Jun 1
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(Course Materials) Ethics in Employment Law
| Members: $105.00 |
Non-Members: $135.00 |
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In the constantly evolving area of employment law, practitioners routinely face a number of ethical questions. This interactive seminar will address some of the ethical issues that can arise in employment litigation and internal investigations. Through the use of several hypotheticals, a panel of experts will examine a number of issues, including those related to class actions, surveillance and investigations, and confidentiality and settlement agreements.
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Jun 1
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(CD/DVD) Ethics in Employment Law
| Members: $285.00 |
Non-Members: $355.00 |
This program provides 1.5 credits in ethics for the New York & New Jersey MCLE requirements. California & Illinois credit differs as it is based on a 60-minute credit hour. The live program provided traditional credit to newly admitted attorneys; the recording does not provide traditional credit.
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In the constantly evolving area of employment law, practitioners routinely face a number of ethical questions. This interactive seminar will address some of the ethical issues that can arise in employment litigation and internal investigations. Through the use of several hypotheticals, a panel of experts will examine a number of issues, including those related to class actions, surveillance and investigations, and confidentiality and settlement agreements.
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Jun 1
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(CD/DVD) Social Media Data: Practical Guidance on Handling Discovery Issues
| Members: $265.00 |
Non-Members: $335.00 |
This program provides 2.0 credits in professional practice for the New York & New Jersey MCLE requirements. California & Illinois credit differs as it is based on a 60-minute credit hour. The live program provided traditional credit to newly admitted attorneys; the recording does not provide traditional credit.
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Social media data poses significant challenges in the discovery process. As social media use by individuals and corporations grows exponentially, so too do the implications for litigation and investigations. Recent case law raises issues concerning basic determinations of relevance and possession, custody and control; at the same time meeting the duty to preserve and obtaining, analyzing and producing social media data can be a complex matter. Our panel of experts will explore the implications of recent case law and provide practical insights into legal and technical issues surrounding the management and use of social media data in discovery and litigation.
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Jun 1
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(Course Materials) Social Media Data: Practical Guidance on Handling Discovery Issues
| Members: $105.00 |
Non-Members: $135.00 |
• Click here to register
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Social media data poses significant challenges in the discovery process. As social media use by individuals and corporations grows exponentially, so too do the implications for litigation and investigations. Recent case law raises issues concerning basic determinations of relevance and possession, custody and control; at the same time meeting the duty to preserve and obtaining, analyzing and producing social media data can be a complex matter. Our panel of experts will explore the implications of recent case law and provide practical insights into legal and technical issues surrounding the management and use of social media data in discovery and litigation.
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• Email audiovisuals@nycbar.org for more details
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Jun 6
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(Course Materials) Back to Basics: Real Estate Valuation Principles for the Legal Professional
| Members: $105.00 |
Non-Members: $135.00 |
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The seminar will provide you with an understanding of key investment and underwriting parameters that drive real estate price and value dynamics. Practice areas for which this seminar will be especially useful include real estate finance and investment; tax certiorari and condemnation; workouts and bankruptcy; various estate and income taxation.
The course will begin with an overview of current real estate market conditions, with emphasis on the New York City region. The course will then focus on basic principles of real estate valuation to facilitate analysis and understanding of current market dynamics. Core concepts that will be explored include analysis of net operating income, cap rates and value trends. These concepts will be explored from the perspective of the lender and equity investor. The seminar will conclude with an overview of current investment strategies, utilizing concepts explained during the course. In the process the legal professional will gain an understanding of the fundamentals of real estate valuation as well as the semantics of everyday uses of valuation terminology.
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Jun 6
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(CD/DVD) Back to Basics: Real Estate Valuation Principles for the Legal Professional
| Members: $265.00 |
Non-Members: $335.00 |
This program provides 3.0 credits in skills for the New York & New Jersey MCLE requirements. California & Illinois credit differs as it is based on a 60-minute credit hour. The live program provided traditional credit to newly admitted attorneys; the recording does not provide traditional credit.
• Click here to register
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The seminar will provide you with an understanding of key investment and underwriting parameters that drive real estate price and value dynamics. Practice areas for which this seminar will be especially useful include real estate finance and investment; tax certiorari and condemnation; workouts and bankruptcy; various estate and income taxation.
The course will begin with an overview of current real estate market conditions, with emphasis on the New York City region. The course will then focus on basic principles of real estate valuation to facilitate analysis and understanding of current market dynamics. Core concepts that will be explored include analysis of net operating income, cap rates and value trends. These concepts will be explored from the perspective of the lender and equity investor. The seminar will conclude with an overview of current investment strategies, utilizing concepts explained during the course. In the process the legal professional will gain an understanding of the fundamentals of real estate valuation as well as the semantics of everyday uses of valuation terminology.
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• Email audiovisuals@nycbar.org for more details
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Jun 6
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
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(LIVE PROGRAM) The New York City Bar and West LegalEdcenter present:The First Annual Law Firm CFO/CIO Forum. (Co-sponsored with West)
NYC BAR is NOT processing registrations for this program.
