March 2010

Monday, March 1, 2010 to Tuesday, March 2, 2010

What will the new administration's focus on broadband and technology initiatives mean to your client or company? Attend this renowned and substantially revamped program and hear cutting edge analysis of federal initiatives and FCC regulations; plus, examine current case law, the latest technology forecasts, and market trends. Join the country's leading outside and in-house counsel representing cable operators, cable programmers, municipalities, and online service providers - and the regulators themselves - to gain an understanding of what has transpired in broadband and cable law over the past year and of where we might be heading.

Monday, March 1, 2010 to Tuesday, March 2, 2010

PLI's 4th Annual Patent Law Institute is designed to cover the practice impact of recent developments on all three sub-groups in the patent law community: patent prosecutors, patent litigators, and patent strategic & transactional lawyers. The two-day schedule includes 6 one-hour plenary sessions of broad interest to patent lawyers and a separate breakout track for prosecution, litigation and strategic & transactional practices. Each track features 6 one-hour breakout sessions focused on each of the 3 patent practice sub-groups. In just two days, you will learn the important developments and best practices in each area. And earn Ethics credit, too! You can design the Institute schedule that best meets your individual practice needs. Do not miss this unique opportunity to sharpen your practice skills and to network with federal judges, USPTO officials, in-house counsel and outside lawyers.

Wednesday, March 3, 2010 to Friday, March 5, 2010

Topics to Include: New and Enduring Issues in Asbestos Litigation-Premises Cases, Equipment Cases and US Navy Litigation, Latest Developments in the Understanding of Mesothelioma – Here and Abroad, The Phenomenon of the “Selected Jurisdiction”, Trends in Asbestos Settlements, Woman's Networking Breakfast, Role of the Bankruptcy Trusts in Civil Asbestos, Medicare Secondary Payer Update - What Asbestos Plaintiffs and Defendants Need to Know, Judicial Roundtable, Ethics and Integrity in the Law - Rockin' and Rollin' Your Way to Better Practices, In-House Counsel and the Courts: A Discussion, Case Management Orders: "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly", The Costs of Bet-the-Company Litigation, The Latest Developments in MDL 875: From Graveyard to the New Frontier? Where Will Trials Be for the Next Decade and How to Handle Them – Increased Trail Activity in Old and New Jurisdictions.

Wednesday, March 3, 2010 to Wednesday, March 3, 2010

The unprecedented scope of the credit crisis and recession has positioned consumer bankruptcy lawyers as the solution for millions of individuals and small businesses facing financial difficulties. This program will address the strategies and legal issues that face consumer bankruptcy lawyers. The program will cover: the pros and cons of filing under the various chapters of the Bankruptcy Code available to consumers and small businesses; legal and practical aspects of filing; nuts-and-bolts issues of consumer bankruptcy law; and a discussion of recent cases and new legislation in this area. The United States Trustee's Office will also present its perspective.

Wednesday, March 3, 2010 to Thursday, March 4, 2010

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Thursday, March 4, 2010 to Friday, March 5, 2010

DRI's Strictly Retail Seminar will provide targeted education and discussion forums on the most pertinent legal and risk management issues facing retailers today. Topics have been selected by industry professionals in a wide range of specialties to reflect the most pressing concerns of in-house legal and claims departments. The seminar features a faculty of experienced outside counsel along with representatives from retail companies, insurers, service providers, security firms and others, presenting thorough legal analysis, as well as practical recommendations for addressing real-world problems. The program will be interactive and will foster networking opportunities for clients and outside counsel who are facing many of the same challenges, and can share ideas and resources.

Thursday, March 4, 2010 to Friday, March 5, 2010

Commercial real estate financing has remained extremely troubled since the boom ended in late 2007. This seminar will explore how new lower valuations, reduced cash flow, hints of governmentally sponsored salvation, and distress throughout the economy continue to affect commercial real estate borrowers and lenders, and the legal issues their counsel must handle. A faculty of seasoned practitioners will help you beef up legal knowledge that dates back to law school or the last downturn. The speakers will explore categories of distress, and how borrowers and lenders might respond. They'll look at techniques for resolving that distress, both consensual and nonconsensual. And they'll offer some predictions about how commercial real estate financing might look in the next cycle.

