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 attorney Miriam Straus Huffnagle will speak at Philadelphia VIP's Summer Pro Bono Program on June 19, 2017. Miriam and other attorneys in the community will share their experiences as volunteer attorneys for Philadelphia VIP to encourage law students to get involved in pro bono work. Agenda 11:15 - Registration 11:30 - Welcome and […]
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 partner Michael J. Fekete will present "Legal Ethics of Internet Use," on National Business Institute's teleconference on June 27, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. (ET) He will discuss the following topics: Ethical Case Investigation Online Attorneys on Social Media Attorney Use of Email Cloud Storage Online Speech in General Blawgs Dos […]
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 […]
Nonprofit Issues® and the Philadelphia law firm of Montgomery McCracken will present the 27th annual “This Year in Nonprofit Law” on Thursday, November 30, 2017. When philanthropist Gerry Lenfest gave the Philadelphia Inquirer to The Philadelphia Foundation in 2016, he also set up a new nonprofit organization to help save investigative journalism in America. The Lenfest […]
Montgomery McCracken partner Michael J. Fekete will serve as a faculty member and panelist at Rutgers Institute for Professional Education on the program "Corporate Compliance and Ethics, eDiscovery, and Social Media Trends," on Saturday, December 2, 2017. The program's morning session covers ethics with an overview of U.S. corporate compliance laws, ethical situations and hot […]
Montgomery McCracken partner Howard Vigderman will be speaking at the Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia on Tuesday, December 5, 2017. Howard will provide insight as an estate attorney on how to transition successfully into your senior years. Panelists also include: Charlotte Schutzman, Owner of "All Moving Matters" Elizabeth Shaid, Geriatric Nurse Lonnie Klein, […]
Montgomery McCracken attorney Terrance James Reilly served as a course planner and co-moderator of a CLE presentation at the Philadelphia Bar Association on Friday, December 8, 2017. The Investment Companies Committee welcomed Mark J. Dowdell, Assistant Regional Director, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, who addressed current topics of interest to practitioners in the investment company and […]
Montgomery McCracken attorney Donald W. Kramer will be a panelist on The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia's program "Nonprofit Fiscal Health Check: Maximizing Operations with Sound Governance," at the Mars Drinks Conference Center at the Chamber Empowerment Room on Wednesday, December 13, 2017. Join regional nonprofit and corporate professionals for an insightful finance-focused program. Panelists […]
Montgomery McCracken partner Michael J. Fekete served as an instructor for National Business Institute’s program “Advanced Business Contracts ” on Monday, December 18, 2017 from 1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. He spoke on the program "The Refined Art of Bargaining Price, Adjustments and Payment in Agreements." Program topics included: Sample Review of Real-World Language and Clauses […]
Montgomery McCracken partner Frank A. Chernak spoke on Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management's (SEPA SHRM) program "Implications and Handling of Sexual Harassment Complaints," on January 16, 2018. The program addressed a range of matters from the employer and employee side. Topics included (1) common employer action(s) or inaction(s), also known as "triggers," […]
Montgomery McCracken attorney Donald W. Kramer will be presenting on the Arts + Business Council of Greater Philadelphia’s (ABC) Business on Board program on Friday, January 26, 2018 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Don will be speaking on the program “Law & Ethics: Board Roles and Responsibilities.” The presentation will address the fiduciary responsibilities […]
Montgomery McCracken partner William W. Keffer will serve as the moderator of The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia's program "Growth Champions: Elevating Greater Philadelphia’s Middle Market," at the Sheraton Valley Forge Hotel in King of Prussia, PA on Wednesday, January 31, 2018. The program will focus on regional middle market growth champions and business […]
Montgomery McCracken partner Jeremy D. Mishkin is the course planner for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute's CLE program on Internet Defamation, which will take place on February 9, 2018 at the Wanamaker Building from 8:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. The program will address how free is free speech on the internet. This course offers 3 substantive […]
Montgomery McCracken attorney Gregory M. Harvey will be moderating the Pennsylvania Bar Institute's webinar "The Pa. Supreme Court's Redistricting Decision - Pro and Con," taking place on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. Panelists will discuss both sides of this case, the background, consequences, and the outcome of the decision. Faculty includes: Gregory M. […]
Montgomery McCracken partner Joel B. Rosen will be speaking at the 2018 Labor and Employment Law Forum taking place on February 28, 2018. The forum is presented by the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education in cooperation with the New Jersey State Bar Association Labor and Employment Law Section and the New Jersey State Bar Association […]
Montgomery McCracken partner Gary M. Edelson will be speaking at the Montgomery County Development Corporation's Business Seminar Series on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. He will be speaking on the program, "The New Federal Tax Law & Your Business." Learn more
Montgomery McCracken partner Carrie Sarhangi Love will be speaking at the Women in Law Summit Series: Philadelphia on March 14, 2018. The Women in Law Summit Series explores the career obstacles, risks and rewards on the path to a fulfilling and productive career for women lawyers. Carrie will be speaking on the program "Who is […]
Montgomery McCracken partner Steven Pachman will be speaking at the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance 2018 Annual Conference in Houston, Texas on March 15, 2018. He will be presenting "Sports Concussion Claims: Are You Ready for an All-Out Blitz?" Learn more
Montgomery McCracken attorneys Steven Pachman and Arianna Goodman will be speakers at Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law’s Concussions and the Law speaker event series sponsored by the Health and Sports Law Societies. Pachman and Goodman will be presenting on and discussing their extensive experience defending concussion cases.