2 ways to register.
1. Online: http://bit.ly/CIOCFONY
2. Phone: 1-800-308-1700
Use promo code: CFOCIO15
| Members: $395.00 |
Non-Members: $535.00 |
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN... Steps to take to capture the last 2% of missing
billable hours The difference between investment and maintenance costs and how to make decisions in the best interests of your firm How to identify and collect key data essential to firm decision making Understanding alternative billing and how to use it.
Today’s economy requires law firms to examine their market
position and identify their respective strengths and what makes
them competitive—whether it’s delivery of legal services, talent or
the overall “client experience”.
Finance and information technology play essential roles in
enabling a firm’s managers understanding of the firm’s current
position in the market and providing the information and data
they need for creating a future strategy.
Plan to join us now for this one-day conference designed to
bring to the table law firm CFOs, COOs and CIOs to share their
experiences, best practices and observations. The conference is
designed to facilitate an open dialogue among these key players
and focus on practical solutions to common challenges from
every perspective.
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Jun 17
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(CD/DVD) Understanding & Using Financial Statements in a Changing Environment
| Members: $365.00 |
Non-Members: $525.00 |
This program provides 4.0 credits in professional practice for the New York & New Jersey MCLE requirements. California & Illinois credit differs as it is based on a 60-minute credit hour. The live program provided traditional credit to newly admitted attorneys; the recording does not provide traditional credit.
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This half day program will cover the basic concepts of bookkeeping, accounting and financial reporting giving the participant an understanding of the foundational concepts of generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP). It also addresses the use of this financial data in analyzing the operating results and financial strength of an enterprise. Moreover, it covers the recent change in financial reporting from historical cost (entry level) to fair value (exit level) measurement for displaying and disclosing an enterprise's economic events and condition. The resulting focus on the concept of using different measurement bases and accounting principles for public and private companies will be discussed along with the convergence of U.S GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) with the intended goal of having one high quality set of accounting principles used globally within the not too distant future.
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Jun 17
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(Course Materials) Understanding & Using Financial Statements in a Changing Environment
| Members: $105.00 |
Non-Members: $135.00 |
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This half day program will cover the basic concepts of bookkeeping, accounting and financial reporting giving the participant an understanding of the foundational concepts of generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP). It also addresses the use of this financial data in analyzing the operating results and financial strength of an enterprise. Moreover, it covers the recent change in financial reporting from historical cost (entry level) to fair value (exit level) measurement for displaying and disclosing an enterprise's economic events and condition. The resulting focus on the concept of using different measurement bases and accounting principles for public and private companies will be discussed along with the convergence of U.S GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) with the intended goal of having one high quality set of accounting principles used globally within the not too distant future.
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Jun 20
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(Course Materials) Bankruptcy & Restructuring: Handling The Distressed Commercial Real Estate Venture
| Members: $105.00 |
Non-Members: $135.00 |
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This program will focus on many of the legal and business issues that come into play when lenders, developers, equity investors and other constituencies attempt the workout of a distressed commercial real estate venture.
We will begin the program with a presentation concerning market conditions and emerging trends. Next up will be a discussion of the structures used to finance the acquisition and development of real estate over the course of the past 10-20 past years, as these structures are having a major impact on how problem real estate assets are being handled today. We will conclude with a discussion of the restructuring process, including pre-workout matters, restructuring agreements, foreclosure, litigation and bankruptcy issues.
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Jun 20
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(CD/DVD) Bankruptcy & Restructuring: Handling The Distressed Commercial Real Estate Venture
| Members: $265.00 |
Non-Members: $335.00 |
This program provides 3.0 credits total: 2.0 skills & 1.0 professional practice for the New York & New Jersey MCLE requirements. California & Illinois credit differs as it is based on a 60-minute credit hour. The live program provided traditional credit to newly admitted attorneys; the recording does not provide traditional credit.
• Click here to register
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This program will focus on many of the legal and business issues that come into play when lenders, developers, equity investors and other constituencies attempt the workout of a distressed commercial real estate venture.
We will begin the program with a presentation concerning market conditions and emerging trends. Next up will be a discussion of the structures used to finance the acquisition and development of real estate over the course of the past 10-20 past years, as these structures are having a major impact on how problem real estate assets are being handled today. We will conclude with a discussion of the restructuring process, including pre-workout matters, restructuring agreements, foreclosure, litigation and bankruptcy issues.
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• Email audiovisuals@nycbar.org for more details
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Jun 23
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(CD/DVD) Hot Topics in Structured Finance
| Members: $265.00 |
Non-Members: $335.00 |
This program provides 3.0 credits in professional practice for the New York & New Jersey MCLE requirements. California & Illinois credit differs as it is based on a 60-minute credit hour. The live program provided traditional credit to newly admitted attorneys; the recording does not provide traditional credit.
