Suzie Saxman, Michel Feldman, and Bob Sell will participate in TEI's Presidents' Symposium of Chicago.

The Presidents' Symposium is an invitation-only, annual, all-day event dedicated solely to presidents and CEOs.

The SYMPOSIUM offers enlightening "case study" presentations, thought-provoking smaller roundtables and substantial peer-to-peer networking. You will get practical solutions, generate new ideas and make valuable business contacts

Seyfarth Speakers:

Suzie Saxman will moderate a panel discussion entitled "Succession Planning: Developing and Retaining the Best".

Panelists Topics: Finding the right person; assessing talent; retention; culture; etc.

Michel Feldman will moderate a panel discussion entitled "Acquiring or Selling a Business"

Panelist Topics: How to get your business ready for sale; finding the right acquisition

Bob Sell will pariticipate on the panel "Managing Your Workfoce from the Houtside In"

Panelists Topics: What should be outsourced and why; how to use my outsourcing Partners; focusing on core competencies; economies of scale

To register for the event: http://www.tei.net/forums/chicago/Chicago10.asp

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Diane C. Swonk
Senior Managing Director and Chief Economist
Mesirow Financial

Diane Swonk is a Senior Managing Director and Chief Economist for Mesirow Financial. As one of the most sought-after economists in the world, she is frequently called upon by policymakers and business leaders from Washington to Tokyo. Diane sits on several advisory committees to the Federal Reserve Board, its regional banks and the Council of Economic Advisors for the White House. Most recently, she served two terms on the Congressional Budget Office's panel of economic advisors.

Diane has earned many awards throughout her career. She was designated "Business Leader of the Year" by the YWCA of Metropolitan Chicago, named a "Fellow" of NABE for her outstanding contributions to the field of business economics and listed as one of the "top forecasters in the country" by the Wall Street Journal. In addition, Today's Chicago Woman named her "Top Woman in Finance in Chicago" and the Chicago Sun-Times crowned her "one of the most influential women in business in Chicago. Diane joined Mesirow Financial in 2004 after 19 years with Bank One Corporation and its predecessors. She earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in economics with top honors from the University of Michigan as well as an M.B.A. with a concentration in finance and strategic planning with top honors from the University of Chicago.

Panel Topics Include:

• Changes in the Chicago middle-market banking community
• Current M&A valuations and deal terms
• Distressed transactions
• The state of private equity
• Cross-border M&A
  

Featured Panelists:

Jeffrey A. Golman
Vice Chairman, Head of Investment Banking
Mesirow Financial

Bruce S. Lubin
President of Illinois Commercial and Specialty Banking Group
The PrivateBank

Ted Cornell
Partner
Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Michel J. Feldman
Partner
Seyfarth Shaw LLP

For questions, please email Ashley Galston at agalston@seyfarth.com

Facebook! Twitter! LinkedIn! For better or worse, employers have been faced with an unprecedented surge in the use of social media in the workplace. While many employers have embraced the benefits of this technology for recruiting, client development, and other business purposes, there are many legal pitfalls associated with both employee and employer use (and misuse) of social media. Employers must be proactive in recognizing these legal risks and developing an effective strategy for addressing them.

Please join us on Thursday, September 30, 2010 as we examine, among other topics:

• An overview of social media and the online interaction between employers, job applicants and current and former employees.
• Best practices on the use of social media to attract and screen applicants.
• Benefits and risks associated with employer's use of social media in the pre-employment process.
• Legal considerations for regulating employee's use of social media in the workplace.
• Tips for implementing an effective social media policy.

Who Should Attend:

General Counsel, In-House Labor and Employment Counsel, HR Directors and HR Supervisors

If you would like to submit a question to the speakers ahead of time or for general questions, please email events@seyfarth.com.

CLE credits have been applied for and are pending.

With a new Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, and a Secretary of Labor who is dedicated to ensuring that the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) is "back in the enforcement business," employers are facing a new frontier of OSHA enforcement. OSHA has become much more aggressive in issuing citations, classifying the citations issued, and proposing higher penalties. Please join us for a breakfast briefing to discuss OSHA's current enforcement initiatives, inspection procedures and what employers can do to prepare.

Topics include:

• Overview of new OSHA enforcement initiatives and trends
• New penalty and liability policies and insights on managing compliance
• OSHA inspections in the new enforcement environment
  

Panelists:

Thomas R. Martinelli, CIH, ARM, CWCP, has more than sixteen years of experience as a safety and workers' compensation manager for large manufacturing facilities. His specialties include industrial hygiene, workers' compensation management, ergonomics, construction, emergency response, and OSHA compliance.

Benjamin D. Briggs is a partner in the Labor & Employment Practice Group of Seyfarth Shaw. During his career, Ben has represented and counseled employers from across the country in a wide variety of OSHA matters arising under federal and state law. Ben's experience includes health and safety compliance counseling, contesting and litigating OSHA citations, representing employers during OSHA inspections, defending employers against Section 11(c) OSHA retaliation claims and conducting internal investigations of alleged safety and health violations.

For questions, please email Felicia Wolf at fwolf@seyfarth.com,

The State Bar of Georgia has invited Ms. Birg to speak at its annual "Contract Litigation" seminar on August 26, 2010. Ms. Birg will address the current state of law in Georgia regarding drafting and enforcing restrictive covenants in employment agreements as well as what to expect from the potential changes in the law in 2011.

Register at: http://iclega.org/programs/7443.html

Hors d'oeuvres and cocktails followed by the IMAX® presentation of ""Roar: Lions of the Kalahari"

RSVP:

Space is Limited. RSVP by clicking the button below.

Every employer who has done business in California knows there is a confusing maze of state agencies, boards and commissions with authority over California employers and their employees. Many learn for the first time about the existence of a particular agency when they receive an unwelcome document, such as a discrimination charge, a wage claim or an appeal notice, in the mail. Being familiar with the purpose and procedures of each agency can be important both in preventing issues from arising and in fashioning the best response.

Please join us for the first in a series of planned webinars presented by members of our California Workplace Solutions group. In this webinar, we will offer an overview of the rule-making, enforcement and adjudicatory bodies that affect the lives of California employers, and offer practical advice, insights and strategies for dealing with them. We will focus on the entities housed under the California Department of Industrial Relations, the Department of Fair Employment & Housing, and the Employment Development Department.

For questions, please contact events@seyfarth.com and reference this event.

CLE

Seyfarth has applied for CLE credit in IL, NY, and CA. If you would like us to pursue CLE credit in any additional states, please email events@seyfarth.com. Please note that in order to receive full credit for attending this webinar, the registrant must be present for the entire session. This program is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.

Are you in compliance with recent changes?

Federal government contractors face greater labor and employment law compliance challenges than ever before in light of the new legislative and regulatory landscape in which they operate. The following are only some of the changes with which federal contractors must now comply or be prepared to comply in the near future:

• President Obama's pro-labor 2009 Executive Orders requiring contractors to inform employees of their federal labor rights, requiring incoming contractors to offer jobs to outgoing contractors' employees, and prohibiting the use of federal funds for union organizing-related expenses.
• The U.S. Department of Labor's increased enforcement of prevailing wage statutes, such as the Service Contract Act and the Davis Bacon Act, as well as the other laws and regulatory requirements it enforces.
• The OFCCP's increased enforcement of Executive Order 11246's affirmative action and non-discrimination requirements.
• Use of E-Verify to determine employment eligibility.
• The prohibition on U.S. Department of Defense contractors and subcontractors requiring employees to arbitrate Title VII and related tort claims.

Please join us for an informative briefing on the above issues and others confronting federal contractors.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

For questions, please email events@seyfarth.com, and reference this event.

The fourth webinar of the 2010 series will focus on how to protect trade secrets, trade dress/marks, and goodwill while maintaining and enhancing successful franchises and dealerships. These are often the core assets of a franchise or dealership, and this webinar will present an overview of what assets are protectable, how those assets can be protected, what state and federal laws can be used to protect these assets, and what can be done if these assets are threatened.

Our team will discuss:

• Common protectable interests such as trade secrets, trade marks, trade dress, and goodwill
• Best practices for the protection of these assets during the franchise, dealership, or distributor relationship, including the use of confidentiality and/or non-competition agreements at the beginning of a business relationship and registering trade dress/marks
• State and federal law that can be used to protect trade secrets and brands such as the Uniform Trade Secret Act, the Lanham Act, unfair competition statutes, and common law
• What a company must show to prevail in litigation and what the company may recover if successful

Our panel consists of attorneys with significant experience advising franchise, dealer, and distributor clients on protecting their brands, trade secrets, and other intellectual property, including litigating trade secret cases, drafting protection agreements and conducting trade secret audits. CLE credit will be available for participants.*

For questions, please contact events@seyfarth.com and reference this event.

*CLE: Seyfarth has applied for CLE credit in IL, NY, and CA. If you would like us to pursue CLE credit in any additional states, please contact events@seyfarth.com. Please note that in order to receive full credit for attending this webinar, the registrant must be present for the entire session. This program is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys.

Recently, state and federal government enforcement agencies have focused their enforcement agendas and valuable training and investigative resources on auditing companies' independent contractor classification practices. Additional fiscal resources, investigative personnel, and information sharing between states and federal agencies will increase the likelihood of your workers being subjected to scrutiny under the applicable federal and state tests for independent contractor status. As part of this initiative, federal agencies have coordinated their resources with resources from the 50 states to develop best auditing practices. For example, earlier this year, the U.S. Departments of Labor and Treasury announced a joint task force to address the misclassification issue.

Join Seyfarth Shaw attorneys Camille Olson and Alex Passantino as they discuss:

• Agency worker misclassification audits and enforcement activities;
• Relevant documents and information to review now in a pre-audit environment to assess your company's legal compliance with applicable standards; and
• The most effective strategies for dealing with the IRS, DOL, state workers' compensation boards, and state unemployment benefits agencies.

This webinar is our second in a series focusing on independent contractors. In the coming months, we will host more webinars on specific topics relating to independent contractors, including complex litigation involving independent contractors; EEO, immigration, and benefits issues and other areas of concern regarding independent contractors; and more. Please save the dates for our next two webinars in the series. They will be on September 13, 2010 and
November 16, 2010.

If you have any questions, please contact events@seyfarth.com and reference this event.

In March, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), as later amended by the Health Care and Education Tax Credit Reconciliation Act of 2010, became law. The enactment of health care reform has profoundly changed the benefits landscape, creating numerous challenges for employers. Employers with collective bargaining agreements or new union relationships face particular burdens in navigating legislation which is at once complex, vague, and inconsistent. Please join us for a webinar that will review the short- and long-term consequences of the Act for unionized employers.

Topics include:

• The extent to which, if at all, plans maintained by collective bargaining agreements are "grandfathered" with respect to the legislation
• The impact of the new definition of "full-time" employee on negotiations
• Mandated plan changes and how they will increase contract costs
• Retiree medical coverage implications
• Penalties relating to the failure to provide sufficient coverage
• Effect of the legislation on multiemployer plans
• Status of the so-called "Cadillac" tax and its effect on collectively bargained plans
• Bargaining considerations in light of this groundbreaking legislation

If you have any questions, please contact events@seyfarth.com and reference this event.

Recently, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division determined that the Fair Labor Standards Act's administrative exemption did not apply to mortgage loan officers. This determination, which is a reversal of prior Departmental guidance, is consistent with other recent pronouncements by the Department concluding that the administrative exemption did not apply to a particular position.

Both the Department and, increasingly, the courts have indicated a hostility to this key exemption, particularly as it applies to employees in the financial services sector. Combined with a proposal by the Department that may require a written analysis of exempt status to be provided to each exempt employee, employers in the financial services industry should be particularly careful when asserting the administrative exemption.

