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Lessons from Last Decade of Anti-Corruption Enforcement in Pharmaceutical Industry

Tue, 10 Sep 2013 -400

Third Asia Pacific Pharmaceutical Compliance Congress and Best Practices ForumKuala Lumpur becomes a meeting place for pharmaceutical compliance experts from India to Japan and from China to New Zealand.

Administrative and Case Law Update: What's Been Recently Resolved, What's Still Pending, and What's Recently Emerged as Issues in the Clean Air Arena

Thu, 11 Jul 2013 -400

EPA's New Air Quality RegulationsRecent and anticipated EPA tightening of National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) will dramatically expand the geographic range and degree of regulatory challenges already facing state and regional air quality programs throughout the United States.In the South Coast, arguably the canary in the regulatory coal mine, there have been some dramatic successes in cleaning the air, but also some notable disasters. One such fa

8th Annual Homeland Security Law Institute

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 -400

Kill or Capture? Drones, Trials, and Other Counter-terrorism Challenges for the Second TermThis panel discussion will cover the use of drones both domestic and overseas in killing terrorists with particular emphasis on the killing of an American citizen. It will also focus on captured terrorists being brought back to the United States for trial in civilian court.

The CFPB's New Mortgage Rules and the RMBS Litigation Landscape

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 -400

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently issued new mortgage rules implementing sections of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. One of the new rules requires lenders to assess consumers' ability to repay home loans before extending credit and provides a safe harbor and a presumption of compliance with the ability-to-repay requirement for so-called "qualified mortgages." The CFPB also announced new mortgage servicing rules and rules concerning the com

Kiobel v. Royal Dutch Petroleum: What is the future of the Alien Tort Statute?

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 -400

In the past 20 years, plaintiffs’ lawyers have used the Alien Tort Statute (ATS) to file lawsuits against multinational corporations alleging serious human rights abuses. In Kiobel v. Royal Dutch Shell the Supreme Court significantly limited the jurisdictional reach of the ATS. The Court held that the ATS is generally presumed not to apply to conduct occurring in the territory of another country. However, the Court suggested that if the “claims touch and concern the terri

LLCs: Advanced Planning and Latest Trends in California

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 -400

Choosing the proper business entity is crucial to the success of a new business, and more and more small businesses are choosing to become an LLC. Unfortunately, many businesses are unprepared for the tax consequences associated with this choice. Attend this seminar and get the information you need to make informed decisions regarding forming and operating an LLC.Learn how to effectively advise your clients regarding the benefits and drawbacks from an operational, tax and liability per

Leveraging Government Contracts and Government Grants to Grow Your Business: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 -400

Join us, BDO USA, LLP, the Maryland Chamber of Commerce, and Women in Bio as we discuss perspectives regarding the risks and rewards of working with the federal government as a grantee or contractor. Topics discussed in an informal roundtable format include:FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONSHow does the current budget climate affect your company's business strategy?What are the financial risks and barriers to entry associated with being a fe

US and EU Cartel Investigations- Investigation and Negotiation: How to Bring Cartel Investigations to an End

Wed, 29 May 2013 -400

Arnold & Porter LLP has developed a series of webinars to provide practical insights for multinational clients at each stage of a typical government cartel investigation. Please join us for part three of this series, a session that will provide guidance for companies and their in-house counsel on effective strategies during the investigation and resolution of cartel matters before the US DOJ, the EC, and other competition authorities. Topics will include:Developing factual a

Avoiding Government Scrutiny on Issues of Medical Necessity

Thu, 23 May 2013 -400

In this 90-minute CLE program, experts panelists will discuss issues surrounding compliance with Medicare's "reasonable and necessary" standard. The issue of medical necessity has become increasingly important for health care providers in recent years due to government prosecutions concerning this issue under the False Claims Act. The panelists will give a brief history of the issue and summarize the disputes which most commonly occur between the government and providers. They will discuss ho

Health Care Privacy and Security Forum

Wed, 22 May 2013 -400

Prepare Now For New HIPAA Privacy and Security Responsibilities in the Age of HITECHOn January 17, 2013, HHS's Office of Civil Rights (OCR) released the long- awaited Final Omnibus HIPAA Privacy Rule (the Final Rule) pursuant to the HITECH Act and answered many long pondered questions for HIPAA covered-entities and a now expanded-circle of business associates concerning privacy and security of protected health care information; breach notification; and enforc

