Category Archives: PLI

New Practice Guide! Insider Trading 

PLI Press is thrilled to announce the publication of Insider Trading. 

This new practice guide serves as an essential resource for practitioners and investors focused on insider trading law, compliance, and enforcement. Edited by   Eugene Ingoglia— an industry expert who has prosecuted and defended insider trading cases, including the case of SAC Capital portfolio manager Mathew Martoma, considered largest insider trading scheme ever charged—this guide adopts a multidimensional approach to the topic of insider trading law, examining it from several overlapping practice perspectives, including civil, criminal, transactional, bankruptcy, and regulatory.  

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Financial Product Fundamentals: Law, Business, Compliance (Second Edition) 

Financial Product Fundamentals: Law, Business, Compliance (Second Edition) serves as a comprehensive reference guide for attorneys, regulatory officers, compliance personnel, and any other professionals navigating securities regulation and compliance. This newly updated treatise contains expert analysis of a wide range of financial topics, including investment trusts, mutual funds, hedge funds, and variable insurance products.  

Highlights of the recent update include:  

  • Chapter 4, Securitization, is a new chapter covering securitization’s definition, functionality, and broader regulatory framework. This new chapter also covers tax and ERISA considerations, and treatment of security transactions under both bank capital rules and UCC Article 9.  
  • Chapter 23, Collective Trust Funds, expands upon the earlier version’s discussion of the collective trust fund and its inclusion of the prudence standard and private equity investments. (Section 23:3.9) 

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What’s New in PLI PLUS

We add content to PLI PLUS every month to ensure our subscribers have access to the most up-to-date and relevant secondary source legal documents. Renowned legal experts regularly update our acclaimed Treatises, Skills Books, Practice Guides, Course Handbooks, Case Summaries, Transcripts, and Forms to reflect recent changes and developments in the law. 

Click here to see what we added in November 2025! 

New Edition! Directors’ and Officers’ Liability: Current Law, Recent Developments, Emerging Issues (Fourth Edition) 

The newest edition of Directors’ and Officers’ Liability provides a straightforward explanation of the obligations of directors and officers of public companies, the penalties that they face if those obligations are not met, and the protections they are afforded under the law or by agreement. This updated treatise serves as an essential reference for corporate counsel, private practitioners, and the directors and officers themselves, as it covers current law, new developments, and arising issues.  

Highlights of the new edition include:  

  • Chapter 2, Board Committees, examines the recent changes in the realm of diversity policies, including the successful legal challenges to California’s board diversity requirements and the Fifth Circuit’s ruling regarding the Nasdaq’s board diversity rules. (Section 2:3.3[C]) 
  • Chapter 8, Emerging Issues, includes a brand-new section discussing the increasingly common securities class action lawsuits regarding artificial intelligence, with a focus on the prevalence of “AI washing” in said lawsuits. It also addresses the effects of the Trump administration’s embracement of cryptocurrency on liability. (Section 8:10 & section 8:4) 

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Book Update: Patent Law: A Practitioner’s Guide (Fourth Edition) 

 Patent Law: A Practitioner’s Guide provides a comprehensive approach to navigating the framework of patent law. This guide covers a wide array of essential topics, such as new developments under the America Invents Act, relevant federal regulations and court decisions, and document drafting techniques. It also includes various forms and diagrams to provide practitioners with a wealth of resources to enhance their knowledge of patent law. 

Highlights of this most recent release include: 

  • Chapter 1, General Information, discusses Executive Order 14179, Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence (Jan. 23, 2025), and its applicability to previous policies and practices (Section 1:6.1 and 1:7.1) 
  • Chapter 26, Patent Licensing, provides a new section which explores the Ninth Circuit’s ruling in C.R. Bard, Inc. v. Atrium Medical Corp. (Section 26:7.6) 

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Book Update: Commercial Ground Leases (Fourth Edition)

Commercial Ground Leases is a practical guide for creating fair and accurate lease agreements between landlords and tenants. It explains key topics such as lease terms, property use, and occupancy rights. This seventh release of Commercial Ground Leases is updated with the latest developments in the law and practice of ground leases.

Highlights of Release #7 include:

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Book Update: New York Elder Law (Second Edition)

New York Elder Law explores the evolving legal landscape shaped by the growing population of older adults in New York. As seniors live longer, their legal needs become more complex and urgent. Edited by Douglas J. Chu—one of New York’s leading elder law attorneys with over thirty years of experience—this authoritative volume brings together a team of seasoned experts to address the critical issues facing aging individuals today. From estate planning to healthcare decisions, this essential guide offers clear, practical insights for navigating the legal challenges of aging with dignity and security.

Updates in this sixth release include:

  • Chapter 5, Nursing Homes, offers an updated look at key legal protections for residents, including the prohibition against third-party payment guarantees and unlawful financial recovery from family members. It also covers discharge planning requirements, residents’ rights to appeal discharge decisions, and the obligation of facilities to provide assistive devices that support hearing and vision.
  • Chapter 6, New York Power of Attorney, is revised to further clarify rights and obligations of individuals holding the power of attorney in New York and adds discussion of special proceedings that may be brought for a number of purposes related to power of attorney.
  • Chapter 3, Medicaid for the Elderly, Blind, or Disabled, includes updated appendices to provide quick references to information on regional rates for nursing homes, and allowances for income for personal needs of an applicant and community spouse income and exempt resources.

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Meet Our AALL 2025 Booth Raffle Winner: Iain Barksdale

At the 2025 AALL Annual Conference in Portland this summer, PLI raffled off a coffee gift set. We are pleased to announce this year’s winner is Iain Barksdale, Technical Services Librarian at University of Alabama School of Law! Read on to learn about Iain’s path to librarianship, and his PLI favorites.

Tell us a little about yourself. Why did you become a librarian?

I had worked as a part-time librarian before law school while I was an Adjunct Professor of Anthropology at two Kentucky community colleges. During law school I worked in the law library and then later was the library manager for the Legal Aid Society in Louisville. In my third year of law school, I decided that I did not want to practice law but rather move back into academia and teach. Since I enjoyed librarianship and research, I made a plan to earn an MLS and enter into law librarianship full-time.

What do you like most about your job as a Technology Services Librarian at Alabama Law?

I enjoy educating others in the use of technology in order to be more effective and efficient in the work they need to do in law school and later on in practice. 

Which PLI product do you most frequently recommend to students or faculty?

I am a big fan of PLI practice guides and checklists. Our students receive plenty of quality doctrinal instruction, so I like to guide them towards practice-oriented sources that can save them time by not “reinventing the wheel.”

What did you think of this year’s AALL conference? What was the highlight for you?

I thought it was a good conference this year with plenty of forward-looking sessions. The highlight for me was reconnecting with fellow colleagues, as I have not been to a conference since the first conference cancelled due to COVID, and talking about what they are doing in their libraries, particularly regarding access to legal data and legal research instruction. Nothing can really replace being physically present with friends and colleagues.

Book Update: Fintech, Regtech, and the Financial Services Industry

Fintech, Regtech, and the Financial Services Industry offers a comprehensive exploration of how innovations in securities trading and payment systems are reshaping the financial landscape. Through contributions from seasoned professionals, the book highlights emerging trends, regulatory developments, and the opportunities these changes present for market participants. This timely volume serves as a vital resource for understanding the intersection of finance, technology, and regulation in a rapidly shifting environment.

Highlights of this seventh release include:

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