Please join us for a webinar that will discuss:

• Recent cases and Departmental guidance interpreting the administrative exemption;
• Positions whose exempt status may be called into question, with potentially disastrous effects;
• How training programs and compensation plans may impact an employee's exempt status;
• The revival of the "administrative/production" dichotomy; and
• The Department's proposed rulemaking and what you can do about it.

Every day, human resources professionals and in-house counsel are responsible for navigating a lengthy and confusing morass of California and federal leave laws that impact their business operations. The leave of absence process is particularly complex in California because of the significant, unique responsibilities imposed by state law and the divergence between state and federal law on technical, but critically important, leave issues. For example, the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), the California Pregnancy Disability Leave Law (PDLL), the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), and the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) all provide leave entitlements and job protections that often must be examined and applied in a systematic and coordinated fashion to ensure full compliance with the law.

Our Webinar will explore the interaction between California and federal leave laws and will describe how to apply those laws in a coordinated fashion to manage difficult leave issues, to achieve full legal compliance, and to survive "The Perfect Storm" that flows from the confluence of these laws when not managed properly. This program will cover both introductory as well as the more complicated leave issues, so all levels of practitioners are encouraged to attend.

Our team will discuss:

• The FMLA (Including the Recent Military Leave Amendments and the New Regulations)
• The CFRA
• Complying with the New FMLA Regulations and the CFRA (Including Key Significant Differences between the FMLA and the CFRA)
• The PDLL (Including the California Fair Employment and Housing Commission's Proposed Revisions on Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Related Medical Conditions)
• Complying with the NEW FMLA Regulations and the PDLL
• Disability, Reasonable Accommodation, and the Interactive Process
• Other California Leaves of Absence

For questions, please contact events@seyfarth.com and reference this event.

CLE

Seyfarth has applied for CLE credit in IL, NY, and CA. If you would like us to pursue CLE credit in any additional states, please email events@seyfarth.com. Please note that in order to receive full credit for attending this webinar, the registrant must be present for the entire session. This program is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.

In today's economic climate, a company's intellectual property and talented personnel are worth more than ever before, yet restrictive covenants in an employment contract are increasingly difficult to enforce. Record high unemployment in particular is making the courts reluctant to enforce noncompetition restrictions. To paraphrase a comment made by a judge regarding an application for a temporary restraining order: "Unemployment in my area is 10% - are you asking me to make it 11%?"

How do you protect your company's valuable business information in such a climate? Please join us on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 as we examine, among other topics:

• heightened standards for enforcing your trade secret protections and restrictive covenants
• how recent rulings are changing the landscape
• best practices and strategies for using restrictive covenants and protecting your trade secrets.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

For questions, please contact Courtney Eddings at ceddings@seyfarth.com.

Seyfarth Shaw LLP is an approved provider of New York Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit. This seminar is approved for 1.5 hours of credit in Professional Practice, and is appropriate for both transitional and nontransitional attorneys. Please note that in order to receive full credit for attending this briefing, the registrant must be present for the entire session

ABOUT SEYFARTH SHAW LLP: Seyfarth Shaw has over 750 attorneys located in ten offices throughout the United States including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sacramento and Washington, D.C., as well as Brussels, Belgium. Seyfarth Shaw provides a broad range of legal services in the areas of labor and employment, employee benefits, litigation and business services. The firm's practice reflects virtually every industry and segment of the country's business and social fabric. Clients include over 300 of the Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, newspapers and other media, hotels, health care organizations, airlines and railroads. The firm also represents a number of federal, state, and local governmental and educational entities. For more information, please visit www.seyfarth.com.

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With a new Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health and a Secretary of Labor who is dedicated to ensuring that the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) is "back in the enforcement business," employers are facing a new frontier of OSHA enforcement and the hospitality industry is no exception. OSHA has become much more aggressive in issuing citations, increasing the characterization of the citations issued, and proposing higher penalties. Please join us to discuss OSHA's current enforcement initiatives, inspection procedures and what employers can do to prepare.

Topics include:

• OSHA's new penalty policy
• OSHA's view on ergonomic hazards
• Current OSHA National Emphasis Programs
• The role of safety committees as part of an employer's overall compliance program
• How internal and outside audits of safety compliance can be effective
• Best practices for effectively handling an OSHA inspection

On June 16, 2010, Seyfarth Shaw and SAI Global will present a complimentary webcast, "Tools and Techniques for Avoiding and Defending SOX Whistleblower Claims." The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) tide has turned under the Obama Administration's new Secretary of Labor. High-value SOX claims that attract significant publicity are proliferating and the U.S. Department of Labor has recently issued substantial penalties and reinstatement awards against employers. Making this a "perfect storm," federal courts around the U.S. are also continuing to issue decisions favoring whistleblowers.

Join Seyfarth attorneys David Rowland and Steven Pearlman, and Alice Peterson, Chief Ethics Officer at SAI Global Compliance (Americas) in a discussion on measures to minimize the risk of SOX whistleblower claims and how employers can swiftly mount compelling defenses.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Seyfarth has applied for CLE credit in IL, NY, and CA. If you would like us to pursue CLE credit in any additional states, please email CLE@seyfarth.com. Please note that in order to receive full credit for attending this webinar, the registrant must be present for the entire session. This program is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys.

President Obama's recent recess appointments to the National Labor Relations Board will likely reorient the NLRB in a radically pro-labor direction. The new democratic majority on the Board has openly discussed reversing many key pro-employer decisions handed down by the prior Republican Board and changing the way union elections are handled even if the Employee Free Choice Act is not passed by Congress.

Our team will:

• Review the current state of the National Labor Relations Board
• Discuss what changes employers might expect from the new Democratic Board in current labor law and NLRB procedure
• Consider how these changes will impact the ability of unions to organize the workforce
• Examine how employers should respond to these changes

Our panel consists of attorneys with significant experience advising clients on labor law, labor relations and employment law, including assisting companies in opposing union organizing campaigns.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

For questions, contact Michele Ryan at mryan@seyfarth.com.

With a new Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health and a Secretary of Labor who is dedicated to ensuring that the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) is "back in the enforcement business," employers are facing a new frontier of OSHA enforcement. OSHA has become much more aggressive in issuing citations, increasing the characterization of the citations issued, and proposing higher penalties. Please join us for a breakfast briefing to discuss OSHA's current enforcement initiatives, inspection procedures and what employers can do to prepare.

Topics include:

• OSHA's new penalty policy
• What employers should expect from OSHA inspectors
• Current OSHA National Emphasis Programs
• How employers can measure their OSHA compliance
• The role of safety committees as part of an employer's overall compliance program
• How internal and outside audits of safety compliance can be effective
• Best practices for effectively handling an OSHA inspection

Panelist:

Jim Curtis, a partner in our Environmental, Safety & Toxic Torts practice group, will present this breakfast briefing. He has extensive experience litigating environmental and safety issues with both the government and private parties. He focuses his practice on OSHA matters defending against willful, serious and repeat citations including hearings before the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission, United States Circuit Court of Appeals, and various state plan boards. Mr. Curtis frequently speaks to trade and industry groups on OSHA compliance matters.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

Andrew Douglass will be presenting Retirement Benefits in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Cases at the Chicago Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section event on June 2, 2010. A full agenda is below.

1. Overview of Qualified and Non-Qualified Benefits Plans, and Other Employment Agreements Affected By Employer's Bankruptcy
a. Defined Benefit Pension Plans
i. Single Employer Pension Plans
ii. Multiemployer Pension Plans
b. Defined Contribution Plans
i. 401(k) Plans
c. Non-Qualified Retirement / Deferred Compensation Plans
i. Noncontributory Plans
ii. Contributory Plans
iii. Executive employment/retention agreements
iv. Retiree Welfare Benefit Programs
2. Key Bankruptcy Code Provisions and Rules
a. Introduction and Overview of 1114 agreements and retiree medical arrangements
b. Defining "retiree" benefits (ERISA vs. Bankruptcy Code)
i. Arclin U.S. Holding, Inc., 416 B.R. 117 (Bankr. D. Del. 2009)
ii. In re Exide Technologies, 378 B.R. 762, 768–69 (Bankr. D. Del. 2007)
c. Modification in the payment of retiree benefits
d. Impacted Parties
i. Debtor
ii. Retirees
iii. Official Committee
iv. Labor Unions
v. Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation

Part II (1 hr. 20 min.) - Application
3. PBGC Issues for Defined Benefit Pension Plans
4. Dischargeability of Pension Termination Premiums
a. Oneida Ltd. v. Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. (2d Cir.)
5. Withdrawal liability claims for multi-employer pension plans
6. COBRA issues under 363 sales
7. Tax Considerations

Recent Developments on Protected Communications: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Presented by: Dean Martoccia and Regina Musolino

This past year has seen a number of important court rulings addressing both the scope of attorney-client privileged communications as well as the extent to which attorney work product can be asserted. These rulings have lead to both good and bad news for attorneys and their clients, and have left crucial questions open for interpretation. This program is designed to help in-house attorneys sort through these new developments and address their practical implications.

Get ready. With the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) finally at a working quorum, it is poised to make significant changes to labor law. For the first time in history, the NLRB majority consists of three union labor lawyers, including one who has written extensively about the need for dramatic reversal of established Board precedent. There are also several indications that the NLRB is preparing for an unprecedented attempt to use rulemaking as a way of bringing about major labor law changes. Rulemaking is a powerful tool because it would allow the Board to:

• Address issues that are not otherwise before the NLRB in a case adjudication;
• Address issues on a much broader basis than the facts in a particular case would allow;
• Achieve a desired result by avoiding unfavorable facts that may be present in a particular case;
• Issue changes in the law in less time than it typically takes the NLRB to adjudicate a case; and
• Increase the likelihood of labor law changes withstanding legal challenge, as courts are typically more deferential to rulemaking initiatives than adjudicated cases.

Add to all of this the number of strategic labor issues with which employers are currently grappling and which could be further complicated by the approach of the new NLRB:

• collective bargaining and health care reform
• pension collective bargaining and withdrawal liability issues
• lawful employee handbook and policy provisions
• responding to union information requests
• supervisory status and the use of supervisors
• card check and neutrality issues

Please join us as our Washington agency insiders Jack Toner and Leon Sequeira lead a discussion about these important issues. Jack Toner previously served as the Executive Secretary of the NLRB and Leon Sequeira is the former Assistant Secretary of Labor Policy at the U.S. Department of Labor. Kristin Michaels, a partner in the Labor & Employment Department of Seyfarth Shaw's Chicago office, will moderate the session.

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CLE: Seyfarth has applied for CLE credit in IL. If you would like us to pursue CLE credit in any additional states, please contact events@seyfarth.com. Please note that in order to receive full credit for attending this seminar, the registrant must be present for the entire session. This program is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.

Join Seyfarth Shaw and SPI for an up-to-the-minute review outlining federal mandates for employers and employees in the new health care law, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care & Education Affordability Reconciliation Act. This webinar will help those in the plastics industry understand and interpret this law and learn the top things you should be doing now to be ready for its phase-in beginning in 2011, and full implementation over the next few years. The decisions you make now will affect your health care costs in the future.

The webinar will include a 60-minute presentation followed by a 30-minute Q&A period

Register at: http://plasticsindustry.org/events/EventDetail.cfm?EventID=15335&snItemN

Seyfarth Shaw attorneys will present at The 24th Annual National Institute on ERISA Basics on May 20-21, 2010. On Thursday, May 20, Mark Casciari will present a session on "Remedies." This program will focus on what remedies are available in ERISA litigation and limits on the scope of remedies. On Friday, May 21, Ian Morrison will present a session on "Employment Discrimination and Section 510." This session will discuss the impact of recent legislation and ERISA Section 510 on employee benefits. To learn more about this conference, click here.

