Events

Montgomery McCracken's Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Practice Group presents  "What You Need To Know About the New 403(b) Plan Regulations" July 23, 2008 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. This seminar is ideal for executives and in-house lawyers of non-profit organizations, and others who must ensure compliance with The IRS's New 403(b) Plan Regulations.                               […]

An unprecedented series of panels on sports & entertainment business law led by celebrity panelists and top legal minds to discuss key issues facing Talent, Film, Film Festival and Sports Event industries. 1-1:15   Introduction,  Stephen Madva, Chairman, Montgomery McCracken 1:15-2:15  Representing Talent in Television and other Media Legal Panelists: Mary Cavallaro, Montgomery McCracken, Philadelphia, PA Dave Frankel, […]

Montgomery McCracken partner Charles Casper will present at the American Conference Institute's 2nd Annual Defense Counsel Summit, Positioning the Class Action Defense for Early Success. Mr. Casper will discuss Factoring New Developments and Trends in Class Action Certification into Defense Strategies. The following topics will be covered: DAY 1 - MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2008 Factoring […]

Montgomery McCracken, Don Kramer and Nonprofit Issues® will present its 18th edition of "This Year in Nonprofit Law."   The program will provide 5 hours of continuing legal education credit for lawyers in Pennsylvania and 5 hours of continuing professional education credit for accountants.  The seminar will bring you up to date with the most important legal […]

8:30 AM REGISTRATION & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST 9:00 AM CHANGES TO THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT AND WHAT THEY MEAN TO YOU Edward T. Ellis and Sarah E. McCarthy will review the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 and its impact on your business and employment litigation including: Who will be considered "disabled" under the new broader […]

Who Should Attend: Corporate and business counsel who write arbitration provisions for commercial contracts. The presentations will cover terms and provisions for formulating arbitration processes for simple and complex commercial disputes, particularly technology and intellectual property issues; construction, real estate, and environmental issues; and international claims. In this challenging economic climate a well-planned arbitration program […]

Partner Louis R. Moffa, Jr. will serve as a presenter in this CLE program entitled "Employment Law Update in New Jersey." The seminar will focus on the latest developments in employment law and what you should be doing to comply, as well as techniques you can apply in daily human resource management to protect against the possibility of […]

Montgomery McCracken is pleased to announce that the World Affairs Council will present this special program featuring Senator Arlen Specter in the Justice Roberts Room on Monday, September 14 at 9:00 a.m.  Hear Senator Specter's views on world events and get an autographed copy of his book "Never Give In." September 14, 2009 at 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM 123 […]

Montgomery McCracken partner Charles B. Casper will serve as a panelist for the American Conference's Institute's 3rd Annual Defense Counsel Forum on Positioning the Class Action Defense for Early Success. The two-day seminar will feature expert insights from the nation's top class action litigators on winning the case early by utilizing aggressive defense strategies. Mr. […]

Montgomery McCracken partner M. Howard Vigderman is a presenter at the two-day 10th Annual "Ultimate Estate, Retirement & Financial Planning Conference" in Nevada. The speakers will focus on how estate and related planning is impacted by recent stock market and economic turmoil. They will focus on tax legislation already on the books in 2009 and […]

Montgomery McCracken presents "The Fall Forum for Colleges and Universities - Hot Topics" on October 30, 2009 from 8:00 am-12:30 pm in our Philadelphia office.   8:00 am Breakfast & Registration 8:30 am Welcome Joyce B. Link, Chair, Higher Education Law Group, Montgomery McCracken 8:35 am Study Abroad - The Benefits and The Challenges Presented by […]

The Association of the Federal Bar of New Jersey presents "Principles of Cross Examination in Federal Court: Testimony from the Masters" Wednesday, November 11, 2009 Mayfair Farms 481 Eagle Rock Avenue, West Orange Program:         4:00p.m.  - 6:30 p.m. Reception:      6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Thursday, November  19, 2009 Forsgate Country Club,  375 Forsgate Drive Jamesburg  (5 […]

Montgomery McCracken, Don Kramer and Nonprofit Issues® will present its 19th edition of "This Year in Nonprofit Law."   The program will provide 5 hours of continuing legal education credit for lawyers in Pennsylvania and 5 hours of continuing professional education credit for accountants.  The seminar will bring you up to date with the most important legal […]

Montgomery McCracken attorneys Ellen Brotman served as course planner and John Myers as a panelist for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute's "Contempt of Court" seminar.  The program explored the historical and statutory origins of contempt, highlighting the differences between civil and criminal contempt, and provided a step-by-step guide to taking an appeal from a contempt citation. Heard from attorneys who have either […]

About this Seminar No individual, corporation, government or environment is immune from crisis. However, the manner and timing in which a crisis is handled, documented and diffused, can have long-lasting effects on your organization's credibility, reputation, and continued viability. Join our panelists for a discussion on the legal, insurance, risk management, and public relations aspects […]

Montgomery McCracken attorney Jeremy Mishkin will serve as a panelist for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute's "Internet Defamation" seminar. This seminar seeks to explain how use of the internet changes the common law attributes of defamation. The Internet is an instantaneous worldwide method of communicaition and this form presents special problems when examining the traditional case of defamation.   The presenters will […]

Montgomery McCracken and Abacus Wealth Management will present "Keeping What You've Got - Turning Wealth Generation into Wealth Preservation" on October 13, 2010, 4:30-6:30 pm in our Philadelphia office. The following topics will be covered:    Financial Services Reform: Effects on Investment Management Jill Whitelaw, Of Counsel, Montgomery McCracken    Accredited Investors," Hedge Funds and Private Equity Managers […]

Join the Philadelphia Pharmaceutical Industry Defense Working Group for a roundtable discussion of problems, responses, and solutions to issues in the pharmaceutical industry enforcement. The presenters will discuss the continuing enforcement priorities of federal and state policymakers and the whistleblower bar, as more and more resources are being used to increase government regulation in the […]

Montgomery McCracken partner Stacy A. Fols will be a presenter at the 2010 Court Rules Update Seminar. About the Seminar  The New Jersey Supreme Court recently adopted a series of amendments to the Rules Governing the Courts of the State of New Jersey. Some of the changes simply revise existing rules. Other changes are substantive. In order […]

Montgomery McCracken presents "The Fall Forum for Colleges and Universities - Hot Topics" on October 29, 2010. Topics Include: "Compliance: Building a Team Approach for Complying with Increased Regulation of Higher Education" Who needs to be on the team How to inform and guide campus compliance efforts How to handle challenges along the path to […]

Montgomery McCracken, Don Kramer and Nonprofit Issues® will present its 20th edition of "This Year in Nonprofit Law."   The program will provide 5 hours of continuing legal education credit for lawyers in Pennsylvania and 5 hours of continuing professional education credit for accountants.  The seminar will bring you up to date with the most important legal […]

Federal immigration laws and policies apply to and affect EVERY employer in New Jersey, as well as the United States. Through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, federal enforcement and auditing efforts against employers are at an all-time high. DHS has announced further stepped-up efforts against employers, […]

The panelists for this presentation are: Charles B. Casper, Esquire Montgomery, McCracken, Walker & Rhoads, LLP Cherry Hill, NJ Stephen P. DeNittis, Esquire Shabel & DeNittis, P.C. Marlton, NJ Your moderator is: Kristen E. Polovoy, Esquire Montgomery, McCracken, Walker & Rhoads, LLP Cherry Hill, NJ Program Topics Include: The impact on class action settlements of […]

Montgomery McCracken attorney Steven Pachman will present "What an Athletic Trainer Needs to Know: The Defendant's Perspective." See attachment for agenda and speaker profiles. Conference Agenda: 8:45 Welcome - Brian Moore, DJO Global 9:00 Introduction - Scott Anderson ATC 9:10 "HIPAA" Jill Raines 9:35 "FERPA" Amanda Miller 10:00 CDM Sport - Steve McGee 10:10 Break […]

On June 10, Montgomery McCracken partner Steve Pachman will present "The Athletic Trainer's Legal Liability for Sport-Related Injuries: Minimizing the Risk" at the Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers' Society, Inc. Annual Meeting and Symposium, June 9 - 11, 2011.  For registration information. visit the PATS website.June 10, 2011 http://www.gopats.org/symposia/conventionhome.htm Lancaster Convention Center & Marriott Lancaster25 South Queen StreetLancaster, […]

