Events

Associate Ralf D. Wiedemann will be a panelist at the German American Chambers of Commerce's "German and American Employment Practices: Immigration and the Employee-Employer Relationship" on April 16 in Philadelphia. This seminar will address the major legal considerations for posting US employees in Germany and German employees in the US. Visit esu.edu for more information

Please join us as Montgomery McCracken sponsors the 2nd Annual Partnership for Parks rain or shine on Saturday, April 26, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Lemon Hill Section of Fairmount Park.  Lunch will be provided. Fairmount Park is the nation's largest inter-city park and a treasure for Philadelphia.  The Park's open and natural […]

Montgomery McCracken partner Charles Casper will present at the E-Discovery: Now What? seminar. Mr. Casper will discuss Recent Decisions in E-Discovery- How are Courts Interepting the Rules?, Obtaining Data in Various Formats, and the Production of Electronic Evidence. The following topics will be covered: RECENT DECISIONS IN E-DISCOVERY - HOW ARE COURTS INTERPRETING THE RULES? […]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Montgomery McCracken 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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]