Get Ready. With the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) finally at a working quorum, it is poised to make significant changes to labor law. For the first time in history, the NLRB majority consists of three union labor lawyers, including one who has written extensively about the need for dramatic reversal of established Board precedent. There are also several indications that the NLRB is preparing for an unprecedented attempt to use rulemaking as a way of bringing about major labor law changes. Rulemaking is a powerful tool because it would allow the Board to:

• Address issues that are not otherwise before the NLRB in a case adjudication;
• Issue changes in the law in less time than it typically takes the NLRB to adjudicate a case; and
• Increase the likelihood of labor law changes withstanding legal challenge, as courts are typically more deferential to rulemaking initiatives than adjudicated cases.

Chuck Walters will moderate the session with our agency insiders Jack Toner and Leon Sequeira who will discuss what to expect and how to prepare, including an explanation of the rulemaking process; a discussion of how the public can influence a rulemaking; and the issues likely to come before the NLRB. Chuck Walters is a partner in the Labor & Employment Department of Seyfarth's D.C. office, Jack Toner previously served as the Executive Secretary of the NLRB, and Leon Sequeira is the former Assistant Secretary of Labor for Policy at the U.S. Department of Labor.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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Trade Secrets 2010 Webinar Series

The third webinar of the 2010 series will focus on how California trade secret law is similar and diverse from other jurisdictions, including a discussion of the California Uniform Trade Secrets Act, trade secret identification requirements, remedies, and the interplay between trade secret law and Business and Professions Code Section 16600, which codifies California's general prohibition of employee non-compete agreements. The webinar will also cover effective California trade secret protection policies and practices.

Our team will discuss:

• Defining and understanding trade secrets in California
• Comparison between California trade secret law and other jurisdictions
• Protecting trade secret assets in California and remedies for trade secret misappropriation
• Appropriate policies and practices to effectively protect trade secrets, including hiring and termination protocols, a discussion regarding the use of restrictive covenants, and effective computer and physical security practices

Our panel consists of attorneys with significant experience advising clients on trade secret issues, including litigating trade secret cases, drafting protection agreements and conducting trade secret audits. CLE credit will be available for participants.*

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For questions, please contact events@seyfarth.com and reference this event.

In 2009, ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) fined employers more than $24 million for failure to comply with immigration laws and this trend is continuing. As a result, U.S. employers can no longer afford to have a weak or
nonexistent compliance program.

At our briefing last November, we discussed the increased emphasis on immigration enforcement by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Labor (DOL). Since that time, the DHS and DOL have followed through on their promises, visiting thousands of businesses across the U.S. and highlighting the need for organizations to develop and roll out appropriate "preparedness policies."

We invite you to join us for a discussion of how to bring your company into compliance and ensure that you stay there.

Topics will include:

• Forecast on comprehensive immigration reform
• Government enforcement trends
• Necessary elements of a successful immigration compliance program, including:
  • Sponsorship policy
  • I-9 audit and compliance policy
  • H-1B internal audit
  • Contractor/vendor policy
  • Preparedness and response protocol

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

For questions, please contact Jamie Millward at jmillward@seyfarth.com.

Lou Chronowski, co-chair of Seyfarth Shaw's Franchise, Dealer and Distributor Disputes Practice, will speak at the International Franchise Association's 43rd Annual Legal Symposium in Washington, D.C. The presentation, "Unit Level Economics: The Legal and Business Case for Understanding How to Analyze Your Franchise's Financial Position," will address the following issues:

• Visibility into franchisee finances can be an "early warning system" of franchisee or system distress.
• Addressing unit-level financial performance is essential to any successful financial workout.
• A franchisor should be a resource for identifying areas where specific franchisees or locations can improve profitability.
• Understanding unit-level profitability can highlight operating system or business model changes that could make the franchise a more attractive investment.
• A franchisor is better able to make a case for system-wide changes or capital investment in the context of realized cost savings or a reasonable "pay back" period.
• A franchisor that understands the drivers of franchisee profitability is better positioned to develop viable business strategies that will be embraced by the system.

Lou's co-presenters are Robert Gerstenfeld, Director of Franchising and Business Development for Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc.;and Ryan Palmer, Associate at Monroe Moxness Berg PA.

IFA's Annual Legal Symposium is the premier event for franchise law professionals, offering insight on the latest legal challenges facing franchised businesses today. The conference focuses on practical applications of legal developments and their effect on the way franchise businesses operate on an everyday basis.

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On May 17, 2010, Phil Comella will be speaking at the Practising Law Institute's upcoming program "Acquiring or Selling the Privately Held Company 2010" in Chicago, Illinois. He will speak during a session that will discuss the special problems of potential environmental liabilities, including a discussion of RCRA, CERCLA, and state liability for hazardous waste discharge and disposal; state law inspection requirements; and key drafting issues.

To register for this seminar, please click here.

If you're wondering how the 2,000-page, $940 billion new health care law will affect your business, join the American Hotel & Lodging Association and Seyfarth Shaw for this upcoming webinar.

Members of Seyfarth Shaw's Health Care Reform Team will address:

• The affect health care reform will have on your daily operations
• How you can expect your costs to change
• Steps to take to be in compliance

Bring your questions on everything from pre-existing conditions to tort reform, and get answers to your most pressing concerns.

This webinar is free for AH&LA members and $99 for nonmembers. Please contact Katie Hais at khais@ahla.com or (202) 289-3114 with questions regarding registration. Members of the media wishing to attend should also contact Katie Hais.

Register at: http://www.ahla.com/content.aspx?id=30151

The plummeting values of employee retirement funds exposed previously unconsidered investment risks. As a result, ERISA fiduciaries are under increasing scrutiny by the government and plan members for investment-related decisions, including plan fees charged and fund choices offered.

Fees litigation is ongoing, but emerging appellate court rulings are inconsistent. Target-date funds are under intense scrutiny. The proposed DOL regulations on the investment-advice exemption to the prohibited-transaction rules in individual account plans and IRAs goes into effect May 1, 2010.

As litigation over fees persists, plans seek lower cost investment vehicles like collective trusts and exchange-traded funds. Fiduciaries and sponsors must weigh the benefits and disadvantages of these alternative funds and take action to minimize fiduciary liabilities.

Seyfarth Shaw employee benefits attorney Hannah Widlus and an authoritative panel of legal specialists will discuss the litigation trends in retirement plan investments, recent regulatory action, alternative investment vehicles and best practice for fiduciaries and sponsors to minimize fiduciary liabilities.

The panel will review these key questions:

• What new risks have emerged for retirement plans as a result of the market downturn?
• What guidance is provided for plan fiduciaries and sponsors by recent appellate court decisions in fees litigation?
• What are the benefits and risks of some of the lower-cost alternative investment vehicles used by retirement plans?
• How can plan fiduciaries and sponsors minimize fiduciary liabilities for fund investment?

Please join Seyfarth Shaw for a breakfast briefing designed to help employers mitigate risk while still meeting their business objectives. This program will explore:

• The EEOC's commitment to investigating hiring practices, including the issuance of broad subpoenas seeking nationwide information;
• The surge of government enforcement actions alleging disparate impact and disparate treatment discrimination based on hiring practices;
• Recent and proposed legislation restricting the use of credit history in hiring and other employment decisions (e.g., the Equal Employment for All Act);
• Understanding the Fair Credit Reporting Act and state laws, and developing best practices for conducting background checks; and
• Limitations on pre-employment testing.

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As the health care reform legislation began to take form in 2009, most Americans were overwhelmed and confused by the number of bills being debated, and by the sheer volume of each proposed bill. Although we now know which bill President Obama signed into law, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, there still is a tremendous amount of uncertainty as to what the Act does and does not do. The health care providers in this country will be on the front lines as health care reform begins taking effect. Those providers want to know and should know, "how is health care reform going to affect my institution, and me individually?"

No one has the answer to this question. However, the health care attorneys at Seyfarth Shaw have studied the law, and drawing on our many years of experience counseling health care providers, we have insightful perspectives and ideas on the subject. Our Health Reform Team will share their thoughts in a webinar on Tuesday, May 4th titled Health Care Reform and Its Impact on Health Care Providers, and we invite you to attend this webinar. The webinar will include a 45-minute presentation, followed by a 15 minute Q&A session. We will start by breaking the law down into easy to understand pieces, and then we will share how we think those pieces will play out for health care providers. For example, we will discuss the impact of the new fraud and abuse provisions, whistleblower provisions, disclosure and transparency requirements, payment reform, incentives for provider consolidation, new requirements for health care employers, compliance, benefits, and other provisions affecting health care providers.

Who Should Attend:

All health care providers are encouraged to attend, including physicians, hospital administrators, CFOs, in-house counsel, HR professionals, and leaders of other health care facilities.

For questions please contact Joni Radaszewski at JRadaszewski@seyfarth.com.

In an August 2009 report, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) advised that government agencies need to start working together to effectively curb worker misclassification. The GAO Report highlighted that not only is a substantial amount of tax revenue lost by the government when misclassifications occur, but also a whole host of labor laws intended to protect employees are violated or circumvented.

In response to this report, the IRS specifically acknowledged that worker misclassifications will be an area of scrutiny over the next three years in the 6,000 employment tax audits it will be conducting. On the heels of this, the Obama Administration has included in its 2011 legislative proposals actions targeted at increasing certainty surrounding classifications. It is believed that the increased enforcement efforts will result in an additional $7 billion in recovered taxes over the next 10 years.

Whether intentional or not, employers found guilty of misclassification may be liable for hefty fines and back taxes. Add in the ever-present concern of class action litigation, including claims for unpaid overtime, minimum wage violations, and reimbursements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and state wage laws, and this is clearly an issue that employers must take seriously. With various agencies joining forces (including state legislators), companies simply must get their houses in order.

Join Seyfarth Shaw attorneys for the first session of a continuing series on the independent contractor classification, starting with an overview of the following topics:

• Which governmental bodies are actively pursuing this
• What laws a company violates when it misclassifies a worker—they are not just tax laws
• How to determine whether a worker can be properly classified as an independent contractor
• How to conduct a classification audit of your workforce
• How to protect your company from potential lawsuits and government audits
• Best practices and monitoring going forward

Our series will continue with in-depth coverage of several key areas of concern, including wage and hour violations, responding to agency audits, and managing and addressing misclassification problems.

Who Should Attend:

• In-house counsel responsible for employment, benefits or employee-related tax issues
• CFO or other persons responsible for tax return audits
• HR and benefits personnel who work on HR compliance (such as benefits and employment matters)
• Program administrators

If you have any questions, please contact events@seyfarth.com.

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act are now law. These two bills set off sweeping changes that impact all businesses - small and large. Key provisions such as, elimination of pre-existing conditions for children, small business tax credits, and removal of lifetime caps, will go into effect immediately. Other major provisions go into effect in 2014. Do you know how these provisions will affect you and your business?

Seyfarth Shaw attorney Ben Conley will participate in this panel discussion, along with Michael McRaith, director of the Illinois Department of Insurance, the agency responsible for implementing the new mandates.

Click here to view a recording of this presentation.

The Obama Administration's increased enforcement of affirmative action obligations has significantly boosted the burden for employers to demonstrate compliance. Not only has the Office of Federal Contract Compliance (OFCCP) received a generous budget increase, the Agency is adding more than 200 full-time employees to assist with its enforcement initiatives. New strategies and tactics, including more frequent on-site compliance evaluations, requests for additional analyses and new documents, and a continued narrow focus on pay equity, will impact employers now and in the years to come. Join us on April 28, 2010 for the informative webinar OFCCP Strategies & Tactics: 2010 and Beyond to learn what to expect from the OFCCP and how best to prepare your organization for these and other important enforcement initiatives.

