Can a ship be hacked? Can a vessel’s navigation systems or propulsion be the victims of a cyberattack? Can a pipeline, refinery, or offshore platform Operational Technology (OT) environment be attacked with intent to cause an environmental release or create a safety hazard for the people living or working in proximity? Has this already happened? […]
AT&T has turned off its 3G networks – rendering useless millions of IoT devices in the security, automotive, aviation, medical and other industries. Montgomery McCracken partner Timothy J. Pastore will be a speaker for The Alarm Industry Communications Committee during the session titled, “3G Sunset Is Here: Legal Issues and Implications”. Tim Pastore will present on […]
The health and safety of the athlete, often centered around the complex medical decision-making process of return to play, has for decades been the clear responsibility of the team physician. However, this has recently been challenged by economic, social, and political factors. At every level of sport, this emerging conundrum has altered the role of […]
Edward L. Schnitzer will be a speaker at the Financial Poise™ and West LegalEdCenter™ live webinar titled, "The Nuts & Bolts of a Chapter 11 Plan." Understanding the nuts and bolts of a Chapter 11 plan is essential to understanding Chapter 11 as a whole. Concepts that permeate any Chapter 11 bankruptcy case (including the […]
Ashley R. Lynam will be moderator during the Perrin Conferences Sexual Abuse Litigation and Coverage Conference (Virtual) session titled, “Damages in Sexual Misconduct Cases.” The session will explore the value of the models typically tied to the heinousness of abuse and not necessarily to the heinousness of the behavior of the defendant, if victims should […]
Montgomery McCracken partner Wook Chung will be presenting at the 2022 International Maritime Law Seminar (IMLS) in Singapore. His session is titled, "US Policy and Enforcement Landscape on Container Detention and Demurrage Charges." Learn more
Edward L. Schnitzer will be a speaker at the Financial Poise™ and West LegalEdCenter™ live webinar titled, "The Nuts & Bolts of a Lift Stay Motion." Most businesses of any meaningful size in the United States have a line of credit or term loan with a bank or other lender that is secured by a […]
Ashley R. Lynam and Kacie E. Kergides will present on Title IX at the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics’ Higher Education Compliance Conference in Anaheim, California. Ashley and Kacie will will present on “Title IX: the Past, Present and Future of Campus Investigations, Adjudications and Litigation.” The presentation before general counsel and Title IX […]
A fork can be used as a tool or a weapon. The same is true for your modified residential and commercial subscriber contracts, including new construction builder contracts. In every contract, risk management is quite broad in its overall scope and covers many varieties of potential risk factors. Some contract modifications are self-inflicted potential weapons, […]
Jeremy D. Mishkin is once again serving as course planner and a member of the faculty for the upcoming Pennsylvania Bar Institute program on “Internet Defamation." The Internet has become a breeding ground for claims of defamation, and this course will cover both legal and practical aspects of how to handle such claims, both from […]
Join our Title IX attorneys, Ashley Lynam and Kacie Kergides, for a webinar on Thursday, June 30 at 12pm for a discussion on the proposed Title IX regulations. This informative webinar will provide an overview of the proposed changes and the possible implications and impact on educational institutions. Following the discussion, attendees will have the opportunity to […]
Montgomery McCracken attorney Kacie Kergides will be serving on a panel at the 73rd Annual National Athletic Trainers' Association Clinical Symposia & AT Expo. Her session is titled, "Staying Courtside and Out of Court: What Athletic Trainers Need to Know About the Legal Process." Law may not be the first thing an athletic trainer considers, […]
Edward L. Schnitzer will be a speaker at the Financial Poise™ and West LegalEdCenter™ live webinar titled, “The Nuts & Bolts of DIP Financing” on July 12th at 3:00 PM EST. Show me the money! Debtors in Chapter 11 cases cannot survive without money to continue operations, pay vendors and professionals, and work to restructure […]
This CLE course will offer advanced guidance to personal injury attorneys proving or challenging the existence and extent of injury in traumatic brain injury (TBI) cases. The panel will explore what types of experts should be engaged, what to look for in credentialing and demeanor, and strategies for establishing bias, over-reaching, or even incompetence in […]
