October 2 – 3 National Institute on Securities Fraud, Arlington, Va.  Backdating convictions and the subprime meltdown spurred a resurgence of financial fraud investigations and a continuing wave of international securities fraud enforcement actions. The National Institute on Securities Fraud will provide insights on what to expect next in the securities arena and how to prepare for these changes. Sponsored by: Criminal Justice Section, Section of Business Law and the ABA Center for Continuing Legal Education.  

October 2  HIPAA Enforcement: Privacy & Security Update – Investigations, Resolutions, Penalties & Dispositions, Teleconference and Webcast  This program will focus on the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Privacy and Security Rule, enforcement of this rule and the structure of related resolution agreements. Panelists will also address civil money penalties in HIPAA enforcement. Sponsored by: Health Law Section and the ABA Center for CLE.

October 7  The Trustee as Trusted Advisor, Teleconference and Webcast  Should an advisor ever be considered a trustee? What are the differences between beneficiary lawsuits and trusted advisor/trustee lawsuits? What ethical dilemmas are faced when switching from advisor to fiduciary? These questions and others will be answered during this teleconference. Other topics include how to prevent litigation, transference and counter-transference, and practical tips. Sponsored by: Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law and the ABA Center for CLE.

October 8  The Revised PRRB Regulations and Instructions, Teleconference and Webcast  Provider Reimbursement Review Board Chair Suzanne Cochran will lead a discussion on recent changes to the PRRB that resulted from regulations adopted by the Center for Medicare Management. Don Romano, principal drafter of the CMM’s regulations, will be on-hand to discuss these updates. The panel will also address critical steps that must be taken in light of the looming Oct. 20 deadline to add issues to pending appeals. Sponsored by: Health Law Section and the ABA Center for Continuing Legal Education.

October 8  Weird Collateral: Benefits and Challenges of Novel Sources, Teleconference and Webcast  From real estate mezzanine loans to domain names to vanishing collateral, all collateral is not the same, resulting in challenges when interpreting the treatment of collateral under the Uniform Commercial Code. This program will educate attendees on handling these unique types of collateral for clients and identifying and resolving issues involving secure transactions. Sponsored by: Section of Business Law and the ABA Center for CLE.

October 9  Danger, Will Robinson: Introduction to Securitized Lending, Teleconference and Webcast  What are securitized or conduit loans? How are they different from regular mortgage loans?   As Part two of the Essential Issues in Commercial Real Estate Law 2008 Teleconference, this program will introduce attendees to securitized/conduit real estate loans. It will also include five key tips the borrower, lender and counsel should know before closing a conduit loan. Sponsored by: Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law, Young Lawyers Division and the ABA Center for Continuing Legal Education.

October 14  Mediate Better! The ABA’s Task Force on Improving Mediation Quality, Teleconference and Webcast  Four members of the ABA Task Force on Improving Mediation will lead a discussion on how mediators engage parties and counsel with different analytical techniques, targeting both the merits of disputes and negotiating issues. Sponsored by: Section of Dispute Resolution and the ABA Center for CLE.

October 15  Supreme Court Roundup, Teleconference and Webcast  This program will examine recent Supreme Court rulings on business cases. The faculty will focus on specific aspects of the court’s term and look ahead at the upcoming term. Sponsored by: ABA Center for CLE.

October 15  The Impact of Employment Practices Liability Insurance on Employment Litigation, Teleconference and Webcast  Many aspects of employment law litigation are impacted by Employment Practices Liability Insurance. This panel will explore what factors employers consider when deciding if coverage is necessary and what provisions to include in the policy. Sponsored by: Section of Labor and Employment Law and the ABA Center for CLE.

October 16 – 17  National Institute on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Houston  With sharply increased enforcement of anti-corruption laws in the U.S. and abroad, this two-day program will provide a timely and substantive briefing on developments in this area. Effective compliance practices, management of anti-corruption business risks, conducting internal investigations and dealing with the government’s expectations will be covered during the conference. Sponsored by: Criminal Justice Section, Section of International Law and the ABA Center for CLE.

October 16  Can Privacy and Marketing Coexist? Don’t Ask, Don’t Sell, Teleconference and Webcast  This program will survey the many laws, regulations and proposals impacting the way that companies can market to consumers. Sponsored by: Section of Business Law and the ABA Center for CLE.

October 22 – 24  National Institute on Banking Law Basics, Boston  This fundamental banking law course will provide practitioners with an understanding of the laws and regulations governing banks and bank withholding companies. It serves as a comprehensive introduction to banking law regulation, as well as a refresher course for experienced banking law professionals. Sponsored by: Section of Business Law, Young Lawyers Division and the ABA Center for CLE and the Morin Center for Banking and Financial Law of Boston University School of Law.

October 27 – 29  National Institute on Investment Management Basics, Boston  This institute is a two-and-one-half day introduction to the regulation of investment companies and similar entities. Attendees will learn about the structure of the investment management industry, the regulatory scheme imposed on investment companies and current industry trends. Sponsored by: Section of Business Law, Young Lawyers Division and the ABA Center for CLE and the Morin Center for Banking and Financial Law of Boston University School of Law.

 

Additional Programs:

 

October 1  New IRS Form 990 Focus on Nonprofit Governance: Is Your Board Ready?, Teleconference and Webcast

October 1  Russian IP Laws and Commercialization: The New Part IV of the Civil Code, Teleconference and Webcast

October 1  The Supreme Court Speaks: A Preview of the Significant Labor and Employment Cases Pending Before the Supreme Court, Teleconference and Webcast 

October 6  Handling Investigations Under the New DOJ Policy on Investigation of Companies, Teleconference and Webcast 

October 14  Managing Technology Overload, Teleconference and Webcast

October 23  Are Your Construction Defects Covered? Navigating the CGL Policy Maze, Teleconference and Webcast

October 23  Troubled Times Ahead? The Impact of Bankruptcy on Commercial Real Estate, Teleconference and Webcast

October 28  Is There Convergence of Health Care Competition Policy in the U.S. and Europe? A Comparison on Historical Policy and Ongoing Trends, Teleconference and Webcast

October 28  The Uncertainties of Death and Taxes: Preparing and Defending Estate Tax Returns, Teleconference and Webcast

October 29  Due Diligence and Closings in the Digital Age: Analysis of Tools, Ancient and Modern, for Investigation of Your Target and Closing the Deal, Teleconference and Webcast

For additional program information, please visit the ABA Center for CLE

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