Tuesday, May 4, 2010 to Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Consumer confidence has been shaken by the almost daily news coverage of high-profile product recalls involving a broad range of consumer goods, including packaged meat products, pharmaceuticals and over-the-counter cold remedies, tainted pet food, unacceptable levels of lead in cosmetics and toys, and faulty laptop batteries. The broad range of consumer products affected shows that no company is safe and demonstrates the need for every company to have plans and policies in place to proactively manage product recalls and avoid costly litigation. In this era of increasing litigation, product liability cases have become a major area of concern, and corporate counsel are expected to navigate their company through complex, high-stakes lawsuits that may represent a significant threat to the ongoing viability of the organization. These types of cases are difficult to defend, and can be very costly, both in terms of litigation costs and your corporate reputation. INFONEX's Product Liability and Recalls, offers proven strategies to protect your company from costly litigation, as well as valuable insight on how to meet the challenges of defending product liability litigation and managing product recalls. Our faculty of highly experienced in-house counsel and leading outside counsel will provide you with the knowledge necessary to manage risks to limit liability, understand when to issue a recall, manage the high cost of defending cases while operating with a small litigation department and limited budget, and evaluate which cases to settle and which to prepare for trial.

Wednesday, May 5, 2010 to Friday, May 7, 2010

Detailed information regarding this seminar is not yet available. DRI's 33rd Annual Employment Law Seminar is the definitive seminar for employment defense counsel, human resource professionals, in-house counsel and insurance industry professionals. Always intensely practical and accompanied by superior quality written materials, the Employment Law Seminar has become a "must-attend" for experienced practitioners, as well as those learning employment law for the first time. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from some of the best practitioners and professionals in the employment arena.

Wednesday, May 5, 2010 to Thursday, May 6, 2010

These are very turbulent times for police forces, police associations and their advisors. Governing legislation is being amended in several provinces, and police discipline at the RCMP is under scrutiny. The Supreme Court of Canada has mandated disclosure of police disciplinary records to accused persons. The Braidwood Inquiry continues to make front-page news as it investigates the use of tasers at Vancouver Airport and elsewhere. And police forces are increasingly the target of civil litigation both by members of the public and their own employees, even where officers are represented by an association. The Canadian Institute's all-new conference on The Law of Policing is designed to give you two days of up-to-date substantive law as well as practical advice on implementing it in your organization. To name just a few sessions: Gerry McNeilly, Ontario’s new Independent Police Review Director, will report on his office's first six months of operation. Ontario SIU director Ian Scott and Lawyer Joseph Markson will face off on hot topics at the SIU, including counsel involvement in the preparation of police notes. You'll enjoy stimulating panels of implementing the controversial McNeil case, adjudication, internal investigations, use of force and other pressing topics. Brian Gover will bring you up to date on important recent cases and issues. And much more!

Thursday, May 6, 2010 to Thursday, May 6, 2010

Delaware law plays a critical role in U.S. corporate and securities law, particularly in today's challenging and changing business environment. This unique annual program focuses on the important Delaware corporate law developments over the past year and the practical impact on your corporate or legal practice. The very top Delaware corporate law experts from the Delaware judiciary, leading law firms and corporations, and academia, will examine the latest case law and practical trends and share their real=world experiences, insights and advice on the issues of great concern to the corporate/securities legal community. What you will learn: Recent developments in Delaware law; a discussion of recent opinions of the Delaware Supreme Court and Court of Chancery, What fiduciary duties arise in the context of the struggling company? Insider trading liability under Delaware law. LLCs and other alternative entities: What's New? corporate governance from the inside perspective, Federal encroachment into corporate governance from the inside perspective, Federal encroachment into corporate governance: What is the current status of federal initiatives and what is Delaware's response? Ethical pitfalls in appearing before the Delaware Courts: Traps for the unwary.

Thursday, May 6, 2010 to Thursday, May 6, 2010

Intellectual property ("IP") comprises some of the most valuable commercial assets in today's economy. Companies, entrepreneurs and investors are increasingly seeking ways to monetize and otherwise realize value from IP assets. The current economic environment has only intensified these efforts. IP Monetization 2010 is designed to help both those new to, and those already involved in, IP monetization get up-to-date on this important topic, including timely updates on the latest trends and developments. The latest on IP monetization techniques will be explained, current trends and developments will be reviewed in depth, and important recent case law developments will be analyzed. Additionally, attendees will learn the various ways in which IP is valued as well, as the latest developments in IP valuation, and receive valuable practical insights from both in-house and IP marketplace participants.

