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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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" […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