If you have any questions, please contact events@seyfarth.com.

Employees Run Amok (roundtable program on recent developments in California trade secrets law and covenants not to compete)

To register, please contact LACBA's Member Services Department at (213) 896-6560

Trade Secrets 2010 Webinar Series

The second webinar of the 2010 series will focus on Inevitable Disclosure, an evolving doctrine recognized in a large number of jurisdictions that may prevent an employee from accepting employment when his duties cannot be performed without the disclosure of a former employer's trade secrets. This informative discussion will cover what employers need to know about the Inevitable Disclosure Doctrine, including jurisdictions which have adopted the doctrine and its application to both exiting and incoming employees.

Our team will discuss:

• The history of the Inevitable Disclosure Doctrine and a survey of states that have adopted the doctrine
• Recent trends in courts interpreting the doctrine
• Practical considerations with respect to both departing employees and new hires

Who Should Attend:

General Counsel, In-House Labor and Employment Counsel, In-House Intellectual Property Counsel, HR Directors and HR Supervisors, Chief Technology Officers, Chief Security and Information Officers, and Competitive Intelligence Professionals

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If you have any questions, please contact Raegan Pangonis at rpangonis@seyfarth.com.

A 2007 study by the U.S. General Accounting Office estimated that each year, businesses misclassify 3.4 million workers as independent contractors. In New York state alone, a Cornell University study found that over 704,000 workers were misclassified as independent contractors, resulting in the state being shortchanged by over $175 million in unemployment insurance taxes each year.

Why the strong interest in this issue from the government? Because it is believed that the increased enforcement efforts will result in an additional $7 billion in recovered taxes over the next 10 years.

Whether intentional or not, companies found guilty of misclassification of workers may be liable for hefty fines and back taxes (almost $320 million in one recent case). In extreme cases, company officials might even be subject to criminal charges and prison time. Add in the ever-present concern of class action litigations, and this is clearly an issue that companies must take seriously.

Please join us for an informative discussion of the in's and out's of the independent contractor classification, including:

• How to determine whether an individual can properly be classified as an independent contractor
• How to protect your company from potential lawsuits and government audits
• What to do if you discover mistakes
  

For questions, please contact Jamie Millward at jmillward@seyfarth.com.

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For questions, please contact Jamie Millward at jmillward@seyfarth.com.

Since 2008, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has been amended once, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) has been amended twice, and the Department of Labor has issued new FMLA regulations. These developments expand employee entitlements (such as adding two new categories of Family Military Leave) and significantly change the way employers should be handling requests for disability accommodations and requests for leaves of absence.

Please join us for an informative briefing where we will discuss:

• The recent changes in the ADA and FMLA;
• What the changes mean from an employer's perspective;
• Potential changes to the ADA and FMLA regulations in the near future; and
• Practical advice on handling the leave requests HR professionals receive every day, including by those intent on abusing the system.

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For questions, please contact Ambika Kuckreja at AKuckreja@seyfarth.com.

Do you understand how your organization's 403(b) plans are impacted by the new DOL reporting rules, the new audited financial statement requirement, and other legislative changes currently being considered by Congress?

Benefit programs of tax-exempt organizations continue to be under intense scrutiny by the media and the federal government. New reporting requirements and mandated audited financial statements of retirement programs subject to ERISA are creating significant challenges for tax-exempt organizations who have never had to concern themselves with these types of issues before. Coordination and assembly of the required information among multiple annuity contract vendors has to be tackled and addressed for 2009 tax return filings submitted in 2010. Further, Congress is also poised to start extending additional reporting requirements which have historically only been the focus under 401(k) plans (such as the new fee disclosure legislation), and these additional requirements will likely impose other restrictions on ERISA 403(b) benefit programs. Many of these changes will affect ERISA 403(b) benefit programs in 2010 as well as beyond. Tax-exempt organizations must begin now to assess the impact of these changes and develop appropriate responses.

Join a panel of Seyfarth Shaw attorneys and Mesirow Financial investment professionals to learn about:

Who Should Attend:

The following management personnel of tax-exempt organizations who maintain an ERISA 403(b) program:

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For questions please contact Raegan Pangonis at rpangonis@seyfarth.com.

Bulletproofing Your Benefit Plan from Contingent Worker Claims

Although the broader labor market continues to struggle, the Department of Labor's statistics demonstrate that employers are using contingent workers more and more as overall demand increases. In its February 2010 report, the Department of Labor revealed that temporary help services organizations added 48,000 jobs in February, the seventh straight month of growth for this industry.

Hidden in this good news, however, is a potential minefield for unsuspecting employers that utilize temporary and other forms of contingent workers (e.g., leased employees, part-timers, independent contractors). Any organization that is using or is considering using contingent workers needs to properly navigate rough waters to ensure that their employee benefit plans are structured and drafted to clearly delineate the classes of workers that are eligible and those that are not.

Adam Greetis, a Seyfarth Shaw Employee Benefits partner, will lead a webinar for the Center for Competitive Management (C4CM) that will provide participants with a framework for analyzing benefit plans and avoiding disputes and litigation over benefit plan entitlement.

• Identify and collect the appropriate documents to review
• Properly review eligibility conditions and exclusionary provisions
• Understand interpretative issues relating to benefit eligibility
• Develop clear and precise definitions for your plans
• Develop strategies to effectively limit benefit eligibility
• Appreciate the unique pitfalls in service-based exclusions in retirement plans
  

Registration details are available through the Center for Competitive Management.

Center for Competitive Management (CCM) / www.c4cm.com

Eric Boyd and Phil Comella will present papers at the Solid Waste Management Association of North America's (SWANA) 15th Annual Landfill Symposium and Planning & Management Conference to be held April 12th -13th, 2010, in Reno, Nevada. Eric will present "SO2, CO2, and Other Emerging Air Pollutant Permitting Issues," and Phil will present "The Top Ten Issues in Negotiating Landfill Gas Contracts."

For more information, please visit the conference's website: http://lfpm.swana.org.

Trade Secret Protection and Litigation

This program highlights the unique aspects of litigating a trade secret case. Topics include pleadings, motions, injunctions, identification of trade secrets, proof of trade secrets, misappropriation, and remedies.

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While most agree that the legislation just passed by Congress and signed by the President is the most comprehensive reform of our nation's health care system since ERISA and Medicare, the way that the reform effort played out over the past year has left many employers wondering what options they have and when they need to start making their decisions. Meanwhile, even more change may be on the way as the Senate is expected to take up the House's reconciliation bill shortly.

To help make sense of the changes and what the reform means for you, Seyfarth Shaw invites you to an informative webinar on Wednesday, April 7th — An Employer's Guide to Health Care Reform. The webinar will include a 60-minute presentation, followed by a 30-minute Q&A session, hosted by speakers from Seyfarth's Employee Benefits, Labor & Employment and Health Care Law practice groups. These lawyers, all members of our Health Care Reform Legislation Team, will review the changes that have been made so far, as well as those being considered by the Senate, and discuss the strategic and compliance decisions facing clients.

In the upcoming weeks, we will also host specialized webinars regarding the specific implications for health care employers, and regarding strategies for unionized employers and collective bargaining.

Who Should Attend:

All employers are encouraged to attend, as the legislation will affect all industries and, more generally, anyone living in the United States.

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For questions please contact Joni Radaszewski at JRadaszewski@seyfarth.com.

The IRS has announced that it will conduct payroll audits of 6,000 companies over a three year period to assess compliance with tax regulations. The main impetus for this seems to relate to the U.S. Government Accountability Office advising that the IRS and the DOL should be focusing on curbing abuses in the areas of employee misclassification and the IRS' desire to implement a National Research Program investigating compliance with respect to fringe benefits and executive compensation reporting. How a company operates in each of these areas ultimately impacts the company's employment tax contributions. Lost employment taxes means lost revenue for the government—so they are taking this seriously.

Since being forewarned is being forearmed, companies must begin to review their legal compliance in these key areas and develop appropriate proactive correction strategies to address any problems as the IRS can levy hefty fines for failure to withhold appropriately.

Join Seyfarth Shaw Attorneys to Learn About:

• What to analyze and re-evaluate with respect to employee misclassification
• What to analyze and re-evaluate with respect to executive compensation
• What to analyze and re-evaluate with respect to fringe benefits

Who Should Attend:

• General Counsel
• CFO or other persons responsible for tax return audits
• HR, benefits and legal personnel who work on such compliance and tax reporting matters
• Program administrators

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For questions, please contact Raegan Pangonis at rpangonis@seyfarth.com

Often a bone of contention among employers, venture capitalists, and employees, non-compete agreements are now at the center of debate on Beacon Hill. The proposed "Act Relative to Non-Compete Agreements" could significantly change Massachusetts law regarding non-compete agreements. If passed, this legislation, currently pending before a House of Representatives Committee, would clarify the types of non-compete agreements that would be enforceable in Massachusetts. Among other changes, the bill proposes to:

• Impose strict timing parameters within which non-compete agreements must be signed;
• Require substantial compensation as consideration to current employees signing new non-compete agreements;
• Prohibit enforcement of non-compete agreements against employees earning less than $75,000 annually;
• Implement severe durational limits;
• Mandate attorneys' fees for employees; and
• Eliminate the inevitable disclosure doctrine.

Learn about all of these proposed changes and more while you can still lend a voice to the legislative debate.

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For questions, please contact Michele Ryan at mryan@seyfarth.com.

Over the past several years, class and collective actions alleging wage and hour violations against healthcare employers have increased dramatically. Plaintiffs' class action law firms have aggressively targeted healthcare employers in many jurisdictions including New York. The main focus of these cases is so-called automatic meal period deductions, but other alleged "off-the-clock" pay practices also are being scrutinized. A few weeks ago, we contacted you about this issue. Since then, many New York healthcare workers have received direct mail solicitations that invite them to provide information about their employment experiences to class counsel and to sign up to join planned lawsuits. At the same time, the DOL announced targeted audit initiatives focusing on New York healthcare employers, and hired additional personnel to support stepped up enforcement activity.

On April 1, 2010, Seyfarth Shaw is hosting a roundtable discussion on these issues for New York area healthcare clients and friends. We will focus on wage and hour "hot spots" and what your institution can do to minimize risk.

Speakers:

• Alexander Passantino, formerly Acting & Deputy Administrator for the Wage & Hour Division of the United States Department of Labor
• Lorie Almon, Co-chair of Seyfarth's National Wage & Hour practice and defense counsel to current Seyfarth healthcare clients in New York
• Kristin McGurn and Richard Alfred, defense counsel to current Seyfarth healthcare clients targeted in wage and hour collective actions outside
  New York
• Edward Bergmann, state and federal wage and hour guru, with more than 40 years of experience with healthcare employers

Moderators:

• Richard Reice, who represents many health care employers in the
  New York area

Click here to download a PDF for more information on this important issue.

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For event- related questions, please contact Jamie Millward at jmillward@seyfarth.com.

The Obama administration and a volatile economy have sparked new legislation, agency initiatives and legal trends that significantly impact the way employers manage and address a variety of workplace issues. Please join us for an up-to-the-minute discussion on the challenges facing in-house counsel, human resources executives and other professionals responsible for managing workplace issues in 2010. Learn about new and pending legislation, how to comply and best practices for minimizing risk of violations and litigation.