Friday, May 7, 2010 to Friday, May 7, 2010

Environmental regulation entered a new world with the election of President Barack Obama and the 111th Congress. New environmental laws have been enacted, new environmental regulations have been promulgated, and courts have issued precedent-setting environmental decisions. All substantially impact what skilled attorneys need to know to assist their clients in matters ranging from environmental regulatory compliance to environmental disclosure and enforcement, to addressing environmental issues in transactional contexts. Seasoned practitioners, governmental officials and environmental consultants who have experience in the new world of environmental regulation will provide practical advice on the implications of this new world of environmental regulation. What you will learn: The proposed and actual, effective changes in laws and regulations dealing with climate change. The most important new statutory and regulatory developments in the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act and other environmental laws and regulations. The new chemical regulation regime in Europe (REACH), its effect on U.S. companies, brewing changes to the Toxic Substances Control Act, the regulation of nanotechnology and consumer product safety issues. New and proposed public disclosure requirements resulting from SEC initiatives and settlements reached by the New York Attorney General's office. How key court decisions have affected the interpretation and application of environmental regulatory requirements. New, controversial due diligence standards for vapor intrusion that require careful attention in real estate transactions. The impact of these sweeping changes on corporate and real estate due diligence and deal making.

Monday, May 10, 2010 to Tuesday, May 11, 2010

The Obama administration's antitrust agenda has begun to reveal itself. Merger scrutiny has increased, technology, financial, and health care industries are under the microscope, and the Administration's top antitrust officials promise vigorous enforcement across the board. The federal courts continue to address cutting edge antitrust issues and the U.S. Supreme Court is poised to render yet another antitrust decision. How should you manage these changes? Find out the important antitrust developments that have occurred during this watershed year and what may lie in store for the future. PLI's Antitrust Institute, consistently hailed as an invaluable resource for antitrust attorneys everywhere, will be the best place to learn what you need to know to keep ahead of the game. This program was designed with an emphasis on providing attendees with key strategies and practice tips that can be relied on to respond to day-to-day legal challenges. Critical areas of antitrust law are changing - find out how to face these new challenges head on!

Tuesday, May 11, 2010 to Wednesday, May 12, 2010

NYC's Leading Conference for Legal Marketing & 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 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.

Tuesday, May 11, 2010 to Wednesday, May 12, 2010

A two-day conference designed to help you: Explore KM's role post-recession and in a changing legal landscape; Understand how KM can drive efficiency and support alternative fee arrangements; Assess the viability of outsourcing knowledge management, research and legal processes; Plan for an upturn and build a business case for KM investment; Maximize KM's role in pitching for new business; Meet client needs and collaborate more effectively with clients; Deliver real business value through using social software for knowledge sharing. Why attend KM Legal 2010: The last 18 months have been very challenging for law firms and law firm knowledge professionals, but as the UK officially emerges from the recession, albeit only just, and we enter a new decade, firms are finally starting to look forward and at last there is a feeling of hope. Nonetheless, a changing legal landscape and a difficult economic climate has dramatically changed how legal services are being delivered. With the added client pressure on fees, firms are being forced to look for alternative ways of doing things that will attract and retain an ever meaner, better informed, and more powerful client. Strategies including disaggregation, reengineering and outsourcing are developments we're seeing more of, with the ultimate aim of driving efficiency and minimizing costs. This is where knowledge management can play an integral role in leading these developments and shaping the future of legal service delivery, and potentially of the legal profession itself. The KM teams have an overarching understanding of how matters are managed and so they're ideally placed to be able to unpick and streamline work flows and working practices so they're more efficient and cost-effective for the firm. Consequently, this isn't just about new ways of working for the lawyers, it's also about new ways of working for KM.