Montgomery McCracken attorneys William K. Kennedy and Renee Nunley Smith will be speaking at the Association of Corporate Counsel's 10th Annual In-House Counsel Conference on April 25, 2018. They will be speaking from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the program "Let's Get Ethical! Navigating the Ethical Issues Associated with Internal Investigations." Angela Curry, Compliance Director […]
Montgomery McCracken partner Joel B. Rosen will be speaking at the New Jersey Association for Justice Educational Foundation's Inc.'s Business Torts - Boardwalk 2018 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on May 10, 2018. Joel will be speaking from 3:15 to 4:00 p.m. on the program "Benefits of Mediation in Complex Business Cases along with some […]
Montgomery McCracken partner Joel B. Rosen will be speaking at the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel's Litigation Management College & LMC Graduate Program in Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania on May 22, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. Joel will be speaking on topics covering mediation. Learn more
Montgomery McCracken partner Charles B. Casper will be speaking at the 2018 Federal Bench Bar Conference hosted by the Federal Courts Committee of the Philadelphia Bar Association in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on June 15, 2018 from 8:55 a.m. to 9:55 a.m. Chuck is the moderator of the panel “Recent Developments and Best Practices in Class Actions and MDLs.” […]
Montgomery McCracken and Isdaner & Company LLC hosted an informative panel discussion on the opportunities under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that your business can take advantage of now. To view a video of the presentation, click here. Topics included: Interest Limitations Business Loss Limitations The new Section 199A deduction C Corp vs. S […]
Montgomery McCracken partner Steven Pachman will be speaking at the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance 2018 Midwest Conference in Chicago, Illinois on June 15, 2018. He will be presenting “Sports Concussion Claims: Challenges Facing Both Sides of a Litigation.” Learn more
Montgomery McCracken attorneys Michael J. Fekete and Ethan Hougah will be speaking at the National Business Institute program "Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Email and Smartphone Evidence: The Ultimate Guide," on June 21, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. They will be presenting on the following programs: Day 1: Preservation, Discovery, Subpoenas and Metadata I. Court […]
Montgomery McCracken partner Steven Pachman will be speaking at the 5th Annual Sports Concussion Conference hosted by the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) in Indianapolis, Indiana on July 21, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. He will be speaking on the program “Medical-Legal Considerations.” The Sports Concussion Conference typically draws hundreds of attendees per year and includes a […]
The 2018 Annual International Maritime Law Seminar will be held in London on October 4, 2018. The seminar "Recent Development in Maritime Law Around the World" will feature 14 speakers from 13 different countries. Each speaker will address recent developments or changes in maritime and transport law within their respective jurisdictions. Montgomery McCracken Partner Robert O'Connor will […]
Join Montgomery McCracken attorney Erin Novak at the 2018 National Association of Professional Background Screeners Annual Conference on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 in Baltimore, MD. Erin is leading a breakout session titled "Lessons From a Plaintiff's Attorney: Compliance and Avoiding FCRA Litigation" from 11:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m. For more information and to register for the event, […]
Join Montgomery McCracken attorney Erin Novak at the American Staffing Association's annual conference, Staffing World 2018 on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 in Oxon Hill, MD. Erin is leading a breakout session titled “Background Screening: What You Don't Know Can Hurt Your Company” from 11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. For more information and to register for the event, please see […]
Montgomery McCracken's Higher Education group is hosting its annual Higher Education Forum on Friday, October 26, 2018 from 8:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. This year's keynote topic will be Suicide and Campus Mental Health. 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. - Registration and Breakfast 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Program, Lunch and Ethics Hour To view the […]
Montgomery McCracken Partner Michael B. Hayes will be a presenter on a webinar on Wednesday, November 7 from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. EST. He will be presenting on protecting the attorney-client privilege when responding to third party investigations and audits, in connection with internal investigations and audits, and in litigation To view the PowerPoint Slides for […]
Montgomery McCracken attorneys Steve Pachman, Bill Kennedy and Dylan Henry will be presenters at The National Catholic Risk Retention Group’s Risk Management and Legal Defense Workshop in Chicago, Illinois on November 8, 2018. Pachman and Henry will be presenting “Concussions, CTE, and the Law: Implications, Lessons, and Minimizing Risk.” Kennedy will be presenting “The Impact […]
Join Montgomery McCracken attorney Mara Smith at the Philadelphia Bar Association's Young Lawyers Division Bootcamp on November 9, 2018. Mara will be speaking on the panel, "You Passed the Bar, Now What: How to Succeed in Your First Year as an Attorney, and How to Gain Experience," at 1:00 p.m. For more information and to register for […]
To view the 2018 agenda, please click here. Schedule 8:30 – 9:00 Registration 9:00 – 9:15 Welcome Don Kramer, Editor of Nonprofit Issues® 9:15 -10:30 “This Year in Nonprofit Law” Karl E. Emerson, Catherine H. Gillespie, Donald W. Kramer, John M. Myer, Clifford Scott Meyer, and Mara I. Smith. Materials: What Do We Mean? Tax Bill Not Good for […]
Join Montgomery McCracken attorneys Bill Kennedy and Jim Gannon at the Association of Corporate Counsel Contracts and Commercial Law CLE Institute on November 15, 2018. Bill and Jim are presenting, "Invention Assignments in Employment Agreements" from 2:10-3:10 p.m.
Montgomery McCracken Partner Michael B. Hayes will be a presenter on a webinar on Wednesday, January 9 from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. EST. He will be presenting on issues that arise regarding business advice versus legal advice, discoverable facts versus privileged communications, proving the applicability of attorney-client privilege, and other essential matters to assist in-house […]
Montgomery McCracken Partner Steve Pachman will be a presenter at the Eastern Athletic Trainers’ Association (EATA) Pre-Convention Sport Related Concussion Summit in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania on January 11, 2019. He will be presenting “Concussions and CTE: Legal Implications to the Athletic Trainer” to more than 1,000 athletic trainers. Learn more
Montgomery McCracken Of Counsel attorney Erin Novak will be a presenter on Wednesday, January 23 at 1:30 p.m. EST for the Society for Human Resource Management. She will be presenting on "All you need to know about pay equity and salary history bans".
Montgomery McCracken attorney Donald W. Kramer will be presenting at the Arts + Business Council of Greater Philadelphia’s (ABC) Business on Board program on Friday, January 25, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Don will be speaking on the program “Law & Ethics: Board Roles and Responsibilities.” The presentation will address the fiduciary responsibilities of nonprofit […]
Montgomery McCracken partner Alfred J. Kuffler will be speaking at CMA Shipping 2019 on Thursday, April 4, 2019. Fred will be addressing Crisis Response in the Maritime Industry from 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Learn more
Montgomery McCracken partner Joel B. Rosen will be honored by the Camden County Bar Association at this year’s Devine Award Reception on April, 9 2019. Judge Rosen will be presented with the association’s highest honor for distinguished service to the bar. Learn more
Montgomery McCracken attorneys William K. Kennedy and Erin K. Clarke are speaking on the panel "Understanding Benefits, Job Offers, and Salary Negotiation," hosted by Jersey Shore Women in Tech. The panel will be held in Asbury Park, NJ at 6:30 p.m. and will be moderated by Montgomery McCracken attorney Alexandra S. Jacobs. Learn more
Montgomery McCracken attorney Donald W. Kramer will be presenting on the Arts + Business Council of Greater Philadelphia’s (ABC) Business on Board program on Friday, May 3, 2019. The final day of this program will be focused on thought leadership and practical advice on how to navigate an evolving nonprofit landscape and identify resources for […]
Montgomery McCracken partner Joel B. Rosen will be speaking at the New Jersey Association for Justice’s 2019 Boardwalk Seminar in Atlantic City, N.J. on Thursday, May 9, 2019. The three-day seminar is exclusively designed to meet the continuing educational requirements of trial attorneys and features outstanding local and regional speakers along with top national speakers. […]
On May 16, 2019, the International Maritime Law Seminar will be held for the second time in Singapore. Together with multiple international maritime law firms Montgomery McCracken will co-host the event. This year, the seminar’s focus will be on the most recent global trends in maritime and transport law. Montgomery McCracken Partner Eugene J. O’Connor […]
Montgomery McCracken attorneys Steve Pachman and Dylan Henry will be presenters at the University of Michigan Injury Prevention Center's Sport Concussion Summit, "Mind, Body, & Spirit . . . treating the entire athlete: An evidence-based approach to sports medicine and concussion prevention." Pachman and Henry will be presenting "Unresolved science and law of concussion and […]
Montgomery McCracken attorneys Steven Pachman and Dylan Henry will be presenters at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association’s (NATA) Intercollegiate Council for Sports Medicine Conference. Pachman and Henry will be presenting “Concussions, CTE, and the Law: Minimizing Legal Risk to the Athletic Trainer.” Learn More
Montgomery McCracken attorney Dylan Henry will present at this year's Sports Concussion Conference hosted by the American Academy of Neurology (AAN). His session, "Concussions, CTE, and the Law," will focus on the personal and institutional liability considerations health care providers face and must balance when making decisions regarding concussion care, both on the sideline and […]
The LGBT Bar is holding its annual Lavender Law Conference and Career Fair from August 7-9 in Philadelphia. The event features "concurrent workshops, general attendance sessions and specialty programming designed for family law practitioners, transgender advocates, corporate counsel and those interested in pursuing a career as a member of the judiciary." Montgomery McCracken Partner and […]
Montgomery McCracken partners Erin A. Novak and John G. Papianou will be speaking on the panel, "Is Sharing Caring? How and When to Share Consumer Reports and Other Fun FCRA Facts" at the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS) Annual Conference in San Antonio, TX. The panel will be held on Monday, September 9 […]
Montgomery McCracken Partner Robert O'Connor will address the International Bunker Industry Association's (IBIA) Caribbean Bunker Conference (ICBC). The conference, which is hosted by the Maritime Authority of Jamaica and presented in Partnership with Ship & Bunker, is set to take place September 10-12. O'Connor will be speaking about "A New Legal landscape" on a panel […]
Montgomery McCracken Partner Michael J. Fekete hosted a roundtable session titled, "Court Decisions, New Laws and Pending Legislation," at the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) PA/NJ/DE Conference & Deal Making in Philadelphia, Pa. on September 11 and 12. The session focused on discussing new laws, new court decisions, and pending legislation in Pennsylvania, New […]
Montgomery McCracken attorney Alexandra S. Jacobs spoke on a panel titled, "A day in the life of a Cannabis Attorney," for the Rutgers Cannabis Law Association on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 in Camden, N.J.
