Richard Marshall, Partner, Ropes & Gray, LLP to Speak at KC’s Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820) Explored Live Webcast

New York, NY, December 20, 2010 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Richard Marshall, Partner, Ropes & Gray, LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820) Explored.” This event is scheduled for February 25, 2011 at 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET.

For further details, please visit: http://knowledgecongress.org/event_2011_fairvalue_topic820.html

Event Synopsis:

Fair Value has been a topic of considerable interest over the last couple of years. Its latest incarnation now named Topic 820 aims to fix some of the issues associated with previous versions. Still, the transparency related to these measurements through increased disclosure remains an ongoing challenge for preparers to comply with and for users to rapidly understand. Finance, compliance, accounting and valuation professionals must have a complete understanding of the key considerations in evaluating an asset's market value and how to comply with the rules.

About Richard Marshall

Richard Marshall is a partner in the Investment Management and Securities Litigation groups of Ropes & Gray. Since entering private practice, Rick has conducted compliance reviews and provided compliance counseling for investment companies, investment advisers, hedge funds, and broker-dealers; represented individuals and regulated entities in inspections, investigations, and litigation against the Securities and Exchange Commission, self-regulatory organizations, state securities regulators, and U.S. Attorney's offices; created hedge funds; provided advice on the creation of new products for investment companies, investment advisers, hedge funds, and broker-dealers; and counseled investment companies, investment advisers, hedge funds, and broker-dealers on regulatory matters.

About Ropes & Gray, LLP

Ropes & Gray is a leading global law firm with offices in Boston, Chicago, Hong Kong, London, New York, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Tokyo, and Washington, DC.

Built on a foundation of over 140 years of dedication to forging strong client relationships, we represent interests across a broad spectrum of industries in corporate law and litigation matters. In addition, we offer counsel on labor and employment issues, tax and benefits, creditors' rights, and private client services. Our clients range in size from large to small companies and include financial institutions, government agencies, hospitals and health care organizations, colleges and universities, and families and individuals.

For more information about Richard Marshall and Ropes & Gray, LLP, please visit: http://www.ropesgray.com

About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series

The Knowledge Congress was established with the mission to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webinars that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format. To contact or register to an event, please visit: www.knowledgecongress.org.

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