Wednesday, May 12, 2010 to Friday, May 14, 2010

The 20th Annual National Institute on Health Care Fraud will provide a rewarding educational experience for health care attorneys, regulators, prosecutors, criminal defense attorneys and qui tam relators' counsel. This National Institute draws panelists, facilitators and participants from each of these significant interest groups and it offers unique opportunities to meet and share experiences and concerns in a non-adversarial setting. The National Institute Planning Committee, in cooperation with the National Association of Medicaid Fraud Control Units, is committed to creating a program that advances education, communication, professionalism and discussion of current legal and ethical issues that arise in the health care fraud practice. These issues are addressed in panel discussions and small workshop formats designed to maximize audience participation.

Wednesday, May 12, 2010 to Sunday, May 16, 2010

Anyone with a technical degree (generally, any degree in science or engineering, or the equivalent) can take the Patent Bar Exam to become a patent agent or patent attorney. Patent law is one of the United States' top growth industries, with ever-changing and interesting opportunities. The Patent Bar Exam is now computer-based and on-demand. But it is still the same grueling, leave-nostone-unturned test of knowledge that it's always been. And they've been more aggressive, testing new topics (and some old topics - e.g., Patent Cooperation Treaty) more rigorously. PLI's Patent Bar Review Course is still the best way to prepare to ace the test. When your future is riding on the results, you need a course that delivers. That's what PLI has been doing for YEARS longer than ANYONE else. In clear, concise, right-to-the-point language, this information-packed course leads you through the intricacies - and around the traps - of the Patent Bar Exam. You'll get the hard facts, test-taking tips, sample questions and answers, and intense practice exams that mirror what you're going to face when you sit down to take the real thing. Our PatWare software almost exactly predicted the current format of the Exam by many years. PatWare has now been expanded, updated and Web-connected to play an even more critical and informative role in your preparation. Whether you choose to attend a live course or study at home, from the very first hour of the course you'll benefit from our Exam-focused approach. There's just one reason this is the essential PTO Exam resource: It is simply the most user-friendly, comprehensive, in-depth, authoritative, interactive and Exam-focused course available today. Order your course now, even if you're going to attend a live course later on. Advance preparation is key. PLI's Patent Bar Review is co-sponsored by some of the top IP law schools in the nation: George Washington University Law School, John Marshall Law School (Chicago), Santa Clara University School of Law, and Suffolk University Law School.

Wednesday, May 12, 2010 to Friday, May 14, 2010

Throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, the takeover dominated the world of corporate finance. It no longer stands alone and may even be in the doldrums for now. Rather, the defining deal for 2010 and beyond may well be the alliance, the joint venture, the partnership. Few days go by when the Wall Street Journal doesn't contain an announcement involving a joint venture or strategic alliance among companies either in formation or break-up. Joint ventures between large companies or with start-up or other smaller companies are now an everyday occurrence. Partnerships have long been the tried and true format for the holding and operation of real estate, and, since the 1981 Act, for the conduct of closely-held business operations as well. Further, the increase in the number of joint ventures to develop large-scale projects and innovative concepts, the rise of the limited liability company, the promulgation of the final "check-the-box" regulations, and the increasing use of hybrids that have fueled an explosion of tax planning opportunities have led many companies, both large and small, to focus on the partnership form or the LLC form for structuring subsidiary operations and foreign operations. More than ever before, corporate tax executives find they must advise senior management, and outside counsel find they must advise their clients, on the opportunities and pitfalls of structuring joint ventures and investments as partnerships or LLCs under Subchapter K of the Internal Revenue Code. This three-day seminar will trace the partnership tax rules from the birth of the partnership through its operating life, with emphasis on tax issues and planning strategies and opportunities; and then, since for one reason or another such ventures frequently unwind either before or after satisfying their purpose, will focus on exit strategies and tax planning possibilities in unwinding. Some of the sessions on the first day are intended to serve as a review of basics. In addition, there will be panels on partnership and LLC compensatory interests and on non- compensatory partnership options, convertibles, recapitalizations and similar interests; there will be a panel on state taxation; there will be sessions on disguised sales and guaranteed payments; there will be a session on partnership mergers and divisions; there will be a session on energy credit partnerships; there will be a new panel on advanced Section 752 issues; there will be an entire morning on economic substance, anti-abuse rules and recent cases and proposed legislation including a panel on disputing and litigating partnership tax cases, and there will be a two-hour session on the entire area of partnership workouts and debt structurings. Special attention will also be given to planning under recently finalized sets of regulations and proposed regulations and to changes wrought by recent legislation and legislative proposals. Speakers from Treasury and the IRS will be joining a number of the more advanced panels in order to discuss cutting-edge issues. Finally, the entire afternoon of the third day will be committed to international joint venture tax planning including the use of hybrids and, therefore, is intended to be quite advanced.

