Events

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Montgomery McCracken partner 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 […]