Montgomery McCracken Partner Michael J. Fekete presented at the National Business Institute Seminar "How to Get Your Social Media, Email and Text Evidence Admitted (and Keep Theirs Out)" on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 in Cherry Hill, N.J. He presented on "What to Look for, Where to Find it and What to do With it: Email, […]
Montgomery McCracken Partner David M. Banker spoke on a panel titled, “Avoidance Actions & Bankruptcy Alternatives," at the Pennsylvania Bar Institute's (PBI) Bankruptcy Institute 2019 on Wednesday, September 25 in Philadelphia, Pa. This year's conference was the 24th Annual Bankruptcy Institute, focusing on updates of the Top Consumer or Top Commercial Bankruptcy Cases of the […]
Montgomery McCracken attorney Kaspar Kielland spoke at Gallagher Marine Systems' Maritime Symposium on Thursday, September 26, 2019 in Naples, Italy. Kielland presented on the topic, "Ballast Water Management - The latest issues." Learn More
On Wednesday, October 2, four attorneys from Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads, Steven Pachman, Dylan Henry, Kimberly Sachs, and Kacie Kergides, will be presenting before Villanova Law’s Sports Law Society. The attorneys will discuss recent legal issues affecting sports and the law, including chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), second impact syndrome, the evolving standard of care […]
Maryellen Madden, a transgender attorney and board member of Philadelphia’s William Way LGBT Community Center, and Bob Skiba, curator at the John J. Wilcox Jr. Archives at Philadelphia’s William Way LGBT Community Center, will discuss the legal and cultural barriers that suppressed transgender expression, the development of the vocabulary used to distinguish and describe transgendered persons, […]
On October 3, 2019, the International Maritime Law Seminar will be held in London. With an average attendance of more than 250 Insurance and Maritime Law specialists, the International Maritime Law Seminar has grown from a small event to one of the most heavily anticipated legal seminar in London. This year, the theme will be […]
On October 22, 2019, Joel B. Rosen, senior counsel at Montgomery McCraken, will be participating on a panel titled "ALL ETHICS - Legal Beasts and How to Avoid Them: the Interplay Between Ethics, Legal Malpractice and Ineffective Assistance of Counsel." The panel will take place at the Camden County Bar Association from 4:00 PM to […]
Montgomery McCracken attorney Wook Chung was a speaker as well as a Workshop Moderator for the program, Korea Startup Summit NYC 2019, in New York City on October 24, 2019. The event is organized by Korean Startups & Entrepreneurs (KSE) and co-hosted by the Consulate General of South Korea, Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA), and […]
Montgomery McCracken’s Higher Education group hosted its annual Higher Education Forum on Friday, October 25, 2019 from 8:00 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. This year’s keynote speaker was Dr. Frances Jensen, Chief of Neurology at Penn Medicine, and author of “The Teenage Brain." 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. – Registration and Breakfast 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. – Program, Lunch […]
On Monday, November 18, 2019, Montgomery McCracken partner David Dormont will speak at the Philadelphia Anti-Zionism and Antisemitism Symposium at the National Museum of Jewish American History. The symposium will discuss ways to combat Anti-Zionism and Antisemitism. Learn More
On Friday, November 22, Montgomery McCracken partner Fabiana Pierre-Louis will speak at the New Jersey Association for Justice (NJAJ) Meadowlands Seminar 2019. There will be 20 seminars over three days. Pierre-Louis will be speaking during the criminal ethics panel. Learn More Register
On Thursday, November 21, Montgomery McCracken attorney Fabiana Pierre-Louis will be speaking at the Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 2019 White Collar Practice Seminar. Fabiana Pierre-Louis will be speaking on a panel titled, "The First Step Act Takes Its First Steps: Implementation of the Act and Implications for Federal Practitioners." Learn More Register
Schedule 8:30 – 9:00 Registration 9:00 – 9:15 Welcome Don Kramer, Editor of Nonprofit Issues® 9:15 -10:30 “This Year in Nonprofit Law” Stephanie K. Benecchi, Karl E. Emerson, Catherine H. Gillespie, Don Kramer, John Myers, and Scott Meyer will recap the key legal issues of the past year and offer insight on the trends we can […]
On Thursday, December 5, 2019, Joel B. Rosen, senior counsel at Montgomery McCraken, will be a speaker at the National Business Institute's seminar entitled "Mediation in New Jersey: Keys to Effective Settlement Negotiations - Proven Negotiation Methods for Overcoming Mediation Obstacles." His presentation, titled, "Documenting the Settlement," is from 2:00-2:45 p.m. The seminar will discuss […]
On December 12, 2019, Montgomery McCracken attorneys Michael J. Fekete and Alexandra S. Jacobs will be speaking at The National Business Institute's seminar entitled "Civil Trial: Everything You Need to Know". They will be speaking during the "Amendments to State Civil Rules You Need to Know" and "The New Federal Rules of Civil Procedure" panels. […]
Montgomery McCracken Partner Timothy Bergère will be speaking at the Emerging Contaminants: Trends in Science, Regulations and Business Implications program being presented by Montclair State University in collaboration with CPES and in cooperation with LSRPA. The program will take place on Thursday, October 17, 2019 in Bordentown, New Jersey. Bergère will be on speaking panels […]
Montgomery McCracken attorneys Steven Pachman and Dylan Henry will be presenters at The National Catholic Risk Retention Group's Winter Meeting 2020 in Tampa, Fla. on January 27, 2020. Pachman and Henry will be presenting “Traumatic Brain Injury: Litigation & Minimizing Risk.” Learn More
On Monday, March 2, Montgomery McCracken attorney Lathrop B. Nelson will be speaking at the SelectUSA Seminar: Start and Develop Your Business in the United States hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce in Portugal. The SelectUSA Seminar brings together expert panels to discuss and share practical information for businesses that are interested in setting […]
Montgomery McCracken attorney Dylan Henry will be a presenter at the 2020 Beaumont Health Concussion Conference in Southfield, Mich. on March 20, 2020. Henry will be presenting "Medical Legal: Does your practice meet the standards of care for concussion management?"