Please join us on Friday, June 10, at 1:00 p.m. EDT, for an ImmigrationWorks USA nationwide call. This is the latest in our series of regular national calls where we share updates, intelligence and strategy. We will be discussing the Supreme Court's recent decision to uphold Arizona's 2007 employer sanctions act. Guest Speakers:  Louis R. […]

On June 20, Montgomery McCracken partner Steve Pachman will present "The Athletic Trainer's Legal Liability for Sport-Related Injuries: Minimizing the Risk" at the National Althletic Trainers' Association Annual Meeting and Symposium, June 19 - 22, 2011.  For registration information. visit the NATA website. <!--Cost: Free Registration for this Event is currently full. Please check back soon. --> June 20, 2011 […]

In structuring nonprofits, the question often arises: "whose organization is it?" This 2-hour program, recorded on May 9, 2011, seeks to answer this question and more, particularly for non-specialists. Three practitioners who have worked extensively with nonprofits of all sizes and types discuss the critical issues and potential pitfalls in representing such organizations. They explain the confusing […]

The Philadelphia Young Lawyers Division of the ABA White Collar Crime Committee Presents: UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS' ROUNDTABLE on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 6 PM to 8 PM at Montgomery, McCracken, Walker & Rhoads, LLP 123 South Broad Street - 28th Floor, Philadelphia, PA Panelists Paul J. Fishman United States Attorney, District of New Jersey Zane […]

Montgomery McCracken, Don Kramer and Nonprofit Issues® present its 21st edition of "This Year in Nonprofit Law." The program will provide 5 hours of continuing legal education credit for lawyers in Pennsylvania and 5 hours of continuing professional education credit for accountants.  The seminar will bring you up to date with the most important legal issues […]

Presented by Montgomery McCracken, this CLE program explored the legal challenges faced  by companies operating in the global marketplace.  The topics discussed include the globalization of the economy, acquisition of companies in foreign markets, trends in product liability and class action matters in foreign jurisdictions, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and international initiatives addressing […]

Pharma, biotech, medical device and diagnostic companies have unique regulatory requirements that impact how they conduct internal investigations caused by regulatory inquires, litigation, antitrust and whistleblowers. The industry uses a variety of resources to conduct the investigation, including internal response teams and outside counsel. With the scope of these investigations often ranging beyond simply reviewing […]

On Wednesday, April 11, the Chemical Heritage Foundation and Montgomery McCracken will present The Changing World of Biotech, a conversation with biotech pioneer G. Steven Burrill about how biotechnology will transform healthcare and create new opportunities for investment and research.  Mr. Burrill is the CEO of Burrill & Company, a diversified global financial services firm focused on […]

Montgomery McCracken's Diversity Committee and co-sponsor Richel D'Ambra Spa and Salon are hosting the first segment in a new series, "Minorities in the Military."  Dr. Eugene Richardson, of the famed Tuskegee Airmen, a 2nd Lieutenant and fighter pilot during World War II, and Aaron Watkins, a second-generation Tuskegee Airman, who flew Chinook helicopters during the […]

Montgomery McCracken partner Charles B. Casper will present "National Class Action Trends - Federal Circuit Class Certification Rulings: Strategies and Arguments for winning or defeating class certifications" at the eighth annual comprehensive conference on Litigating Class Actions presented by Law Seminars International. Who Should Attend Attorneys, business executives, and consultants involved with class action litigation and […]

Montgomery, McCracken, Walker & Rhoads, LLP attorneys Donald W. Kramer, Virginia P. Sikes and Karl E. Emerson were presenters for the 10th annual Pennsylvania Bar Institute Nonprofit Institute. Donald Kramer, a course planner for the program, discussed recent developments in nonprofit law, as well as the top ten legal issues associated with fundraising events.  Jennie Sikes was […]

Montgomery McCracken senior counsel, Gregory M. Harvey, is a faculty member for the Pennsylvania's Bar Institute's "The Supreme Court's Decision on the Affordable Care Act" seminar and webcast. The Case On March 26th, 27th and 28th The United States Supreme Court heard arguments in one of the most significant cases to come before the court […]

Explore the meaning of "purely public charity" post-Mesivtah Eitz Chaim of Bobov Inc. v. Pike County Board of Assessment Appeals  Hear from nonprofit experts about whether the recent Pennsylvania Supreme Court opinion sets a new standard for defining when a nonprofit organization qualifies for sales and property tax exemptions Find out whether the application process […]

Montgomery McCracken partner, Jeremy Mishkin, will present "Internet Defamation" at the Pennsylvania Bar Institute's two-day Atlantic City seminar titled "CLE Down the Shore."  He will discuss handling the online libel case, the Communications Decency Act, and social networking. The seminar will cover following topics: Tort Law Update Travel Law Civility: The Good, the Bad and […]

Montgomery McCracken partner, Louis Moffa, will serve as a panelist for the "Grow Your Business Through Networking" workshop sponspored by Southern New Jersey Chamber of Commerce. Whether you're meeting new businesspeople or reconnecting with prior contacts, networking can grow your list of leads, and turn prospects into clients. CCSNJ offers 140 great networking opportunities each year, […]

Montgomery McCracken partners Kristen Polovoy and Michael Hayes are conducting the "Preparing For & Defending Big Food Lawsuits" webinar. In recent months, more than 25 multi-plaintiff and class action lawsuits have been filed against major food manufacturers alleging they have mislabeled products in false or misleading ways. Recently, the Food and Drug Administration and Federal […]

Montgomery McCracken attorneys Julie H. Chelius and Kristen E. Polovoy will serve as speakers for the Consumer Fraud Product Labeling Class Actions: One Label, Very Different Perspectives - Plaintiffs, Defendants and the Government webinar. Agenda Topics: The consumer fraud product labeling class action tsunami: what started it, what is driving it, how big is it and […]

Montgomery McCracken, Don Kramer and Nonprofit Issues® present its 22nd edition of "This Year in Nonprofit Law." The program will provide 5 hours of continuing legal education credit for lawyers in Pennsylvania and 5 hours of continuing professional education credit for accountants.  The seminar will bring you up to date with the most important legal issues […]

Consumer fraud product labeling class actions have dramatically increased-in fact, more than doubled-in recent years. Your company should be prepared for a lawsuit and know how to defend it. TOPICS COVERED The statistics behind the nationwide snowballing trend of consumer fraud product labeling class actions Why consumer goods companies should anticipate product labeling lawsuits How […]

About the Seminar In today's regulatory environment, nonprofit organizations and their board members and face a variety of risks. The seminar will discuss these  pitfalls and  strategies for how to get keep nonprofit organizations and their  board membership safe from legal, financial  and reputational harm. Panelists will discuss techniques for recruiting top quality board members, […]

Please join us for the second installment of our Minorities in the Military series, "Women In the Military," presented by Montgomery McCracken's Diversity Committee. Secretary Jessica L. Wright, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs and former Adjutant General for Pennsylvania, will discuss her military experience, her achievements, and what it was like to be […]

Montgomery McCracken partner Steven Pachman presented "Concussion: A Case-By-Case Approach...to Litigation" to hundreds of athletic trainers, other health care professionals, and others at the Second Biannual Matthew Gfeller Sports-Related Neurotrauma Symposium held recently at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. With reported head injuries on the rise for professional and youth players alike, Pachman […]

Montgomery McCracken partner Joel B. Rosen will be a panelist in the "Hot Topics and Tactics in Employment Litigation" section of the 2013 Labor and Employment Law Forum sponsored by the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education. Labor and employment law has seen many changes during the past year. Make plans to attend this popular annual […]

8:30-8:40 | WELCOME - John M. Myers, Esq., Of Counsel, Montgomery McCracken 8:40-9:15 | THE COMPLICATED RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HIGHER EDUCATION AND TODAY'S FAMILIES - The relationship between higher education institutions and families has become more complex. Colleges and universities find that the behaviors of some parents may be described as "helicopter" or "Velcro" as they […]