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A distinguished panel of structured finance, economics and bankruptcy professionals will address hot topics in structured finance, such as ramifications for structured finance and derivative transactions in the wake of: the Dante litigation in the Lehman Brothers Chapter 11 cases in the United States and in the courts of the United Kingdom; the current state of financial reform/regulatory efforts, including Dodd-Frank, SEC rulemaking relating to structured finance, and Regulation AB 2; and potential future financial reform relating to the shadow banking system.
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Jun 23
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(Course Materials) Hot Topics in Structured Finance
| Members: $105.00 |
Non-Members: $135.00 |
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A distinguished panel of structured finance, economics and bankruptcy professionals will address hot topics in structured finance, such as ramifications for structured finance and derivative transactions in the wake of: the Dante litigation in the Lehman Brothers Chapter 11 cases in the United States and in the courts of the United Kingdom; the current state of financial reform/regulatory efforts, including Dodd-Frank, SEC rulemaking relating to structured finance, and Regulation AB 2; and potential future financial reform relating to the shadow banking system.
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Jun 27
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(CD/DVD) Professional Responsibilities of the Lawyer Who Volunteers for Charities
| Members: $265.00 |
Non-Members: $335.00 |
This program provides 1.5 credits in ethics for the New York & New Jersey MCLE requirements. California & Illinois credit differs as it is based on a 60-minute credit hour. The live program provided traditional credit to newly admitted attorneys; the recording does not provide traditional credit.
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This 1.5-hour ethics program will explore when the personal volunteer activities of lawyers intersect with their professional responsibility as lawyers. The ABA model rules of professional conduct are discussed in the context of scenarios involving a lawyer passionate about his/her volunteer activities.
The ABA model rules which will be discussed include Client/Lawyer Relationships in the context of: Safekeeping Property; Declining or Terminating Representation; Confidentiality of Information; Conflict of Interest; Expediting Litigation; Direct Contact with Prospective Clients and more.
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Jun 28
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(CD/DVD) The Challenges of Regulatory Implementation Faced by Private Equity Funds & Their Managers
| Members: $265.00 |
Non-Members: $335.00 |
This program provides 3.0 credits in professional practice for the New York & New Jersey MCLE requirements. California & Illinois credit differs as it is based on a 60-minute credit hour. The live program provided traditional credit to newly admitted attorneys; the recording does not provide traditional credit.
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This program will examine the legislative, regulatory and other developments over the last twelve months and how these developments have affected private investment funds and their managers. In particular, it will focus on compliance challenges faced by chief compliance officers of, and legal counsel to, private equity funds and hedge funds.
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Jun 28
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(Course Materials) The Challenges of Regulatory Implementation Faced by Private Equity Funds & Their Managers
| Members: $105.00 |
Non-Members: $135.00 |
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This program will examine the legislative, regulatory and other developments over the last twelve months and how these developments have affected private investment funds and their managers. In particular, it will focus on compliance challenges faced by chief compliance officers of, and legal counsel to, private equity funds and hedge funds.
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• Email audiovisuals@nycbar.org for more details
• For more information, click here.
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Jun 29
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(Course Materials) State & Federal Regulation & Promotion of Renewable Resources:What Attorneys Need To Be Aware of When Structuring The Deal.
| Members: $105.00 |
Non-Members: $135.00 |
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The program will provide critical information for practitioners, new and experienced in
energy matters, representing parties in transactions for renewable resources. The program
will begin by providing the audience with an overview of structuring a deal for renewable
power from a project finance perspective. Presenters will then walk the audience through the
steps involved for the development of both wind and solar resources - from inception to
powering up. During the course of the program, presenters will highlight federal and state
regulations to be aware of, explain what is involved with interconnecting to the Bulk Power
Grid and discuss tax and other incentive programs. The program will conclude with an open
discussion about renewable transactions. Our panel of experts will discuss who the typical
participants to a deal are,give real life examples of how deals get financed, and share strategies
on overcoming hurdles.
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• Email audiovisuals@nycbar.org for more details
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Jun 29
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(CD/DVD) State & Federal Regulation & Promotion of Renewable Resources:What Attorneys Need To Be Aware of When Structuring The Deal.
| Members: $265.00 |
Non-Members: $335.00 |
This program provides 3.0 credits in skills for the New York & New Jersey MCLE requirements. California & Illinois credit differs as it is based on a 60-minute credit hour. The live program provided traditional credit to newly admitted attorneys; the recording does not provide traditional credit.
• Click here to register
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The program will provide critical information for practitioners, new and experienced in
energy matters, representing parties in transactions for renewable resources. The program
will begin by providing the audience with an overview of structuring a deal for renewable
power from a project finance perspective. Presenters will then walk the audience through the
steps involved for the development of both wind and solar resources - from inception to
powering up. During the course of the program, presenters will highlight federal and state
regulations to be aware of, explain what is involved with interconnecting to the Bulk Power
Grid and discuss tax and other incentive programs. The program will conclude with an open
discussion about renewable transactions. Our panel of experts will discuss who the typical
participants to a deal are,give real life examples of how deals get financed, and share strategies
on overcoming hurdles.
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• Email audiovisuals@nycbar.org for more details
• For more information, click here.
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