Montgomery McCracken attorneys William K. Kennedy, Renee Nunley Smith, and Erin K. Clarke will presenting a webinar on the latest labor and employment issues and updates arising from COVID-19 on Wednesday, April 15 at 10:00 a.m. (EST). Register For questions, please contact Emilie Klenk at events@mmwr.com
Montgomery McCracken attorneys Matthew A. Bondy, Patrick C. Campbell, and Wook Chung will present a panel discussion on "Courts, Contracts, Commercial Leases, Insurance Coverage and Commercial Shipping during COVID-19," moderated by Edward L. Schnitzer. They will cover topics including business interruption coverage for losses caused by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic; contractual considerations regarding non-performance in light […]
Montgomery McCracken Litigation Department Chair John G. Papianou will be speaking on a webinar titled, "Working Remote: How Technology is Impacting Practice in the New Normal," hosted by PacerPro on Thursday, April 16 at 1:00 p.m. (EST). The panel of experienced litigators will discuss the challenges case teams are facing in the wake of Coronavirus […]
Montgomery McCracken attorneys Erin A. Novak and Kelly K. Huff will be presenters during the Professional Background Screening Association’s (PBSA) webinar "Background Checks in the Age of Legal Marijuana," taking place on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. Novak and Papianou will discuss helpful considerations when preparing consumer reports in green jurisdictions and service […]
On Friday, May 8 at 10:00 a.m., Montgomery McCracken's Labor and Employment attorneys Erin K. Clarke, William K. Kennedy, and Renee Nunley Smith will present a panel discussion titled, "Business as Usual? Tips and Advice for Employers as COVID-19 Lockdowns are Lifted," moderated by Kelly K. Huff. The informative webinar will address employers' frequently asked […]
Montgomery McCracken partner Erin A. Novak will be speaking at the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS) Annual Conference. Her session titled, "Upstream, Downstream, You Scream, I Scream: Compliance Considerations When Buying and Selling Data," will be held virtually on Monday, September 14 from 1:15 p.m.-1:45 p.m. Learn more
Montgomery McCracken partner Christopher Scott D'Angelo will be a speaker during the session titled, "The Pandemic: Was Corporate America Ready, How Did It React, and What Changes Are Permanent?", at the Product Liability Advisory Council's Fall 2020 Conference. Learn more
Montgomery McCracken partner Robert E. O'Connor will be a panelist at the International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) Annual Convention. His session titled, "Legal, Compliance and Regulations," will be held virtually on Wednesday, November 11 at 3:10 p.m. (ET). Learn more
Montgomery McCracken partner Ashley R. Lynam will be a moderator during Villanova Law Alumni Association's presentation titled, “Coping with Stress in 2020: A Conversation with Experts." The presentation will be held virtually on Monday, November 16 from 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. (ET). Learn more
Montgomery McCracken partner Robert E. O'Connor will be a panelist for a webinar hosted by the The Knowledge Group titled, “Trends and Developments in Admiralty and Maritime Claims and Litigation: Hot Buttons to Know and Consider." The webinar will be held virtually on Tuesday, November 17 from 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. (ET). Learn more
Montgomery McCracken attorney Michael J. Fekete will be a speaker during the National Business Institute's seminar titled, “The Top New Jersey Contract Cases Every Attorney Should Know." The seminar will be held virtually on Tuesday, December 1 at 10:00 am (ET). Learn more
Montgomery McCracken attorney Eric Chang will be panelists during the American Bar Association's webinar titled, “Wildlife Trafficking in the Maritime Industry: Risks for You and Your Maritime Clients to Be Aware Of." The webinar will be held virtually on Thursday, December 3 at 11:00 am (EST). There is no cost to attend. Learn more
Our attorney Ashley R. Lynam will be a panelist on Villanova Law School’s Criminal Law Society Networking event. The event will be held virtually on Thursday, January 14, 2021 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. A former Philadelphia rape prosecutor and Chair of the firm’s Sexual Misconduct Liability Practice Group, Ashley will be discussing her […]
Montgomery McCracken partner Timothy J. Pastore will present to the Alarm Industry Communications Committee (AICC), a committee of The Monitoring Association (TMA). Pastore will present on the pending 3G Sunset and the potential implications and liabilities for the security industry. The event will be held virtually on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. (EST).
Montgomery McCracken partner Timothy J. Pastore will be a speaker during The Monitoring Association (TMA)'s 2021 Weekly Virtual Town Hall. Pastore will present on the pending 3G Sunset and the potential implications and liabilities for the security industry. The event will be held virtually on Monday, March 15, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. (EST).
Montgomery McCracken's Institutional Response and Sexual Misconduct Liability attorneys Ashley R. Lynam and Kacie E. Kergides will present during a webinar titled, "Interested Persons' Symposium: The Role of the University in the Title IX Rulemaking Process." The informative webinar will review lessons learned during the past year of investigating, adjudicating, and advising in Title IX. […]
Montgomery McCracken attorney Joel Schneider, USMJ (ret.) will be a speaker during New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education (NJICLE)'s webcast titled, "Multicounty Litigation (Mass Torts): 2021". NJICLE has assembled an esteemed panel of judges as well as leading practitioners to review some of the most recent developments and address the ins and outs of […]
Ashley R. Lynam will be a panelist during the Philadelphia Bar Association Education Law Committee's webinar, where she will address lessons learned following a full academic year under Trump-era rules, anticipated changes to Title IX regulations and discuss its legal implications, and best practices for implementing the new 2020 regulations that supplement Title IX rules […]
Ashley R. Lynam will be a presenter during the "Fighting Bills & Fighting Mills" session at the 2021 Insurance Fraud Management (IFM) Conference on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, where she will address methods and tools to combat questionable claims for unpaid medical bills in Pennsylvania personal injury litigation. Click here for more information or to […]
Montgomery McCraken attorneys Ashley Lynam, Kacie Kergides, and Dylan Henry will present at the College Athletic Trainer Society Spring Symposium for Athletic Trainers & Team Physicians. Dylan Henry will present during the session titled, “Hot Legal Topics for Athletic Trainers - Sports Medicine and the Law (CSCA).” Ashley Lynam and Kacie Kergides will present during […]
Cybersecurity is the hot button right now with organizations wincing as breaches have them chasing changes to their technology, and searching for legal counsel who can assist as they face the impacts that vulnerabilities can have on their business, customers and more. During this virtual event, Ashley Lynam will discuss best practices for digital crisis […]
Michael J. Fekete will be a speaker at the New Jersey Bar Association's webinar titled, "The Future of Shopping Center Leases" on Wednesday, July 28th from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET. The webinar, which will qualify for CLE credit, will examine how the COVID-19 Pandemic has affected the shopping center industry. Additionally, speakers will […]
Montgomery McCracken attorneys Frank Chernak and Kim Sachs will be panelists during the Stafford CLE webinar event titled, "Traumatic Brain Injury: Proving or Challenging the Existence and Extent of Brain Damage Using Expert Witnesses," on August 11th from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm EDT. This CLE webinar will offer advanced guidance to personal injury attorneys […]
Timothy J. Pastore will be a panelist during Financial Poise™ Webinar and West LegalEdcenter's webinar series titled, "Newbie Litigator School: ADR & Settlement," on Tuesday, August 17th from 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST. Many cases are litigated outside of the court system through the use of alternative dispute resolution methods such as arbitration, and the vast […]
Montgomery McCracken attorney Joel Schneider, USMJ (ret.) will be a speaker during New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education ("NJICLE")'s webcast titled, "Best Practices for the Recovery and Defense of Attorney Fee Claims in State and Federal Court". Joel will share his knowledge and experiences in applying for and receiving an award of counsel fees. The […]
Keir Bradford-Grey will be a presenter at the Philadelphia Association of Defense Counsel's "Lessons from the Cosby Reveal: The Fifth Amendment and Prior Bad Acts" CLE Seminar on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at 12:30pm. This course will explore the dangers of exposing clients to criminal prosecution when giving testimony in civil litigation. Whether your client […]