Montgomery McCracken partner Gregory Harvey will be a panelist at the Pennsylvania Bar Insitute's "Controlling Speech in 2013 - Money, Politics and Power"  law policy forum. Mr. Harvey's session "Speech in Non-Presidential Elections" will outline political speech and contributions in judicial elections, contributions to attorney general elections, and the practical effect of recent decisions on election law. Topics […]

Montgomery McCracken partner Joel Rosen will be a speaker at the Pennsylvania Bar Institute's 19th Annual Employment Law ("ELI") Seminar.  Mr. Rosen will speak on the topic of "Benefits of Litigating an Employment Case in Federal Court rather Than State Court in New Jersey." The faculty at the Institute brings together many of the state's most respected […]

Montgomery McCracken attorney Chastity Bruno is presenting at the Pennsylvania Bar Association's 19th Annual Employment Law Institute. The group will discuss Litigating Independent Contractor Cases. April 16, 2013 – April 17, 2013

Kristen Polovoy and Julie Chelius, together with MMWR alum Monica Hennessy will serve as presenters for The Consumer Fraud Product Labeling Class Action Phenomenon: Labels, Language & Lessons - Now & The Future presented by the Camden County Bar Association. Program Overview Consumer fraud product labeling class actions have dramatically increased-in fact, more than doubled-in […]

Joel B. Rosen, a partner with Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads was a speaker at the Pennsylvania Bar Institute's 19th Annual Employment Law ("ELI") Seminar.  Rosen was a member of a panel that discussed the benefits of litigating employment cases in federal court rather than state court in New Jersey. Rosen, a former United States […]

Montgomery McCracken attorneys Steven Pachman and William Conaty presented "Concussions and the Law: Minimizing the Risk of Legal Liability" to Division I College Football Conference Commissioners, Directors of Athletics, and Head Football Coaches at the Fiesta Bowl Spring Summit in Phoenix, AZ. Conaty is an associate in the firm's Litigation Department, part of his practice […]

Montgomery McCracken partner Charles B. Casper will serve as a speaker for the Law Seminars International's 9th Annual Comprehensive Conference on Class Actions and Other Aggregate Litigitation. The two-day seminar will address important legal developments in class action law, with presentations demonstrating that class actions are far from extinct. Mr. Casper's session titled "National Class Action […]

Montgomery McCracken partner Steven Pachman is a presenter at the College Athletic Trainers' Society Spring Symposium. He will present "Sports Medicine on Trial" in a mock trial format. The College Athletic Trainers' Society offers opportunities for athletic trainers, physicians and non-members to learn and network with colleagues in sports medicine. Click here for symposium agenda and registration […]

Montgomery McCracken partner Michael B. Hayes will be a speaker at Temple Law Alumni Association's CLE program "Facebook Crawls in Courtroom Walls."  The program  will address the use of emails, social media content and other electronic evidence in family law matters. For more information visit www.mytlawconnection.com/2013TLAAannualmeeting. June 10, 2013 at 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM […]

Coming to the Avenue of the Arts, the 2013 Philadelphia Fiduciary Summit invites proactive retirement plan sponsors, human resources/finance executives, trustees and business owners in the greater Philadelphia area to discuss and listen in on improvements and adjustments to all employee retirement plans. Hosts, 401(k) Advisors- East Region and Xponential Growth Solutions, have gathered an […]

Montgomery McCracken partner Michael B. Hayes will serve as a speaker for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute's "Tackling the Tiger of E-Discovery: Real-World Perspectives from the Bench, Bar and Consultant/Vendor Worlds." The program will cover: How to reduce the outrageous costs of e-discovery while avoiding risks of spoliation and sanctions Understand how to handle electronic discovery issues […]

Senior counsel Gregory Harvey, chair of the firm's Public Election Law practice, and Michael Dimino, profesor of law at Widener School of Law in Harrisburg, Pa., are presenting "Citizens United Pro and Con: Origins and Consequences" at the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court Historical Society Annual Dinner on September 10 in Harrisburg, Pa. The presentation will be […]

The Bar's Green Ribbon (Environmental Awareness) Committee will hold its annual roundtable over breakfast on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at 8:30 a.m. at Montgomery McCracken, 123 South Broad Street, 28th Floor. Andrew Stober, Chief of Staff for the Mayor's Office of Transportation and Utilities, will speak briefly and answer questions regarding the new Bike Share […]

Montgomery McCracken partner Don Kramer will serve as a speaker for the Lobbying and Electioneering for Nonprofits webinar.  Every year is election year. And every session of the Congress, state legislature, or local government offers the possibility of public policy change that can significantly affect the work of nonprofit organizations.  Therefore, nonprofits are concerned about […]

Montgomery McCracken partner Jonathan Savar will present the "Financing an Entity" portion of the Pennsylvania Bar Institute's program "LLC, LP, Corporation, General or Sole Proprietorship? A Guide to Choosing the Best Business Entity." Because there is no "one size fits all"... How you advise your client will have a significant impact on the company's finances and […]

Montgomery McCracken partners Alfred "Fred" Kuffler and John Levy and associate Melanie Leney will participate in the 2013 International Maritime Law Seminar, "Recent Developments in Maritime Law: A Multi-Jurisdictional Perspective" in London on September 26. This year, Fred Kuffler will discuss some of the most controversial and exciting cases that have come down from the U.S. […]

Partner Virginia Sikes is presenting at "The Top Ten Ways Private and Family Foundations Get Into Trouble," hosted by the Philadelphia Foundation on October 1.   Private and family foundations are subject to more stringent tax laws and regulations than ever before. Understanding the nuances of private foundation laws is especially important now, given increased scrutiny […]

Montgomery McCracken partner Michael B. Hayes will be a panelist at the Philadelphia Bar Association's Bench-Bar & Annual Conference 2013. He will discuss "Dealing With Difficult Clients: How To Recognize, Communicate With And Manage Different Types Of Problem Clients." This segment of the conference will be presented by the Young Lawyers Division of the Philadelphia […]

Montgomery McCracken is serving as one of the prime sponsors of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's Greater Delaware Valley Chapter's 25th Anniversary Invitational Golf Tournament for the benefit of people with cystic fibrosis. The firm has been a proud supporter of this event, which raises about $150,000 each year, for 25 years. All proceeds raised go […]

Montgomery McCracken is serving as a sponsor of the 10th Annual Apple Fest, being held Wednesday, October 9, from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. at The Union League of Philadelphia in the newly renovated Lincoln Hall. This fun fall affair will feature selections from The Union League's fall menu, harvest wines and local beer, and […]

John Myers is a presenter at the 23rd Annual Legal Issues in Higher Education Conference hosted by the University of Vermont. He discussed "Emerging Issues in Social Media: Applicant, Student, and Employee Issues.” October 14, 2013 at 8:00 AM – October 16, 2013 at 2:30 PM University of Vermont, Davis CenterBurlington, Vermont

Montgomery McCracken partners Don Kramer and Karl Emerson will present the "State Charitable Solicitation Statutes: Everything You Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask" webinar. Charities that seek contributions nationally must typically register in 39 states and the District of Columbia before starting to solicit. Furthermore, for-profit fundraisers are also required to register and file their […]

Montgomery McCracken partner Virginia Sikes is presenting on "How to Create a Police Foundation" at the 120th Annual International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Conference and Law Enforcement Education and Technology Exposition, being held October 19-23 in Philadelphia. Featuring renowned keynote speakers, forums and technical workshops, and the largest exhibit hall of products and services […]

Montgomery McCracken is pleased to serve as a sponsor of the 2013 IMPACT Venture Summit, presented by the Greater Philadelphia Alliance for Capital and Technologies (PACT). To learn more about our Corporate and Securities practice, view the attached brochure.   This year marks the 20th anniversary of the mid-Atlantic region's biggest venture capital conference. IMPACT Venture […]

8 a.m. Continental Breakfast and Registration 8:30 a.m. Keynote Presentation: "Off-Campus Response: Damned If We Do, Damned If We Don't" Julie Lyzinski Nettleton, Director for the Office of Alcohol and Other Drug Program Initiatives, University of Pennsylvania The role that off-campus behavior plays in on-campus culture: Why it matters Determining a reasonable university response: a fine […]

