FBA to present ‘New Lawyers Seminar’ online
The Federal Bar Association, Eastern District of Michigan Chapter, along with the U.S. District Court will present the 45th Annual New Lawyers Seminar online via Zoom on Tuesday and Wednesday, January 12-13.
At the virtual “Seminar for New Lawyers: Navigating Your Way in State & Federal Court,” attendees will receive practice tips and real-world advice about law, procedure and strategy from Michigan’s top lawyers and judges.
Cost for this two day webinar is $75 (no refunds provided for cancellations after December 20). Registration fee includes presentation materials and a one-year local chapter membership.
New Lawyers Seminar participants will also have the opportunity to participate in a mass swearing-in ceremony held during the seminar and be admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. This opportunity will be open only to individuals who register for the New Lawyer’s Seminar. Participants must apply separately for admission to the federal court and to participate in the swearing-in ceremony. New Lawyers Seminar registrants who indicate during the online registration process that they wish to participate in the mass swearing-in ceremony will be sent information on how to submit their application.
To register, visit https://fbamich.org and click on “calendar.”
Annual ‘Form 10-K/Proxy Tune-Up’ offered as webcast
The Practising Law Institute (PLI) will present the “Seventh Annual Form 10-K/Proxy Tune-Up” as a live webcast on Thursday, December 17, beginning at 1 p.m.
Preparation and review of Forms 10-K and proxy statements this year present several new challenges. Disclosures about the impact and uncertainties of COVID-19 must be tailored to each company’s situation. The SEC’s continuing Disclosure Modernization and Simplification undertakings during 2020, including disclosure about human capital resources, must be implemented. Evolving disclosure questions surrounding the impact of the transition away from LIBOR and cybersecurity will also factor into this year’s reporting process. Gary M. Brown, of Nelson, Mullins, Riley, & Scarborough LLP, and SEC Institute Director George M. Wilson will discuss these and other key reporting issues at this webinar.
Topics will include:
• Tailoring disclosures about COVID-19 for your company – risk factor, MD&A, executive compensation and accounting considerations
• Details of the changes to your Form 10-K required by the SEC’s 2020 Disclosure Modernization and Simplification initiatives and other rule changes – 15 Minutes
• SEC staff focus areas for 2020 Form 10-Ks, including non-GAAP measures and MD&A
• Example disclosures in key areas such as known trends, Brexit, LIBOR and other emerging risks
• Accounting and financial reporting watch areas
• Recent enforcement actions
• Continuing topics from 2019 and looking forward to 2021
Course materials will be available to attendees prior to the start of the program. Cost for the webcast is $299. To register or for additional information, visit www.pli.edu and click on “programs.”
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