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Employment Law remains a topic of perennial interest for many Attorneys & companies with relationship issues being among the most challenging. In addition to a timely regulatory update, The Knowledge Group is producing a 2-hour LIVE webcast that will examine the most significant issues in the mix including:

    - Title VII, class actions, sexual harassment and “at will” employment claims
    - Employee separation and severance issues
    - Privacy/IP issues
    - Discrimination & Damages/Workman’s Comp

This LIVE webcast will analyze employment law from a 360 degree perspective providing attendees with a best practices guide to help avoid the many pitfalls. Employment Law 2009 is a must attend live webcast for any attorney or person interested in or responsible for employment law at their or their client’s law firm.

Course Level: Intermediate
Prerequisite: None
Method Of Presentation: Group-Based-Internet
Developer: The Knowledge Conference
Recommended CLE/CPE Hours: 1.75 - 2.0
(Please note, your State Bar or Accounting Board will make the final determination with respect to continuing education credit. If you are applying for CLE credit in Texas you must register 20 days before the event date.)
Advance Preparation: Print and review course materials
Course Code: 093858
Recording Fee: $299 (Please click here for details)
NASBA Sponsor Number: 109004

 

Featured Speakers for Employment Labor Law 2009 live webcast:


  Event Talking Points (click here to view more)
SEGMENT 1:


Aliya Wong, Director of Pension Policy,
US Chamber of Commerce

Employee Benefits Outlook
- President Obama's statements re: health care and retirement
- Impact of the financial crisis on retirement plans
- Litigation and Congressional response/policy
- Reforms to the employer-provided benefit systems
    - Health care
    - Defined contribution plans

SEGMENT 2:


Daniel L. Hogans, Partner,
Morgan Lewis

Executive Compensation Outlook
- Continuing implementation of restrictions on executive arrangements under IRC sections
  409A and 162(m)
- TARP restrictions a roadmap for broader restrictions on executive compensation?
- Potential tightening of the $1 million annual cap on certain executive compensation
  deductions
- Further expansion of deferred compensation restrictions including a potential cap on
  annual deferrals
- Possible impact of changes on multinational companies

SEGMENT 3:


John N. Raudabaugh, Partner,
Baker & McKenzie LLP

Labor and Employee Relations Law Outlook
    - Ongoing debate and revisions to federal labor law and enforcement policy
    - Politics and economics influencing reform
    - Impact on private sector employers and government contractors
    - Anticipated caselaw reversals and new rulemaking by Obama NLRB
    - Impact on trade agreements and influence of foreign law



US Chamber of Commerce
Aliya Wong
Director of Pension Policy
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Morgan Lewis
Daniel L. Hogans
Partner
speaker bio »»

Baker & McKenzie LLP
John N. Raudabaugh
Partner
speaker bio »»

Who Should Attend?

- Employment Law Attorneys
- General Counsel & Vice President of Human Resources Public Companies
- HR and personnel professionals
- Employment law advisors
- In-house lawyers and solicitors
- Employee relations professionals
- Directors and line managers

Why Attend?

This is a must attend event for anyone interested in understanding Employment Law.
- New guidance explained by the most qualified key leaders & experts
- Hear directly from key regulators & thought leaders
- Interact directly with panel during Q&A

Registration Information:                                                                                                                                    



Employment Labor Law 2009: LIVE Webcast
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