Partner Virginia P. Sikes will present "Private Foundation, Donor Advised Fund, or Supporting Organization - You Decide" at The Partnership for Philanthropic Planning of Greater Philadelphia's The Challenge of Change: Seeking the Silver Lining for the master's level. The 2013 Annual One-Day Planned Giving Conference offers masters, intermediate and fundamentals tracks for seasoned gift-planning professionals, […]

Nonprofit Issues® and Montgomery McCracken will present the 23rd annual "This Year in Nonprofit Law" on Thursday, November 7, 2013. The seminar will bring you up to date with the most important legal issues affecting nonprofits in the last year.  The program will provide 5 hours of continuing legal education credit for lawyers in Pennsylvania […]

Partner Chris D'Angelo serves as a moderator for the International Corporate Counsel College and is a member of the advisory board. The International Corporate Counsel College brings together in-house counsel and their law firm counterparts for two days of education and discussion on the latest legal issues affecting global companies. The event is modelled on the highly successful IADC Corporate […]

The American Conference Institute presents the "Drug and Medical Device Litigation" forum that will provide insight on how to: Utilize an innovator liability theory when arguing for generic preemption Successfully remove a putative class case from state to federal court Develop effective strategies for managing unexpected product safety risks and issues arising from efforts to obtain discovery crossing international […]

Partner Steven Pachman is speaking at the Safety in College Football Summit sponsored by the NCAA Sport Science Institute and The College Athletic Trainers Society. The conference will feature NCAA Conference Commissioners, collegiate football principals and other administrators, physicians, athletic trainers, and health care professionals. January 22, 2014 – January 23, 2014 Atlanta, Ga.

Certain employees of nonprofit organizations are protected by the National Labor Relations Act, even if they don't belong to a union. And they don't have to be seeking to establish a union to be covered. This webinar will outline the scope of the NLRA, explain who is covered and who is not, describe the kinds […]

Partner Ellen Brotman is serving as course planner and chairman Richard Scheff is participating as faculty for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute's "Defending the White Collar Case." The F.B.I. defines white collar crime as "a full range of frauds committed by business and government professionals." These offenses can range from minor benefits fraud to sophisticated Ponzi […]

Partner Steven Pachman is presenting at "The State of Concussions: Protecting Athletes through Advances in Law, Public Health, and Science." The symposium will bring together scholars, practitioners, medical professionals, and legislators, to explore issues related to concussions in sports. March 7, 2014 at 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM University of Maryland - Francis King Carey […]

Join BDO, The Centurion Group and Montgomery McCracken for Employee Benefit Plan spring training. We'll explore new ideas and trends, including reporting responsibilities, compliance and IRS controls, as well as highlight revenue sharing, expense ratios and fee equalization as they pertain to employer sponsored retirement plans. Event Learning Objectives: Identify the reporting deadlines associated with […]

With pressure mounting on nonprofits to consider affiliations with other organizations, this webinar is designed to help you better navigate the world of mergers, acquisitions and affiliations.  Unlike the corporate world, there are no financial "matchmakers" to help nonprofits identify successful partners for a merger. This program will discuss the differences between mergers, acquisitions, affiliations, […]

The United States is fast becoming the world's leading producer of energy. Faced with punishing bunker prices and inadequate freight rates, vessel speed is the key delta for capacity growth. Environmental regulations are rapidly changing ship design and operation. Technological solutions are dizzying in number and selection. Successful tapping of capital markets rewards an omnivore's […]

Partner Cathy Gillespie will present "Reasonable Accommodations in Higher Education under the Americans with Disabilities Act" to administration and faculty at Cabrini College. March 21, 2014 at 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Labor and employment law has seen many changes during the past year. Make plans to attend this popular annual conference to catch up on the latest developments and gain insight into what you can expect during the coming year. Whether you represent employers or employees, you'll gain the most comprehensive information you need to keep […]

Partner Joel B. Rosen is speaking at the Challenges Facing the Food and Beverage Industries in Complex Consumer Litigations seminar taking place on April 8 . He will participate in a panel discussion "View from the Bench - Where should these issues be decided? By the Judiciary or by the Regulators?" For more information, visit perrinconferences.com. April 8, 2014 at 8:30 […]

Partner Jeanne Bakker will be a panelist for the American Conference Institute's 7th National Forum on ERISA Litigation. The panel will present ERISA Fiduciary Litigation: Minimizing Exposure to Fiduciary Liability Through Procedural Prudence and Documentation, New and Emerging Theories of Liability and Defenses, Strategies for Statute of Limitations and Statute of Repose Defenses section. The panel […]

Partner Jeremy D. Mishkin will moderate a panel discussion on "Working with/Cross-examining Experts in Chemical Exposure Litigation," as part of the 5th annual  American Conference Institute's Chemical Products Liability & Environmental Litigation seminar. Visit americanconference.com for more information. April 28, 2014 at 9:00 AM – April 29, 2014 at 4:00 PM Thompson HotelChicago, Ill.

The New Jersey Association for Justice will present a boardwalk seminar series on various legal issues. Partner Joel B. Rosen is a panelist for the "Ethical Issues in Mass Torts" section. Visit nj-justice.org for more information. May 1, 2014 at 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Bally's Atlantic CityAtlantic City, NJ

Montgomery McCracken is a sponsor of The Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce's "State of the Region: Leaders in Energy." Greater Philadelphia's proximity to natural gas is creating new economic opportunities for the region and attracting the attention of businesses from around the world. The Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, Select Greater Philadelphia and the CEO […]

Partner Joel B. Rosen will be a speaker in New Jersey Bar Association's Starting and Growing a Mediation Practice. Visit njsba.com for more information.May 8, 2014 at 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM New Jersey Law CenterNew Brunswick, NJ

Of counsel Don Kramer will present Fulfilling Your Mission & Avoiding Legal Pitfalls" at the 9th Annual National School Foundation Association Conference. The session will focus on key legal issues for small, primarily volunteer organizations so that their leaders can avoid major pitfalls and concentrate on fulfilling their mission. Topics include: Understanding the legal structure […]

Partner Steven Pachman is a presenter at the College Athletic Trainers' Society Spring Symposium. The College Athletic Trainers' Society offers opportunities for athletic trainers, physicians and non-members to learn and network with colleagues in sports medicine Click here for additional information. May 15, 2014 at 12:00 PM – May 17, 2014 at 12:30 PM Download […]

Partner Joel B. Rosen is a speaker for the New Jersey Defense Association's ADR Seminar on "Issues and Approaches to Mediation." Visit njdefenseassoc.com for more information. May 22, 2014 at 6:00 PM – May 23, 2014 at 8:00 PM The Mansion3000 Main StreetVoorhees, NJ

The problem of sexual assault on college campuses recently has been drawing more intense scrutiny from government officials, survivors' advocates, student organizations, and the media.  Regardless of whether your university has been caught up in this yet, one thing is for certain: the issue isn't going away any time soon. As colleges and universities plan […]

Joseph O'Neil, Jr. will be a presenter at the Pennsylvania Bar Institute's 12th Annual Nonprofit Institute.  He will discuss "Bankruptcy and Nonprofit Organizations.” May 28, 2014 at 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM CLE Conference CenterPhiladelphia, PA

PASE invites university and college admissions staff to meet New York area community-based organizations, which have college prep programs, at their 2014 College Forum and Fair. PASE accomplishes its mission by building the capacity of individual afterschool staff, youth-serving organizations, and the field as a whole, all with the goal of increasing the availability of […]

Join Montgomery McCracken and Evans Consulting Group for a breakfast and seminar analyzing the results of the Giving USA Annual Report. Karl Emerson will provide the opening remarks. Click here to view full invitation and to register. June 17, 2014 at 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM 123 South Broad St.Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaUnited States

Partner Joel B. Rosen is a panelist for the "Settlement Techniques" section of the Northeast Corporate Counsel Forum. The group will discuss pre-litigation techniques, use of motion practice & discovery to foster settlement, use of mediators, properly documenting a settlement, the benefit of using a focus group. Visit litigationconferences.com for more information. June 24, 2014 at 9:00 AM […]