Topics include updates on the following:

• Employment Legislation and Litigation Trends - A look back on trends and new legislation enacted from 2008-2009 and a look ahead to pending and potential legislation.
• Affirmative Action - An overview of mandatory affirmative action obligations of federal contractors and subcontractors, how to determine whether your company is or may become a covered subcontractor, and trends in OFCCP enforcement strategy.
• Immigration - An update on recent developments in work permit processing and the recent focus on worksite enforcement of immigration laws.
• Labor - Plans to change the law, rulemaking, other innovative approaches and the challenges they may pose for employers.
• Restrictive Covenants - Navigating non-compete and non-solicitation agreements under current Georgia case law and under Georgia's new legislation.
• What to Expect from OSHA - An overview of OSHA enforcement initiatives and trends, as well as insights on managing compliance and OSHA inspections in the new enforcement environment.
• Wage and Hour Litigation - Recent trends in Wage and Hour litigation and what to watch out for from the Department of Labor.
• Keynote - Presented by the Honorable Leon R. Sequeira, former Assistant Secretary of Labor for Policy at the U.S. Department of Labor from
  2007–2009.

Lunch will be provided. Also, please join us for a reception immediately following the program to enjoy some refreshments and discuss the topics of the day.

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For questions please contact Beth Hope at 404-881-5427 or ehope@seyfarth.com.

California continues to be "ground zero" for new employment laws and new theories of employer liability that radiate out to other states, and, under the all-Democratic government in Washington, D.C., that may very well find their way into new federal laws and regulations. As a result, it is imperative that employers who have or who plan to have employees in California understand and comply with their peculiar legal obligations. And it is helpful for other employers to know what the future is likely to bring to the jurisdictions in which they operate. This program will talk about the most vexing aspects of California employment law, including the following:

• California Labor Code Penalties and California Private Attorneys General Act;
• Class Action Developments;
• Disability Discrimination and the Interactive Process;
• Wage-Hour Administration and Meal & Rest Breaks;
• The CA Family Rights Act and Other State Leave Laws;
• "Kin Care";
• Cal-WARN.

If you have any questions, please contact, Sarah Guigliano sguigliano@seyfarth.com.

The IRS has issued new correction procedures for plans and agreements that fail to comply with the complex new rules governing deferred compensation (including severance pay) under §409A of the Internal Revenue Code. Unlike previous correction procedures which dealt with failures to properly administer a plan, the new procedures allow plans and agreements to be amended to correct many plan documents. The IRS has made it clear that it views §409A as a high audit priority, and that it intends to go after plans and agreements that are drafted incorrectly even if no §409A violation has occurred in practice.

Join experienced members of Seyfarth Shaw's Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Department for a practical discussion of how to take advantage of the new IRS guidelines in order to avoid the severe tax penalties imposed by §409A. Topics will include:

• Revising severance agreements and plans that require a release as a condition to receipt of benefits.
• Identifying and correcting improper payment schedules.
• Adding the six month payment delay for key employees to existing plans.
• Correcting reimbursement policies.
• Correcting improper definitions and payment triggers, including termination of employment and change in control.
• What needs to be done by the end of 2010 to take advantage of the transition rules.

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If you have any questions, please contact Raegan Pangonis, rpangonis@seyfarth.com

All businesses that serve the public have a legal obligation to make their facilities, goods, and services accessible to customers with disabilities. The rules that define equal access are set to change during the Obama Administration and businesses need to know how to prepare for them to minimize costs and litigation.
Please join us for an informative briefing that will discuss:

• ADA Title III requirements and the consequences of non-compliance;
• Noteworthy recent lawsuits and investigations;
• Proposed regulatory changes for physical facilities and business operations (e.g., accessible bathrooms, service counters, reach ranges, service animals, and safe harbor provisions);
• Strategies for minimizing future retrofit costs and litigation; and
• The expansion of the ADA to point of sale devices, other equipment, and websites.

Who Should Attend:

Legal counsel, risk management professionals, owners, and managers of businesses that are open to the public such as hotels, retailers, restaurants, health care providers, private educational institutions, childcare centers, spas and health clubs, golf courses, real estate developers and owners, and professional services providers.

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Just as St. Patrick banished the snakes from Ireland, unions are on the verge of being banished from the U.S. private sector. Today, unions represent just 7.2% of workers in the private sector, the lowest level since before the Great Depression.

That could all be about to change, however. With a majority of its membership appointed by President Obama, the National Labor Relations Board will be on the front line of labor law reform this year, looking to grow dramatically the percentage of unionized workers in the private sector. How will they do it, and what does this mean for the non-union or partially unionized employer?

Please join us to find out.

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For questions, please contact Jamie Millward at jmillward@seyfarth.com.

The faltering economy, an aging workforce and mass layoffs created the perfect storm for ERISA class action lawsuits during 2009. Class certification issues predominated in cases challenging employer stock incentives in 401Ks and ESOPs, investment management decisions, and management fees.

Other issues addressed during 2009 include breach of fiduciary duties, pension calculations, attorney fee awards, and the effect of Iqbal on pleadings.

The circuits are currently split on whether plaintiffs who received lump-sum distributions have standing to file lawsuits. In addition, courts continue to wrestle with the issue of whether cash balance plans are age-discriminatory.

Listen as our panel of employee benefits attorneys explains current trends in ERISA class action litigation, suggests effective trial and settlement strategies for ERISA class action claims, and discusses steps plan fiduciaries should take to avoid and reduce ERISA litigation.

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Phyllis C. Borzi, the new Assistant Secretary of Labor of the Employee Benefits Security Administration, has publicly declared that her #1 priority is ERISA enforcement. Companies and practitioners are preparing for greater contact with the Department of Labor through Department of Labor inquiries, correspondence and full-blown audits.

As part of The Management Association of Illinois' Annual HR Conference, Seyfarth Shaw employee benefits attorney Adam Greetis will present the best practice methods for dealing with the Department of Labor. Adam will help answer the following common questions:

• Why were we contacted or selected for audit?
• What are they looking for?
• How can we best prepare for the audit?
• What should we do about unresolved compliance issues?
• What kinds of penalties might we incur?
• How should we approach the investigator? Is this a cooperative or an adversarial process?
• What's the most efficient way to resolve this matter?

Adam's presentation will include checklists, sample interview questions and self-compliance tools that will help companies prevent inquiries and audits by the Department of Labor and ultimately deal with them if they occur.

Register at The Management Association of Illinois website - http://www.hrsource.org/training-and-development/hr-conference-(tba).aspx

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC") is undergoing significant change, and re-focusing its efforts in pursuing systemic enforcement litigation against companies. As a result, employers now face heightened scrutiny of their employment practices. With a renewed focus on the importance of the EEOC's law enforcement functions, the Obama Administration has provided the EEOC with additional funding and an expanded staff of investigators and attorneys. In these circumstances, the EEOC has become a formidable foe for any employer under investigation or sued by the U.S. government. Please join us for a webinar that will discuss these new developments and best practices for employers confronted with governmental enforcement litigation by the EEOC.

Topics include:

• Overview of the new direction and focus of the EEOC and its investigation program
• The EEOC's systemic litigation program and what it means for employers
• Strategies for dealing with expanded EEOC administrative investigations
• Strategies for confronting and defeating EEOC pattern or practice lawsuits
• Negotiating and settling litigation with the EEOC, and how it differs substantially from private party litigation

If you have any questions, please contact events@seyfarth.com.

Keeping on the Right Side of the Line: Best Practices for Acquiring Competitive Intelligence from a Legal Perspective

On behalf of the firm's Trade Secrets, Computer Fraud, and Non-Competes Practice, Seyfarth partners Michael Wexler and Robert Milligan will be leading an interactive breakout session at the Society of Competitive Intelligence Professionals (SCIP) 2010 International Conference and Exhibition. The conference is taking place from March 9-12, 2010 in Washington D.C.

Mr. Wexler's and Mr. Milligan's breakout session—"Keeping on the Right Side of the Line: Best Practices for Acquiring Competitive Intelligence from a Legal Perspective"—will take place on March 12. They will provide attendees with a guide of general legal principles involved in gathering Competitive Intelligence (CI); latest developments in privacy and trade secret/unfair competition law as it relates to CI; and best practices for gathering CI to avoid legal liability and adding value for your company/client.

Register at: http://www.scip.org/content.cfm?itemnumber=9065&navItemNumber=9066

Including Notable 2009 Legislative and Wage and Hour Developments

In these tough economic times and pro-labor leanings in both the Legislature and Congress, employers must stay ahead of the curve. It is no surprise that the Obama Administration, Congress, and federal agencies were very busy last year carrying out the Administration's pro-labor agenda, extending benefits to unemployed workers, and handling near-record numbers of discrimination charges. In contrast, the California Legislature was relatively quiet on the employment law front, enacting very few notable employment laws. California and federal courts made up for the Legislature's inactivity, issuing many decisions of consequence to California employers—especially in the wage and hour arena.

Learn what these developments mean for you in 2010 at our upcoming February Breakfast Briefing. We will guide you through these changes and discuss practical suggestions to comply with the new laws and avoid unnecessary lawsuits.

Specific Briefing Topics Include:

• A recap of 2009 California employment legislation
• Administrative agency regulatory news, including news from the DLSE and the EEOC
• Notable 2009 federal developments, including The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act and the COBRA subsidy extension
• Key wage and hour court decisions regarding:
  • classification of workers as exempt from overtime laws
  • attorney-client privilege and outside counsel
  • deferred stock compensation plans
  • premium pay for missed meal and rest periods
• California and U.S. Supreme Court decisions on punitive damages, harassment, employee privacy rights, and arbitration agreements

CLE:

Seyfarth has applied for CLE credit in IL, NY, and CA. If you would like us to pursue CLE credit in any additional states, please contact sguigliano@seyfarth.com. Please note that in order to receive full credit for attending this webinar, the registrant must be present for the entire session. This program is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.

If you have any questions, please contact, Sarah Guigliano at sguigliano@seyfarth.com.

With the continuing deployment of military reservists overseas, many of whom left their employment for military service, an increasing number of employers are facing the question, "What are my obligations with respect to returning service men and women?"

The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) provides some of the answers, but can be confusing to interpret.

Please join Seyfarth Shaw for a discussion of employers' obligations under USERRA and its regulations, including:

• What types of military service are covered by USERRA
• Employees' notice obligations and reinstatement rights
• Compensation, seniority and benefits protections: understanding the "escalator principle"
• USERRA's special accommodation requirements for returning veterans
• State law and family military leave considerations

• Best practices & effective policies

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For questions, please contact Jamie Millward at jmillward@seyfarth.com.

In this economy of transition, businesses need to take steps TODAY to protect the proprietary processes and products that have made them successful, prevent competitors from obtaining trade secrets, and keep the their valued employees.

Join Shift Worldwide to learn how to protect your intellectual property from departing employees on 2/22 at 2:00pm ET to hear a range of topics, including:

• Definitions of "intellectual property," with examples of what is and is not IP.
• Employers' rights in protecting their intellectual assets, and steps they can take NOW to protect confidential, corporate intelligence.
• Legal and other actions employers can take if they believe former employers are sharing sensitive, confidential information.
• How employees can protect themselves when changing jobs.

Shift Worldwide has brought together four notable industry experts:

• Erika Birg, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw, Atlanta, GA
• Steven L. Jeffries, Head, Global Client HR Solution, Infosys, Chicago, IL
• Jessica Livingston, Managing Editor, e-bim.com, Human Resources IQ, New York, NY
• Gene Quinn, Founder, IPWatchdog.com, Leesburg, VA

Register at: http://www.shiftworldwide.com/vpanels/departingemployees.htm

The Obama Administration and Democratic Congress have a bold labor and employment agenda that seeks to dramatically alter the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees. More than 40 significant labor and employment bills have been introduced in Congress, there are several pending nominations to federal agencies with jurisdiction over the workplace, and the Department of Labor has an ambitious regulatory and enforcement agenda for 2010 and beyond. Although some have called into question the continued viability of these initiatives after recent electoral victories for Republicans, many of these efforts are nonetheless likely to proceed.