Thursday, March 4, 2010 to Saturday, March 6, 2010

Join the ABA Section of Litigation for the 22nd annual presentation of the Insurance Coverage Litigation CLE Seminar, March 4 -6, 2010, at our traditional venue, the beautiful Westin La Paloma Tucson, Arizona. This year's plenary sessions will address topics such as key issues in ethics, Chinese drywall, emerging issues for directors and officers, errors and omissions coverage arising out of the financial crisis, business interruption insurance claims and many more. There will be a reception on Thursday evening as well as a dinner on Friday. In addition, we are planning a Subcommittee Expo as part of our membership drive, with Subcommittee Co-Chairs presenting an overview of our activities and initiatives.

Thursday, March 4, 2010 to Friday, March 5, 2010

Experts from the Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (OHIM), practitioners and academics will analyze significant developments in EU law on trademarks and designs since 2007, when the last ERA conference at OHIM was held. In the field of trademarks, the most significant EU case law on relative and absolute grounds for refusal will be presented, including preliminary rulings from the Court of Justice of the EU. There will be a special focus on: The use of trademarks in advertising (Comparative advertising, Adwords and keywords used online), Trademark strategies and defenses (genuine use, dilution, free-riding and tarnishment), Policy initiatives and recent cases from the EU Courts in the field of enforcement of rights and counterfeiting. Concerning designs, the first decisions from the OHIM boards of Appeal and the Court of Justice of the EU will be presented and discussed.

Thursday, March 4, 2010 to Friday, March 5, 2010

If you are involved in the gaming industry, this is one event you cannot afford to miss! The Canadian gaming industry operates in an environment where changes in the regulatory framework, technologies and business trends take place at an exceptionally fast pace. As a professional in this field, it is crucial that you have in-depth understanding to the developments and trends to ensure compliance, manage risks and limit your liabilities. Having the right tools and insights will help your operations maintain competitiveness and reap the lucrative gains available in this exciting industry. The Canadian Institute's 5th Annual Legal and Business Guide to Gamin in Canada is the must attend event for gaming lawyers, regulators, lottery and casino executives and gaming equipment and software manufacturers! Join your peers and take advantage of a fully updated and expanded agenda. Out outstanding speaker faculty will share their wide-ranging knowledge on matters of importance to you, including: Balancing the risks and opportunities of operating online gaming operations in a grey regulatory environment. Strategies for adapting to the latest legal and regulatory developments in land-based gaming operations. Minimizing your exposure and liability to problem gambling lawsuits. Exploring the opportunities and Aboriginal gaming and understanding how you can be part of them. Overcoming obstacles and anticipating the trends in sportsbetting.

Friday, March 5, 2010 to Friday, March 5, 2010

In the pharmaceutical industry, trademarks are an increasingly valuable tool for perpetuating consumer demand long after the underlying patent has expired. In addition, the cost of getting a major brand name to market has risen dramatically as private companies and the FDA struggle to prevent drug name confusion and the resulting medication errors. Trademarks have also taken on increased importance in research facilities and venture capital start-ups as these entities seek to build the reputations of their research programs and the products they originate and license. This program provides an in-depth briefing on the latest trends and case law involving trademarks in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. The program is presented by industry and trademark law specialists who will speak on current developments in this highly specialized and fast-moving field.

Monday, March 8, 2010 to Monday, March 8, 2010

Depositions have taken on increased importance in modern commercial litigation, but not all depositions are created equal. Particularly in today's world, special situations arise that every litigator should be prepared to handle and opportunities exist that every litigator needs to know how to identify and exploit. This program covers a range of topics and scenarios that can challenge even the most seasoned litigators. Our faculty of experienced litigators and deposition experts will outline proven solutions to some of this craft's thorniest challenges.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 to Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Banks and other financial institutions operating in the United States, the rules and regulations under which they operate, and the public and private expectations governing their business have undergone a dramatic transformation in the aftermath of the recent financial crisis.  The strategic, operating, governance and core legal concerns applicable to financial institutions have always been different than those applicable to non-financial companies. But now those differences have become even sharper and have dramatically increased the stakes of getting things right. With the lessons of the financial crisis, and the opportunities and considerations applicable to the future shape of the new regulatory framework setting in, we are at an important crossroads. Our expert faculty of private and government practitioners will explore the impact of these key considerations and review their implications for advising financial institutions in the current business and regulatory environment.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 to Tuesday, March 9, 2010