Patrick C. Campbell will be a panelist during a Knowledge Group live CRE webcast titled, "A Practical Guide on Business Interruption Coverage: Managing Complexities in a COVID-19 Era," on Thursday, September 30th from 3:00pm - 4:00pm ET. This webcast will examine the underlying legal complexities of business interruption insurance as it applies to COVID-19-related loss […]
Ashley R. Lynam and Jacob A. Sand will be presenters during the sessi0n titled, "Moneyball: The Art of Winning the Workers’ Compensation Game," at the New Jersey's Special Investigators Association's 2021 Seminar. Ashley and Jacob will discuss applying principles from Moneyball to workers’ compensation premium fraud to maximize recovery and minimize costs. Click here for […]
Ashley R. Lynam and Kacie E. Kergides will be panelists during the Perrin Conferences Sexual Abuse Litigation and Coverage Conference session titled, "Damages in Sexual Misconduct Cases." The session will explore the value of the models typically tied to the heinousness of abuse and not necessarily to the heinousness of the behavior of the defendant, […]
Stephanie K. Benecchi will be a panelist during the Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 2021 White Collar Practice Seminar session titled, "Tip of the Iceberg: PPP Loan Fraud and What Lies Beneath the Surface." This interactive panel discussion will focus on the Paycheck Protection Program, including the billions of dollars in loans distributed in […]
Montgomery McCracken partner Timothy J. Pastore will be a speaker for The Alarm Industry Communications Committee during the session titled, "3G Sunset Liability: Take Action Now". Pastore will present on the looming 3G Sunset, the potential implications and liabilities for the security industry, and what companies must do now to protect themselves and their customers. The […]
Edward L. Schnitzer will be a panelist during the American Bankruptcy Institute's Winter Leadership Conference session titled, "Prepping for Success: The Keys to Maximizing the Mediation Process." This session will explore the keys to conducting a successful mediation, from deciding when mediation is appropriate through properly documenting the mediated resolution, with an emphasis on how […]
Ashley R. Lynam and Kacie E. Kergides will be presenting during West LegalEdcenter's program titled, "Damages in Sexual Misconduct Cases: A Data-Driven Approach to Controlling the Outcome." This presentation will assist claims managers and their outside counsel in creating an infrastructure to assess and control damages in sexual abuse cases. The presenters will discuss methods for using […]
Can a ship be hacked? Can a vessel’s navigation systems or propulsion be the victims of a cyberattack? Can a pipeline, refinery, or offshore platform Operational Technology (OT) environment be attacked with intent to cause an environmental release or create a safety hazard for the people living or working in proximity? Has this already happened? […]
AT&T has turned off its 3G networks – rendering useless millions of IoT devices in the security, automotive, aviation, medical and other industries. Montgomery McCracken partner Timothy J. Pastore will be a speaker for The Alarm Industry Communications Committee during the session titled, “3G Sunset Is Here: Legal Issues and Implications”. Tim Pastore will present on […]
The health and safety of the athlete, often centered around the complex medical decision-making process of return to play, has for decades been the clear responsibility of the team physician. However, this has recently been challenged by economic, social, and political factors. At every level of sport, this emerging conundrum has altered the role of […]
Edward L. Schnitzer will be a speaker at the Financial Poise™ and West LegalEdCenter™ live webinar titled, "The Nuts & Bolts of a Chapter 11 Plan." Understanding the nuts and bolts of a Chapter 11 plan is essential to understanding Chapter 11 as a whole. Concepts that permeate any Chapter 11 bankruptcy case (including the […]
Ashley R. Lynam will be moderator during the Perrin Conferences Sexual Abuse Litigation and Coverage Conference (Virtual) session titled, “Damages in Sexual Misconduct Cases.” The session will explore the value of the models typically tied to the heinousness of abuse and not necessarily to the heinousness of the behavior of the defendant, if victims should […]
Montgomery McCracken partner Wook Chung will be presenting at the 2022 International Maritime Law Seminar (IMLS) in Singapore. His session is titled, "US Policy and Enforcement Landscape on Container Detention and Demurrage Charges." Learn more
Edward L. Schnitzer will be a speaker at the Financial Poise™ and West LegalEdCenter™ live webinar titled, "The Nuts & Bolts of a Lift Stay Motion." Most businesses of any meaningful size in the United States have a line of credit or term loan with a bank or other lender that is secured by a […]
Ashley R. Lynam and Kacie E. Kergides will present on Title IX at the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics’ Higher Education Compliance Conference in Anaheim, California. Ashley and Kacie will will present on “Title IX: the Past, Present and Future of Campus Investigations, Adjudications and Litigation.” The presentation before general counsel and Title IX […]
A fork can be used as a tool or a weapon. The same is true for your modified residential and commercial subscriber contracts, including new construction builder contracts. In every contract, risk management is quite broad in its overall scope and covers many varieties of potential risk factors. Some contract modifications are self-inflicted potential weapons, […]
Jeremy D. Mishkin is once again serving as course planner and a member of the faculty for the upcoming Pennsylvania Bar Institute program on “Internet Defamation." The Internet has become a breeding ground for claims of defamation, and this course will cover both legal and practical aspects of how to handle such claims, both from […]
Join our Title IX attorneys, Ashley Lynam and Kacie Kergides, for a webinar on Thursday, June 30 at 12pm for a discussion on the proposed Title IX regulations. This informative webinar will provide an overview of the proposed changes and the possible implications and impact on educational institutions. Following the discussion, attendees will have the opportunity to […]
Montgomery McCracken attorney Kacie Kergides will be serving on a panel at the 73rd Annual National Athletic Trainers' Association Clinical Symposia & AT Expo. Her session is titled, "Staying Courtside and Out of Court: What Athletic Trainers Need to Know About the Legal Process." Law may not be the first thing an athletic trainer considers, […]
Edward L. Schnitzer will be a speaker at the Financial Poise™ and West LegalEdCenter™ live webinar titled, “The Nuts & Bolts of DIP Financing” on July 12th at 3:00 PM EST. Show me the money! Debtors in Chapter 11 cases cannot survive without money to continue operations, pay vendors and professionals, and work to restructure […]
This CLE course will offer advanced guidance to personal injury attorneys proving or challenging the existence and extent of injury in traumatic brain injury (TBI) cases. The panel will explore what types of experts should be engaged, what to look for in credentialing and demeanor, and strategies for establishing bias, over-reaching, or even incompetence in […]
Partner Keir Bradf0rd-Grey will be participating at B. PHL Innovation Festival in a fireside chat with Councilwoman Jamie Gauthier discussing the topic of gun violence in Philadelphia and the 3rd District. Click here to register for the festival
How to kickstart your compliance department and minimize your risk: Litigation Chair, John Papianou and HireRight's, Stephanie Morgan will educate CRAs on how to improve their compliance functions and mitigate risk by following best practices. In addition, they will explore steps that CRAs should take to reduce their exposure in the event they face litigation. […]
Should I give to a charity where the CEO makes a million a year? How do I decide which charity to give to, and how much to give? How can I tell if a charity is a scam? Is my pledge to a charity enforceable? Could I get sued for reneging? Partner, Scott Coffina and […]
Keir Bradford-Grey will be participating at Philadelphia Bar Association’s The Bench-Bar and Annual Conference on a panel addressing the impacts and implications of overturning Roe v. Wade. Panelists will examine these new challenges not only to the right to choose and reproductive care, but also implications for the LGBTQ community, and for protections of civil rights in general, […]
Partner Tim Pastore is participating in a panel through Financial Poise on September 20, 2022 at 3:00 PM EDT. This webinar covers the basics of arbitration and mediation, presenting an effective case to a neutral third party, and negotiating and documenting a successful settlement, either directly or with a mediator’s assistance. Click here for more […]
Montgomery McCracken partner Timothy J. Pastore will be presenting to the Alarm Industry Communications Committee (AICC), a committee of The Monitoring Association (TMA). Pastore will cover the pending 3G sunset and the potential implications and liabilities for the security industry. The event will be held virtually on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. (EST).