Thursday, May 13, 2010 to Friday, May 14, 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.

Friday, May 14, 2010 to Friday, May 14, 2010

The 2010 Annual Fidelity and Surety Round Table continues the tradition of providing attendees the opportunity to interact with other attendees and speakers in exchanging ideas and tips through smaller, intimate break out sessions. The purpose of the sessions is to discuss issues arising from fact patterns provided to all participants in advance of the meeting. The session moderators will guide the discussions while providing the current state of the law on issues raised by the fact patterns and discuss approaches used in the industry. The program is attended by both attorneys in private practice as well surety company representatives.

Sunday, May 16, 2010 to Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Business ethics, high profile fraud incidents and corporate blunders over the last few years have intensified the need for European companies to strengthen their GRC initiatives. Faced with budget cuts, unregulated markets and undefined compliance models, organizations are challenged with the daunting task of mitigating against risk and developing comprehensive governance and compliance policies. It is now imperative that organizations react to the downward pressure of global regulations and by sourcing the right technologies, understanding innovative training systems and leveraging cost effective solutions, Chief Compliance Officers can lead their companies culture and pioneer a high level of corporate compliance.

Monday, May 17, 2010 to Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Networking Seminars is pleased to announce its two day tax planning seminar on the latest issues effecting cross border mergers, acquisitions and reorganizations. Tax issues have a major impact on the success and outcome of every M&A or corporate restructuring. Our expert faculty has handled many of these complicated transactions and will explain in detail the technical aspects of Section 367 and the interrelationship of Subchapter C Reorganizations. We will also discuss financing structures, tax due diligence and how to prepare for a potential IRS audit. Please see our conference schedule below for complete details.

Monday, May 17, 2010 to Wednesday, May 19, 2010

The 5th Annual Information Retention and E-Disclosure Management Summit is Europe's premier event in this field, designed to help you steer your organization successfully through lawsuits and regulatory inquiries. What's new for 2010? A new IT and Security stream ensures dedicated coverage for all key stakeholders, Live voting system: Determines the consensus of all attendees on the key issues being addressed, Try Before You Buy: Sample the latest tools and technology in dedicated demonstration rooms featuring the latest solution providers. Year round networking opportunities: Not only will you discover new and improved networking opportunities at the Summit, we're also making sure you are able to converse with attendees both before and after the event. Start today by joining our LinkedIn group to connect with your peers. Plus all these new features: A new IT and Security stream ensures dedicated coverage for all key stakeholders, Live voting system: Determines the consensus of all attendees on the key issues being addressed, Try Before You Buy: Sample the latest tools and technology in dedicated demonstration rooms featuring the latest solution providers. Year round networking opportunities: Not only will you discover new and improved networking opportunities at the Summit, we're also making sure you are able to converse with attendees both before and after the event. Start today by joining our LinkedIn group to connect with your peers.

Tuesday, May 18, 2010 to Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Environmental regulation entered a new world with the election of President Barack Obama and the 111th Congress. New environmental laws have been enacted, new environmental regulations have been promulgated, and courts have issued precedent-setting environmental decisions. All substantially impact what skilled attorneys need to know to assist their clients in matters ranging from environmental regulatory compliance to environmental disclosure and enforcement, to addressing environmental issues in transactional contexts. Seasoned practitioners, governmental officials and environmental consultants who have experience in the new world of environmental regulation will provide practical advice on the implications of this new world of environmental regulation. What you will learn: The proposed and actual, effective changes in laws and regulations dealing with climate change. The most important new statutory and regulatory developments in the Clean Air Act, clean Water Act and other environmental laws and regulations. The new chemical regulation regime in Europe (REACH), its effect on U.S. companies, brewing changes to the Toxic Substances Control Act, the regulation of nanotechnology and consumer product safety issues. New and proposed public disclosure requirements resulting from SEC initiatives and settlements reached by the New York Attorney General's office. How key court decisions have affected the interpretation and application of environmental regulatory requirements. New, controversial due diligence standards for vapor intrusion that require careful attention in real estate transactions. The impact of these sweeping changes on corporate and real estate due diligence and deal making.