California's New LLC Law is Coming: Prepare For its Arrival

Tue, 21 May 2013 -400

Bar Association of San Francisco Business Law Section, co-sponsored with the California State Bar Business Law Section, Partnerships & Limited Liability Companies Committee will host a seminar on California's new LLC law.TopicsHighlight the differences between the current and the new California LLC law.Provide insight into the legislative process that led to the new California LLC law.Offer practical guidance to attorneys who form LLCs

New York State Bar Association International Section's New York Global Law Week 2013

Mon, 13 May 2013 -400

The International Section's 2013 Global Law Week is designed as a festival and open house of the New York international bar, featuring a variety of programs held around the city.The week's events offer up to 23 MCLE credits, with the "Fundamentals of International Practice" offering a total of 8 MCLE credits in the areas of professional practice, skills, and 1.5 ethics credits. This is a transitional program and is suitable for newly admitted attorneys as well as experienced atto

Delaware Corporate Litigation: As Capital Markets Rebound, What You Need to Know About Litigation Risks

Thu, 09 May 2013 -400

The increase in capital market activity brings associated new challenges for company executives and boards of directors. Potential issues may involve lawsuits challenging deal negotiation or structure, fairness of merger consideration, company disclosures to shareholders, executive compensation, or more traditional breach of fiduciary duty claims. An understanding of current Delaware corporate law and the Delaware courts' recent activity is indispensable for mitigating risks. Our panel will

L&C 2013 - 35th Annual FIA Law & Compliance Division Conference on the Regulation of Futures, Derivatives and OTC Products

Wed, 08 May 2013 -400

The FIA Law & Compliance Division holds a spring conference on the East Coast each year. Compliance officers, attorneys, and regulators consider issues affecting the legal and regulatory framework of the derivatives industry.

How to Conduct an Effective Global Corruption Risk Assessment

Wed, 08 May 2013 -400

The very first step in mitigating the risk of corruption in your company is identifying the risks you have in the first place. This panel of experts will explain the specifics of:How to plan your risk assessment and gather the necessary information;The specific sort of information that you need to collect; andHow to analyze and respond to the risks identified.

Understanding the Many Facets of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Thu, 02 May 2013 -400

Understanding the Consumer Financial Protection BureauPlease join the Law & Economics Center at George Mason University School of Law for a full day of informative sessions on Understanding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Panels will include prominent practitioners, academics, and CFPB representatives.Topics include:Overview of the CFPBCFPB Mortage Lending InitiativesFair LendingArbitra

Major Developments in UK Employment Law & US Immigration Practice

Thu, 02 May 2013 -400

The professionals at UKTI, the international law firm of Arnold & Porter LLP and international immigration boutique Fragomen invite you to participate in a complimentary workshop with Henry Clinton-Davis, Head of UK employment at Arnold & Porter (UK) LLP and Brian Coughlin, partner at Fragomen. They will provide a critical update on key recent developments in UK employment law, as well as a guide to the major immigration concerns raised when bringing overseas staff to your business in the US.

The Opportunities and Risks of 28 U.S.C.§1782: U.S. Discovery 'Assistance' to Foreign Legal Proceedings

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 -400

ABA Section Annual Conference: The Conference for LitigatorsWhy You Should AttendThe Section Annual Conference is THE conference for litigators bringing together top legal practitioners from across the country for the latest in trial advocacy. With over 70 CLE programs, 200 nationally-known speakers and variety of networking events, this conference will provide exceptional CLE and valuable networking opportunities.Who Should Atten

US and EU Cartel Investigations- Search Warrants & Dawn Raids: Before, During and After

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 -400

Arnold & Porter LLP has developed a series of webinars to provide practical insights for multinational clients at each stage of a typical government cartel investigation. Please join us for part two of this series, a session that will cover how companies and their in-house counsel can effectively prepare for and respond to a search warrant or dawn raid. Topics will include:?Planning ahead: Elements of a search warrant/dawn raid preparedness plan ?Do's and don'ts when government a

What an Effective Global Anti-Corruption Compliance Program for the Oil, Gas and Mining Industries Should Look Like: How to Tailor Policies to Address Unique Industry Risks

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 -400

Anti-Corruption for the Extractive IndustriesTRACE International, in partnership with Barrick Gold Corporation and Arnold & Porter LLP, presents an exclusive 1-day seminar in Toronto, Canada.This industry-specific seminar will address unique anti-bribery risks faced by these highly regulated and scrutinized industries. Featured speakers are senior compliance executives from large multinational mining, oil and gas companies. They will provide an in-depth