Partner Keir Bradford-Grey will be presenting at Vera Institute of Justice's Fall Black Women Lead Convening Conference on October 6, 2022 where Keir will share her experience on how to build stronger bridges amongst prosecutors and public defenders.
Partner Bobby O'Connor is participating in a panel at International Maritime Law Seminar's conference on October 6, 2022 in London. Bobby's panel will be discussing marine casualty response strategies and providing regional perspectives ranging from the East and West Coasts of the United States, Panama, Brazil, and Chile. For more information about the conference, […]
Ashley Lynam is moderating a panel discussing sexual misconduct liability claims update and underwriting challenges at ePlace Solution’s 2nd Annual Sexual Abuse, Victimization, Exploitation Symposium (S.A.V.E.S.) on October 6, 2022. S.A.V.E.S. is an educational, interactive event, bringing together the insurance world, legal professionals, employers and employees from high-risk industries, vulnerable populations, and any person interested […]
Ashley Lynam and Kacie Kergides are participating as panelists in ePlace Solution’s 2nd Annual Sexual Abuse, Victimization, Exploitation Symposium (S.A.V.E.S.) on October 6, 2022. In their panel, they will be discussing the sexual misconduct liability concerns for municipalities. S.A.V.E.S. is an educational, interactive event, bringing together the insurance world, legal professionals, employers and employees from high-risk industries, vulnerable […]
Ashley Lynam, Litigation Partner and Chair of the firm’s Sexual Misconduct Liability Practice, will be moderating a panel at Perrin’s Sexual Abuse Litigation and Coverage Conference on October 12, 2022 from 1:45 – 2:45 PM. This panel will discuss the damages in sexual misconduct cases including: The heinousness of the crime as basis for damages […]
Patrick Campbell will be co-presenting for The Knowledge Group’s upcoming webinar Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA): Critical Issues and Strategic Practices Explored. This course will also share an in-depth analysis of critical issues and effective strategies in negotiating CBA. Key topics that will be covered in this discussion are: Collective Bargaining Agreements: Notable Economic and Regulatory […]
On Tuesday, November 8, Ashley Lynam and Kacie Kergides are co-presenting at Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE) 2022 Virtual Higher Education Compliance Conference. Lynam and Kergide's session will discuss Title IX: The Past, Present, and Future of Campus Investigation, Adjudications, and Litigation. Key discussion points include: Understand the current status of the Title […]
Howard Vigderman is presenting at this year's PICPA Personal Financial Planning Conference on "Minimizing Transfer Taxes and Preserving Beneficiaries’ Interest with Intergenerational Transfers." In this session, Howard will focus on: Estate, generation-skipping, and inheritance tax minimization Preserving a step-up in basis Using trusts to protect beneficiaries from claims Keeping vacation homes and other special assets […]
Partner Michael Fekete is participating in National Business Institute's New Jersey Real Estate Law 101 Online Seminar on December 13, 2022. Michael will be presenting on leases, specific to negotiating, reviewing, drafting, and enforcing. The presentation will cover: Must-Have Lease Provisions Terms to Negotiate: Landlord vs. Tenant Perspectives Common Lease Amendments and Modifications Sample LOI, […]
Partner Michael Fekete will be speaking in the panel "A New Look at Shopping Center Leasing" held by the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education on January 23, 2023. The program will cover: Current concerns in retail leasing, purchase and sales and 1031 Exchange issues Recent Case Law Medical uses and Gyms Parking lots […]
Partner Edward Schnitzer will be speaking in the webinar "A Look Ahead at Insolvency in 2023" held by the American Bankruptcy Institute on February 15, 2023. The topic of this program is mediation, as well as emerging industries and technology. More information for the seminar or to register
Donald Kramer will be presenting for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute's "What's New - and Not to be Missed - in Nonprofit Law 2023" program on Mach 1, 2023. This presentation will cover: The Annual Nonprofit Law Update A Review of the 2022 Amendments to Pennsylvania's Nonprofit Corporation Law: Highlights and Implications A Look at International […]
On March 10, Partner Scott Coffina will be presenting for the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police’s Executive Session. The presentation will cover: The progress and status of national police reform over the past three years Various components of the police reform conversation, including transparency in discipline, training, specialized units, recruiting, traffic stops, […]
Partner Edward Schnitzer will be speaking in "Dear Connor & Ed: The Live Webinar Version" held by the American Bankruptcy Institute on March 14, 2023. This webinar will be a live version of the Dear Connor & Ed ABI mediation committee listserv, featuring a series of questions presented to Edward Schnitzer and co-presenter, Connor Bifferato, […]
On March 30, Ashley Lynam and Kacie Kergides will be presenting at ACC's Women's Summit on the panel, "As If This Isn’t Uncomfortable Enough: Multigenerational Challenges for Women in the Profession & How You Can Help”. The panel will cover: Challenges woman face in the workplace How law firms can support women How women can support […]
On Friday, March 31, Partner Ashley Lynam will be speaking at the 2023 Matthew J. Ryan Law and Public Policy Forum, "Title IX: The Past, the Present and the Future". The panel will bring together attorneys, experts and government officials to discuss the wide range of matters covered by Title IX, from athletics to STEM, […]
Partner Michael Fekete will be presenting for the National Business Institute's webinar "Legal Ethics for Real Estate Attorneys" on April 3, 2023. This webinar will cover the most pressing ethical issues attorneys in real estate practice face. Topics discussed will include: Find out how the rules of professional conduct apply to your everyday practice. Watch […]
Partner John Papianou will be speaking during the 2023 Mid-Year Legislative & Regulatory Conference on the panel "Think Your 99% Accuracy Rating Is Good Enough? Think Again. How You Can Do Better." on April 18, 2023. This presentation focuses on steps every consumer reporting agency can take to make their accuracy rating better. More information […]
On April 20, Ashley Lynam will be presenting at ACC's In-House Counsel Conference on the panel "The Cost of a Bad Apple: The External Risks of Internal Investigations". More information for the conference or to register
Partner Edward Schnitzer will be moderating the panel "The Many Roles of a Neutral in Bankruptcy" at the American Bankruptcy Institute's Annual Spring Meeting on April 21, 2023. This panel will explore the various roles of neutrals in bankruptcy, including applicable provisions of the Bankruptcy Code and Rules, as well as the limitations on the […]
Partner Edward Schnitzer will be presenting at Financial Poise's webinar "The Nuts & Bolts of a Chapter 11 Plan" on May 2, 2023 at 1:00PM. This webinar is a part of Financial Poise's "The Nuts & Bolts of Bankruptcy Law" webinar series. This webinar takes the audience through the basic elements of a Chapter 11 […]
Partner Stephanie Benecchi will be presenting at American Bar Association's International Law Section Annual Conference on the panel "Who’s My Counsel? Demystifying Legal Operations, Technology, the Attorney-Client Relationship & Ethics Implications" on May 4, 2023 at 2:30PM. This panel will focus on the intersection of legal operations, availability of new technologies, and what this means […]
Associates Kimberly Sachs and Elizabeth Catalano will be presenting at the College Athletic Trainers’ Society Spring Symposium on the panel "Hot Legal Topics for Athletic Trainers – Sports Medicine and the Law" on May 18, 2023 at 12:00PM. Kimberly and Elizabeth will discuss Recent cases affecting the clinical practice of ATCs The Consensus Statement on […]
Partner Ashley Lynam will be presenting at the College Athletic Trainers’ Society Spring Symposium on the panel "Title IX: The Past, Present & Future of Campus Adjudications" on May 18, 2023 at 1:00PM. Ashley will discuss The history, purpose, and upcoming changes of the Title IX Regulations How to identify and properly handle Title IX […]