Tuesday, May 18, 2010 to Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Forces supporting a unionized workforce received a boost with the election of President Obama. The current administration is supporting legislation that would serve as the most significant amendment to the National Labor Relations Act since its enactment. The economy also impacts labor practitioners, especially those at the bargaining table. Negotiators increasingly face complications in managing the rising costs of pension plans and health care. Whether or not the proposed Employee Free Choice Act passes, many expect some form of legislative reform that will make unionizing America's workforce easier. These expected reforms will also impact unions internally as they form and reform themselves. In addition, substantive labor law reform is predicted in the future rulings from the newly constituted National Labor Relations Board. This program will analyze the current status of labor law reform, the latest key rulings from the NLRB and practical legal issues associated with collective bargaining and managing and responding to a unionized workforce.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010 to Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Topics to Include: The Experts Way In-Best Practices in the Brave New World of MMSEA, Filing Concerns from Both Sides of the Table, Insurance and Claims Filing Perspectives, Litigation Management and Case Resolution Under the New Medicare Guidelines.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010 to Friday, May 21, 2010

The economic climate has seen the number of international corporate disputes rise, ultimately increasing the number of ligation, arbitration and other alternative forms of dispute resolution. Consequently dispute resolution is moving higher up on the agenda for many in-house lawyers. Unlike many industries and corporate activities that have been stunted in terms of growth over the last 18 months, the industry of disputes seems to be the only business that does well in an economic recession. marcus evans forum will offer a unique opportunity for in-house counsels from across Europe and further afield to share experiences in dispute resolution and debate the latest trends and strategies that today's corporate counsels should be adopting in order to minimize risk, streamline costs and proactively avoid conflict.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010 to Friday, May 21, 2010

If you make your decision on which e-Discovery event you will attend in by which event delivers the most In-House specific, practical insights, then our 7th Annual Conference will not disappoint. With more than 10 hours of content delivered by In-House professionals responsible for developing their companies e-Discovery programs, you will not walk away empty handed. Drawing not only on the latest legislative updates but also on the practical steps these organizations are taking to reduce the cost of e-Discovery whilst remaining compliant.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010 to Friday, May 21, 2010

Wealth and Asset Planning Workshop: The workshop will focus on tax issues relating to wealth management and asset protection planning arising at the time of transfer of assets from Latin America into North America and Europe, from initial structuring through the holding period to consideration of exit strategies. The transfer of wealth and assets located both within and outside an individual's or entity's country of residence will be addressed, as well as use of such intermediary vehicles as corporations, partnerships, and trusts in a variety of jurisdictions which offer tax efficiencies and commercial advantages. The U.S. - Latin American Tax Planning Strategies Conference: This conference is designed for a wide range of in-house international tax and finance personnel and other practitioners and professionals. It will address the key tax issues for U.S. and Latin American companies doing business in Latin America. The format will offer both a review of the basic issues and in-depth discussion of the latest developments. Case studies will be used to underscore the effect of treaties, court decisions and domestic laws in several jurisdictions to provide and insight into local planning opportunities that Latin American and U.S. tax professions will find particularly useful. Panels will feature industry speakers, leading practitioners and government representatives offering the latest perspectives from the United States and Latin America on such topics as Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions, Financing, and Transfer Pricing.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010 to Friday, May 21, 2010

Topics to Include: Welcoming Remarks and Overview of Program, ERISA Basics Concepts, Fiduciary Standards, Minimum Standards for Tax-Qualified Retirement Plans, ERISA Preemption, ERISA Ethical Issues and Concerns, Federal Regulation of Health Plans, Reporting and Disclosure, ERISA Claims: Standing, Jurisdiction and Scope of Relief, Benefit Claims: Administrative Procedures, ERISA Claims: Litigation, Remedies, Executive Compensation. Concurrent Breakout Sessions: Option I: Employer Stock Litigation and Fee Cases. Option II: SEC Issues. Option III: COBRA and HIPAA. Option I: Employment Discrimination and Section 510. Option II: Multiemployer Plans Administration and Litigation. Option III: QDROS, QMCSOS and Spousal Rights. Option I: Mergers and Acquisitions. Option II: Section 401(K) Plans. Option III: ESOPs. Option I: Cafeteria Plans. Option II: Subrogation and Reimbursement. Option III: Determination Letters and EPCRS.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010 to Wednesday, May 19, 2010