Mass Tort Litigation: Reducing Claims & Minimizing Risks

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 -400

Mass tort cases have the potential to be lengthy, expensive litigations that drag on with no apparent endgame in sight. However, carefully thought out litigation strategies and tools have proven successful, both at the outset of the litigation and after it has matured, in defeating mass tort cases or significantly limiting them so they can be disposed of with reasonable certainty and manageable risk. This webinar will survey some real-world strategies and provide a more detailed discussion of

Key Update on UK Employment Law For HR Professionals & In-House Counsel

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 -400

This upcoming webinar covers everything HR professionals and in-house counsel need to know about key recent developments in UK employment law, including the major overhaul of employment law planned by the UK government from April 2013.Topics to be covered include:Employee Shareholders - The end of employment contracts as we know them?Major changes to redundancy - New rules from 6 April 2013/Review of recent casesNew limits on unfair dismissal claims - Expe

Emerging Issues in Food and Drug Law: Implementation of FDASIA

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 -400

Thank you for your interest in the "Emerging Issues in Food and Drug Law Conference," scheduled for April 17, 2013 in Washington, D.C. This conference is an effort by the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law and School of Pharmacy, with sponsorship from Arnold & Porter LLP, to provide a forum for professionals in the food and drug law arena to discuss important legal and policy issues. The timing of this conference will be just over nine months after the enactment of the Fo

2013 Trademark Office Comes to California

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 -400

THE ETHiCAL ViEW: What's Right, What's Wrong, and How to Know the DifferenceWith lawyers increasingly under a microscope, this panel will address potential ethical pitfalls in trademark practice, illustrated by a case study, and provide pointers on how to avoid becoming a case study. Our experienced panelists will discuss Trademark Office rules, rules of conduct of special importance to trademark attorneys, and case law governing ethical practice.

The Clean Air Act: New Directions in Law, Policy, and Practice

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 -400

In the hot political climate of Obama’s second term, practitioners are eager to learn how the Obama Administration will prioritize legislation that will impact environmental, energy, and economic policy. The Clean Air Act remains essential to the controversial debate over public health, job growth, and protection of the environment, but what can you expect in the months to come - aggressive rulemaking or retreat from enforcing the existing laws? How will the government resolve the tensi

What Your Company Needs to Know About The Current State of SEC Conflict Minerals Regulations

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 -400

Recent SEC regulations require a broad range of companies in industries - from electronics and manufacturing to retailers - to trace through their calendar-year 2013 supply chains and determine whether certain minerals in their products originated in the Democratic Republic of Congo or surrounding countries. Come hear from leaders about how to comply with these regulations, the current state of litigation, and what your company can do to stay ahead of the curve, including considerations aro

Prudential Standards and Living Wills: Section 165 of the Dodd-Frank Act - Will It Really Mitigate Risk?

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 -400

The historic Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act enacted in July 2010 dramatically changed the regulatory landscape for financial institutions. Section 165 of Dodd-Frank is a key part of the legislation's aim at shoring up supervision of large banking and non-bank financial institutions by U.S. regulators. The last of the banking institutions to be required to file their resolution plans under Section 165 will do so by the end of this year. The FRB is reviewing hundreds

Effective Immigration Compliance for Business

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 -400

Learn how to comply with immigration regulations and enforcements. Discover simple techniques to protect yourself from costly fines and sanctions. Our presenters are experts in handling all manners of immigration issues. They are accomplished and insightful speakers who can provide workable answers to your questions. You will benefit from this seminar if you are involved in any aspect of immigration.Program Highlights:Is your company in full com

US and EU Cartel Investigations: Amnesty-Leniency Strategy

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 -400

International cartel enforcement increasingly involves coordinated efforts by the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ), the European Commission (EC), and other competition authorities. Arnold & Porter LLP has developed this series of webinars to provide practical insights for multinational clients at each stage of a typical government cartel investigation: Stage 1: Amnesty-Leniency Strategy - March 20, 2013 Stage 2: Search Warrants & Dawn Raids: Bef

BDO USA, LLP - Spring Marketplace Outlook

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 -400

Please join BDO USA, LLP for a Spring Marketplace Outlook.The following topics will be discussed among others:DCAA trends, and relevant compliance matters for government contractorsSpotlight on Cyber-security IndustrySequestrationRecent cases and legal alertsSpeakers:Eric Sobota, BDO USA, LLPRonald Lee, Arnold & Porter LLPStuart W. Turner, Arnold &