This program is an introduction to patent litigation to litigators and others who have not done patent litigation but want to know how it is done and how it differs from other types of commercial litigation. In the program we will explore what makes patent litigation different, from the Rule 11 pre-filing investigation through the appeal to the Federal Circuit. We will explore who to sue and what is required to be in a complaint, the discovery needed in a patent case, and how it differs from other civil litigation. We will discuss disclosures of infringement and invalidity contentions, and the claim construction process at and leading up to the Markman hearing. We will discuss what is needed to prove infringement, and how a patent may be invalidated by prior art or rendered unenforceable by inequitable conduct. We will also explore what to expect at the trial, and the remedies available. We will also discuss alternative forums, including the International Trade Commission. And we will talk about appeals to the Federal Circuit, and how it and the Supreme Court are re-shaping patent law and patent litigation.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 to Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Topics to Include: IP-Related Commercial Transactions, Investment in IP Valuation Methods, Commercial Due Diligence and Risk Assessment, Typical Financial Terms in IP Transactions, Negotiation of IP Deals, A Legal Perspective on IP Transactions, Project-Managing Existing IP Agreements.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 to Wednesday, March 10, 2010

This interactive forum is designed to help you: Cultivate a value-focused legal delivery system centered on the true meaning of partnership between law firm and client – sharing in both risk and reward. Manage risk in experimenting with other fee arrangements by achieving cost-certainty yourself before offering cost-certainty to your clients. Realize a compensation system built upon the longevity of partners and an open dialogue at the firm - rather than reliance on billable hours. Approach alternative fees head-on - confronting the key elements that have structurally compromised the modern law firm. Navigate engagement project stages delivering high client value with controlled costs that maintain firm profitability. Understand how the experience/results model for quality and efficiency links to superior recruitment, training, mentoring, advancement and retention of talent. Define value while fostering relationships that reward service.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 to Wednesday, March 10, 2010

The M&A market has been in a period of great fluctuation along with the economy, with significantly reduced deal activity compared to recent peaks but with growing expectations that M&A activity will see an uptick in the near future. The steep decline in large leveraged buyouts, as a result of the credit crunch, has been one important trend, while an increase in hostile deals and distressed M&A situations has been another. The decline in large M&A deals and the distress of many sellers has raised questions about what "the market" for deal terms is, whether buyers or sellers now have the upper hand, and whether any new paradigms in dealmaking will emerge. These questions, along with the new deal technology and case law emerging to address them, are among the points that will be discussed at the Doing Deals program.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 to Wednesday, March 10, 2010

The debate over copyright - its value, its limits, its virtues and its future - is raging as never before. Technology innovation is creating new models for content distribution and disrupting the economics of entire industries. Ad-based media companies are wondering what the future holds and are questioning whether high-quality content is still a viable commodity. Artists are exploring new forms of creativity and pushing the edges of rights and ownership ever outward. And there are new calls from all quarters for changes in the laws governing fair use, search, aggregation and more. Join us at OnCopyright 2010 as we explore these questions and more with some of the leading experts, practitioners and thinkers of the day. It's our future. It's OnCopyright.

Thursday, March 11, 2010 to Friday, March 12, 2010

NYC's Leading Conference for Legal Marketing and Business Development Professionals. From CMOs to Coordinators, this is the place marketing and business development professionals go to raise their game to the next level. Includes the release of the first comprehensive survey of lawyers, clients and marketing professionals, "Legal Marketing A-Z," conducted by American Lawyer. Topics to Include: Why General Counsel Hire Specific Law Firms, The role of the marketing team in alternative fee deals and pricing, Making events and sponsorship pay off by focusing on pre- and post-event work, Social networking: how to make web 2.0 communication channels work for your firm, Top 10 things you can do tomorrow to make your business development staff more effective.

Thursday, March 11, 2010 to Friday, March 12, 2010

Commercial real estate financing has remained extremely troubled since the boom ended in late 2007. This seminar will explore how new lower valuations, reduced cash flow, hints of governmentally sponsored salvation, and distress throughout the economy continue to affect commercial real estate borrowers and lenders, and the legal issues their counsel must handle. A faculty of seasoned practitioners will help you beef up legal knowledge that dates back to law school or the last downturn. The speakers will explore categories of distress, and how borrowers and lenders might respond. They'll look at techniques for resolving that distress, both consensual and nonconsensual. And they'll offer some predictions about how commercial real estate financing might look in the next cycle.

Thursday, March 11, 2010 to Friday, March 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.

