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 […]
Montgomery McCracken, Shechtman Marks Devor and the Woodward Group hosted an informative breakfast panel discussion on business succession planning. Areas of topic covered include: Preparing Today for a Sale or Transfer of Business Montgomery McCracken's Howard Vigderman discussed buy/sell agreements, bylaws and minutes as well as estate planning considerations including outright gifts to family members, gifts to irrevocable […]
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 […]
Join Montgomery McCracken attorneys Ernest D. Holtzheimer and Katheryn Eisenmann for an informative panel assessing the current state of diversity within Philadelphia’s tech community. The panel titled "The Business Advantage of Diversity" is part of Philly Tech Week 2017 presented by Comcast. L-R: Matthew Wasley, Eliza Pollack, Sylvester Mobley, Katheryn Eisenmann, Marc Coleman and Ernest Holtzheimer […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. – […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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". […]
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 panel will discuss the following topics: Putting a number to these challenging cases What factors do you use? Best practices to prevent Nuclear Verdicts® Addressing […]
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 of Pennsylvania's new Title IX regulations and their impact on schools Insights into recent laws and ruling affecting educations practices and compliance More information for […]
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 Attorney General." In this presentation, former deputy attorney generals will discuss the criminal jurisdiction of the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General (OAG), navigating the OAG […]
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 orders and preliminary injunctions Procedural and substantive requirements for obtaining TROs and preliminary injunctions Best practices for how to succeed on motions seeking TROs and […]
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, with a focus on dispositive motions when settlement fails. In-depth exploration of motions to dismiss, including the Twombly-Iqbal standard and its application in practice. Detailed […]
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. Their presentation titled, "There’s No Place Like Home: Leveraging Forum Selection Clauses to Stay Out of Oz Post-Mallory" will discuss: How the Supreme Court’s groundbreaking […]
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 of Drexel University College of Medicine’s Faculty Launch Program. The Faculty Launch Program is a year-long leadership development program for mid-career academic physicians and public […]
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 Running a Red Light? The Chilutti v. Uber Case Before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and Beyond" will: Discuss the Pennsylvania Supreme Court case and its […]
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 […]
