numerous issues regarding limitations on corporate rights to use that information and obligations to protect it from a variety of new risks and vulnerabilities. Legislators, regulators and the courts are rapidly developing new law and compliance obligations to address the privacy and security implications of the information economy. This annual conference focuses on these developments with the goal of keeping attorneys and other privacy professionals informed and up-to-date in this complex and dynamic area of laws and regulations.

Tuesday, June 22, 2010 to Thursday, June 24, 2010

Critical regulatory updates, anti-corruption compliance policies and information privacy, retention and disclosure strategies to reduce exposure and minimize risk. With the Anti-Bribery Bill on the horizon, have you reassessed and reinforced your compliance program? Do you have the up to the minute information on changing data protection laws and privacy rights? Do you know how the latest regulatory investigation and enforcement efforts in the Oil and Gas industry will affect you? If you answered no to any of the above questions...read on....Litigation and regulatory investigations are on the rise in the UK. Rigorous legal controls and recent aggressive efforts by regulators to toughen up on bribery and corruption demand that in house counsel act swiftly in order to minimize risk and increase the likelihood of immunity or leniency. Every company is exposed to some degree of corruption risk. Now is the time to review your current practices and make the necessary changes to ensure you are prepared for an investigation. Taking place June 22nd and 23rd 2010, this Investigations in Oil & Gas conference could not come at a better time. This timely oil and gas industry conference brings together regulators, in-house counsel and investigations experts to discuss how to minimize liability, maximize compliance and manage the risk - and expense - associated with conducting or responding to an internal or regulatory investigation.

Thursday, June 24, 2010 to Friday, June 25, 2010

Litigation in the United States is complex, costly, and can be very disruptive for an unprepared company. US and European litigation are very different, and prior experience in Europe may not be a useful guide. Although litigation in the US will require hiring US counsel, it is critical for European lawyers involved in preparing for or managing such litigation to understand the process and the pitfalls, in order to keep costs under control, minimize disruption to their business and achieve the best outcome possible. Attending this comprehensive course will equip delegates with an understanding of the US litigation process, providing an invaluable tool when dealing with any present litigation or preparing for possible future litigation. Topics to Include: Can you sue or be sued in the US? Jurisdiction rules and arbitration clauses, Assessing the potential damage awards, The discovery process and electronic discovery, Selecting and preparing witnesses, Minimizing business disruption due to discover, Advance measures to prepare for discovery, Privilege and its application for non-US counsel, Experts and their retention and use in litigation, right to a jury and avoiding a jury, Hiring US counsel, What to look for and what to avoid, Fee arrangements, conflicts and disqualification of counsel, Cost control and focusing to reduce cost, Avoiding US litigation.

Thursday, June 24, 2010 to Thursday, June 24, 2010

Both the courts and Congress, in addition to state and local legislatures, are constantly adding to, revising and re-inventing the rules governing employment discrimination. This does nothing to diminish either the volume of employment cases being litigated in the courts or the complexity of those cases. Any attorney who advises or represents employers, employees, labor unions or government at all levels, or who has regulatory or judicial/arbitral/mediator responsibility, must keep abreast of these changes, and must also be aware of cutting-edge developments in litigation strategies.

Friday, June 25, 2010 to Friday, June 25, 2010

The hottest trends in advertising law have made the field more complicated than ever before, and this program will provide you with the practical skills you need to manage the many regulatory and legal risks that may arise. User-generated content has created new challenges for advertising lawyers and new guidance on the use of endorsements and testimonials has changed how companies may promote their products and services. Will you be equipped to handle these new challenges? Led by an all-star faculty of industry experts, this new program will teach you how to avoid the pitfalls that may arise in false advertising cases.

Monday, June 28, 2010 to Monday, June 28, 2010

Major changes in broker-dealer regulation and the industry are anticipated as a result of the financial services crisis. At the same time, the merger of the NYSE and NASD has resulted in one securities regulatory organization - FINRA - and marks the beginning of a new regime with a new rulebook. This program will provide attendees with a solid foundation in the regulatory regime applying to broker-dealers, including what to expect next regarding broker-dealer regulation. Attendees will learn how the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, FINRA rules and state securities laws interact in governing the brokerage industry. Attendees will also learn about recent regulatory enforcement activity by the SEC, FINRA, and the States and about how broker-dealers are responding to these developments and the challenges ahead for the industry. Further, a distinguished faculty of practitioners and regulators, including current and former officials of the Securities and Exchange Commission and FINRA, will offer insights into recent rule-making that is having far-reaching impact on the day-to-day operations of firms.What you will learn: Who are the regulators and how do they interact? What are the prospects of a harmonized broker-dealer and adviser regulatory regime? What is entailed with respect to the duty to supervise? How are conflicts of interest resolved? What is "suitability"? Developments regarding broker-dealer advisory services, what is the role of the chief compliance officer? How do the SEC and FINRA conduct inspections?

Wednesday, June 30, 2010 to Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Markman hearings are a critical part of costly patent litigation. The 1996 Supreme Court case Markman v. Westview Instruments held that "judges, not jurors, are better suited to find the acquired meaning of patent terms." District Court judges hold separate proceedings away from the jury - the Markman hearings - to determine the scope of a patent's claims. Markman hearings play a key and crucial role in the outcome of patent litigation and also in the drafting and prosecution of patent applications. Because there is no interlocutory appeal, Markman has added a whole new level of lawyering, cost, delay, and some say, uncertainty to patent litigation. In-house lawyers and their outside patent counsel will not want to miss this program. Using discussion and demonstration, our expert faculty of judges and practitioners will cover all aspects of claim construction in litigation, including guiding you through each step of a Markman hearing as you learn how to prepare, time and conduct the claim construction determination; how to be convincing; what common mistakes to avoid; how to protect your position on appeal; and how to conduct a Markman hearing after appeal on remand. Learn how to prepare and prosecute patent applications for appropriate claim construction and successful determinations in litigation. Learn from experienced corporate counsel and PTO officials how claim construction affects their operations.