Thursday, March 11, 2010 to Thursday, March 11, 2010

Understanding current market practice, deal terms and conditions, transaction documents and applicable securities, tax and ethical issues is critical in the venture capital business. This program, designed for those seeking a deep understanding of the nuts and bolts of the venture capital field, will give you the core knowledge of venture capital basics. From examining the anatomy of a venture capital deal, to participating in a mock term sheet negotiation, to exploring key issues in follow-on financing rounds, exit strategies and securities law compliance, our expert faculty of lawyers, venture capitalists and business executives will analyze the legal and business issues you need to master to actively and successfully participate in today's venture capital environment. The program will also address the latest financing trends, regional differences in deal practice and the ethical issues associated with representing start-ups and venture-backed companies.

Thursday, March 11, 2010 to Friday, March 12, 2010

The revelation of significant corporate fraud is on the increase as the global economy fights its way out of the financial crisis. As the tide washes out, fraud lawyers and forensic accountants are left to uncover the evidence, tracing and recovering assets hidden in increasingly complex structures and concealed offshore jurisdictions. Clients are crying out for advisors fully versed on the latest case law, legislation, strategies and techniques being used to identify and retrieve assets hidden in increasingly ingenious fraudulent schemes. In this year of huge growth in fraud, the 4th edition of C5's European Fraud, Asset Tracing and Recovery conference in Geneva, part of C5's market-leading series of fraud events, is sure to be bigger and better than ever. This year's European conference will provide you with the latest tools needed to initiate, conduct and succeed in, civil fraud actions across Europe and beyond. Co-developed with and chaired by two of the leading minds in the field, Robert Hunter and Keith Oliver, our Geneva program offers you the unparalleled opportunity to interact and network with, as well as share knowledge with, the leading experts and potential advisors or clients from throughout Europe. Unlike any program of its kind, there are unique experiences built into the on-site program that ensure that you not only learn the latest techniques and strategies, but also form lasting professional relationships. More than 1,000 industry leaders and practitioners have attended our premiere Fraud events in London or Geneva and often come back year after year because they know that these conferences are the place to get sophisticated, cutting-edge information on what is shaping best practice in fraud and asset recovery in Europe.

Thursday, March 11, 2010 to Friday, March 12, 2010

In 2009, California experienced its third consecutive year of drought exacerbating already poor economic conditions. At the same time, increased regulatory constraints on traditional water sources deepened the water supply shortage. Water will be a critical component to California's economic recovery. However, the current financial condition of the state is hindering its ability to move forward with critical water supply development and management projects. Currently, capital markets are beginning to rebound and the water resources sector continues to be an interesting but largely unproven area for private investment. A faculty of recognized speakers in the world of water supply management and policy, water markets, and water investment will discuss the issues and opportunities associated with addressing the regulatory and financial challenges associated with meeting California's future water supply needs.

Friday, March 12, 2010 to Friday, March 12, 2010

Help your clients with tax issues related to debt: In today's economy more and more clients are looking to reduce the burden of debt. With workouts and bankruptcies a common occurrence, can you answer their inevitable question: How does this affect my tax status? This intermediate - advanced level program will focus on: Cancellation of indebtedness income in non-bankruptcy workouts and reorganizations. Resolving tax issues both in and out of bankruptcy. The analysis will cover the implications for individuals, pass-through entities, and corporations. Each segment will have a short presentation followed by an interactive panel discussion and will revolve around a practical, real-world fact pattern.

Friday, March 12, 2010 to Friday, March 12, 2010

Federal government contracting is a growing source of business, even in a down economy. Despite the appeal of Federal business, however, electing to enter the Federal marketplace requires a company to engage in careful preliminary planning and measured decision-making to ensure that the company and its culture can tolerate the highly-regulated government contracting space. The program will bring leading government contracts law practitioners together for an in-depth discussion of important business considerations in entering the market, recent trends in government contracting, and best practices for companies operating in the Federal government space. Designed for companies that are: already performing government contracts or subcontracts, considering Federal business, financial institutions and advisors who may be subject to certain government contracting regulations under the TARP relief measures and stimulus legislation, and institutions who may be considering financing a government contractor or a public private project, and the legal professionals who counsel them, this program will consider the practical impact of doing business with the Federal government. The program will feature an introduction to government contracting and discussions on strategies for entering the market, regulatory risks and compliance programs, transparency and reporting requirements, litigation and dispute resolution with the Federal government, considerations for TARP and stimulus recipients and contractors, and best practices for government contractors in an era of growing oversight and enforcement.