Partner Christopher Scott D’Angelo is serving as the moderator and a speaker on the program "Power Over Me? Personal Jurisdiction, Forum Non Conveniens and Choice of Law Issues That Arise in International Business Disputes," at the 94th Annual Meeting of the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) in Vienna, Austria, taking place July 5-10, 2014.   The program, […]

This timely forum will cover training approaches and alternatives related to sexual assault prevention, bystander intervention, and staffing, education and training for investigators and decision makers in the complaint process.   Agenda is listed below. Introduction John Myers, Montgomery McCracken Training Adjudicators of Student Sexual Misconduct Charges Ann Franke, Wise Results  Training Students on Campus Conduct and Responsibilities including"bystander," […]

Partner John G. Papianou will serve as a panelist for CDS's seminar on eDiscovery Cost-Shifting & Taxation of Costs.The panelists will give a critical examination of the current status of the law with regards to cost-shifting and taxation in the context of eDiscovery. Participants will explore the "American Rule" and how FRCP 26(b)(2)(B) creates an "undue burden […]

Of counsel Don Kramer is a speaker at ABA's Annual Meeting, "Nonprofit Boards of Directors 101: What You Must Know!" Visit americanbar.org for more informaiton. August 9, 2014 at 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Partners Greg Fox and Tim Kennedy will be presenters at the 2014 Philadelphia Fiduciary Summit. Industry professionals will discuss fiduciary issues impacting plan sponsors. Greg Fox and Tim Kennedy will present a 401(k) Legislative/Fiduciary Update. The summit is an educational workshop for CFOs, HR directors, business owners, and fiduciaries to discuss retirement plan best practices and strategies. […]

The half day seminar "Recent Developments in Maritime Law: A Multi-Jurisdictional Perspective"  will feature fifteen speakers from fourteen countries.Partner Eugene O'Connor will discuss "There's a New Sherriff in Town: The US EPA Steps Up Enforcement of Sulphur Emissions Regulations." October 16, 2014 at 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Gibsons HallLondon

Montgomery McCracken is pleased to host Philadelphia VIP's Pro Bono Opportunities Day: Navigating Ethical Issues in Pro Bono Service, as part of National Pro Bono Week, on Tuesday, October 21 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. in our Philadelphia office. The forum will navigate the ethics of pro bono work and the impact it has on […]

Associate Ralf D. Wiedemannwill be a panelist at "EU-US Trade Agreement Negotiations: Truths & Myth." The European Union and United States are currently negotiating what could be the largest trade agreement in world history. A Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) will affect businesses both large and small, and could potentially lead to an increase […]

Partner Chuck Casper will be a speaker at the 18th Annual National Institute on Class Actions. He will present "Never a Day Off." Understanding and Managing Economic Risks for Lawyers on Both Sides of the "v."' Attendees will learn the following critical things about today's class-action practice: Invaluable, real, and practical information about the most […]

Attorney Terrance Reilly is a course planner for "Money Market Fund Reform: What You Need to Know."  The lunchtime CLE program will feature speaker Joan Ohlbaum Swirsky, Esq. from Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young. She will explain how the added obligations of the new money market fund rule amendments, adopted by the U.S. Securities and […]

Partner Christopher S.D’Angelo will a speak on information governance during the International Corporate Counsel College. Information governance is the new, critical corporate discipline and obligation affecting businesses. It can impose potential liabilities on businesses and their boards and officers. D'Angelo is also on the advisory board of the Counsel College. November 13, 2014 at 12:00 PM – […]

Partner Tim Bergère will be a speaker at the Marine Pollution USA seminar presented by Lloyd's Maritime Academy. He will provide a regulatory overview on understanding the marine pollution regulations. The seminar will outline marine pollution compliance, best practice claims management and effective emergency response. Visit lloydsmaritimeacademy.com for more information. November 17, 2014 at 9:00 AM – […]

Nonprofit Issues® and Montgomery McCracken will present the 24th annual "This Year in Nonprofit Law." The seminar will bring you up to date with the most important legal issues affecting nonprofits in the last year. The program will provide 5 hours of continuing legal education credit for lawyers in Pennsylvania and 5 hours of continuing professional […]

Partner Howard Vigderman will present "Fiduciary Income Tax Returns" at the American Institute of Certified Public Accountant's Sophisticated Tax Planning for Your Wealthy Clients conference. With the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT), Affordable Care Act and Tangible Property Repair Regulations in full effect, time is of the essence in […]

Partner Michael B. Hayes will be a presenter for "In-House Counsel and Attorney-Client Privilege" presented by Strafford Publications, Inc. This CLE webinar will prepare in-house counsel to minimize potential damage to the corporation during business communications, depositions and litigation through proper exercise of the attorney-client privilege to protect confidential information. The in-house attorney's dual role as legal […]

Partner Steven Pachman will present "Concussions and the Law" to physicians, athletic trainers, physical therapists, physician assistants, occupational therapists, and other health care professionals at the Sooner Sports Medicine Symposium in Norman, Oklahoma. For additional information and to purchase tickets, click here.  January 9, 2015 at 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Download Event Attachment

Social entrepreneurs and other individuals often ask for help in starting a nonprofit organization.  This webinar will discuss many of the most important questions one should ask before proceeding and provide a checklist of legal and practical requirements for getting the organization up and running. Some of the initial questions are:  What do you really […]

Montgomery McCracken's Class Action Defense practice group will present "TCPA Update: The Year in Review and Trends for 2015" webinar on February 26. Hundreds of class action lawsuits have been brought and this has become a serious risk to companies. The webinar is geared toward companies that use text messages, auto-dialers, and prerecorded messages to […]

Partner Steven Pachman will be a presenter at the Third Matthew Gfeller Sport-Related Neurotrauma Symposium being held at UNC-Chapel Hill. For additional information, click here. March 6, 2015 at 8:00 AM – March 7, 2015 at 5:00 PM The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC

Don Kramer serves as course planner and Karl Emerson as faculty for Protecting Your Charity in Charitable Giving, part of PBI Nonprofit Series. The program includes: Examining the fundamentals of charitable giving Learning special rules for "quid pro quo" gifts, autos, copyrights, inventories, and other "stuff" Spelling out IRS requirements for acknowledgment and substantiation Reviewing what your […]

Partner Joel B. Rosen will be a panelist for the 2015 Labor and Employment Law Forum sponsored by the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education. He will discuss employment mediation at the forum. Visit njicle.org for more information. March 11, 2015 at 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM New Jersey Law CenterOne Constitution SquareNew Brunswick, NJ

Of Counsel Donald W. Kramer, editor of Nonprofit Issues, is scheduled to present at the Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations' "Small Games of Chance and Other Fundraising Legal Requirements" seminar taking place on March 18 in Philadelphia, PA. Please click here for additional information. March 18, 2015 at 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Resources for Human Development, […]

Of Counsel Donald W. Kramer, editor of Nonprofit Issues, is scheduled to present a webinar in partnership with the Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations. The webinar will discuss the important issues you should consider in creating a gift acceptance policy, how to allocate responsibility for performing "due diligence" on unusual gifts you are willing to accept, and providing […]

Partner Christopher Scott D'Angelo will be a featured speaker at the 12th National Conference on Class Actions: Recent Developments in Quebec, in Canada and the United States. The seminar, hosted by Le Barreau du Quebec (The Quebec Bar Association), is scheduled to take place in Montreal on March 26 - 27. D'Angelo will present "What […]

Partner Jeremey D. Mishkin is scheduled to present during the Pennsylvania Bar Institute's seminar, "Internet Law Update 2015" on March 30 at the CLE Conference Center in Philadelphia. The seminar will be simulcast in multiple locations. Please click here for more information and to register. March 30, 2015 at 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM CLE Credits […]

Of Counsel Donald W. Kramer is scheduled to present during the Pennsylvania Bar Instiute's webinar, "Nonprofit Series: Protecting Your Charity in Charitable Giving" on March 31. Please click here for additional information. March 31, 2015 at 12:00 PM – 4:15 PM CLE Credits : CLE Credits will be provided.

