Pennsylvania Bar Institute: Internet Defamation
2022-06-21 09:00 - 12:15 (America/New_York)
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 the perspective of a potential plaintiff and that of a potential defendant. Mishkin has represented clients in defamation matters for more than 25 years, and his portion of the program will focus on the ramifications of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which has been called “the 26 words that created the Internet.”
This course offers 3 substantive CLE credits.
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Anticipated Proposed Title IX Regulations
2022-06-30 12:00 - 13:00
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 share thoughts, ideas, and concerns in preparation of formulating thoughtful Interested Persons submissions for public comment.
This program is open to Montgomery McCracken clients and prospective clients. There is no cost to attend. This program is not eligible for continuing education credits.

73rd Annual National Athletic Trainers' Association Clinical Symposia & AT Expo
2022-06-30 16:30 - 17:30
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, but the changing landscape of the law and society is having a major impact on the profession. Recent lawsuits involving the standard of care have put athletic trainers in the legal crossfire. This session will provide an overview of legal principles that affect the athletic training practice, including HIPAA, state privacy laws and laws regarding carrying/dispensing medications. It will also provide an overview of professional liability issues and a discussion on recent legal issues and trends that affect the practice. At the end of this session, attendees will be able to:

Explain the basis of a malpractice lawsuit
Understand strategies to avoid malpractice litigation
Explain the basis of the U.S. legal system

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The Nuts & Bolts of DIP Financing
2022-07-12 15:00 - 16:00
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 debt and/or sell assets. Where do those necessary funds come from? There are really only two sources – cash the debtor has or can generate (in either case, generally the collateral of the secured lender) or new money coming into the estate in the form of a post-petition debtor-in-possession (DIP) loan. What the debtor is permitted or not permitted to do can seal the fate of a case from the outset. This webinar sheds light on the intricacies involved in DIP financing.
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Traumatic Brain Injury: Proving or Challenging the Existence and Extent of Brain Damage Using Expert Witnesses
2022-09-01 13:00 - 14:30
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 opposing experts. The panel will review the reliability, usefulness, and admissibility of traditional imaging tools and newer tools, such as Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) and Abbott Laboratory’s rapid handheld TBI blood test approved under the FDA’s Expedited Programs for Serious Conditions.
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B. PHL Innovation Festival: Addressing Gun Violence in Philadelphia and the 3rd District with Councilmember Jamie R. Gauthier
2022-09-09 14:55 - 16:00
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.
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PBSA Annual Conference: How To Kickstart Your Compliance Department And Minimize Your Risk
2022-09-13 11:15 - 12:00
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.
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CLE Webinar: When Charity Goes Wrong
2022-09-14 12:00 - 13:30
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 Rabbi Yitzhak Grossman will spotlight the recent GoFundMe scam involving a homeless veteran.
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The Bench-Bar and Annual Conference: Roe and the Path Ahead
2022-09-17 11:30 - 13:00
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, and what attorneys can do to address these challenges.
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Newbie Litigator School 101 Part 2 - ADR and Settlement
2022-09-20 15:00 - 16:00
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.
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Alarm Industry Communications Committee
2022-09-21 00:00
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).

Keir Bradford-Grey to Present Stronger Bridges Among Prosecutors and Public Defenders
2022-10-06 08:00 - 17:00
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.

Bobby O'Connor to Present at International Maritime Law Seminar
2022-10-06 08:00 - 17:00
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.

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Ashley Lynam Moderating "SML Claims Update and Underwriting Challenges"
2022-10-06 10:15 - 11:15
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 in learning the best practices and strategies in keeping yourself, your loved ones, and your organizations safe.
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2nd Annual S.A.V.E.S. Symposium – Sexual Misconduct Liability Concerns for Municipalities
2022-10-06 15:00 - 16:00
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 populations, and any person interested in learning the best practices and strategies in keeping yourself, your loved ones, and your organizations safe.
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Ashley Lynam to Moderate at Perrin’s Sexual Abuse Litigation and Coverage Conference
2022-10-12 13:45 - 14:45
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 assessment
The impact of joint tortfeasor liability on damages analysis
The value of corporate goodwill in a damages analysis

