The Legal Landscape Of The Future - An International Perspective
Bryan Hughes, UK Managing Partner of Eversheds LLP, outlines key findings from the international firm's recent "Law Firm of the 21st Century" report, the challenges facing legal firms and their clients and the benefits of working with a global law firm.

Predicting The Unpredictable: Improving Outside Counsel Services And Controlling Costs
The Editor Interviews John R. Heaps, Partner and Head of Litigation & Dispute Management, Eversheds, and Peter Halpin, Partner and Head of the Company Commercial Practice, Eversheds.

eLawForum Litigation Portfolio Insurance
John B. Henry eLawForum

CEDR: Expanding Mediation Worldwide
Michael McIlwrath and Karl Mackie

Georgia On My Mind: A Safe And Stable Place To Do Business
The Editor interviews Kenneth C. Stewart, Commissioner, Georgia Department of Economic Development.

Charlotte: Hub Of The New South
The Editor interviews Jefferson W. Brown, Managing Partner of King & Spalding's Charlotte, North Carolina office.

Jacksonville: A Business-Friendly Climate Attracting International And U.S. Companies - An Economic Impact Over $1 Billion
The Editor interviews George D. Gabel, Jr. of Jacksonville, Holland & Knight's National Litigation Partner for Practice Development as Deputy Section Leader of the Litigation Section. He has served on the firm's Directors Committee and as Executive Partner of the Jacksonville office.

The Credit Crisis, Subprime, CDO Managers And Conflicts Of Interest
The Editor interviews Matthew Allen, Partner, Eversheds LLP.

Deferred Prosecution Agreements: A Better Option Than Indictment?
The Editor interviews Bryan Blaney, former Assistant U.S. Attorney in New Jersey and Partner in the litigation and white collar criminal defense practices of Norris McLaughlin & Marcus P.A.

Directors And Officers Liability Insurance And Subprime Mortgage Crisis Related Litigation
John T. Wolak and Andrew B. Smith Gibbons P.C.

Friday, May 18

Introduction to Futures & Derivatives Practice & Regulation;
Sponsor: NYC BAR ASSN Program chair: Robert McLaughlin, Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP Time: 9 am-1 pm Place: House of the Assn, 42 W 44th St, NYC Fees: ABCNY members $355, nonmembers $495 CLE credits: 4.5 hrs toward NYS MCLE requirement RSVP: (212) 382-6663 or www.nycbar.org

2007 Insurance Coverage Update;
Sponsor: NYSBA Co-chairs: Thomas P. Cunningham, Rupp, Baase, Pfalzgraf, Cunningham & Coppola LLC; Alan J. Pierce, Hancock & Estabrook, LLP Time: Registration 8:30 am, program 9 am-4:10 pm Place: Hilton Long Island, 598 Broadhollow Rd, Melville, NY Fees: NYSBA members $150, nonmembers $235 CLE credits: 4.5 prof prac hrs, 1.5 skills hrs & 0.5 ethics hr toward NYS MCLE requirement RSVP: (800) 582-2452 or www.nysba.org

8th Annual Hospital and Health Care Law Conference;
Sponsor: MCLE Program chair: Lawrence W. Vernaglia, Foley & Lardner LLP Time: Noon-5 pm Place: MCLE Conf Ctr, 10 Winter Place, Boston Fees: MCLE sponsors $195, MBA/BBA members $245, nonmembers $265 RSVP: (800) 966-6253 or www.mcle.org

Technology-Enhanced Trial Advocacy With Judge Gertner;
Sponsor: MCLE Program chair: The Hon Nancy Gertner, US Dist Court for MA Time: 9:30 am-4:30 pm Place: John J. Moakley US Courthouse, One Courthouse Way, Boston Fees: MCLE sponsors $175, MBA/BBA members $185, nonmembers $195 RSVP: (800) 966-6253 or www.mcle.org