Este curso CLE, "Los fundamentos de la debida diligencia," ofrece una exploración completa de los procesos de debida diligencia, centrándose en estrategias de investigación, requisitos legales y técnicas de mitigación de riesgos. Los participantes obtendrán conocimientos sobre la importancia de realizar investigaciones exhaustivas en transacciones comerciales, incluidas fusiones, adquisiciones y asociaciones, para garantizar el cumplimiento y protegerse contra posibles riesgos legales y de reputación.

Application of the attorney-client privilege can be particularly confusing for lawyers working as in-house or outside corporate counsel because it is not always clear who – among agents, contractors, employees, and directors – is the “client” and thus who can safely engage in privileged communication or waive the privilege. Whether the privilege applies also affects the company’s ability to communicate openly with counsel, conduct an internal investigation, and even engage in an important business transaction. If you work in-house or represent businesses as outside counsel, you need to fully understand the privilege in these circumstances.

Advising business clients on the formation and ongoing operation of limited liability companies and partnerships requires not only a solid understanding of business principles but also a keen awareness of the complex tax issues these entities present. Even though you may not be a tax expert, you need the knowledge to identify and handle the business tax issues that your clients can expect to face.

This webcast serves as a primer on international arbitration law, offering a structured introduction for attorneys looking to enter the field while also providing valuable insights for experienced practitioners. Participants will gain a foundational understanding of international commercial, with guidance from leading arbitration lawyers and legal scholars. A key component of the program is the Restatement of the Law, the U.S. Law of International Commercial and Investor-State Arbitration, which provides a comprehensive analysis of legal principles shaping arbitration law in the United States.

This CLE course, "The Fundamentals of Due Diligence," offers a comprehensive exploration of due diligence processes, focusing on research strategies, legal requirements, and risk mitigation techniques. Participants will gain insights into the importance of thorough investigations in business transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships, to ensure compliance and protect against potential legal and reputational risks.

While the Trump Administration is new and different, PFAS regulation continues at a rapid pace. State initiatives are evolving at an astonishing speed and vigilance is essential. Your clients need to know how to plan for the future and manage and mitigate PFAS-related risks! Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are reshaping the litigation, regulatory, and commercial landscape, placing businesses, insurers, and legal professionals in uncharted territory. This comprehensive course equips you with actionable strategies to properly guide your clients so they can anticipate, manage, and mitigate risks tied to PFAS, including regulatory compliance, liability exposure, and reputational concerns.

A limited liability company’s operating agreement is more than just a framework for governance—it plays a pivotal role in determining tax treatment for both the LLC and its members. While many attorneys focus on ownership, decision-making, capitalization, and profit distribution, they often overlook the profound tax implications embedded within these agreements. A well-structured operating agreement ensures tax efficiency while aligning with the members’ broader business and management goals. Are you confident in your ability to navigate these complexities and provide your clients with the best possible tax guidance?

In January 2025, a series of Executive Orders (EOs) and Memoranda were issued and have significantly altered federal policy in areas such as diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, reproductive healthcare access, and immigration. These changes present new compliance and operational challenges for tax-exempt organizations, as they must now navigate regulatory uncertainty, potential funding freezes, heightened government scrutiny, and disruptions to overall mission objectives and related services. If you are a lawyer serving on a tax-exempt’s board or if you represent tax-exempt organizations in practice, you must understand the immediate legal implications of these orders and prepare clients for additional policy shifts.

Every attorney has a duty to maintain and properly dispose of client files—whether paper or digital. However, determining how long to retain a file or when it can be destroyed after a case concludes is a complex challenge. With varying rules, guidelines, and jurisdictional exceptions governing file retention, even law offices confident in their compliance may face risks. So, what policies should an attorney have in place to ensure proper file retention and destruction?

When drafting a commercial contract, careful consideration needs to be given to craft the contract language with an eye towards avoiding the risk of litigation with counterparties. Regardless of your specialty, the risk of poorly crafted contractual language leading to very time-consuming and financially costly litigation is an ever-present threat that should be addressed in every business transaction.