Events

A Lot of Hot Air or Coming Disaster: Insurance Coverage for Global Warming Claims

Tuesday, February 9, 2010
12:30 – 2 p.m. (ET)
Complimentary Webinar

In the last three months, significant federal court opinions have renewed the focus on global warming claims. These legal developments, coming just before the Copenhagen Conference, have also sparked interest in insurance coverage for climate change claims asserted against business entities.

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Exl Pharma

Off-Label Information Dissemination Webinar

Tuesday, February 9, 2010
1:30 - 3:15 p.m. (ET)

Partner Joe McMenamin (Product and Consumer Litigation) will speak at this webinar hosted by Exl Pharma. The event will cover investigations and increasing litigation involving companies for allegedly engaging in off-label product promotion.

For registration and more information, please visit the Exl website.

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McGuireWoods LLP SEC Practice Series

SEC Reporting & Enforcement Update

Wednesday, February 10, 2010
12:30 - 1:30 p.m. (ET)
Complimentary Webinar

CLE credit pending.

McGuireWoods' SEC practice group will discuss updates on case law, proposals and other changes in the securities regulatory environment.

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McGuireWoods LLP 7th Annual Healthcare and Life Sciences
Private Equity & Finance Conference

Healthcare and Life Sciences Investing: The Road to Recovery

Thursday, February 11, 2010
Palmer House Hilton
17 East Monroe Street
Chicago, Illinois

Cost per attendee: $295

Please join us for our 7th annual program as we delve into the prospects for private equity investments in the healthcare and life sciences arenas. Our 2010 event will include presentations by companies seeking funding, leaders in finance and healthcare/life sciences, and plenty of time to network with peers.

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Class Action Lawsuits Between Nurses & Hospitals

Practical Guidance to Prevent & Defend Against Suits
& Current Summary of Actions

Wednesday, February 17, 2010
12:30 - 1:15 p.m. (ET)
Teleconference

Please join us as we outline the risks for hospitals, and discuss the corrective actions needed to ensure compliance.

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Executive Breakfast Briefing Series

Labor & Employment Law: Bracing for the Changing Landscape

FLSA Litigation & Class Actions
Charlotte - February 18, 2010
Raleigh - February 25, 2010

Labor & Employment Trends & Legislative Overview
Charlotte - March 25, 2010
Raleigh - March 31, 2010

Employee Free Choice Act 2.0 & Union Organizing Trends
Charlotte - April 15, 2010
Raleigh - April 22, 2010

With employers facing an ever-changing legal and economic landscape, McGuireWoods invites you to join us for an important update on labor and employment law developments.

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Life Sciences Firms E-Discovery Playbook

How to Reduce Legal Budgets and Manage E-Discovery the Right Way

Tuesday, February 23, 2010
12:30 p.m. (ET)
Complimentary Webinar

The session will provide examples of recent e-discovery cases; ways to reduce costs; how to deal with repeat litigation in the product liability and patent areas; and how to handle repeat litigation in a uniform, efficient manner.

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Fourth Annual Southeast Venture Conference (SEVC)

February 24-25, 2010
Ritz Carlton
Tysons Corner, Virginia

Partner Steven J. Keeler is the 2010 conference chair of the . Partner Michael J. Schewel will moderate a panel on renewable energy, and partner John H. Williamson will head a panel on government contracting. The SEVC will feature 70 high growth presenting companies ranging from early stage to later stage pre-IPO firms representing the Southeast and mid-Atlantic regions, and has an expected audience of 700+ venture capital and private equity investors, investment bankers, company executives and entrepreneurs. Keynote speakers will include Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales and Google’s "Father of the Internet" Vint Cerf.

For more information and online registration, please visit the SEVC website.

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Worldwide Employee Benefits Network

2010 Benefits Boot Camp

Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Cobb Galleria Centre
Atlanta, Georgia

Associate Jason Sheffield will be a featured panelist in the Worldwide Employee Benefits Network (WEB) 8th Annual Benefits Boot Camp. He will discuss administrative issues faced by plan administrators. The session will explain what to do upon receipt of a request for loans, hardship withdrawals, and QDROs. Attendees will also learn about the annual reporting requirements related to benefits. WEB Benefits Boot Camp is created for HR generalists, entry- to mid-level benefits professionals, and seasoned HR professionals looking to brush up on the basics. Experienced benefits professionals will lead comprehensive discussions of six core benefit areas: retirement, executive compensation, fiduciary duties, health plans, administrative practices, and welfare benefits. Each topic will be presented with an emphasis on “real world application,” and all attendees will take home a detailed compilation of related materials for continued reference.

Online registration is available at the WEB events page.

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Sterling Education Services

Landlord-Tenant Law: Leases, Evictions & Litigation

Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Doubletree Hotel Gateway Village
895 West Trade Street
Charlotte, North Carolina 2820

Associate Mayleng S. Watson will be a featured speaker at this event hosted by Sterling Education Services (SES). The seminar will cover leases, green building and green leases, tenant's default and lease termination, landlord/tenant litigation and landlord/tenant bankruptcy.

For more information and online registration, please visit the SES website.

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8th Annual Business & Legal Issues in Dialysis & Nephrology Symposium

Wednesday, May 12, 2010
7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Westin Chicago O'Hare
6100 River Road
Rosemont, Illinois 60018

This full-day seminar covers business and legal issues in dialysis and nephrology. It is geared toward nephrologists; hospital and dialysis facility CEOs, CFOs and COOs; lawyers; administrators; and consultants.

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McGuireWoods LLP is proud to host a program sponsored by the
Washington Metropolitan Area Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel

Antitrust Roundtable with Senior Government Officials

WMACCA Richmond Program
LIVE & by WEBCAST

Wednesday, March 31, 2010
3:30 - 5 p.m. (ET)
McGuireWoods' Richmond Office
Reception following live program in Richmond.

The antitrust roundtable is designed for corporate counsel and business executives who are interested in gaining a better understanding of the antitrust constraints on strategic business decision making, and the enforcement priorities of the federal antitrust agencies.

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McGuireWoods LLP 10th Annual

Environmental & Energy Issues Symposium

Thursday, April 15, 2010
8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
The Renaissance Mayflower Hotel
Washington, D.C.

With Congress weighing legislation and the industry facing new challenges, join us to discuss today's pressing issues. Invited panelists include Washington
insiders, general counsel and corporate leaders.

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McGuireWoods offers seminars focused on labor and employment, employee benefits, ethics and other important legal and business topics, as part of our ongoing effort to provide cost-effective communications on relevant issues in today's marketplace. We welcome your comments and suggestions for enhancing our seminars, as presenting programs that meet your needs is our top priority./p>