Partner Joel B. Rosen will present "Nuts and Bolts of Federal Practice" at the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education on April 14 in Mt. Laurel, NJ. Please visit njicle.com for more information and to register for the seminar. April 14, 2015 at 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM CLE Credits : CLE credits will be […]

Of counsel Donald W. Kramer will serve as a faculty member during the two-day Planned Giving Course presented by The Partnership for Philanthropic Planning of Greater Philadelphia on Friday, April 17 and Friday, April 24 at Montgomery McCracken in Philadelphia. For more information and to register, click here. 123 South Broad St.Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaUnited States CLE […]

Partner Michael B. Hayes will be a panelist on "Internal Investigations: Perspectives, Immediate Steps & The Long Haul" at the second annual Northeast Corporate Counsel Forum in Atlantic City on April 20. For more information and to register, click here. April 20, 2015 at 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CLE Credits : Credits will be provided. […]

Partner Steven Pachman will be a presenter at the Sports Neuropsychology Concussion Symposium in Atlanta, Georgia. The symposium provides an annual update on the science and practice of sports concussion with the goal of promoting evidence-based management. This symposium is intended for clinical neuropsychologists, physicians, certified athletic trainers, and other medical professionals who treat athletes. The […]

Partners Stephen A. Grossman and Michael B. Hayes will be presenting during the New York E-Discovery Workshop in New York City on May 13, 2015. Visit ediscovery.com for more information and to register for the workshop. May 13, 2015 at 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM CLE Credits : NY: 6.5 (1.0 Ethics & Professionalism; 5.5 […]

The attorneys of Montgomery McCracken's Tax Practice invite you to join them for a complimentary seminar series on recent tax cases, rulings and regulations relevant to the needs and demands of your clients. The first installment of Montgomery McCracken's 2015 Tax Law Update Series will be held on Monday, May 18. Partners Gary M. Edelson […]

Partner Joel B. Rosen will be a speaker at the New Jersey Defense Association's ADR Seminar.  He will present "Issues and Approaches to Mediation." Visit njdefenseassoc.com for more information. May 22, 2015 at 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM The Mansion3000 Main StreetVoorhees, NJ

Partner Steven Pachman is scheduled to present at the University of Michigan NeuroSport's "All Eyes on Concussion" seminar taking place May 29 at the Junge Center at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich. May 29, 2015 at 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM 333 E. Stadium Blvd.Ann Arbor, MI 48104

CLE Credits : The conference will provide up to 12 CLE credits, including 1 Ethics credit. Partner Charles B. Casper will be presenting "National Class Action Trends: Where is the Case Law Taking Us?" at the 11th Annual Comprehensive Conference on Class Actions on June 4-5 in Seattle, WA. This presentation will address evolving class […]

Join Greater Philadelphia's influential nonprofit leaders and philanthropists for a networking breakfast to discuss Giving USA's Annual Report on Giving and issues facing American philanthropy.    Speakers: Karl E. Emerson, Partner, Montgomery McCracken Robert I. Evans, President, Evans Consulting Group Patrick M. Rooney, Associate Dean, Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University Space is limited. To […]

Cybersecurity is a top concern for GCs across industries. According to some estimates, as more corporate infrastructure moves online, the impact of data breaches will cost $2.1 trillion globally by 2019, almost four times the estimated cost of breaches in 2015. Join Montgomery McCracken's Michael B. Hayes and David M. Brown and Capsicum Group’s Leeza […]

Partner Sidney S. Liebesman will be presenting "Litigation Strategies" at Practising Law Institute's Class Action Litigation 2015 on July 8 in New York City. Visit pli.edu for more information and to register. July 8, 2015 at 9:00 AM – 5:00 AM PLI New York Center1177 Avenue of the Americas 2nd floor (entrance on 45th Street) New York, […]

Partner Steven Pachman will be presenting "The Legal Landscape of Concussion" at the Third Annual Big Ten/Ivy League Traumatic Brain Injury Research Collaboration Summit hosted by the Committee on Institutional Cooperation. The summit is being held at The Big Ten Center in Rosement, Illinois. For additional information, click here. July 15, 2015 at 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM The […]

Partner Sidney S. Liebesman presented during the Practising Law Institute's Class Action Litigation 2015 webinar on Jully 22, 2015. Liebesman presnted "Recent Developments in Securities Class Actions." Visit pli.edu for more information.

The attorneys of Montgomery McCracken's Tax Practice invite you to join them for a complimentary seminar series on recent tax cases, rulings and regulations relevant to the needs and demands of your clients.   Keeping your clients' business in compliance with local, national and international tax rules and regulations involving employee benefits and foreign assets […]

Partner Alfred J. Kuffler will be presenting "Environmental Salvage: Places of Refuge," at Maritime Salvage 2015 in Stamford, Connecticut on September 22, 2015. For more information on Maritime Salvage 2015, click here. September 22, 2015 at 8:00 AM – September 24, 2015 at 4:00 PM Hilton StamfordStamford, CT

Partner Steven Pachman will be a presenter at the University of Michigan Injury Center Sport Concussion Summit in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Pachman will be presenting "The Legal Aspects of Concussions" to clinicians, medical doctors, physician assistants, and athletic trainers, as well as coaches, researchers, and legislators. For more information on the Summit, click here. September […]

The 10th Annual International Maritime Law Seminar will be held in London on October 1, 2015. The half-day seminar "Recent Developments in Maritime Law: A Multi-Jurisdictional Perspective" will feature 15 speakers from 14 different countries, addressing recent developments in maritime law within their respective jurisdictions. Visit internationallawseminar.com for more information. October 1, 2015 at 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM […]

For a PDF of the event agenda, click here.  Event materials can be found in the links below: Data Security Outline and Resources (Hayes, Roy) Protect Yourself and Your Identity IFAP Dear Colleague Letter - Protecting Student Information 7.29.15  Assistance and Support Animals (Gillespie) University of Nebraska at Kearney  - Consent Order 9.3.15 Housing Policy […]

Partner Joel B. Rosen will serve as Keynote Speaker during the 2015 NJ Commission on Professionalism Awards luncheon on Thursday October 29, 2015 in Somerset, New Jersey.The luncheon pays tribute outstanding lawyers who exemplify the values in the legal profession. Visit tcms.njbsa.com for more information and to register. October 29, 2015 at 12:00 PM – […]

Partner Stephen A. Grossman and Associate David F. Herman will be presenting on Cybersecurity for Nonprofits on Tuesday, November 17, 2015. Visit nonprofitissues.com for more information and to register for the webinar.

Montgomery McCracken partner Karl E. Emerson will present "State Charitable Solicitation Compliance," at the 27th Annual Nonprofit Finance & Accounting Symposium on December 3, 2015 in Washington, DC. Visit gwscpa.com for more information and to register. December 2, 2015 at 1:00 PM – December 4, 2015 at 5:00 PM CLE Credits : 20 DC Convention […]

Montgomery McCracken partner Charles B. Casper presented a lecture on Superfund to faculty, graduate students and post-doctoral fellows at the Superfund Research and Training Center in the Perelman School of Medicine at University of Pennsylvania. The Center has a five-year grant from the National Institutes of Health for research into asbestos exposure. Topics Included: Superfund […]

Nonprofit Issues® and the Philadelphia law firm of Montgomery McCracken will present the 25th annual “This Year in Nonprofit Law” on Monday, December 7, 2015. Pedro A. Ramos , the newly-minted President and CEO of The Philadelphia Foundation, will provide the keynote talk on “A 360-degree View of Nonprofit Leadership.”  Mr. Ramos has served as […]

Montgomery McCracken partner Charles B. Casper presented a lecture on "Cost-Benefit Analysis in Superfund Site Remediation" at the Superfund Research and Training Center in the Perelman School of Medicine at University of Pennsylvania. The Center has a five-year grant from the National Institutes of Health for research into asbestos exposure. Topics Included: Superfund Sites How […]

Partner Steven Pachman will be a presenter at the 25th Annual National Catholic Winter Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona on January 24-26, 2015. Pachman will be speaking about lessons learned in the courtroom defending concussion cases, ways in which future litigation risk may be minimized, and an update on recent guideline changes and additions that affect […]

Montgomery McCracken Partner Vince M. DeOrchis will be the moderator and a panel speaker at the American Conference Institue's 5th Annual Forum on Admiralty & Maritime Claims and Litigation. Vince will be speaking on topics related to recent developments in Maritime law along with discussing matters pertaining to Maritime case considerations. January 27, 2016 at […]