The increased trend in Foreign Corrupt Practices Act ("FCPA") enforcement actions shows no signs of letting up in 2010. 2009 saw a record number of individual prosecutions, and more FCPA prosecutions overall than in any full year prior to 2007, (except 2008). Currently, there are at least 120 companies under investigation. The SEC announced the creation of a specialized Foreign Corrupt Practices Act unit to "focus on new and proactive approaches to identifying [FCPA] violations" and to take "a more global approach to these violations". Also increasing is the frequency of civil litigation and individual liability in the wake of FCPA enforcement actions. And recent FCPA enforcement actions and disclosures demonstrate that no industry is immune from FCPA scrutiny. Companies everywhere must make FCPA compliance and the creation of effective anti-corruption programs a top priority. This, the go-to one-day FCPA program, is taught by a faculty of leading practitioners and government regulators, will give you the background and tools you need to spot the issues early, develop workable risk management processes and implement effective compliance programs.

Thursday, May 20, 2010 to Friday, May 21, 2010

DRI's 26th annual Drug and Medical Device Seminar is the preeminent program for practitioners who represent pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers. We are pleased again to feature a number of nationally recognized attorneys, both in-house and outside counsel, and other professionals, who will address cutting-edge topics that are relevant to all who practice in this area, whether they are associates, lead trial counsel, or in-house counsel. This year's program will offer a mixture of presentations, such as trial skills demonstrations, panel discussions and individual presentations from leaders in their practice areas. In addition to the outstanding program, there will be numerous networking opportunities, including our annual Young Lawyers Blockbuster. Plan now to join us in San Francisco!

Thursday, May 20, 2010 to Friday, May 21, 2010

When the assets belonging to an insolvent debtor are situated in different EU Member States, cross-border insolvency will often give rise to conflicts that need to be resolved by applying Regulation (EC) 1346/2000 on Insolvency Proceedings. The Regulation sets up a legal framework that contributes significantly to the better functioning of the Internal Market. It includes conflict-of-law rules as well as rules on jurisdiction, and provides for uniformity of insolvency proceedings by means of mutual recognition within the EU. The conference will focus on the case law of the European Court of Justice, offering an in-depth analysis of the recent jurisprudence. Furthermore, it will address those issues that have remained unresolved and that will be the subject of judicial activity in the future. Besides the question of jurisdiction, the applicability of employment law and the scope of rights in rem will be addressed. The conference will take a closer look at the exclusion of financial institutions from the Regulation and the impact of Directive 2001/24/EC on the reorganization and winding-up of credit institutions in the EU. Finally, the future EU framework for cross-border crisis management in the banking sector will be discussed.

Thursday, May 20, 2010 to Friday, May 21, 2010

The Obama administration's antitrust agenda has begun to reveal itself. Merger scrutiny has increased, technology, financial, and health care industries are under the microscope, and the Administration's top antitrust officials promise vigorous enforcement across the board. The federal courts continue to address cutting edge antitrust issues and the U.S. Supreme Court is poised to render yet another antitrust decision. How should you manage these changes? Find out the important antitrust developments that have occurred during this watershed year and what may lie in store for the future. PLI's Antitrust Institute, consistently hailed as an invaluable resource for antitrust attorneys everywhere, will be the best place to learn what you need to know to keep ahead of the game. This program was designed with an emphasis on providing attendees with key strategies and practice tips that can be relied on to respond to day-to-day legal challenges. Critical areas of antitrust law are changing - find out how to face these new challenges head on!

Thursday, May 20, 2010 to Friday, May 21, 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.

Thursday, May 20, 2010 to Thursday, May 20, 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. What you will learn: Deposition strategy and purpose: deciding where each deposition fits into your overall discovery plan. Doing your homework to prepare for a deposition. Nuts and bolts of taking a deposition, including stipulations, objections, and use of exhibits, Dealing with a difficult adversary, Defending the deposition: objections, instructing the witness, and going off the record, Expert witnesses: how to be prepared and prepare your expert, Using deposition testimony at trial: Rules, techniques and tactical concerns, Ethical issues unique to depositions: what to do when you think the witness is lying.