Sunday, March 14, 2010 to Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Intellectual Property has fast become one of the most important asset classes to companies worldwide and is now recognized as having an integral part in achieving the success and growth of business strategies today. In the face of budget cuts, pending regulatory changes and global obstacles, IP Departments are actively re-evaluating their IP Portfolios. In a bid to utilize their assets more efficiently, Senior IP Counsel need to think out of the box to find new innovative methods and ideas to help them leverage and raise the value of their IP Portfolio. The Global IP Exchange has been designed to provide today's Senior IP Counsel even more value for time out of the office. By providing the attendees with innovative and exciting presentations, topics for discussion and one to one business meetings, IP Counsel attending the Global IP Exchange will come away with new ideas, insights and information that will re-energize their departments, create tangible benefits and most importantly impact on their bottom line.

Monday, March 15, 2010 to Monday, March 15, 2010

Each year brings new challenges to employers, and nothing is more important than the beginning and the end of an employment relationship. In 2010, a host of new state and federal employment and labor law obligations will affect the way all employers, employers' counsel, human resources professionals and managers conduct their business. Please join an experienced faculty of employment law attorneys for this new program. Learn about all of the new legal developments affecting the hiring and termination of employment process, and obtain practical guidance for handling the most troublesome and recurring issues. This program and the developments to be addressed has important implications for both plaintiff/employee and defendant/employer practitioners.

Monday, March 15, 2010 to Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Experienced entertainment attorneys and business executives will discuss legal, financial, business, and ethical issues in the practice of entertainment law. Topics to Include: Overview of Entertainment Law Issues, Television, Video and User Generated Content, Videogames and Computer Entertainment, Building an Entertainment Law Practice, Ethics, Sound Recordings, Music Publishing, Book Publishing: Union and Guild Issues, Film.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010 to Friday, March 19, 2010

DRI's 2010 Damages Seminar will take a fresh look at how defense lawyers (both in-house and outside counsel) and insurers can help clients get to the bottom line in a "just, speedy, and inexpensive" manner, consistent with Rule 1 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The faculty of nationally recognized corporate counsel, consultants, experts and outside counsel will teach you how to make yourself invaluable to your clients. Speakers will share creative thoughts on how to understand and manage client expectations, how to evaluate and strategize a case; how to address intangible values; new rules and junk science; how to listen to and talk to juries about value and money; and how to harmonize empathy, sympathy, ethics and justice in the courtroom and beyond. Wednesday March 17, attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in a networking session with in-house counsel, insurers and outside counsel from across the country.

Thursday, March 18, 2010 to Friday, March 19, 2010

Toxic tort litigation and environmental regulatory matters present significant liabilities for companies today, not just on the legal front but also in the court of public opinion. In-house counsel at companies that face such liabilities and their outside counsel, as well as the technical consultants who support them, must keep abreast of legal and scientific developments in this area. DRI's Toxic Torts and Environmental Law Seminar will provide a forum wherein-house counsel, defense lawyers and consultants may freely share lessons learned from their successful defense efforts and receive practical instruction in defending against toxic tort lawsuits.

Thursday, March 18, 2010 to Sunday, March 21, 2010

This is the nation's leading environmental law conference during a period of dramatic change as the Obama Administration puts its imprint on the nation's environmental laws. Change is also in the air for the Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources as we move from 35 years at the Keystone Resort to our first time ever at The Grand America in Salt Lake City, Utah. Cutting edge sessions will include: climate change-reporting from Copenhagen and beyond, as well as the nuts and bolts of the new mandatory GHG reporting rule; the future of civil and criminal enforcement; fostering the new green energy grid; and overhaul of TSCA; as well as developments in clean air, clean water, oceans, brownfields, Superfund, international environmental law, species protection and public lands, and environmental justice. Senior officials from the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Justice, state and local governments, as well as non-governmental organizations, corporate counsel, and private practitioners will present these topics. Our ethics panel will focus on potential traps for lawyers in the use of blogs, Facebook, Twitter, and other networking sites.

Thursday, March 18, 2010 to Friday, March 19, 2010

The final version of the Draft Common Frame of Reference (DCFR) was published in October 2009. At present, the European Commission is carrying out a selection process to determine which parts of the academic DCFR will be included in the final CFR. The conference will discuss content and perspectives of a future "political" CFR. One of the main purposes of the CFR is to provide a set of principles, definitions and model rules which could be used as a "toolbox" for better European lawmaking. Substantive reforms in the consumer protection field are currently on the agenda. The conference will ask whether and how the development of the CFR and the ongoing revision of EU consumer law (e.g. Consumer Rights Directive, Package Travel Directive) could be synchronized and connected. Furthermore, it will highlight whether the CFR can serve as an "optional instrument". In its resolution on the Stockholm Program of 25 November 2009, the European Parliament emphasized "that the political CFR should result in an optional and directly applicable instrument enabling parties to a contract, inter alia companies and consumers, freely to choose European Contract Law as the law governing their transaction." Against this background, participants will discuss the contents as well as the pros and cons of an optional instrument.

