Upcoming K&L Gates Events

Document Retention and Destruction

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Lynn Reilly will present at this Lorman Education Services event.

For event registration and information please click here.

The London Stock Exchange AIM Market: Accessing Global Capital on the AIM Market

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 07:30:00 GMT

These are challenging times for U.S. companies looking to access global capital, but there is an alternative market that continues to provide U.S. growth businesses with access to a huge pool of potential funding. In the last three years, 103 North American-based companies have joined London’s AIM market, raising $4.8 billion.

Find out why London and the AIM market continue to be the best sources of global capital for U.S. companies even in challenging times for world capital markets and why AIM may be the best option for your company or your clients.

The Lord Mayor of the City of London will give the introductory address at this complimentary, invitation-only seminar. You will also have a unique opportunity to listen to expert speakers from the London Stock Exchange, Kennedy Covington, Baker Tilly, Collins Stewart and K&L Gates.

Seminar overview:

Why is London one of the best sources of global capital for U.S. growth companies?
What sort of company is suitable for an IPO on AIM?
What are the benefits of AIM?
Who will be on the London IPO team?
What are the legal and accounting procedures?
How much does it all cost?

The London Stock Exchange AIM Market: Accessing Global Capital on the AIM Market

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT

These are challenging times for U.S. companies looking to access global capital but there is one global market that continues to provide U.S. growth businesses with access to a huge pool of potential funding. In the last three years, 103 North American-based companies have joined London’s AIM market, raising $4.8 billion.

Find out why London and the AIM market continue to be the best sources of global capital for U.S. companies even in challenging times for world capital markets and why AIM may be the best option for your company or your clients. Panelists include speakers from the London Stock Exchange, Kennedy Covington, Baker Tilly, First Columbus Investments, Abchurch Communications and K&L Gates.

Seminar Overview:

Why is London one of the best sources of global capital for U.S. growth companies?
What sort of company is suitable for an IPO on AIM?
What are the benefits of AIM?
Who will be on the London IPO team?
What are the legal and accounting procedures?
How much does it all cost?

The London Stock Exchange AIM Market: Accessing Global Capital on the AIM Market

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:30:00 GMT

These are challenging times for U.S. companies looking to access global capital but there is one global market that continues to provide U.S. growth businesses with access to a huge pool of potential funding. In the last three years, 103 North American-based companies have joined London’s AIM market, raising $4.8 billion.

Find out why London and the AIM market continue to be the best sources of global capital for U.S. companies even in challenging times for world capital markets and why AIM may be the best option for your company or your clients. Panelists include speakers from the London Stock Exchange, Baker Tilly, First Columbus Investments, Abchurch Communications and K&L Gates.

Seminar Overview:

Why is London one of the best sources of global capital for U.S. growth companies?
What sort of company is suitable for an IPO on AIM?
What are the benefits of AIM?
Who will be on the London IPO team?
What are the legal and accounting procedures?
How much does it all cost?

LLCs, LLPs and Partnerships: Organization and Operation

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Choosing the proper business entity is crucial to the success of a new business, and more and more small businesses are choosing entity options such as LLCs and LLPs. Unfortunately, many businesses are unprepared for the tax consequences associated with these entities. Attend this seminar and get the information you need to make informed decisions regarding forming, operating and terminating entities, as well as transferring their interests.

Learn how to effectively advise your clients regarding the benefits and drawbacks of the various entities from an operational, tax and liability perspective. Find out how to apply the income tax rules to partners and partnerships in a wide range of transactions - from formation to termination. Don't pass up this timely opportunity to learn new strategies for effectively dealing with different business entity issues.

Real Estate Development from Beginning to End in Oregon

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

This seminar covers the latest and most effective strategies for navigating through the real estate development process. Topics include due diligence; variances and exactions; closing the deal after entitlements; permitting issues; and system-built technology.

Payroll Compliance Audit in Pennsylvania

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

This full-day program, hosted by Lorman Education Services, covers federal and Pennsylvania laws governing proper compensation of employees. Topics include exempt and non-exempt status; the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act; effective recordkeeping; overtime calculations; and handling federal and state audits.

International Arbitration: Managing Risk in High Growth – High Risk Markets

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 08:30:00 GMT

As businesses seek to adapt to changing economic conditions, many are increasing their focus on the fast growing markets of the Emerging/Developing World including the countries of Latin America, Russia and the CIS countries, India, China, the Middle East and Africa.

In this one-day symposium, corporate counsel from leading companies, renowned arbitrators, representatives of arbitral institutions and arbitration practitioners will explore a number of the issues facing executives and in-house legal teams when seeking to manage commercial and political risk as their businesses enter such markets.

Panelists will include leading in-house counsel from KBR, Microsoft, Bombardier, Chicago Bridge & Iron, URS, Bechtel and Arup Americas, representatives from Santiago, Navigant Consulting and K&L Gates.

Individual panel sessions will explore:

The role that arbitration can play in commercial risk minimization, featuring leading arbitration practitioners from India, the UAE, China, South Africa, Brazil and Russia
Cultural Factors and their impact on the use of ADR techniques like mediation and dispute review boards
Alternative methods of hedging risk
Current issues in Investor State Arbitration
Practical steps to reduce time and save cost in arbitration

2008 Fort Worth Oil & Gas Seminar

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 08:30:00 GMT

This informational seminar will cover many of the current issues facing the Oil & Gas industry. More information will be updated in the coming weeks.

NSCP National Membership Meeting

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Michael J. King
VII(d) GI — Gifts, Entertainment, and Non-cash Compensation Issues

Regulatory considerations for IAs and BDs
What should be in your written policies and procedures
Surveillance and coordination efforts

Ndenisarya M. Meekins
(2) IA — IA Compliance for Beginners (Elementary Level)

Role of a Chief Compliance Officer
Comparing compliance and supervisory functions
Serving as your firm’s regulatory interface
How to say no and still be viewed as an advocate for your firm

Mark P. Goshko
I(f) HF — Hedge Fund Compliance and Risk Management Issues

Qualifying for registration exemptions
Key disclosures in the offering and marketing documents: risks and conflicts
Internal controls over valuation
Establishing third party arrangements
Bear raids, market manipulation, and non-public information

Clifford J. Alexander
III(c) IA — Books and Records Modernization

Impact of new requirements
Approach for dual registrants
Electronic communication retention and supervision
Compliance challenges with multi-discipline portfolios

Michael S. Caccese
III(f) HF – Current Issues

Maintaining and monitoring the private placement exemption
Differential Treatment of Investors: Side letters, transparency, fees
Generating Alpha: Choosing Benchmarks and Reporting Performance
Activist Funds: Form filings and Proxy Battles
Best Practices – President’s Working Group