Partner Steven Pachman will be a presenter at the Second Safety in College Football Summit co-sponsored by the NCAA Sport Science Institute and the College Athletic Trainers Society. The conference will feature NCAA Conference Commissioners, collegiate football principals and other administrators, physicians, athletic trainers, and other health care professionals. February 10, 2016 – February 11, […]

Montgomery McCracken partner Peter Breslauer served as a moderator for a roundtable discussion on class actions in Europe. An international panel of practitioners discussed recent cases of interest and predictions as to future developments. The introduction was presented by Tonna Farrar of Bonnett, Friedman & Balint, PC. Along with Montgomery McCracken partner Christopher Scott D'Angelo, […]

Montgomery McCracken partner Kathleen O'Brien will be speaking at the National Business Institute's seminar on "Buying and Selling a Business: Start-to-Finish," on February 25, 3016. O'Brien will discuss pre-closing, closing and post-closing considerations and checklists for financing, tax-saving strategies, and purchase/sale agreements. February 24, 2016 at 9:00 AM – February 25, 2016 at 4:30 PM […]

Montgomery McCracken Partner Stephen A. Grossman will be speaking at the MCDC Education 2 Business Seminar. The seminar will examine best practices for managing cybersecurity risks. Topics include: Why cybersecurity is important for your business? What information to protect and why? Managing risks with third-party contractors and vendors Best practices for an effective cybersecurity program […]

Montgomery McCracken partner Alfred J. Kuffler will be speaking at the Connecticut Maritime Association Shipping 2016 on March 22, 2016 at the Stamford Hilton, Stamford, CT. Fred will be addressing salvage issues and the challenges of finding a port of refuge. To view more information on the event and agenda, please click here.  March 22, […]

Montgomery McCracken partners Gary M. Edelson and David Dormont will be speaking at the Chester County Bar Association's Spring Bench Bar Conference on Thursday, March 31, 2016. Edelson and Dormont will discuss tax issues for litigators. For more information on the conference and to register, click here.

856.482.0620 CLE Credits : 1.5 Montgomery McCracken partner Joel B. Rosen will be speaking at Camden County Bar Association's Extreme CLE '16 on Thursday, April 7, 2016. He will be addressing topics on federal practice including ADR and new federal rules.

The New York City Bar will be hosting a program on the effects of short term rentals in general and the sharing economy in particular upon real estate. The program will address the legal, regulatory and policy frameworks within which to evaluate the issues relating to short term rentals, including the restrictions under rental and […]

Of counsel Donald W. Kramer will serve as a faculty member for the two-day Planned Giving Course presented by The Partnership for Philanthropic Planning of Greater Philadelphia on Friday, April 8 and April 15, at Montgomery McCracken in Philadelphia. For more information and to register, click here.  April 15, 2016 at 8:00 AM – 5:00 […]

Montgomery McCracken partner Charles B. Casperwill be speaking at the 12th Annual Comprehensive Conference on Class Actions on May 5. He will be discussing national class action trends and topics including evolving class certification standards; ascertaining class membership; removing cases under CAFA; offering judgment under Rule 68 to moot claims; voluntarily dismissing a case; and […]

Montgomery McCracken of counsel Donald W. Kramer and partnerWilliam W. Keffer will be present a webinar on the IRS Form 990 on Tuesday, May 17, from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm (EDT). Tish Mogan, Standards for Excellence Director for Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organization, will also be joining the webinar.   The Form 990 tax […]

Montgomery McCracken partner Tim Bergère will be speaking on a seminar focused on fill management issues faced by the development community. The breakfast seminar is being hosted by Langan on May 18, 2016 at Davio's Restaurant. The program's panel of experts will relate practical experiences, good and bad, concerning the challenges of imported and exported […]

732.214.8500 CLE Credits: 7.2 Montgomery McCracken partner Joel B. Rosen will be a speaker on two seminars at the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education's 2016 Summer CLEfest. 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. – Litigating Wrongful Death Actions Wrongful death actions are a unique type of personal injury action. The parties and the damages that […]

Join Montgomery McCracken alumni for an ethics CLE presentation on local and national legal ethical issues on Wednesday, September 21, 2016. Partners Michael B. Hayes and John M. Myers will present “Ripped from the Headlines: Ethics Issues in the News.” The event will be held at Montgomery McCracken's Justice Roberts Room. 5:00 -  5:30 p.m. […]

Partner Steven Pachman will be a presenter at Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law's Concussion and the Law speaker event sponsored by the Sports Law Society. The topic of concussion litigation will be explored from the perspective of litigators and agents. There will be a Q & A at the end of the discussion. Click […]

Montgomery McCracken attorneys Steven Pachman and Arianna Goodman will be presenters at The National Catholic Risk Retention Group’s Risk Management and Legal Defense Workshop in Newark, New Jersey on October 26, 2016. They will be presenting “Concussions, CTE, and the Law: Implications, Lessons, and Minimizing Risk.” Learn more

The 11th Annual International Maritime Law Seminar will be held in London on October 27, 2016. The half-day seminar "Recent Development in Maritime Law Around the World” will feature 15 speakers from 14 different countries, addressing recent developments in maritime and transport law within their respective jurisdictions. Visit internationallawseminar.com for more information. October 27, 2016 […]

To view our agenda for the event, please click here. Event materials can be found in the links below: Planning for and Reacting to Politics, Protest & Student Sixers invite Sevyn Streeter to sing after protest debate 10.28.16 (ESPN) Social Media “On Campus" Freedom of Expression On Campus – New Issues with Social Media Presentation […]

Montgomery McCracken of counsel Terrance James Reilly will be co-moderator and a speaker on the Investment Adviser Current Events panel at the Philadelphia Bar Association for the “2016 Securities Litigation & Regulatory Update” on Thursday, November 10, 2016. The program is co-sponsored by the Philadelphia Bar Association Securities Regulations Committee and the New Jersey Bar Association […]

View the 2016 program brochure. To view the 2016 agenda, please click here. Nonprofit Issues® and the Philadelphia law firm of Montgomery McCracken will present the 26th annual “This Year in Nonprofit Law” on Thursday, November 10, 2016. Nadya K. Shmavonian, Director of the Nonprofit Repositioning Fund in Philadelphia, will provide the keynote presentation on […]

Please join us for informational panel event aimed at bringing entrepreneurs together to share their experiences, exchange resources, and celebrate the growing start up community in Philadelphia. Our panel will feature representatives from various stages in their entrepreneurial ventures, as well as showcase key resources available to start ups in the area. Panelists Johnathan Grzybowski- […]

To view the video recording of this event, please click here. To view the speakers' talking points, please click here. Please join us for an informative panel discussion on business succession planning with CMS Wealth Management, Isdaner & Company, Montgomery McCracken and The Woodward Group. Topics will include: Preparing Today for a Sale or Transfer of Business What is […]

Montgomery McCracken attorneys Steven Pachman and Arianna Goodman will be presenters at The National Catholic Risk Retention Group’s Risk Management and Legal Defense Workshop in Boston, Massachusetts on November 30, 2016. They will be presenting “Concussions, CTE, and the Law: Implications, Lessons, and Minimizing Risk.” Learn more

Partner Steven Pachman will be a presenter at the Eastern Athletic Trainers' Association (EATA) Annual Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on January 7, 2017. They will present “Concussions and CTE: Legal Implications to the Athletic Trainer” to more than 1,000 athletic trainers. Learn more

Montgomery McCracken partner Timothy J. Bergère will be a panelist at the Philadelphia Bar Association for a CLE on Tuesday, January 17, 2017. The CLE program, which is hosted by the Environmental and Energy Law Committee, will examine the legal issues arising out of the presence of traditional and emerging contaminants in drinking water. Panelists, who include […]

Montgomery McCracken attorneys John Levy and Wook Chung presented at the American Conference Institute 6th Annual Forum on Admirality & Maritime Claims and Litigation in Miami, Florida. John Levy presented on "Marine Casualty Investigations: What Are the Breadth and Scope of the National Transportation Safety Board, Surface Transportation Board, and Coast Guards’ Marine Casualty Investigations?" […]

Montgomery McCracken partner Joel B. Rosen will be a panelist for the 2017 Labor and Employment Law Forum sponsored by the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education at the New Jersey Law Center on March 8, 2017. Learn more

Montgomery McCracken partner Timothy J. Bergère was a speaker at the Villanova ICMA Panel: Effective Management of an Environmental Crisis on March 16, 2017. Panelists presented "How Intergovernmental Cooperation and Community Mobilization Resolved a Water Pollution Emergency." Panelists included: Timothy J. Bergère - Special Environmental Counsel for Warrington and Warminster Municipal Authorities Barry Luber - Township Manager […]

Montgomery McCracken of counsel Catherine H. Gillespie gave a presentation to a group of administrators at Holy Family University on March 21, 2017. She spoke on compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Catherine discussed a range of issues including campus access, transportation to separate campus locations, curriculum accommodations, and online course access.