Friday, March 19, 2010 to Friday, March 19, 2010

Doctrines of Equivalents and Purposive Construction in US, UK and Germany. Topics to Include: Approaches for assessing the inventor's intention in the claim language in Europe, Principles of claim construction in the context of the specification and the art, Significance of the effect of variants on the way the invention works, Use of expert evidence, Claim interpretation approaches of a US Examiner, Judge and Jury, Prosecution history estoppels in the US, Compliance with EPC Article 69 and Protocol, Recommendations for obtaining and enforcing broad patent rights.

Monday, March 22, 2010 to Tuesday, March 23, 2010

PLI's 4th Annual Patent Law Institute is designed to cover the practice impact of recent developments on all three sub-groups in the patent law community: patent prosecutors, patent litigators, and patent strategic & transactional lawyers. The two-day schedule includes 6 one-hour plenary sessions of broad interest to patent lawyers and a separate breakout track for prosecution, litigation and strategic & transactional practices. Each track features 6 one-hour breakout sessions focused on each of the 3 patent practice sub-groups. In just two days, you will learn the important developments and best practices in each area. And earn Ethics credit, too! You can design the Institute schedule that best meets your individual practice needs. Do not miss this unique opportunity to sharpen your practice skills and to network with federal judges, USPTO officials, in-house counsel and outside lawyers.

Monday, March 22, 2010 to Wednesday, March 24, 2010

The Nordic IPR Forum is the most renowned event for senior IP professionals who want to get the latest implemented strategies and to learn the current IP trends to be able to bring their IP strategies even further. Bringing experts from the Nordic region, one of the most patent-intensive regions in Europe and selected key global companies, the Nordic IPR Forum brings together R&D intensive industries and experts to discuss both business patent portfolio management areas and crucial legal issues. The seventh Nordic IPR Forum has been tailor made to bring you business critical solutions for you to respond to the market pressure. We have an innovative agenda which will give you new alternatives to streamline your IP costs, without loosing focus on opportunities to generate value from your intellectual assets.

Monday, March 22, 2010 to Monday, March 22, 2010

Topics to Include: How are the European Courts handling Pharmaceutical Claims that are too broad? A European Central Court - Where are we? Comparative view of Patent Cases in the UK, Germany and the Netherlands, Update on EPO Pharmaceutical and Biotech Case Law, Legal Implications of the Pharmaceutical Inquiry, Recent SPC Cases in Europe, Is there Global Harmony for Enantiomers? Employee Compensation in Germany and the UK, Recent Decisions in the US Pharmaceutical Sector.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010 to Wednesday, March 24, 2010

The 6th Annual IP Counsel Forum will provide you with the latest developments affecting your intellectual property. This 1.5 day conference will focus on: Patents, Patent Reexaminations, Technology and the Internet, Enforcement, IP Monetization, Patent Reform, Recent Case Law, Patent Licensing, Trademarks.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010 to Tuesday, March 23, 2010

If your company or client has a dispute arising out of a contract with a foreign party, international arbitration represents the best method of resolving that dispute in a neutral forum and enforcing any subsequent award. However, the resolution of international business disputes through arbitration raises issues that are simply not present in the litigation context. In many ways, arbitration offers more choices than litigation. What is the appropriate place of arbitration? Under which rules should you arbitrate? How many arbitrators should you have? Which arbitrator should you choose? How can you make the proceeding more efficient? This program will address these and other critical issues and give you the information you need to successfully navigate the international arbitration process. Join our exceptional faculty of experienced practitioners for instruction on the most current and important topics in this fast-growing field. If you handle any aspects of international arbitration or mediation for your clients or company, you will not want to miss this conference.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010 to Wednesday, March 24, 2010