Partner Keir Bradf0rd-Grey will be participating at B. PHL Innovation Festival in a fireside chat with Councilwoman Jamie Gauthier discussing the topic of gun violence in Philadelphia and the 3rd District. Click here to register for the festival
How to kickstart your compliance department and minimize your risk: Litigation Chair, John Papianou and HireRight's, Stephanie Morgan will educate CRAs on how to improve their compliance functions and mitigate risk by following best practices. In addition, they will explore steps that CRAs should take to reduce their exposure in the event they face litigation. […]
Should I give to a charity where the CEO makes a million a year? How do I decide which charity to give to, and how much to give? How can I tell if a charity is a scam? Is my pledge to a charity enforceable? Could I get sued for reneging? Partner, Scott Coffina and […]
Keir Bradford-Grey will be participating at Philadelphia Bar Association’s The Bench-Bar and Annual Conference on a panel addressing the impacts and implications of overturning Roe v. Wade. Panelists will examine these new challenges not only to the right to choose and reproductive care, but also implications for the LGBTQ community, and for protections of civil rights in general, […]
Partner Tim Pastore is participating in a panel through Financial Poise on September 20, 2022 at 3:00 PM EDT. This webinar covers the basics of arbitration and mediation, presenting an effective case to a neutral third party, and negotiating and documenting a successful settlement, either directly or with a mediator’s assistance. Click here for more […]
Montgomery McCracken partner Timothy J. Pastore will be presenting to the Alarm Industry Communications Committee (AICC), a committee of The Monitoring Association (TMA). Pastore will cover the pending 3G sunset and the potential implications and liabilities for the security industry. The event will be held virtually on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. (EST).
Partner Keir Bradford-Grey will be presenting at Vera Institute of Justice's Fall Black Women Lead Convening Conference on October 6, 2022 where Keir will share her experience on how to build stronger bridges amongst prosecutors and public defenders.
Partner Bobby O'Connor is participating in a panel at International Maritime Law Seminar's conference on October 6, 2022 in London. Bobby's panel will be discussing marine casualty response strategies and providing regional perspectives ranging from the East and West Coasts of the United States, Panama, Brazil, and Chile. For more information about the conference, […]
Ashley Lynam is moderating a panel discussing sexual misconduct liability claims update and underwriting challenges at ePlace Solution’s 2nd Annual Sexual Abuse, Victimization, Exploitation Symposium (S.A.V.E.S.) on October 6, 2022. S.A.V.E.S. is an educational, interactive event, bringing together the insurance world, legal professionals, employers and employees from high-risk industries, vulnerable populations, and any person interested […]
Ashley Lynam and Kacie Kergides are participating as panelists in ePlace Solution’s 2nd Annual Sexual Abuse, Victimization, Exploitation Symposium (S.A.V.E.S.) on October 6, 2022. In their panel, they will be discussing the sexual misconduct liability concerns for municipalities. S.A.V.E.S. is an educational, interactive event, bringing together the insurance world, legal professionals, employers and employees from high-risk industries, vulnerable […]
Ashley Lynam, Litigation Partner and Chair of the firm’s Sexual Misconduct Liability Practice, will be moderating a panel at Perrin’s Sexual Abuse Litigation and Coverage Conference on October 12, 2022 from 1:45 – 2:45 PM. This panel will discuss the damages in sexual misconduct cases including: The heinousness of the crime as basis for damages […]
Patrick Campbell will be co-presenting for The Knowledge Group’s upcoming webinar Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA): Critical Issues and Strategic Practices Explored. This course will also share an in-depth analysis of critical issues and effective strategies in negotiating CBA. Key topics that will be covered in this discussion are: Collective Bargaining Agreements: Notable Economic and Regulatory […]
On Tuesday, November 8, Ashley Lynam and Kacie Kergides are co-presenting at Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE) 2022 Virtual Higher Education Compliance Conference. Lynam and Kergide's session will discuss Title IX: The Past, Present, and Future of Campus Investigation, Adjudications, and Litigation. Key discussion points include: Understand the current status of the Title […]