Arnold & Porter LLP & NYCLA: 50th Anniversary of Gideon v. Wainwright

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 -400

Please join us at 5:30 p.m. on March 18, 2013 -- the 50th anniversary of the Supreme Court's landmark decision in Gideon v. Wainwright -- for an extraordinary documentary. Gideon's Promise Unfulfilled takes viewers on a fascinating journey through the heady days of the Gideon decision through the present day, and examines the challenges still facing the indigent defense system.The film, narrated by actor Martin Sheen, will feature interviews with many who were there at the time:

Interagency Panel Discussion: Species Substitution, Mislabeling, and Fraud

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 -400

Why attend?The International Boston Seafood Show/Seafood Processing America is North America's largest seafood trade exposition.Who attends?Attendees include owners, proprietors, executive purchasing managers, category managers, private label program buyers and equipment and packaging buyers from retail, foodservice, and other business categories such as:AirlineBar/clubCruise lineDistributorFast food

Rights and Duties of Counsel

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 -400

Ethical Issues in Commercial and Investment ArbitrationThe conference will discuss issues related to the ethical conduct of parties, counsel and arbitrators in international arbitration.

Developments in the 340B Program - Legal and Strategic Perspectives on Program Integrity, Manufacturer Audits, and the Determination of "Reasonable Cause" for an Audit

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 -400

Arnold & Porter's FDA and Healthcare group and Akara Group invite you to attend a free webinar entitled "Developments in the 340B Program - Legal and Strategic Perspectives on Program Integrity, Manufacturer Audits, and the Determination of 'Reasonable Cause' for an Audit," which will be held live online on March 5 at 12:30 p.m. EST. The 340B Drug Pricing Program (the "340B Program") requires drug manufacturers to offer significant discounts on outpatient drugs to eligible entitie

Preparing for Increased Anti-Corruption Enforcement: Key Steps for Mining Companies

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 -400

With recent anti-corruption investigations in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom focusing on the mining sector, mining companies and mining services companies need to focus compliance efforts on preventing corruption in their organizations. This panel will allow the audience to hear practical, step-by-step advice from the leaders of some of the largest mining companies in the world, as well as anti-corruption legal experts, about how to manage corruption risks in the mining sect

Good Day, Sunshine: Key Components and Implications of the Final Rule Implementing the Physician Payment Sunshine Act

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 -400

We will discuss key topics covered by the Final Rule, including its provisions relating to foreign affiliates and commonly-owned entities; research payments; indirect payments; and meals and educational items. We will also summarize provisions of potential interest to providers, including the procedures through which covered entities may dispute manufacturer reports of payments. More broadly, we will offer perspectives on the implications of the Final Rule for manufacturers, the provider

1st INTERPOL International Fisheries Enforcement Conference

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 -400

First INTERPOL International Fisheries Enforcement ConferenceOne year after its 17th Pollution Crime and 23rd Wildlife Crime Working Group, INTERPOL will be hosting its first International Fisheries Enforcement Conference. Arnold & Porter LLP's Marcus Asner will be speaking on a panel entitled Why Do We Need Increased Transparency When Investigating Transnational Organized Fisheries Crime?

Class Action Litigation Update

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 -400

Learn how to navigate the rapidly changing landscape CPG industry litigation, defend against unfounded product liability claims and protect your company’s reputation with insights from the top in-house counsel and private practice attorneys.This is the only specialized litigation conference built exclusively by and for the food, beverage and consumer product industry.Highlights include:Overview of food, beverage, and CPG product litig

Second Annual Advanced Two-Day Conference on Natural Resources Damages

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 -400

Why You Should AttendNatural Resources Damages policy and practice are of vital concern to the public, federal, state and tribal trustees and various stakeholder interests. New policy and regulatory approaches and evolving case law continue to fill this critically important area of law with complex challenges for environmental practitioners.This conference will cover the substantial legal, scientific, economic and policy issues facing trustees and stakeholders. Key questions t

EU Competition Law Update

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 -400

Everything in-house counsel should know about key developments in competition cases and policy at EU and national level over the past six months. Topics will include:** Recent decisions of the Commission and the European Courts in relation to cartels** A review of key merger decisions** Enforcement activity in non-cartel matters** The outlook for 2013Date: 6 February 2013Time: 3:00 p.m. GMT, 4:00 p.m. CET, 10:00 a.m. EST 60 Minute We