Topics Include:

• What to expect from the Department of Labor enforcement and regulatory agencies, including the Wage & Hour Division; the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs; and the Occupational Safety & Health Administration.
• The labor & employment agenda in an era of high unemployment and political uncertainty: prospects for legislative action on the Employee Free Choice Act, additional mandates for employers, and other labor law reforms.
• The role of political appointees in federal agencies and the ability to implement the Obama labor & employment agenda through targeted enforcement, regulation, and policy pronouncements.

The Honorable Victoria ("Vicki") A. Lipnic, former Assistant Secretary of Labor for Employment Standards, and current Obama nominee to be EEOC Commissioner; the Honorable Leon R. Sequeira, former Assistant Secretary of Labor for Policy; and Alexander J. Passantino, former Acting Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division, U.S. Department of Labor, will discuss these topics and more. They are all resident in the Washington, DC office of Seyfarth Shaw.

Please join us for a breakfast briefing to discuss hot labor and employment issues affecting employers today and changes likely to have significant impact in 2010. Learn from these former officials what you can do now to prepare.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

If you have any questions, please contact akuckreja@seyfarth.com.

With a new Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health and a Secretary of Labor who is dedicated to ensuring that the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) is "back in the enforcement business," employers are facing a new frontier of OSHA enforcement. Based on our observations, OSHA has become much more aggressive in issuing citations, increasing the characterization of the citations issued, and proposing higher penalties. We expect to see even further increases in 2010. Please join us to discuss OSHA in 2010, and what employers can do now to prepare.

Topics include:

• What employers should expect from OSHA inspectors
• Different enforcement means that OSHA may employ
• How employers can measure current performance of OSHA compliance
• Role of safety committees as part of an employer's overall
  compliance program
• How internal and outside audits of OSHA compliance can be effective
• Best practices for effectively handling an OSHA inspection

Strategies For Corporate Counsel For Dealing With Evolving Trends in Workplace Class Actions

The sixth annual Workplace Class Action Litigation Report by Seyfarth Shaw LLP has become the leading compendium of federal and state court complex litigation rulings and trends. Please join Seyfarth attorneys for a webinar that focuses on these trends, their impact on workplace litigation, and steps that employers can take to minimize litigation risks in 2010:

• First, FLSA collective action and ERISA class action filings increased in 2009, and displaced workers filed more age discrimination lawsuits. What can businesses do to re-tool their operations and prepare for further litigation in 2010?
• Second, the volume of wage and hour litigation continued to out-pace all other types of workplace class actions. How can employers minimize wage and hour litigation risks in 2010?
• Third, it is expected that employers will encounter more investigations and more governmental enforcement lawsuits as a result of the Obama Administration's emphasis on regulation and enforcement. How can employers prepare for these investigations?
• Fourth, the plaintiffs' bar continues to devise techniques to adapt to the Class Action Fairness Act of 2005, and rulings on the scope, meaning, and application of the law are already numerous for a statute of such recent vintage. What should employers know about how the plaintiffs' bar is approaching this act?
• Fifth, class action plaintiffs' lawyers are a tight-knit community, which fosters quick evolution in case theories, and, in turn, impacts defense litigation strategies. What can employers do to stay ahead of this evolution?
• Sixth, and finally, the financial stakes in workplace class action litigation increased in 2009. Plaintiffs' lawyers have continued to push the envelope in crafting damages theories to expand the size of classes and the scope of recoveries. What should employers know about how plaintiffs' lawyers are approaching class action litigation and recoveries?

If you have any questions, please contact events@seyfarth.com.

(Including Notable 2009 Legislative and Wage and Hour Developments)

In these tough economic times, employers must stay ahead of the curve. While California has traditionally been at the forefront of legislative changes in employment law, this past year, the California Legislature was relatively quiet on the employment law front. California and federal courts made up for the Legislature's inactivity, however, by issuing many decisions of consequence to California employers—especially in the wage and hour arena. Congress and federal agencies were also active in legislative and regulatory changes that will impact employers in California.

Learn what these developments mean for you in 2010 at our upcoming February Breakfast Briefing. We will guide you through these changes and discuss practical suggestions to comply with the new laws and avoid unnecessary lawsuits.

Specific Briefing Topics Include:

• A recap of 2009 California employment legislation
• Administrative agency regulatory news, including news from the DLSE and the EEOC
• Notable 2009 federal developments, including The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act and the COBRA subsidy extension
• Key wage and hour court decisions regarding:
  • classification of workers as exempt from overtime laws
  • attorney-client privilege and outside counsel
  • deferred stock compensation plans
  • premium pay for missed meal and rest periods
• California and U.S. Supreme Court decisions on punitive damages, harassment, employee privacy rights, and arbitration agreements

California CLE Credit:

Seyfarth Shaw is an accredited provider of CLE services in the State of California. Seyfarth Shaw certifies that this activity meets the standards for approved activities defined by Section 7 of the Rules and Regulations of the MCLE Rules of the State Bar of California.

If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Guigliano at sguigliano@seyfarth.com.

The IRS has announced that it will conduct payroll audits of 6,000 companies over a three year period to assess compliance with tax regulations. The main impetus for this seems to relate to the U.S. Government Accountability Office advising that the IRS and the DOL should be focusing on curbing abuses in the areas of employee misclassification and the IRS' desire to implement a National Research Program investigating compliance with respect to fringe benefits and executive compensation reporting. How a company operates in each of these areas ultimately impacts the company's employment tax contributions. Lost employment taxes means lost revenue for the government—so they are taking this seriously.

Since being forewarned is being forearmed, companies must begin to review their legal compliance in these key areas and develop appropriate proactive correction strategies to address any problems as the IRS can levy hefty fines for failure to withhold appropriately.

Join Seyfarth Shaw Attorneys to Learn About:

• What to analyze and re-evaluate with respect to employee misclassification
• What to analyze and re-evaluate with respect to executive compensation
• What to analyze and re-evaluate with respect to fringe benefits

Who Should Attend:

• General Counsel
• CFO or other persons responsible for tax return audits
• HR, benefits and legal personnel who work on such compliance and tax reporting matters
• Program administrators

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

For questions, please contact Raegan Pangonis at rpangonis@seyfarth.com

(Including Notable 2009 Legislative and Wage and Hour Developments)

In these tough economic times, employers must stay ahead of the curve. While California has traditionally been at the forefront of legislative changes in employment law, this past year, the California Legislature was relatively quiet on the employment law front. California and federal courts made up for the Legislature's inactivity, however, by issuing many decisions of consequence to California employers—especially in the wage and hour arena. Congress and federal agencies were also active in legislative and regulatory changes that will impact employers in California.

Learn what these developments mean for you in 2010 at our upcoming February Breakfast Briefing. We will guide you through these changes and discuss practical suggestions to comply with the new laws and avoid unnecessary lawsuits.

Specific Briefing Topics Include:

• A recap of 2009 California employment legislation
• Administrative agency regulatory news, including news from the DLSE and the EEOC
• Notable 2009 federal developments, including The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act and the COBRA subsidy extension
• Key wage and hour court decisions regarding:
  • classification of workers as exempt from overtime laws
  • attorney-client privilege and outside counsel
  • deferred stock compensation plans
  • premium pay for missed meal and rest periods
• California and U.S. Supreme Court decisions on punitive damages, harassment, employee privacy rights, and arbitration agreements

California CLE Credit:

Seyfarth Shaw is an accredited provider of CLE services in the State of California. Seyfarth Shaw certifies that this activity meets the standards for approved activities defined by Section 7 of the Rules and Regulations of the MCLE Rules of the State Bar of California.

If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Guigliano at sguigliano@seyfarth.com.

(Including Notable 2009 Legislative and Wage and Hour Developments)

In these tough economic times, employers must stay ahead of the curve. While California has traditionally been at the forefront of legislative changes in employment law, this past year, the California Legislature was relatively quiet on the employment law front. California and federal courts made up for the Legislature's inactivity, however, by issuing many decisions of consequence to California employers—especially in the wage and hour arena. Congress and federal agencies were also active in legislative and regulatory changes that will impact employers in California.

Learn what these developments mean for you in 2010 at our upcoming February Breakfast Briefing. We will guide you through these changes and discuss practical suggestions to comply with the new laws and avoid unnecessary lawsuits.

Specific Briefing Topics Include:

• A recap of 2009 California employment legislation
• Administrative agency regulatory news, including news from the DLSE and the EEOC
• Notable 2009 federal developments, including The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act and the COBRA subsidy extension
• Key wage and hour court decisions regarding:
  • classification of workers as exempt from overtime laws
  • attorney-client privilege and outside counsel
  • deferred stock compensation plans
  • premium pay for missed meal and rest periods
• California and U.S. Supreme Court decisions on punitive damages, harassment, employee privacy rights, and arbitration agreements

California CLE Credit:

Seyfarth Shaw is an accredited provider of CLE services in the State of California. Seyfarth Shaw certifies that this activity meets the standards for approved activities defined by Section 7 of the Rules and Regulations of the MCLE Rules of the State Bar of California.

If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Guigliano at sguigliano@seyfarth.com.

"Litigation/Arbitration with Franchisees: Cost Containment; How, When & Why" and "Financial Performance Representations: How to Do it Right"

Robert Milligan and Marcus Mintz of Seyfarth Shaw will be presenting at the upcoming International Franchise Association (IFA) National Convention in San Antonio, Texas on behalf of the firm's Franchise and Dealer Dispute group. The convention runs from February 5-8, 2010.

During the Business Solution Roundtables on February 8th, Mr. Milligan will be leading the roundtable discussion on "Litigation/Arbitration with Franchisees: Cost Containment; How, When & Why," and Mr. Mintz will be leading the roundtable on "Financial Performance Representations: How to Do it Right." These roundtables are intended to offer franchisors a range of cutting-edge topics relevant to how business is conducted on a daily basis.

Register: http://www.franchise.org/convention.aspx

2010 Symposium on African-American Executive Leadership
Friday, February 5, 2010

Presented by Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Site hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, 600 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02210

Featuring

"The Executive Brunch"
A Brunch for Executive-Level Professionals

10:30 AM – 11:00 AM: Registration

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Welcome & Keynote Address: "The importance of cultivating diverse executive leadership in a global economy."

Featuring Former U.S. Ambassador Delano E. Lewis, Esq.
Director, Colgate Palmolive and The Eastman Kodak Company; former U.S. Ambassador to South Africa; former CEO and President
of National Public Radio; and former President and Chief Executive Officer of Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Company.

Also Featuring

"Making it to the C-Suite"
Breaking Through to COO, CEO, CFO and Managing Director Levels of Executive Leadership

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: A Panel of C-Level Executives Sharing their Insights on Corporate Achievement
The Panel will feature a distinguished group of executives and directors from Fortune 500 Corporations and large regional corporations, all of whom will share strategies for reaching the highest levels of executive leadership.

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Networking Reception

Panel Members
Moderator: Professor David A. Thomas
The H. Naylor Fitzhugh Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School and author of Breaking Through: The Making of Minority Executives in Corporate America.

Panelists:
Shellye Archambeau
CEO, MetricStream, Inc. and former CEO, Blockbuster.com

Robert L. Ellis
Global Chief Inclusion & Diversity Officer, ITT Corporation

Yvonne R. Jackson
Chairman of the Board, Spelman College. Director, Winn-Dixie, the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, and Girls, Inc. Former Senior V.P. and Chief People Officer for Pfizer, Compaq and Burger King. Member of the Advisory Council of PricewaterhouseCoopers. President, Beecher Jackson.

