Consumer/Investor Protections Laws: How They Impact Your Firm


LIVE Webcast


Summary:

SEC recently finalized the amendment on the rules for Smaller Companies' reporting methods paving the way to a more simplified approach in complying with the new requirements. It also allows covered companies to choose between different disclosure categories. Moreover, a new definition of Smaller Reporting Company was issued, hence, expanded coverage is expected. This event will aim to further explain this amendment along with the issues surrounding its implementation. Small, as well as large scale companies are strongly encouraged to participate.

The Knowledge Congress is assembling a panel of distinguished professionals and key regulators to help the public understand this new and improved regulation. The speakers will share their expert opinions in a two-hour LIVE Webcast.

Course Level: Intermediate
Prerequisite: None
Method Of Presentation: Group-Based-Internet
Developer: The Knowledge Conference
Recommended CLE/CPE Hours: 1.75 - 2.0
(Please note, your State Bar or Accounting Board will make the final determination with respect to continuing education credit.)
Advance Preparation: Print and review course materials
Course Code: 083797


Featured Speakers for Consumer/Investor Protections Laws: How They Impact Your Firm live webcast:

Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC)

Josephine Wang
General Counsel

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

William C. MacLeod
Partner, Co-Chair of the Antitrust Practice Group

North American Securities Administrators Association, Inc.

Rex A. Staples
General Counsel


Event Talking Points:

SEGMENT 1:

Josephine WangGeneral CounselSecurities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC)

- Broker-Dealer Liquidations Under the Securities Investor Protection Act
  - Notice to SIPC and Grounds for Liquidation
  - The Early Stages
  - How Claims Are Satisfied
  - Limits to Customer Protection: Who Is or Is Not A “Customer”?
  - Limits to Customer Protection: Customers Who Are Ineligible for Advances From SIPC
  - Limits to Customer Protection: Special Concerns

SEGMENT 2:

Rex A. StaplesGeneral CounselNorth American Securities Administrators Association, Inc.

Expect increased scrutiny of:
  - BD / IA firms and registered individuals
  - Advisers to hedge funds
  - Others

Expect enforcement actions to increase in both volume and velocity
  - What will be the areas of focus?

Expect these actions to come from a variety of players in the regulatory sphere
  - Who and how?

Outlook for private offerings, generally

Outlook for firm / institutional and retail Outlook on statutory and rule changes

SEGMENT 3:

William C. MacLeodPartner, Co-Chair of the Antitrust Practice GroupKelley Drye & Warren LLP

- Companies should expect more FTC enforcement than ever before in 2009
- Investigators will start with your advertisements, scrutinize your contracts, and test your privacy policies.
- They will examine lending from discrimination to debt collection.


Who Should Attend?

- Consumer Law Attorneys/Consultants
- Investor Protection Lawyers/Consultants
- Corporate Senior Officers
- General Counsels
- Individual investors
- Investment Consultants

Why Attend?

This is a must attend event to anyone interested in learning the latest updates about the Consumer/Investor Protections Laws.
- New guidance explained by the most qualified key leaders & experts
- Hear directly from key regulators & thought leaders
- Interact directly with panel during Q&A


Registration Information:

Consumer/Investor Protections Laws: How They Impact Your Firm
LIVE Webcast

Monday, March 30, 2009
3:00pm to 5:00pm (ET)