Partner Michael Fekete will be presenting for the National Business Institute's webinar "Real Estate Law 101" on June 7, 2023. The program will walk you step by step through many common legal issues you may encounter when handling real estate transactions. Fekete will be presenting on "Purchase and Sale Contracts: Key Negotiating Points, Pitfalls and […]
Partner Ashley Lynam and Associate David Singh will be presenting at the SCCE Higher Education Compliance Conference in Phoenix, Arizona on June 12, 2023 on the panel "Title IX: Practice Pointers for Compliance Perfection". The presentation will cover the following: Review Title IX comment period leading to current promulgated regulations Discuss current regulations, compliance requirements, […]
Partner Edward Schnitzer will be presenting at Financial Poise's webinar "The Nuts & Bolts of a Lift Stay Motion" on June 13, 2023 at 1:00PM. This webinar is a part of Financial Poise's "The Nuts & Bolts of Bankruptcy Law" webinar series. This webinar discusses the scope of the automatic stay and the procedure and […]
On June 15, Keir Bradford-Grey will be speaking at the City & State PA's 2023 Diversity Summit. The conference will offer industry executives, public sector leaders, and academics a half day conference dedicated to fostering business partnerships between the state and local government, prime contractors, and small diverse businesses (SDBs). More information for the conference
Partner Frank Chernak will be presenting at the National Athletic Trainers' Association Convention on June 23, 2023 on the panel "Legal Depositions in Sports Medicine". During the panel, attendees will: Learn about to interact professionally with an attorney in a legal deposition. Learn risk management strategies in sports medicine. Learn standards of care for concussion. […]
On September 12, Partner John Papianou will be presenting at the Professional Background Screening Association's Annual Conference. John will be hosting the First Annual FCRA Jeopardy Tournament. More information for the conference or to register
Associate Kacie Kergides will be presenting at Perrin Conferences Sexual Abuse Litigation and Coverage Conference on October 5, 2023 on the panel "Trends in Sexual Abuse Litigation and the Status of the Litigation". The panel will cover: Jurisdictional updates on case law and legislation Recent decisions More information for the conference or to register
Co-chair Ashley Lynam will be presenting at S.A.V.E.S. (Sexual Abuse, Victimization, and Exploitation Symposium) Virtual Conference on October 6, 2023 on the panel “I Fought the Law and the Law Won: Legal Updates and the Future of SML”. More information for the conference or to register
On November 7, 2023, Partner Bobby O'Connor will be speaking at the International Maritime Law Seminar in London. He will be speaking with other knowledgeable lawyers in the maritime law industry, who will share insights on the most recent advancements in maritime and transport law within their respective regions. More information for the conference or […]
On November 8, 2023, co-chair Ashley Lynam and associate Kacie Kergides will be presenting at Nonprofit Issues' webinar "Investigations 101". The presentation will cover: What to do when a sexual misconduct complaint is filed if you are an executive or a board member of a nonprofit Appropriate steps to take to respond to the complaint […]
On November 9, 2023, co-chair Ashley Lynam will be presenting on "The Future of Restrictive Covenants: Legal Updates & Corporate Strategies" at ACC Greater Philadelphia's Litigation Conference. The presentation will cover: State-based restrictions on non-compete clauses and the FTC’s proposed ban Practical advice for inventory review, agreement revisions and other strategies for protection of company […]
On November 15, William Kennedy will be presenting "Lessons From Trial" to Bux-Mont HR Association. The presentation will guide you through trial preparation and presentation, drawing insights from real-life cases to help managers and HR professionals place today’s decisions into the context of a future trial. By the end of the session, you will be […]
Dylan Henry and Kacie Kergides will be presenting to the University of Michigan's Concussion Center on emerging topics within CTE litigation on November 16, 2023. More information for the presentation or to register
On December 5, 2023, co-chair Ashley Lynam will be presenting on "The Evolving Landscape of Sexual Abuse/Molestation Litigation" at the PLUS Conference. The presentation will cover: SAM/SML losses by industry and frequency Recent settlements and verdicts The impact of statutes of limitations reform Current SML trends The potential for prevention through services and crisis management […]
On January 30, 2024, co-chair Ashley Lynam and associate Leah Tedford will be presenting on "ESG in 2024: Regulatory & Litigation Risks & Predictions for the New Year" at the Association of Corporate Counsel Litigation Webinar. The presentation will cover: Updates on the state of environmental, social and governance efforts within businesses Review recent regulatory […]
On January 31, 2024, partner Timothy Pastore will be presenting at Financial Poise's webinar, "Litigation Basics: TROs and Preliminary Injunctions". The webinar will cover: Procedures and strategies for obtaining temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions Procedural and substantive requirements for obtaining TROs and preliminary injunctions Best practices for how to succeed on motions seeking TROs […]
On March 13, 2024, partner Alfred Kuffler will be speaking at the CMA Shipping Conference on the panel, "OPA 90 Successes, Challenges and Views of the Future." The panel will discuss: One of the most successful pieces of environmental legislation: OPA 90 What has worked and where is there room for improvement? Risks associated with […]
On March 21, 2024, Chair Ashley Lynam will be speaking on a panel at the Chancellor's-President's Forum on "'The Motherhood Penalty' and Its Impact on the Legal Field." Ashley will join Roberta Liebenberg, Stephanie Scharf and Paulette Brown to discuss their new study, "Legal Careers of Parents and Child Caregivers: Results and Best Practices from […]
On March 27, 2024, partner Timothy Pastore will be presenting at Financial Poise's webinar, "Litigation Basics: Discovery Practice". The webinar will cover: The federal rules governing the preservation and discovery of electronic data and information The concept of “proportionality” in discovery The practicalities of discovery: budgeting, tactics, and common opportunities and pitfalls More information for […]
On April 15, 2024, Chair Ashley Lynam will be speaking at the American Medical Society For Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. She will discuss legal perspectives of mental health in athletes. More information for the conference or to register
On April 18, 2024, Chair Ashley Lynam and Partner Leah Tedford will be presenting on "ESG in 2024" at the Association of Corporate Counsel's In-House Counsel Conference. The presentation will cover: Updates on the state of environmental, social and governance efforts within businesses Review recent regulatory enforcement efforts Provide an overview of litigation-based strategies seeking […]
Join Ashley Lynam and a panel of experts for "How to Tackle the Biggest Challenge For Law Firms: Succession Planning" on April 25th at 11:oo AM. Succession planning is a challenge for law firms and doing it effectively is even tougher. Regional surveys of managing partners indicate that a significant portion of law firms lack […]
Join Ashley Lynam and Patrick Smith on May 1 at 10:00AM for a training on the 2024 Final Title IX Rules, released on April 19th and soon to be published in the Federal Register. The training will preview the changes requiring institutional attention and provide guidance on careful compliance. We look forward to seeing you […]
Ashley Lynam is speaking at USLI's upcoming Nonprofit Conference on May 8, 2024. Ashley will join a panel of legal experts and board members to discuss some of the legal circumstances and concerns nonprofits, like condo/HOA’s, religious organizations, charitable organizations, social service organizations and sporting leagues/organizations, might come across.