Cleve L. Killingsworth
Chairman and CEO, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Massachusetts

Clinton A. Lewis, Jr.
President, Pfizer Animal Health

Delano E. Lewis, Esq.
Director, Colgate Palmolive and The Eastman Kodak Company; former U.S. Ambassador to South Africa; former CEO and President of National Public Radio; and former President and Chief Executive Officer of Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Company.

Singleton B. McAllister, Esq.
Director, Alliant Energy and United Rentals. Former General Counsel of the United States Agency for International Development. Partner in the Washington, DC law firm of LeClair & Ryan LLP.

Registration is required and seating is limited. There is no cost to attend this event. Registration will close on February 1, 2010.

Click Here to Register

(Including Notable 2009 Legislative and Wage and Hour Developments)

In these tough economic times, employers must stay ahead of the curve. While California has traditionally been at the forefront of legislative changes in employment law, this past year, the California Legislature was relatively quiet on the employment law front. California and federal courts made up for the Legislature's inactivity, however, by issuing many decisions of consequence to California employers—especially in the wage and hour arena. Congress and federal agencies were also active in legislative and regulatory changes that will impact employers in California.

Learn what these developments mean for you in 2010 at our upcoming February Breakfast Briefing. We will guide you through these changes and discuss practical suggestions to comply with the new laws and avoid unnecessary lawsuits.

Specific Briefing Topics Include:

• A recap of 2009 California employment legislation
• Administrative agency regulatory news, including news from the DLSE and the EEOC
• Notable 2009 federal developments, including The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act and the COBRA subsidy extension
• Key wage and hour court decisions regarding:
  • classification of workers as exempt from overtime laws
  • attorney-client privilege and outside counsel
  • deferred stock compensation plans
  • premium pay for missed meal and rest periods
• California and U.S. Supreme Court decisions on punitive damages, harassment, employee privacy rights, and arbitration agreements

California CLE Credit:

Seyfarth Shaw is an accredited provider of CLE services in the State of California. Seyfarth Shaw certifies that this activity meets the standards for approved activities defined by Section 7 of the Rules and Regulations of the MCLE Rules of the State Bar of California.

If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Guigliano at sguigliano@seyfarth.com.

As business technologies proliferate, the boundaries of the "workplace" have been blurred. Social networking services and websites that allow the creation of user-generated content—also known as "Web 2.0"—enable ever-greater online interaction between employers, employees, job applicants and others.

So what does this mean for employers? It means that your compliance obligations have expanded into the virtual world. While social media offers distinct benefits to businesses, employers must face the legal, practical and public relations challenges posed by Web 2.0 activity in the workplace and develop a strategy for addressing them.

Please join Devjani Mishra for a 90-minute webinar on:

• An overview of social media and Web 2.0
• Risks associated with employees' use of Web 2.0
• Legal and other considerations for regulating Web 2.0 activity
• Tips for implementing an effective social media policy
• Best practices on the use of social media to attract and screen applicants
• Special considerations related to employer-sponsored social media

If you would like to submit a question to the speaker ahead of time or for general questions, please email ceddings@seyfarth.com.

CLE Credit:

Seyfarth has applied for CLE credit in IL, NY, and CA. If you would like us to pursue CLE credit in any additional states, please contact ceddings@seyfarth.com. Please note that in order to receive full credit for attending this webinar, the registrant must be present for the entire session. This program is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.

Issue Spotting and Knowing What to Look For on The Employee Benefits Side of a Transaction

As part of the Chicago Bar Association's CLE seminar on Buying and Selling a Business, Seyfarth Shaw partner Mary Samsa will present during the Legal Due Diligence part one of the two part series. Her presentation on February 4th is entitled, "Issue Spotting and Knowing What to Look For on The Employee Benefits Side of a Transaction."

Registration information can be found on the CBA website at www.chicagobar.org under CLE Seminars.

Do you understand how your organization's 403(b) plans are impacted by the new DOL reporting rules, the new audited financial statement requirement, and other legislative changes currently being considered by Congress?

Benefit programs of tax-exempt organizations continue to be under intense scrutiny by the media and the federal government. New reporting requirements and mandated audited financial statements of retirement programs subject to ERISA are creating significant challenges for tax-exempt organizations who have never had to concern themselves with these types of issues before. Coordination and assembly of the required information among multiple annuity contract vendors has to be tackled and addressed for 2009 tax return filings submitted in 2010. Further, Congress is also poised to start extending additional reporting requirements which have historically only been the focus under 401(k) plans (such as the new fee disclosure legislation), and these additional requirements will likely impose other restrictions on ERISA
403(b) benefit programs. Many of these changes will affect ERISA 403(b) benefit programs in 2010 as well as beyond. Tax-exempt organizations must begin now to assess the impact of these changes and develop appropriate responses.

Join a panel of Seyfarth Shaw attorneys and Mesirow Financial investment professionals to learn about:

Who Should Attend:

The following management personnel of tax-exempt organizations who maintain an ERISA 403(b) program:

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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For questions please contact Raegan Pangonis at rpangonis@seyfarth.com.

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In our first webinar, our team discussed what to do to identify and protect your company's trade secrets from misappropriation. In our second webinar, our team discussed steps your company can take to assess potential problems upon an employee's departure and how to prepare to litigate to protect company information. The third webinar will focus on the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA), a federal statute that has been used for almost a decade to obtain injunctive relief against, and impose liability on, employees who steal or interfere with a company's electronic information.

The third of our series of informative discussions will cover what employers need to know about the CFAA and its potential uses in protecting electronic assets. Our team will discuss:

• What is required to prove a CFAA claim and the differing views of federal courts regarding certain CFAA elements;
• The pros and cons of bringing a CFAA claim;
• How to gather computer forensic evidence to support a CFAA claim; and
• State law statutes that are similar to the CFAA.
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Drawing The Line: Successfully Avoiding Ethical Challenges Facing In-Hhouse Counsel in IP Litigation

This presentation will be focused on the critical ethical issues that may come up for in-house counsel in IP Litigation.

Other panelists will include senior in-house counsel who have faced these everyday problems in the performance of their duties and who offer seasoned practical advice for avoiding the minefields that await an unwary litigant. In addition, Judge Lourdes Baird (ret.) formerly of the District Court for the Central District of California, and author of numerous opinions in the patent and IP field, including high profile cases with serious ethical issues such as fraud and evidence spoliation, will provide a view from the bench.

Register at: www.aipla.org

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Managing Outside Benefits Counsel

As part of the 19th Annual National Health Benefits Conference & Expo, Judith Wethall of Seyfarth Shaw will co-present "Managing Outside Benefits Counsel" with Emily Biel of Total Rewards at Home Shopping Network (HSN). This session will discuss when to contact the lawyer or the consultant. Various techniques to negotiate flat rate deals with counsel and other creative pricing agreements to manage outside legal fees will also be discussed. Finally, the session will break down when HR needs to get the lawyer involved.

Register at http://www.hbce.com/

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The Alliance for Women and program co-sponsor, Seyfarth Shaw's Women's Network, proudly invite you to celebrate the first anniversary of the Alliance for Women's Mentoring Circles program.*

Whether you are in a Mentoring Circle or not, please join us for cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and an interactive program to learn about:

• The benefits of mentoring at any stage in your career
• How to make a mentoring relationship work most effectively for you
• How to join an Alliance for Women Mentoring Circle
• How to get the most out of your Mentoring Circle in the year ahead

We hope you can join us for a great night full of camaraderie and learning, along with a group of supportive women attorneys.



Our featured speaker, Dr. Lois Zachary, is an internationally recognized expert in mentoring and leadership. Multinationals, Fortune 100 companies, national associations, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies use her models and approaches to raise the bar on personal and organizational leadership performance. She is also the author of: The Mentor's Guide: Facilitating Effective Learning Relationships, Creating a Mentoring Culture: The Organization's Guide and most recently, The Mentee's Guide: Making Mentoring Work for You. Click here for Lois' full bio.


If you have any questions regarding the Mentoring Circles program, please contact Mentoring Circles Co-Chairs Jennifer Kraft at jkraft@seyfarth.com, or Rachael Pontikes at RGPontikes@duanemorris.com.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

There is no cost for attending this event, however, registration is required.


Space is limited, so please register by January 18, 2010.

CLE credit is pending. This program is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys.

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*The Mentoring Circles program is designed to provide small groups of women attorneys with a forum to discuss professional development issues such as professional advancement, work-life balance, and business development in a safe environment. These are knowledge sharing and networking circles, where everyone is a mentee and a mentor, and provide equally valuable and compelling opportunities to junior, mid-level, and senior attorneys.

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On January 25, 2010, Gerald Maatman will be presenting at the American Conference Institute's 15th Annual Conference on Employment Practices Liability Insurance. Mr. Maatman will chair the session "Negotiation, Mediation, Arbitration, and Settlement of EPL Claims: Strategies and Techniques for Engaging in Successful Alternative Dispute Resolutions."

More Information and Registration:

http://www.americanconference.com/EPLI

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HIPAA Privacy Security Compliance Update and GINA Implications

As part of the 19th Annual National Health Benefits Conference & Expo, Judith Wethall of Seyfarth Shaw will lead a workshop on HIPAA Privacy Security Compliance Update and GINA Implications. She will discuss the changes brought about by ARRA and GINA with a common sense approach to legal compliance.

Register at http://www.hbce.com/

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Navigating Social Insurance Integration for the Expat – The U.S. Perspective

The midyear meeting for the Tax Section of the American Bar Association will take place from January 21-23, 2010, in San Antonio, TX. Attendees will discuss the latest federal tax policies, initiatives, regulations, legislative forecasts and planning ideas. Seyfarth Shaw's Richard Loebl will present "Navigating Social Insurance Integration for the Expat – The U.S. Perspective" at this event.

Please see the following link for more information on the event:
http://meetings.abanet.org/meeting/tax/MID10/

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On January 21, 2010, Joe Pellis of Seyfarth Shaw and Victor Miller, Vice President, General Counsel of Honeywell Defense & Space, will be making a presentation on "Acquiring, Developing, and Disposing of Brownfield Sites" at the American Conference Institute's Environmental Regulation and Enforcement Conference in Washington D.C.

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With so many new laws and regulations going into effect in New York in 2008 and 2009, and the shifting positions taken by the NY Department of Labor, many employers are struggling to stay on top of new requirements. Please join us on Wednesday, January 20th for an update on recent changes, as we review what actions you may need to take to ensure your company is in compliance.

Topics include:

• The State Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act
  (NY WARN)
• Labor Law 195 - Notice & Acknowledgment
• Criminal Background Notice
• The New York Social Security Number Protection Law
• The Employee Misclassification Prevention Act

We'll also touch on pending legislation that's likely to have an impact in 2010, including federal laws such as GINA (Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act).

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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On January 15, 2010 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern, Kristin McGurn will participate in a webinar by Denterlein Public Affairs on "Healthcare Under the Employee Free Choice Act: What You Need to Know."

The webinar is for healthcare professionals interested in the intersection of public policy and human resources, it has been a remarkable quarter of watching the Employee Free Choice Act's journey through Congress. The American business community has brought all of its resources to bear in opposition to the Act, and that push appears to be working. Signs that the employee Free Choice will shift its shape have begun to appear on the horizon.

It is critical, now, more than ever, that healthcare institutions are not lulled into a false sense of security by this news. It remains very likely that a major overhaul of national labor law will be passed during this Congress. That overhaul will have significant effects on the way that healthcare providers will relate to their employees.

Learning objectives:

This session will help participants understand the specific issues that significant labor reform will engender in the health care field, especially in the areas of human resources and communications. We will also hear a case study of how a major hospital association has proactively tackled these challenges.