Howard Vigderman is presenting at this year's PICPA Personal Financial Planning Conference on "Minimizing Transfer Taxes and Preserving Beneficiaries’ Interest with Intergenerational Transfers." In this session, Howard will focus on: Estate, generation-skipping, and inheritance tax minimization Preserving a step-up in basis Using trusts to protect beneficiaries from claims Keeping vacation homes and other special assets […]
Partner Michael Fekete is participating in National Business Institute's New Jersey Real Estate Law 101 Online Seminar on December 13, 2022. Michael will be presenting on leases, specific to negotiating, reviewing, drafting, and enforcing. The presentation will cover: Must-Have Lease Provisions Terms to Negotiate: Landlord vs. Tenant Perspectives Common Lease Amendments and Modifications Sample LOI, […]
Partner Michael Fekete will be speaking in the panel "A New Look at Shopping Center Leasing" held by the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education on January 23, 2023. The program will cover: Current concerns in retail leasing, purchase and sales and 1031 Exchange issues Recent Case Law Medical uses and Gyms Parking lots […]
Partner Edward Schnitzer will be speaking in the webinar "A Look Ahead at Insolvency in 2023" held by the American Bankruptcy Institute on February 15, 2023. The topic of this program is mediation, as well as emerging industries and technology. More information for the seminar or to register
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
Partner Michael Fekete will be presenting for the National Business Institute's webinar "Legal Ethics for Real Estate Attorneys" on April 3, 2023. This webinar will cover the most pressing ethical issues attorneys in real estate practice face. Topics discussed will include: Find out how the rules of professional conduct apply to your everyday practice. Watch […]
Partner John Papianou will be speaking during the 2023 Mid-Year Legislative & Regulatory Conference on the panel "Think Your 99% Accuracy Rating Is Good Enough? Think Again. How You Can Do Better." on April 18, 2023. This presentation focuses on steps every consumer reporting agency can take to make their accuracy rating better. More information […]
On April 20, Ashley Lynam will be presenting at ACC's In-House Counsel Conference on the panel "The Cost of a Bad Apple: The External Risks of Internal Investigations". More information for the conference or to register
Partner Edward Schnitzer will be moderating the panel "The Many Roles of a Neutral in Bankruptcy" at the American Bankruptcy Institute's Annual Spring Meeting on April 21, 2023. This panel will explore the various roles of neutrals in bankruptcy, including applicable provisions of the Bankruptcy Code and Rules, as well as the limitations on the […]
Partner Edward Schnitzer will be presenting at Financial Poise's webinar "The Nuts & Bolts of a Chapter 11 Plan" on May 2, 2023 at 1:00PM. This webinar is a part of Financial Poise's "The Nuts & Bolts of Bankruptcy Law" webinar series. This webinar takes the audience through the basic elements of a Chapter 11 […]
Partner Stephanie Benecchi will be presenting at American Bar Association's International Law Section Annual Conference on the panel "Who’s My Counsel? Demystifying Legal Operations, Technology, the Attorney-Client Relationship & Ethics Implications" on May 4, 2023 at 2:30PM. This panel will focus on the intersection of legal operations, availability of new technologies, and what this means […]
Associates Kimberly Sachs and Elizabeth Catalano will be presenting at the College Athletic Trainers’ Society Spring Symposium on the panel "Hot Legal Topics for Athletic Trainers – Sports Medicine and the Law" on May 18, 2023 at 12:00PM. Kimberly and Elizabeth will discuss Recent cases affecting the clinical practice of ATCs The Consensus Statement on […]
Partner Ashley Lynam will be presenting at the College Athletic Trainers’ Society Spring Symposium on the panel "Title IX: The Past, Present & Future of Campus Adjudications" on May 18, 2023 at 1:00PM. Ashley will discuss The history, purpose, and upcoming changes of the Title IX Regulations How to identify and properly handle Title IX […]
Partner Michael Fekete will be presenting for the National Business Institute's webinar "Real Estate Law 101" on June 7, 2023. The program will walk you step by step through many common legal issues you may encounter when handling real estate transactions. Fekete will be presenting on "Purchase and Sale Contracts: Key Negotiating Points, Pitfalls and […]
Partner Ashley Lynam and Associate David Singh will be presenting at the SCCE Higher Education Compliance Conference in Phoenix, Arizona on June 12, 2023 on the panel "Title IX: Practice Pointers for Compliance Perfection". The presentation will cover the following: Review Title IX comment period leading to current promulgated regulations Discuss current regulations, compliance requirements, […]