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Campbell to Present on Collective Bargaining Agreements
2022-10-18 12:00 - 13:00
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 Trends and Developments
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic/Endemic on CBA Practices
Challenges and Red Flags
Best Negotiation Practices
Outlook

Lynam and Kergides to Present at SCCE's Higher Education Compliance Conference
2022-11-08 09:30 - 10:30
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 IX regulations and what changes we expect to see soon
Learn how to identify and properly handle Title IX complaints, focusing on trauma-informed techniques
Learn best practices for conducting investigations under the new 2020 regulation guidelines

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Howard Vigderman to Speak at PICPA's Personal Financial Planning Conference
2022-11-10 12:25 - 14:05
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 within the beneficiary class

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Fekete to Present for National Business Institute
2022-12-13 09:45 - 10:30
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, Lease Agreements, and Ancillary Documents
Provisions That May Lead to Disputes
Landlord-Tenant Laws and Evictions

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Fekete to Present on A New Look at Shopping Center Leasing
2023-01-23 13:00 - 16:00
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 and charging
Clauses to include and watch out for

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Schnitzer to Present for American Bankruptcy Institute
2023-02-15 17:30 - 18:00
Partner Edward Schnitzer will be speaking in the webinar “A Look Ahead at Insolvency in 2023” held by the American Bankruptcy Institute on February 15, 2023.
The topic of this program is mediation, as well as emerging industries and technology.
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Kramer to Present at PA Bar Institute
2023-03-01 09:00 - 12:15
Donald Kramer will be presenting for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s “What’s New – and Not to be Missed – in Nonprofit Law 2023” program on Mach 1, 2023.
This presentation will cover:

The Annual Nonprofit Law Update
A Review of the 2022 Amendments to Pennsylvania’s Nonprofit Corporation Law: Highlights and Implications
A Look at International Charity: Considerations When Fundraising and Operating Outside of the United States

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Coffina to Present for NJ State Association of Chiefs of Police
2023-03-10 09:00
On March 10, Partner Scott Coffina will be presenting for the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police’s Executive Session.
The presentation will cover:

The progress and status of national police reform over the past three years
Various components of the police reform conversation, including transparency in discipline, training, specialized units, recruiting, traffic stops, and officer resiliency
Promising reform initiatives in New Jersey and around the country

Schnitzer to Speak at American Bankruptcy Institute's Webinar
2023-03-14 12:00 - 13:15
Partner Edward Schnitzer will be speaking in “Dear Connor & Ed: The Live Webinar Version” held by the American Bankruptcy Institute on March 14, 2023.
This webinar will be a live version of the Dear Connor & Ed ABI mediation committee listserv, featuring a series of questions presented to Edward Schnitzer and co-presenter, Connor Bifferato, for discussion.
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Ashley Lynam and Kacie Kergides to Present at ACC Women's Summit
2023-03-30 11:50 - 13:00
On March 30, Ashley Lynam and Kacie Kergides will be presenting at ACC’s Women’s Summit on the panel, “As If This Isn’t Uncomfortable Enough: Multigenerational Challenges for Women in the Profession & How You Can Help”.
The panel will cover:

Challenges woman face in the workplace
How law firms can support women
How women can support each other

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Ashley Lynam to Speak at Title IX Panel
2023-03-31 10:00 - 11:00
On Friday, March 31, Partner Ashley Lynam will be speaking at the 2023 Matthew J. Ryan Law and Public Policy Forum, “Title IX: The Past, the Present and the Future”.
The panel will bring together attorneys, experts and government officials to discuss the wide range of matters covered by Title IX, from athletics to STEM, pregnancy to gender identity, and sexual misconduct to due process.
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Fekete to Present for National Business Institute
2023-04-03 13:00 - 14:00
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 out for conflicts of interest traps in real estate transactions.
Know what you must and cannot disclose.
Ensure your practices concerning client funds are above reproach.

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Papianou to Present at Mid-Year Legislative & Regulatory Conference
2023-04-18 15:00 - 15:50
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.
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Ashley Lynam and Jacob Sand to Speak at ACC's In-House Counsel Conference
2023-04-20 16:15 - 17:15
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”.
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