http://www.fulbright.com/events Events from the International Law Firm of Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P. 15 http://www.fulbright.com/img/logos/logo_RSS.gif http://www.fulbright.com/events 144 48 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=seminars.detail&eventID=5421&site_id=492 Diverse companies are stronger companies. Join us for a panel discussion with corporate leaders who have championed diversity programs in their legal departments and corporations. Steve Euller, Corporate Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Cargill, will share his perspective on how to make the program a success, including examples of leadership models, shared objectives and metrics. Ted Shaw, Of Counsel with Fulbright & Jaworski and former Director-Counsel and President of the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund, will highlight the legal considerations to bear... Tue, 03 Aug 2010 02:41:19 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=seminars.detail&eventID=5421&site_id=492 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=seminars.detail&eventID=5413&site_id=492 Fulbright partner Stephanie E. Heilborn and Fulbright senior associate Mary P. O'Reilly will be speaking at Practicing Law Institute’s 41 st Annual Estate Planning Institute, scheduled for September 13-14, 2010 in New York. In Heilborn’s topic of “Planning for Post-Death Elections,” she will be discussing the following: Alternate valuation Planning with qualified disclaimers QTIP elections Special elections Deferring tax payments O’Reilly will be speaking on “Planning and Defending Domestic Asset-Protection... Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:05:31 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=seminars.detail&eventID=5413&site_id=492 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=seminars.detail&eventID=5440&site_id=492 The Changing Environment in M&A in the Wake of the Financial Meltdown: What Executives, General Counsel and Board Members Should Know Tuesday, September 14, 2010 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. - Registration and Breakfast 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Panel Discussion Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P. 666 Fifth Avenue (Entrances on 52nd and 53rd Streets) 33rd Floor New York, NY 10103 Program: We will discuss current conditions to help you better understand today’s M&A market, as well as the following key factors to address in seizing the opportunities that this crisis... Tue, 10 Aug 2010 09:02:39 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=seminars.detail&eventID=5440&site_id=492 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=seminars.detail&eventID=5454&site_id=492 Program: Join us as we discuss the recent rule finalized by the FAA (effective October 1, 2010) requiring each U.S. registered civil aircraft to renew its registration every three years. We will explore the FAA's rationale for this rule change, how it will impact the practices of aircraft owners and operators and ways in which the re-registration requirements can be addressed in lease and financing agreements. We are pleased to have Mr. Kerry B. Long, former Chief Counsel of the FAA, as our featured speaker on our panel. He is expected to provide unique insight as to the... Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:16:30 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=seminars.detail&eventID=5454&site_id=492 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=seminars.detail&eventID=5455&site_id=492 Program: Join us as we discuss the recent rule finalized by the FAA (effective October 1, 2010) requiring each U.S. registered civil aircraft to renew its registration every three years. We will explore the FAA's rationale for this rule change, how it will impact the practices of aircraft owners and operators and ways in which the re-registration requirements can be addressed in lease and financing agreements. We are pleased to have Mr. Kerry B. Long, former Chief Counsel of the FAA, as our featured speaker on our panel. He is expected to provide unique insight as to the... Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:13:09 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=seminars.detail&eventID=5455&site_id=492 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=seminars.detail&eventID=5406&site_id=492 Topics of discussion: Scope of UK Bribery Act 2010 - Why U.S. and international businesses must be prepared and the impact of new UK anti-bribery legislation Sentencing Guideline Amendments Dodd-Frank Bill Whistleblower impact on internal reporting 1504 anticipated compliance challenges in disclosing foreign government payments FCPA in New Frontiers Challenging Knock-on Litigation Following an FCPA Investigation Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:42:09 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=seminars.detail&eventID=5406&site_id=492 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=seminars.detail&eventID=5350&site_id=492 Faced with new laws and regulations, shifting enforcement schemes and philosophies, vague guidance, and potentially overlapping jurisdictions, energy firms are challenged to meet the growing compliance obligations of today's dynamic regulatory environment. An effective compliance program is now more important than ever. Fulbright & Jaworski, one of the leading energy law firms in the U.S. and globally, and NICE Actimize, the largest and broadest financial crime, risk and compliance solutions provider, invite you to join us in New York on September 16 for a half-day seminar where we will... Mon, 07 Jun 2010 04:46:37 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=seminars.detail&eventID=5350&site_id=492 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=seminars.detail&eventID=5457&site_id=492 Join us for a high level discussion that will address when and how to use earnout provisions in private-company sale transactions. The Fulbright panel of Corporate and Tax partners will be joined by Bernstein Global Wealth Management Director, Brian Wodar, author and contributor to published research on this topic. Together we will discuss many of the legal and valuation issues to be considered in negotiating and structuring earnout provisions. Topics to be addressed: Pros and cons of earnouts Common earnout benchmarks Financial analysis and valuation of earnouts... Mon, 23 Aug 2010 01:16:35 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=seminars.detail&eventID=5457&site_id=492 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=seminars.detail&eventID=5466&site_id=492 PROGRAM: Operations in the Gulf and other offshore environments now present unprecedented regulatory and legal uncertainty. Join us for a roundtable discussion that will cover the transactional landscape and operational issues facing companies doing business in the Gulf. Our panel discussions will touch on pressing topics, including: Transactional Landscape Moving Forward Investment Opportunities and Capital Raising Insurance and Financial Responsibility in the current environment Federal Regulatory Restructuring - Update on BOEMRE rulemaking Emerging... Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:18:02 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=seminars.detail&eventID=5466&site_id=492 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=seminars.detail&eventID=5465&site_id=492 Fulbright partner Steve Suzzan will be speaking at the African investor Index Series Summit. The summit joins two events--the Ai Index Summit, Ai IPO Summit--to focus upon Africa's capital market. The summit brings together leading African companies with potential investors to develop regional equity capital markets. To register, visit www.africa-investor.com . Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:39:55 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=seminars.detail&eventID=5465&site_id=492 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=seminars.detail&eventID=5430&site_id=492 Program: Topics of discussion: Scope of UK Bribery Act 2010 - Why U.S. and international businesses must be prepared and the impact of new UK anti-bribery legislation Sentencing Guideline Amendments Dodd-Frank Bill Whistleblower impact on internal reporting 1504 anticipated compliance challenges in disclosing foreign government payments FCPA in New Frontiers Challenging Knock-on Litigation Following an FCPA Investigation Continuing Legal Education Information: We have applied for... Fri, 06 Aug 2010 10:45:07 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=seminars.detail&eventID=5430&site_id=492 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=seminars.detail&eventID=5428&site_id=492 Program: With the U.S. economic outlook being called “unusually uncertain” by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, estate and succession planning for your family has never been more important. Please join us to learn the key items you should know to develop your personal action plan to navigate these rocky waters. Topics to be discussed: What tax rules apply during 2010 and 2011, including legislative updates Potential issues for existing estate plans given uncertain rules Which techniques may, and may not, make sense in the current environment... Thu, 05 Aug 2010 11:11:18 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=seminars.detail&eventID=5428&site_id=492 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=seminars.detail&eventID=5434&site_id=492 Program: In this age of public and regulatory scrutiny, companies need to develop and implement effective compliance programs, while at the same time recognizing and minimizing the litigation risks associated with the very existence of these programs. In addition, greatly expanded corporate compliance obligations and risks confront publicly held companies in the wake of the newly enacted Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Added to all this are the immense ethical issues that are involved in trademark investigations. Please join us for lunch as we sort through... Mon, 09 Aug 2010 09:47:18 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=seminars.detail&eventID=5434&site_id=492 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=seminars.detail&eventID=5351&site_id=492 Faced with new laws and regulations, shifting enforcement schemes and philosophies, vague guidance, and potentially overlapping jurisdictions, energy firms are challenged to meet the growing compliance obligations of today's dynamic regulatory environment. An effective compliance program is now more important than ever. Fulbright & Jaworski, one of the leading energy law firms in the U.S. and globally, and NICE Actimize, the largest and broadest financial crime, risk and compliance solutions provider, invite you to join us in Houston on September 22 for a half-day seminar where we will... Mon, 07 Jun 2010 11:29:06 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=seminars.detail&eventID=5351&site_id=492 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=seminars.detail&eventID=5423&site_id=492 We hope you can join us for our labor and employment breakfast seminar. This program will focus on the most important recent developments in labor and employment law. Topics will include: The Latest Whistleblower Legislation and Developments New Requirement to Accommodate Nursing Mothers The New NLRB: Likely to Enact EFCA by Rules and Decisions? This program will conclude with a question and answer session. Wed, 04 Aug 2010 09:22:06 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=seminars.detail&eventID=5423&site_id=492 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=seminars.detail&eventID=5464&site_id=492 Please join us for a three part series focused on helping women successfully navigate the corporate ladder. The women of Fulbright & Jaworski invite our female clients and friends to attend a three part series focused on issues that will help you successfully navigate the corporate ladder. The series will feature Linda Bray Chanow , Executive Director, The Center for Women in Law, The University of Texas School of Law, who will share her insight and expertise in the advancement of women in the corporate setting. In addition, the women of Fulbright will share their knowledge of the hot... Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:48:55 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=seminars.detail&eventID=5464&site_id=492 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=seminars.detail&eventID=5367&site_id=492 The 25th Anniversary Clinical Symposium on Advances in Skin & Wound Care is sponsored by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW), part of Wolters Kluwer Health, a leading provider of information and business intelligence for students, professionals, and institutions in medicine, nursing, allied health, and pharmacy. LWW is the publisher of the journal Advances in Skin & Wound Care. The symposium features the world's most prominent speakers and professionals on wound care, an extremely sophisticated science practiced by providers in many disciplines. Over 1,000 nurses, physicians... Mon, 21 Jun 2010 04:07:01 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=seminars.detail&eventID=5367&site_id=492 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=seminars.detail&eventID=5389&site_id=492 Learn to use international arbitration to resolve maritime and energy industry disputes effectively and efficiently. Day One presentations, with comprehensive written materials, cover all facets of the arbitration process and hearing, including the international conventions, U.S.A. laws, and rules of several arbitration societies that commonly govern in maritime, energy, and international arbitration. On Day Two, attendees serve as arbitrators deciding a mock arbitration exercise. The faculty are well known, seasoned arbitrators and advocates. Attendees may become qualified for listing in... Thu, 08 Jul 2010 09:39:53 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=seminars.detail&eventID=5389&site_id=492 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=seminars.detail&eventID=5463&site_id=492 Fulbright partner Gerry Pecht will present "Merger & Acquisition Litigation Issues" to the Securities Litigation and Arbitration Section of the Houston Bar Association. The Securities Litigation and Arbitration Section meets for lunch on the second Tuesday of the months of September through November and January through May. Each meeting features one or more speakers who discuss current topics of interest to the securities bar, such as class action developments, broker-dealer arbitrations, fiduciary duty claims, internal corporate investigations, and SEC and other securities... Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:58:30 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=seminars.detail&eventID=5463&site_id=492 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=seminars.detail&eventID=5386&site_id=492 During this annual seminar, the Fulbright & Jaworski Appellate Practice Group will provide an overview of key decisions that will influence how businesses operate and litigate. The group will also preview cases that are important to business in the United States Supreme Court, the Texas Supreme Court and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Wed, 07 Jul 2010 01:37:57 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=seminars.detail&eventID=5386&site_id=492 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=seminars.detail&eventID=5460&site_id=492 Please join us for a three part series focused on helping women successfully navigate the corporate ladder. The women of Fulbright & Jaworski invite our female clients and friends to attend a three part series focused on issues that will help you successfully navigate the corporate ladder. The series will feature Linda Bray Chanow , Executive Director, The Center for Women in Law, The University of Texas School of Law, who will share her insight and expertise in the advancement of women in the corporate setting. In addition, the women of Fulbright will share their knowledge of the hot... Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:49:06 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=seminars.detail&eventID=5460&site_id=492 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=seminars.detail&eventID=5077&site_id=492 Fulbright counsel Jennifer Sherrill will be a speaker on the panel Green: It’s the New Black - The Future of Green — Developments, Strategies and Considerations for Real Estate Professionals at the CREW Network Convention & Marketplace . For more information, visit www.crewnetwork.org . Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:57:41 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=seminars.detail&eventID=5077&site_id=492 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=seminars.detail&eventID=5442&site_id=492 U.S. companies moving into global markets facing complex and challenging legal issues. The control on exports and imports of dual use items is ramping up in order to fight terror both at home and around the world. As a result, international corruption cases and violations of Export Control and Import laws are under a higher scrutiny by the US government. This seminar addresses these issues so that attorneys, compliance officers and international trade professionals are prepared to handled these matters and stay in compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Export Control and Import... Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:38:06 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=seminars.detail&eventID=5442&site_id=492 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=seminars.detail&eventID=5411&site_id=492 Fulbright's Hong Kong and Beijing partner-in-charge Jeff Blount is the conference co-chair for this important event on Asia's response to post-GFC. The conference will focus on a number of impacted practices including regulatory reform, M&As, antitrust, intellectual property and arbitration. Blount will also be co-chairing two sessions: "Cross-border mergers, acquisitions and investments in Asia: trends and opportunities in Asia following the financial crisis" "Regional acquisition, merger and investment developments: sector-specific issues... Wed, 28 Jul 2010 05:26:21 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=seminars.detail&eventID=5411&site_id=492 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=seminars.detail&eventID=5461&site_id=492 Please join us for a three part series focused on helping women successfully navigate the corporate ladder. The women of Fulbright & Jaworski invite our female clients and friends to attend a three part series focused on issues that will help you successfully navigate the corporate ladder. The series will feature Linda Bray Chanow , Executive Director, The Center for Women in Law, The University of Texas School of Law, who will share her insight and expertise in the advancement of women in the corporate setting. In addition, the women of Fulbright will share their knowledge of the hot... Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:49:20 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=seminars.detail&eventID=5461&site_id=492