Montgomery McCracken partner Michael J. Fekete was a presenter for the Rutgers S.A.F.E.T.Y. Clinic (Sports Awareness for Educating Today's Youth ™) on March 22, 2017. The three-hour program meets the "Minimum Standards for Volunteer Coaches Safety Orientation and Training Skills Programs" and provides partial civil immunity protection to volunteer coaches under the "Little League Law."

Join Montgomery McCracken attorneys Stephanie K. Benecchi, Janice G. Dubler and Paul H. Zoubek at the Association of Corporate Counsel’s In-House Conference on April 27. Stephanie, Janice and Paul will present on a panel titled “Before the Whistle Blows: Managing Ethical Concerns and Creating a Compliance Culture” from 4:00-5:00 p.m. Panelists: Leslie S. Cohn, EVP […]

Montgomery McCracken attorneys Peter Breslauer and Jeremy A. Gunn presented on a webinar titled "Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) Update: The Year in Review and Trends for 2017" from 12:00-1:00 p.m. Topics: Developments on the Class Action Front Defenses: Ascertainability, Superiority, Predominance Is prior express consent an element or an affirmative defense? How are the courts defining […]

Montgomery McCracken attorney Steven Pachman will be speaking at the College of Athletic Trainers' Society 2017 Spring Symposium for Athletic Trainers & Team Physicians in Las Vegas, Nevada taking place May 18-20, 2017. He will be presenting “Concussions, CTE, and the Law: 2017 Update.” Learn more

Montgomery McCracken partner Kathleen O'Brien will be speaking on an expert panel discussing innovative approaches regarding business strategy from 8:30-10:00 a.m. Panelists: David A. Applebaum, J.D., LL.M., Founding Shareholder, Friedman Schuman, P.C. Francis P. Brown, J.D., LL.M, MIM, CM&AA®, Director, Family Wealth Strategy, Key Private Bank Kathleen O’Brien, J.D., Partner, Montgomery McCracken Mario O. Vicari, CPA, […]

Montgomery McCracken partner Andrew P. Brucker will be a speaker for the New York City Bar Association's LIVE CLE program on "Hot Topics in Cooperative and Condominium Law." Andrew will speak about employment matters, particularly the New York Correction Law (Article 23-A), the New York City's Fair Chance Act, Intro 1253-A, and the Stop Credit Discrimination […]

Montgomery McCracken partner Howard Vigderman will serve on the faculty of the Philadelphia Bar Association's Probate and Trust Law Section Quarterly Meeting. He will be speaking on the program "Conflicts, Conflicts, Conflicts - Tips for Estate Planners, Estate Administrators and Fiduciary Litigators." Course Planners: Ashley Cook, Wells Fargo Wealth Management Amy C. Quigg, Wells Fargo […]

Montgomery McCracken partner Vincent M. DeOrchis will be presenting "Hot topics: what’s new in the sector?" at the International Bar Association’s 2017 Maritime and Transport Law Conference in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Topics will include: Emergency response in major marine accidents Enforcement of maritime credits/liens Limitation of liability for ship owners Marine insurance Maritime arbitration […]

Montgomery McCracken Of Counsel Wook Chung was a speaker at the Association of Transportation Law Professionals 88th Annual Meeting. Wook presented on "Issues in International Maritime Bankruptcy." The panel examined legal issues that arise in an international bankruptcy proceeding, and how such a proceeding differs from a purely domestic bankruptcy. In addition, the panel covered unique legal […]

Montgomery McCracken attorneys Karen M. Ibach and David F. Herman will be speaking on a webinar focused on cybersecurity for nonprofits on Tuesday, July 18, from 1:30-3:00 p.m. ET. They will explain why cyberattacks are a growing threat and how to deal with one if it occurs. They will discuss: The landscape of existing federal […]

Join Montgomery McCracken attorneys Benjamin E. Fuller and Ernest D. Holtzheimer for a Philadelphia Bar Association CLE program. Ben and Ernie will present on a panel titled “Hot Topics in Intellectual Property Law” from 12:00-1:00 p.m. Panelists: Benjamin E. Fuller - Associate, Montgomery McCracken Brian Saunders - Associate, BakerHostetler Ernest D. Holtzheimer - Associate, Montgomery […]

Montgomery McCracken partner Michael J. Fekete will be presenting at The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) PA/NJ/DE Conference & Deal Making in Atlantic City, New Jersey on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Michael will be speaking on the panel "Business Law Basics for Retail Professionals." Panelists include: Chris Unger, Senior Vice President, […]

Join Montgomery McCracken attorney John G. Papianou at the 2017 National Association of Professional Background Screeners Annual Conference on September 18. John will present on a panel titled “I’ve Been Sued! Now what? How to Improve Your Chances of Success and Keep Costs Under Control” from 11:30-12:20 p.m. Panelists: Henry Chalmers, Partner, Arnall Golden Gregory […]

The 2017 Annual International Maritime Law Seminar will be held in London on September 21, 2017. The half-day seminar “Recent Development in Maritime Law Around the World” will feature speakers from 14 different countries.  The speakers will address recent developments in maritime and transport law within their respective jurisdictions. Montgomery McCracken Of Counsel Wook Chung will be […]

Montgomery McCracken partner Michael J. Fekete will present an audio webcast on the Institute for Paralegal Education's program "Dealing with the "Rambo" Litigator: Paralegal Tips,”" on September 26, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. (ET) The webinar will discuss: I. Characteristics of a "Rambo" Litigator II. Getting the Documents and Discovery You are Entitled To III. What […]

Montgomery McCracken partner Howard Vigderman will be speaking at the Philadelphia Bar Association 2017 Bench-Bar & Annual Conference on October 13, 2017 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Howard will be a panelist on the program "Conflicts In and Around the Orphans' Court - A View From the Bench and From the Trenches." Two of Philadelphia’s […]

To view our agenda for the event, please click here. Event materials can be found in the links below. Controversial Speech on Campus The Misguided Student Crusade Against ‘Fascism," October 23, 2017 After a Year of Tumult, Evergreen State Revises a Policy on the Use of Campus Space, October 24, 2017 Does Disruption Violate Free […]

Montgomery McCracken partner Charles B. Casper will be speaking at the American Bar Association's 2017 National Institute on Class Actions on Friday, October 27, 2017 in Washington, D.C from 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Chuck will be presenting on the program "You've Red an Arbitration Clause and Class-Action Waiver, but Need You Feel Blue? The […]

Montgomery McCracken attorney Terrance James Reilly will be presenting at the Philadelphia Bar Association on November 2, 2017 on the 2017 Securities Litigation & Regulatory Update. The CLE program is co-hosted by the Philadelphia Bar Association Securities Regulations Committee and the New Jersey Bar Association Securities Law Committee. Terry is a course planner and co-moderator […]

Montgomery McCracken partner Howard Vigderman will be speaking at Montgomery County Development Corporation's Business Succession Seminar Series on November 8, 2017 from 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. The seminar series will be held at the Valley Forge Tourism Office in King of Prussia, PA. Howard will be speaking on "Keeping it in the Family: Everything You […]

Montgomery McCracken partner Howard Vigderman will be a speaker at PBI's Estate Law Institute in Philadelphia on November 14, 2017. He  will be presenting on the program “Conflicts, Conflicts, Conflicts – Tips for Estate Planners, Estate Administrators and Fiduciary Litigators.” The panel will discuss the conflicts and potential conflicts of interest that can arise in estate planning […]