The land and property development in Malaysia has become increasingly competitive during the past years. Developers, legal counsels, construction companies and property valuers should be equipped with the latest changes on the legal aspects, able to identify the challenges and rectify the problems in latest legislation and remain updated on the legal developments of the property market as it is crucial to avoid unforeseen violation of laws in the land administration. Malaysia Land and Property Law 2010 will offer a broad context of land use policies, financing and investment opportunities, critical issues related to new legislations and recommendations to avoid unforeseen violation of laws in land administration.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010 to Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Topics to Include: Claim drafting strategies for U.S. pharmaceutical patents, Pursuing US patents with an eye towards the Orange Book, Patent term extensions, The duties associated with listing pharmaceutical patents in the Orange Book, What you need to know about ANDA litigation in the US when pursuing pharmaceutical patents, Legislative proposals concerning biologic drugs and follow-on biologics.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 to Saturday, March 27, 2010

Topics to Include: The Legal Threats, Identifying and Evaluating Unexpected Risks in An Ever-More Complex and Interconnected World, New Strategies for Attorneys – In-House Counsel and Firms, High Profile BOLI/COLI Litigations, Utmost Good Faith: The Guiding Principle of Reinsurance, The Arbitration Process - In Need of Reform or Still Working? Regulating in a Post-Recession Era, Addressing the Risk of Non-Compliance, Reinsurance Recoverables in Run Offs and Receivership, Part VII Transfers and Schemes of Arrangement - What’s all the Fuss? Commutations Forum with Fact Pattern.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 to Friday, March 26, 2010

This year's Summit has a particular emphasis on impacting policies relating to the vulnerable populations we serve, and will integrate prominent themes of healthcare reform including quality of care and healthcare disparities solutions with medical-legal partnership trends in service delivery, education, and evaluation. Medical-legal partnership teams will meet with members of Congress and staff to educate them about MLP and its impact on vulnerable populations in communities across the United States. Topics to Include: Training with government relations and public affairs experts, Meetings with members of Congress and staff, Revolutions and Reforms in the Health Community, Patients to Policy: What Does It Take to Change Policies that Impact Vulnerable Communities? Revolutions and Reforms in the Legal Community, Medical-Legal Partnership: The Movement Towards the Future.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 to Saturday, March 27, 2010

The conference emphasis is on current legal and policy developments relating to equal employment opportunity and related workplace claims, as well as litigation and trial practice strategies. The EEO Committee conference is unique in its effort to address issues and concerns from multiple distinct perspectives-employee, management, union, and government counsel. The diversity of presentation is commensurate with the diversity of programming and speakers: we have designed the format of each program to best fit the needs of the topic and the audience, and accordingly we offer plenary sessions, informal pool-side sessions, high-level debates, and everything in between.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 to Wednesday, March 24, 2010

This program will update New York practitioners on important new developments in, and recent judicial interpretations of, the New York Civil Practice Law and Procedure Rules (CPLR).

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 to Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Newly admitted attorneys in Pennsylvania must complete four hours of CLE Bridge-the-Gap training prior to their first CLE requirement deadline! Satisfy this mandatory requirement and hone your legal professionalism by attending PLI's Pennsylvania Bridge-the-Gap for Newly Admitted Attorneys program on March 24, 2010! This program will take place live at the Blank Rome LLP Marvin Comisky Conference Center in Philadelphia. In accordance with the Pennsylvania Bridge-the-Gap requirements, this four-hour program will include instruction and discussion about communications with clients and courts, practice management, fiduciary requirements, the Disciplinary Board, Lawyers' Resources, and Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education. Don't delay! If you are a newly admitted attorney in Pennsylvania, register now to reserve your spot at this valuable program.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 to Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Attorneys practicing in today's legal landscape face important choices on how to structure their careers - whether it involves exploring a more stable career path, preparing to strike out on their own, or searching for a new job either inside or outside the legal field. The current economic instability has had an enormous effect on the legal field. But with the sound advice offered from the experts in this program, you can take control of your professional future and learn to manage and take advantage of all of the options available.

Thursday, March 25, 2010 to Saturday, March 27, 2010

The Chief Litigation Officers Summit provides an exclusive opportunity for litigation counsel to come together to strategize and share best practices as it applies to corporate litigation strategies.

Thursday, March 25, 2010 to Saturday, March 27, 2010

The IP Law Summit is the premium opportunity for leading IP Counsel to gain insightful knowledge into the tools and strategies required to successfully enhance their IP presence and influence within the organization. This superb event will allow representatives from leading law firms and legal solution providers to interact with this elite group of Senior IP Counsel in a series of proactive one-on-one meetings, summit presentations, and informal networking opportunities.