Timothy Pastore will be presenting on cybersecurity readiness at the Electronic Security Expo on June 5, 2024. In today’s interconnected world, cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated and pervasive, posing a significant risk to organizations of all sizes. Cyber-attacks can result in data breaches, financial losses, reputational damage, and operational disruptions. While it is impossible […]
Carrie Evans Wilson and Patrick Smith will be presenting about the past, present, and future of Title IX at the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics’ Higher Education & Healthcare Research Compliance Conference on June 12, 2024. Their presentation will cover the following topics: Understand the current status of the Title IX regulations and what […]
Ashley Lynam is speaking at the Driving Diversity in Law & Leadership Summit on June 12, 2024. She will be speaking on the panel, "Shattering Glass Ceilings: The Unwritten Playbook for Career Success Beyond Hard Work". Ashley will be sharing her experiences of shattering the glass ceiling along with other diverse professionals. The panelist will […]
On June 20, 2023, Partner Robert O'Connor will be speaking at the International Maritime Law Seminar in Singapore. He will be speaking with other knowledgeable lawyers in the maritime law industry on the panel, "Prejudgment Security and Post Judgment Enforcement." More information for the conference
Carrie Evans Wilson will be speaking at the Pennsylvania School Board Solicitors Association's 2024 School Solicitors Symposium. More information
On July 18, Robert O'Connor will be speaking at Gallagher Marine Systems' New Jersey Focus Training Seminar. His presentation is titled, "Understanding the Essentials: The Oil Pollution Act of 1990 Explained."
On September 10, 2024, chair Ashley Lynam will be presenting with Jan Call on "Privilege Primer: A Refresher for In-House Counsel on Preserving and Protecting Attorney-Client Privilege" at ACC Greater Philadelphia's Litigation CLE Institute. More information for the conference or to register
On October 8, 2024, Timothy Semenoro will be speaking at the International Maritime Law Seminar in London. He will be joined on the panel, "What is special in my jurisdiction and where does it differ from English law," with other maritime law attorneys from countries around the world. More information for the seminar
On October 10, 2024, chair Ashley Lynam will be speaking on a panel at the Philadelphia Business Journal's Women of Influence event.
On October 17, 2024, Ashley Lynam will be presenting at the Sexual Abuse, Victimization, and Exploitation Symposium. She will be speaking on the panel, "Valuing an SML Claim and Unexpected Considerations." More information for the conference
Jeremy Mishkin will be presenting at the Pennsylvania Bar Institute's webinar on Internet Defamation on October 17, 2024. Web-based defamation is an increasingly common allegation for clients and their lawyers to face. Learn how this classic cause of action manifests online and gain practical tips on how to best protect your client's reputation or defend […]
Ashely Lynam will be speaking at Perrin Conferences' Sexual Abuse Litigation Conference on October 17, 2024. She will be speaking on the panel, "Damages, Valuation, Settlements, and Nuclear Verdicts®." The […]
On October 29, 2024, Carrie Evans Wilson will join other attorneys specializing in education law for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute's School Law Update program. The program will include: An overview […]
Carson Morris will be presenting at Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers' White Collar Practice Seminar on the topic, "A Former Deputy’s Guide To Dealing With The Pennsylvania Office of […]
On January 15, Frank Chernak, Kimberly Sachs, and Layal Issa Ramirez will be presenting an Assoicates Training to Bux-Mont HR.
On January 28, 2025, Timothy Pastore will be presenting at Financial Poise's webinar, "Litigation Basics: TROs and Preliminary Injunctions". The webinar will cover: Procedures and strategies for obtaining temporary restraining […]
On February 25, 2025, Timothy Pastore will be presenting at Financial Poise's webinar, "Litigation Basics: Dispositive Motions". The webinar will cover: Overview of why most cases are resolved before trial, […]
On March 4, 2025, Dylan Henry and Kimberly Sachs will be presenting with Tracey Pachman, SVP & General Counsel at St. Joseph's University, at ACC's Contracts & Commercial CLE Institute. […]
On March 25, 2025, Timothy Pastore will be presenting at Financial Poise’s webinar, “Litigation Basics / Discovery Practice”. More information for the webinar or to register
On March 26, 2025, David Blum delivered a presentation entitled “Presenting to the Board & Business Leaders” to a group of twenty-five mid-career physician and public health leaders as part […]
On April 10, 2025, Carson Morris and Abigail Parnell will be presenting at ACC Greater Philadelphia’s 17th Annual In-House Counsel Conference. Their presentation titled, "Buckle Up: Are Your Arbitration Clauses […]
On May 1, 2025, John Papianou will be speaking on a panel at the American Bar Association's Litigation Section Annual Conference. His session titled, "Preparing for Battle: How to Select […]
On May 15, 2025, Kimberly Sachs, Dylan Henry, and Elizabeth Catalano will be presenting at the College Athletic Trainers Society Symposium. Their session titled, "Legal Case Updates for Athletic Trainers," […]
On May 20, 2025, Timothy Semenoro will be speaking at the International Maritime Law Seminar in Singapore. He will be speaking with other knowledgeable lawyers in the maritime law industry […]
On July 2, 2025, Kaspar Kielland will be speaking at the Italian Coast Guard's Maritime Symposium in Napoli, Italy. He will be speaking with other maritime specialists on a variety […]
On July 30, 2025, Alexandra Jacobs and Rachel Welsh will be presenting with Sarah Sigurdson, Managing Counsel at Carfax, at Association of Corporate Counsel Greater Philadelphia’s Contracts & Commercial Law […]
On July 30, 2025, Dylan Henry, Kimberly Sachs, and Elizabeth Catalano will be presenting at ATI Physical Sports Medicine's event. Their presentation titled, "Legal Updates for Athletic Trainers" will discuss […]