Friday, May 21, 2010 to Friday, May 21, 2010

Lawyers often mistake forceful advocacy with belittling the other side's case, exaggerating their own case, and berating opposing counsel. Not only are these and similar tactics professionally irresponsible, they also annoy judges. In Writing Techniques for Winning Cases, Gary Kinder emphasizes the importance of ethics in writing a persuasive brief and shows lawyers how to make judges want to decide for them, how to shape a case for impact, how to get the judge's attention, how to present a case quickly and cleanly, how to capture a judge's imagination, and how to create arguments no opponent can deny. Mr. Kinder will teach you how to: Set a winning tone in your opening sentence, become the "fair advocate" judges rely upon, avoid unethical slurs that judges despise, focus you writing with a theme, introduce your client to the judge, respond to "Rambo", tell the judge a compelling story, spot the weaknesses in your opponent's case, sway judges with ideas "Rambo" could never imagine, compose clear, concise sentences, be zealous without being unethical, build a bulletproof argument, draft a brief in 21 minutes.

Friday, May 21, 2010 to Friday, May 21, 2010

PLI's Illinois MCLE Marathon is specifically designed to help you meet your Illinois MCLE requirements, as well as learn about best practices and new and emerging issues. If your last name begins with the letters A-M, your MCLE compliance deadline, June 30, 2010 is fast approaching. If your last name begins with the letters N-Z, you can get a "head-start" on your MCLE credits for your next compliance reporting deadline. Led by a faculty of outstanding Illinois lawyers, PLI's Illinois MCLE Marathon will provide you four MCLE credit hours in professionalism and legal ethics and two additional general MCLE credits. What you will learn: At this lively and informative program, an expert faculty will discuss and analyze on-going concerns, new developments, and emerging issues in: Professionalism conduct, conflicts of interest, lateral-entry attorneys, practice management to reduce risk, confidentiality and candor, General Practice: best practices in managing complex litigation (with views from the bench, bar, and in-house counsel); business and commercial Supreme Court decisions with implications for you business clients.

Saturday, May 22, 2010 to Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Deemed one of the most valuable events in the world of intellectual property, INTA's Annual Meeting is the premier event for networking, education, committee and client meetings, continuing legal education, and an exhibition hall showcasing new and upcoming products and services. Three days of educational programming are packed with valuable skill-building workshops, industry breakouts and trademark law sessions focused on international topics, as well as informative and interactive table topics and training events. The multitude of networking events presents the ideal opportunity for you to expand your reach and mingle with colleagues, while the exhibition hall will feature more than 90 exhibitors debuting new products and cutting-edge demonstrations.

Monday, May 24, 2010 to Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Maximize Your Product Revenue through International Protection of Your Patent Portfolio: Pharma IQ's 5th Annual Pharmaceutical & Biotech Patent Litigation Strategies Conference 2010 will help you to learn the most effective strategies for protecting essential patent revenue streams and that accurate, informed decisions are made to protect and litigate patents effectively. For example, on site you will be able to hear valuable insights from fellow high caliber professionals: Discover patent litigation from a practical corporate perspective and familiarize yourself with the challenges of different courts and the solutions for successful litigation with Mr John Meidahl, Divisional Director, Lundbeck. Learn about important recent cases in Europe and how to deal with their implications in your future patent filing strategies with Mr. Andre Bourgouin, VP Corporate Intellectual Property, Ipsen Pharma. Examine inequitable conduct defense in US patent litigation to help you understand the intricacies of inequitable conduct, disclosure requirements and prior art in the US with Dr Seth Fidel Lead IP Counsel, Merrimack Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Assess the prospect of a supra national court and the effects it may have on patent litigation in the Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical sectors with Mr Justice Floyd, Judge of the Patents Court, UK.

Monday, May 24, 2010 to Tuesday, May 25, 2010

As in years past, the ABA Health Law Section, ABA Section of Antitrust Law and the American Health Lawyers Association have joined forces to plan and present the Antitrust in Healthcare Law Conference. The conference will be held May 24-25, 2010 at the Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City in Arlington, Virginia. Please mark your calendar and plan to attend.