Thursday, March 25, 2010 to Friday, March 26, 2010

DRI's Women in the Courtroom Committee proudly presents this seminar to help women lawyers maximize their full potential in the courtroom, law firm and community. This seminar addresses the unique challenges women face in the practice of law and offers an alternative model for success based on a woman's distinctive communication style and personality. This program is both educational and enriching, geared to help you to hone your trial and business development skills. It is also an opportunity to participate in a variety of networking and social activities. This seminar 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, and nationally prominent marketing and trial consultants.

Thursday, March 25, 2010 to Saturday, March 27, 2010

With three days of unparalleled continuing legal education, ABA TECHSHOW® is one of the best legal technology events of the year. This year's conference is filled with content for lawyers, paralegals, firm administrators, IT managers, and legal assistants, novices and experts alike. Legal professionals will gain valuable insight into how the use of technology is changing the way the legal profession operates. ABA TECHSHOW also features a 2-day EXPO with 100+ vendors who have traveled to this event to share information and answer your questions on their products and services. Come to learn and network with more than 1,500 conference attendees and return with a greater understanding of which emerging technologies will assist you in building a more dynamic law practice!

Thursday, March 25, 2010 to Friday, March 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, March 25, 2010 to Friday, March 26, 2010

The objective of this annual conference is to meet the requirements of lawyers specialized in employment and labor law to keep themselves informed about the latest developments in legislation, jurisprudence and best practice in this field. Key topics to be addressed include: Recent developments on information and consultation rights of employees. Recent case-law from the Court of Justice of the European Union. Reconciliation of professional and family life. The European Globalization Adjustment Fund. Posting of workers "post-Laval". Recent case law from the European Court of Human Rights on trade union rights. The Lisbon Treaty and Social Europe.

Monday, March 29, 2010 to Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Welcome to the ISCTE Lisbon University Institute and the Polytechnic Institute of Leiria in Portugal. Portugal is one of the oldest countries in all Europe, where outstanding monuments, castles and churches meet the futuristic new buildings and technologies embraced by this vibrant country. The 2nd European Conference on Intellectual Capital will be hosted by the ISCTE Lisbon University Institute in Lisbon and the Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, Portugal. One aim of this conference is to contribute to the further advancement of IC theory and practice. The conference has it origins in the first Intellectual Capital Congress in Helsinki, Finland (2004) and the second which was held in Haarlem, The Netherlands (2007). The first ECIC was also held in Haarlem in 2009 and consisted of more than 70 presentations with 3 knowledge cafes and 5 "right brain activities" sessions. We have every confidence in providing an exciting, worthwhile and intellectually stimulating conference. Come and join us at ECIC in 2010, in Portugal.

Wednesday, March 31, 2010 to Thursday, April 1, 2010

If it appears that mergers and acquisitions are making a comeback, they clearly are. According to Mergermarket, the buying and selling of companies by other companies has grown for the first time for quite a while. If you have even the slightest thought about engaging in a merger or acquisition this year, you need to get as much information as you can. It can pay off handsomely. And that is why IQPC is presenting International Mergers and Acquisitions 2010: Discovering New Opportunity in a Changing Environment. Designed to give you the most up-to-date information on the current international M&A landscape, leading M&A experts from Canada and the United States will provide you with: The latest financial and legal developments in international M&A. The countries and the sectors where the deals are being made - and the hot deals for 2010. A focus on the opportunities in four countries: the United States, Canada, China and India. Innovative alternative financing techniques. The newest opportunities in obtaining bank and private equity financing. The newest dangers in due diligence - including the increasingly strong enforcement of the FCPA, creating potential minefields for corporations and their executives. How to effectively acquire distressed businesses - or bargain effectively.

Wednesday, March 31, 2010 to Thursday, April 1, 2010

Asset-based financing, by which companies provide all or certain of their assets as security for loans or other extensions of credit, is a key source of credit for small and medium-size companies and for some larger, publicly traded companies as well. In contrast to equity financing where ownership in the company is diluted, asset-based financing allows companies to use their own assets to generate cash flow. In structuring these loans, lenders and their counsel must consider all senior interests in the collateral, as well as the practical difficulties in obtaining payment in enforcement situations. Accordingly, asset-based lending requires not only a sound knowledge of the law, but also practical knowledge of the common drafting and enforcement issues likely to arise. At this program, you will learn about the most common forms of asset-based financing, including accounts receivable and inventory financing and factoring, and the legal rules governing them, with particular emphasis on Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code and the Bankruptcy Code. In addition, our expert faculty will share what they've learned in representing secured creditors and borrowers in structuring asset-based loans and in enforcing them inside and outside of bankruptcy. Plus, a review of pertinent ethical and cross border secured lending issues.