German Competition Law Update

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 -400

Everything in-house counsel should know about key developments at the legislative level and in the decisional practice of the Federal Cartel Office and the courts. Topics will include:** Policy update, including revisions to the Competition Act** Enforcement activity on joint ventures, minority shareholdings and other mergers** Significant fines for pure information exchange, RPM and cartels** Abuse proceedings against Deutsche Post an

IP/Technology 2013 Update: Trademark, Copyright, Trade Secret, and Unfair Competition Program

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 -400

With the rapidly evolving case law it may be challenging to ensure your company's intellectual property rights are protected. Please join us as we discuss the implications of significant cases from the past year, and help you anticipate trends for 2013.Given the breadth of the landscape, our Los Angeles and San Francisco intellectual property lawyers will focus one program on patent law, and the other will be dedicated to copyright, trademark and trade secret law.

Federal Advocacy After Obamacare Decision: Assessing the Impact of the Supreme Court's Decision on Future Legislative Proposals

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 -400

Please join The Constitution Project and Arnold & Porter for a free webinar on Thursday, January 31, 2013, at 12:30 p.m. ET to discuss how the Court's decision in the Affordable Care Act case affects Congress' ability to act through its commerce clause, taxing and spending powers. The webinar will feature Robert Weiner, a senior partner at the law firm of Arnold & Porter, who served as Associate Deputy Attorney General at the Department of Justice, overseeing the defense of Obamacare from the

IP/Technology 2013 Update: Patent Law Program

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 -400

With the rapidly evolving case law it may be challenging to ensure your company's intellectual property rights are protected. Please join us as we discuss the implications of significant cases from the past year, and help you anticipate trends for 2013. Given the breadth of the landscape, our Los Angeles and San Francisco intellectual property lawyers will focus one program on patent law, and the other will be dedicated to copyright, trademark and trade secret law.

Managing Mass Torts: Less is Definitely More

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 -400

This webinar will review the legal and practical aspects of a number of techniques for managing mass tort litigations. We will first consider the consolidation of far-flung lawsuits into one or two manageable jurisdictions, with a focus on removal, defeating fraudulent joinder of non-diverse defendants, and MDL procedures. We will then review various methods for gathering information on claims prior to discovery, such as the use of court-ordered "Lone Pine" questionnaires, to frame effective

The Business Community Takes on the SEC: Who Will Win the Legal Battle over Dodd-Frank Disclosure Regulations?

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 -400

In the past two months, business groups have filed a series of challenges in the D.C. Circuit attacking regulations promulgated by the SEC under the 2010 Dodd-Frank legislation. Among those regulations is the Conflict Minerals rule, which requires publicly traded companies to disclose whether their products contain certain minerals used to finance violent activities in central Africa. Also under attack are the Extractive Sector Transparency regulations requiring companies to report payme

The Arnold & Porter ecomp KnowHow Series: Pricing Promises - The Impact of Competition Law

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 -400

The UK Office of Fair Trading recently published a report on the competitive analysis ofvarious types of pricing promises -- such as:* Most favoured nation clauses* So-called "English clauses"* Lowest market price promises* The imposition of price obligationstied to other suppliers' productsIn this webinar, we propose to outline the key observations made in the report about various types of pricing agreements and provide guidance on when su

Third Party Oversight and Monitoring: How to Establish an Effective Third Party Auditing and Monitoring Program for Your Intermediaries, Distributors and Agents

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 -400

Join The National Law Journal & Legal Times and the sharpest minds shaping today’s regulatory law for this highly anticipated day-long event featuring top federal regulators, legislators, law firms, lobbyists and lawyers discussing timely issues for both law firm attorneys and in-house counsel in 2013.What Your Program Should Accomplish:Developing an appropriate third party oversight monitoring planCustomizing inter

Managed Markets and Investigations -- Emerging Issues

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 -400

Arnold & Porter attorneys Marcus Asner, Dan Kracov, Jeff Handwerker, and John Gould will be teaching a CLE course -- entitled “Managed Markets and Investigations -- Emerging Issues” -- at the Woodcliff Lake, NJ offices of Eisai Inc. The course will be free, open to the public, and held December 6th from 11 AM - 2 PM. Eisai is located at 100 Tice Blvd. Woodcliff Lake, NJ. Those interested in attending must contact Daniel Kracov by 3:00 P

Preparing for Increased Anti-Corruption Enforcement: Key Steps for Mining Companies

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 -400