Monday, May 24, 2010 to Tuesday, May 25, 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.

Monday, May 24, 2010 to Monday, May 24, 2010

The growth of international business has inevitably resulted in more disputes that cross national boundaries. Parties involved in international business need to know when litigation is a more appropriate method of dispute resolution than arbitration, and, in situations where a dispute does not arise out of a contract, the strategic considerations that distinguish international litigation from pure domestic litigation. These considerations include securing the most favorable forum for the suit to be resolved, since more than one forum is likely have jurisdiction when the dispute is international; obtaining evidence located abroad for use in a lawsuit in another country; managing global litigation, especially where lawsuits are filed in more than one country by multiple plaintiffs; and the enforceability of foreign judgments. Panels of experts will share their knowledge with you on these and other strategic issues. What you will learn: Recent developments in international litigation, Pointers on international discovery, The perspective of federal judges as they hear a mock argument, In-house counsel perspectives on managing global litigation.

Monday, May 24, 2010 to Monday, May 24, 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. What you will learn: The latest federal and state legislation, regulations and decisions regarding privacy and security, Foreign developments in data protection law and their impact on U.S. companies, The current enforcement priorities of the FTC and the State Attorneys General, The unique issues of privacy in the workplace, including privacy of workplace communications and monitoring, Information privacy and security issues raised by technology trends, such as cloud computing, social networking, and social texting, Best practices in managing security breach risks, The latest legislative developments pertaining to information security requirements, How to respond to Government requests for information, Ethical and privilege issues for lawyers in using information technology, Evolving online data collection and marketing techniques and their impact on privacy law.

Wednesday, May 26, 2010 to Thursday, May 27, 2010

Year on year the Advanced Contract Risk Management Conference delivers a high quality speaker line up commenting on topical issues that have been identified through extensive research. And 2010 will be no different! Described by one past delegate as "the best for the upstream oil & gas practitioner" Advanced Contract Risk Management for Oil and Gas will be bigger and better in 2010 than any year previously. In 2010 you can guarantee there will be something for everyone. So, what's on the program in 2010? It will be no surprise considering the title but contracts are certainly the name of the game. How can you get yours to work more for you? The 7th Annual Advanced Contract Risk Management will be all about creating more efficient contracting methods. By looking at the methods of negotiation, the particularly wording of key clauses and the impact of issues such as insurance and dispute resolution you can be sure to go back to the office able to: Mitigate risk away from your organization more effectively, Pin-point areas of your contract that need tightening, Streamline your negotiations, Ensure your organizations rights and interests are protected at all angles.

Thursday, May 27, 2010 to Thursday, May 27, 2010

Why you should attend this program: Some of the most significant changes in the history of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure relating to discovery and, especially e-discovery may be on the horizon follow the historic 2010 Conference held by the Civil Rules Advisory Committee being held at Duke Law School just two weeks before the National Institute; our first panel will reprise the potential changes in e-discovery rules and practices from the 2010 Conference and the dramatic impact they may have on federal litigation; Judge Scheidlin has shaken up the litigation world again with her decision in Pension Committee; expect a thoughtful, probing, interactive discussion of what will most certainly become the next most-cited e-discovery opinion following Zubulake; You may conduct great e-discovery but it won’t do you any good if you can't get e-documents into evidence. Learn how from Judge Grimm, the author of the leading opinion on the subject, and the advocates who will appear before him. "Marginal utility" is one of the most famous phrases in e-discovery and Judge Facciola, who coined it, will reflect on, among others, the role "proportionality" can play in controlling e-discovery costs; Everyone wants to bring down search costs and our panel, led by the Director of Litigation for the National Archives who has the greatest incentive of anyone to control e-discovery costs, will bring you up to the moment on the most important tools available to litigants to do so; ESI in a cloud computing environment has introduced new challenges for producting parties in e-discovery; learn how to deal with that ESI plus other thorny forms of ESI from experts who have had to confront these issues; For the fearless, enjoy an interactive tour through the ethics of Web 2.0 which will almost certainly make you change the way you use, or at least, think carefully on how to embrace, social networking sites, video-sharing sites, cloud computing, and internet advertising. You will receive thorough and thoughtful written materials to which you will refer often and regularly long after the National Institute.