The webinar will help provider leadership to:

• Understand the current legislative landscape around the Employee Free Choice Act
• Determine the specific labor challenges that passage of the Act will pose to hospitals and healthcare institutions
• Understand real world strategies currently in play in Massachusetts - the first state in the nation to pass healthcare reform.
• Design communications strategies to effectively communicate about these critical issues – not only with employees, but with other critical stakeholders who may be forgotten

To register, click here.

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Please join us to discuss the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Public Act 96-542, effective January 1, 2010, amends the procedures required when responding to FOIA requests, changes FOIA's previous list of exemptions, and expands penalties for failure to comply. The webinar will address the new FOIA with helpful suggestions for compliance.

To learn more, read our Management Alert "Are You Ready For The Amended Illinois FOIA?"

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If you have any questions on the webinar, please contact events@seyfarth.com.

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On Tuesday, December 22, 2009, Strafford Publications will be hosting a webinar on, "ERISA Fiduciary Liability Insurance: Limiting Exposure for Breach of Duty Claims." Howard Pianko will be moderating and Brian Cousin will be a panelist. This CLE program will explain the key provisions in an ERISA fiduciary liability insurance policy, best practices for negotiating the policy, and strategies for dealing with an insurer when a claim arises, enforcement action is taken, or litigation ensues.

The panel will review these and other key questions:

• What new liability risks have emerged for retirement plan fiduciaries as a result of the market downturn?
• How can fiduciaries best protect themselves against breach of fiduciary duty lawsuits associated with retirement plan management?
• What strategies have been effective for negotiating comprehensive fiduciary liability insurance policies and prevailing in coverage disputes?

For more information or to register, please click here.

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Partner Howard Pianko will be presenting, "401(k) Plan Investment Committee—How Should It Do Its Job?" during WEB-NY's lunch meeting on December 17th. Mr. Pianko will discuss the Investment Committee's increasingly challenging role in reducing risk and liability exposure in 401(k) plans. Additionally, he will address the following topics:

• Limiting investment and fiduciary liability risks
• Diligence expected in selecting and monitoring investment alternatives
• Importance of process (including committee charter)
• Statement of Investment Policy
• Limits on protection under section 404(c) and PPA
• Managing risks relating to fees, revenue sharing, securities lending and more.

For more information or to register, please visit: https://www.webnetwork.org/commerce/eventRegistrationForm.cfm?eventID=1419

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Audio Recording

The webinar was recorded and is available to clients and friends of the firm. To request the recording, please contact events@seyfarth.com

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Over the past several years, class and collective actions alleging wage and hour violations against healthcare employers have increased dramatically. Plaintiffs' class action law firms have aggressively targeted health care employers in multiple jurisdictions within a state, and across the country. These firms are filing suits in both state and federal court against large metropolitan healthcare systems and the hospitals and executives within those systems. They allege not only statutory wage violations but also racketeering, benefits violations, and common law claims. Long before filing suit, these firms aggressively recruit potential class plaintiffs through electronic, direct mail and telephonic solicitations to healthcare employees in workplaces just like yours. Many health care employers are not fully aware of this troubling trend, and its potential risks and costs.

On December 15, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. ET Seyfarth Shaw conducted a webinar to discuss issues that hospitals and healthcare systems face in the wage and hour area.

• Wage and hour challenges that are unique to hospital and healthcare system employers
• The issues targeted in recent wage and hour litigation class and collective actions against healthcare employers
• Best practices for wage and hour compliance

The panel included attorneys from Seyfarth's East Coast, Chicago, and California offices who have deep experience representing healthcare employers, including in wage and hour class and collective actions. The Honorable Victoria A. Lipnic, formerly the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Employment Standards and currently President Barack Obama's nominee to serve as a Commissioner on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), joined our panel along with Richard Alfred, Ed Bergmann, Kristin McGurn, and Andrew Paley. Joan Gale and Deborah Gordon from the firm's Healthcare Practice will moderate the webinar.

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In our first webinar, our team discussed what to do to identify and protect your company's trade secrets from misappropriation. But, as many say, the only limit to new ways to misappropriate trade secrets and compete unfairly is the ingenuity of men and women. Once someone has compromised your company's secrets, swift and certain action is the key to protecting the company's valuable business information.

Topics slated for discussion in the second of our series of informative discussions include:

• Immediate steps to take upon an employee's departure to assess whether there is a problem;
• How forensic evidence in support of potential claims is absolutely necessary today;
• Assessment of potential legal claims the company may wish to pursue; and

• How the company and its counsel can prepare for litigation, if it becomes necessary, to protect the company's information and competitive edge.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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If you have any questions, please contact, Sarah Guigliano at sguigliano@seyfarth.com.

CLE Credit:

Seyfarth has applied for CLE credit in IL, NY, and CA. If you would like us to pursue CLE credit in any additional states, please contact sguigliano@seyfarth.com. Please note that in order to receive full credit for attending this webinar, the registrant must be present for the entire session. This program is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.

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On December 9, Steve Pearlman will present before the Chicago Bar Association's Labor & Employment Law Committee on understanding the Genetic Information Nondiscrmination Act. The presentation will begin at 12:15 p.m.]]> Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:01 GMT Start: 12/09/2009
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About the Speaker:

The Honorable Victoria A. Lipnic, of counsel in Seyfarth Shaw's Washington, D.C. office, was recently nominated by President Barack Obama to serve as a Commissioner on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). (Click here to view the press release.) Prior to joining Seyfarth Shaw, she served as U.S. Assistant Secretary of Labor for Employment Standards from 2002 until 2009, where she oversaw the most active Employment Standards Administration in recent history.

Agenda:

It is a new day for the federal labor and employment agenda with a Democratic President, an 83-seat Democratic majority in the House of Representatives, and 60 Democratic votes in the Senate—a filibuster-proof majority. More than 40 significant labor and employment bills have been introduced in this Congress. There have been hearings on important labor and employment issues in this session, and the stage is being set for more to come. At the same time, the labor enforcement agencies are gearing up for a very busy 2010.

Topics Include:

• What to watch for from the Department of Labor, including the Wage & Hour Division; Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs; Occupational Safety & Health Administration; and Solicitor's Office.
• The content and potential effect of interest group reports outside of Capitol Hill on labor and employment issues.

• The role of regulatory agencies to accomplish labor issues through new enforcement, regulations, and formal and informal policy pronouncements.

Click Here to Register

For questions please email Michelle Ryan at mryan@seyfarth.com.

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Seyfarth Shaw is a sponsor of the upcoming Human Resource Management Association of Chicago (HRMAC) webinar, Managing the Vendor Relationship. Adam Greetis, a partner Seyfarth's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Department, will be presenting the webinar, which will take place from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Central on December 1st, 2009.

Although the cost of the event is $35 for HRMAC members or $50 for non-members, guests of Seyfarth attorneys get a discounted rate of $30. To sign up and secure the special $30 rate, please call Dan Mendelson, HRMAC's Director of Professional Development, at (312) 981-6795 and let him know that you have been invited by Seyfarth Shaw.

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On December 1st, Bart Lazar will lead the webinar, "Data Protection and Privacy," being put on by the Promotion Marketing Association (PMA).

Effective March 1, 2010, a Massachusetts law goes into effect, which requires any company handling personal information on Massachusetts residents to adopt a "Comprehensive Written Security Program" and meet information security standards. This impacts any company that engages in national marketing or promotion. You may have to manage data on your clients, customers and employees differently as a result. There are other important laws relating to data protection and privacy on the books, but the MA law is the most significant. This informative and actionable session will cover:

- What does the new Massachusetts data security law require and how do you comply.

- Why you need to understand a myriad of federal and state laws involving the privacy and security of personal information.

- How to reduce your chances of having to send out expensive database security breach notices.


For more information or to register, please visit the Promotion Marketing Association's website at www.pmalink.org

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It is a new day for the federal labor and employment agenda with a Democratic President, an 83-seat Democratic majority in the House of Representatives, and 60 Democratic votes in the Senate—a filibuster-proof majority. More than 40 significant labor and employment bills have been introduced in this Congress. There have been hearings on important labor and employment issues in this session, and the stage is being set for more to come. At the same time, the labor enforcement agencies are gearing up for a very busy 2010.

Topics Include:

• What to watch for from the Department of Labor, including the Wage & Hour Division; Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs; Occupational Safety & Health Administration; and Solicitor's Office.
• The impact of unemployment rates on mandates for employers.
• The content and potential effect of interest group reports outside of Capitol Hill on labor and employment issues.
• The role of regulatory agencies to accomplish labor issues through new enforcement, regulations, and formal and informal policy pronouncements.

The Honorable Victoria ("Vicki") Lipnic will discuss these topics and more. Ms. Lipnic is in the Washington, D.C. office of Seyfarth Shaw and was the U.S. Assistant Secretary of Labor for Employment Standards from 2002 until 2009, where she oversaw the most active Employment Standards Administration in recent history. Please join us for a webinar to discuss hot labor and employment issues affecting employers today and changes likely to have significant impact in 2010. Learn what you can do now to prepare.

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If you have any questions, please contact events@seyfarth.com.

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On November 20, 2009, Steven Pearlman will present a wecast with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) titled "Are You Ready for the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA)?"

The new law, which has been called "the first civil rights law of the 21st century," prohibits discrimination against individuals on the basis of their genetic information in both employment and health care. As of November 6, the final regulations governing the employment aspects of the law have not been released. Nevertheless, the statute requires that the employment provisions of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) go into effect on November 21, 2009. This new statute has major implications on how your organization handles health records, requests medical information and communicates with your employees. Don't miss the opportunity to learn about this law and its implication for your organization.

Workplace Application: This 90-minute webcast will take an in-depth look at the law and employment practices, and provide proactive steps and strategies for HR professionals to reduce risks to their organization.

To register, please visit SHRM's website by clicking here.

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Creative problem solving, an ability to grasp the big picture, and accomplishing audacious goals are a few of the traits shared by many people with dyslexia. Increasingly, dyslexia is being viewed not just as a disability to overcome, but also as a strength that provides advantages in the working world. Industry leaders having dyslexia include famous names such as Charles Schwab, Ted Turner, Richard Branson, and David Boies. A recent study found that 35% of American entrepreneurs are dyslexic. Seyfarth Shaw LLP is partnering with the Massachusetts Branch of the International Dyslexia Association (MABIDA) to present a unique program for professionals with dyslexia to share experiences and explore the connection between dyslexia and successful business traits.

A Program By And For Adults With Dyslexia Led By A Panel Of Successful Dyslexic Professionals

• Software Company CEO
• Law Firm Partner
• Private Practice Psychiatric Nurse

Panel Discussion & Break-out Sessions

• Strategies for achieving success in the workplace
• Common obstacles and useful compensating strategies
• Advantages of dyslexia and how to harness them
• Fostering relationships among dyslexic professional

Followed by a Wine & Cheese Networking Reception

Registration and Questions:

To register or ask questions call (617) 946-4873 or email mabidaevent@seyfarth.com

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For more information visit www.dyslexia-ma.org.

Sponsored by the Massachusetts Branch of the International Dyslexia Association (MABIDA) and Seyfarth Shaw LLP

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Executive Compensation: The Only Constant is Change

Seyfarth Shaw's Ameena Majid, along with Andrea Dudek of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, will be presenting "Executive Compensation: The Only Constant is Change," at PWC's quarterly General Counsel Forum, which will take place on November 19th and 20th.

Presentation Overview:

Following the introduction of the TARP legislation last year, a new regulatory environment has begun to have a trickle down effect on non-TARP companies. This year, the executive compensation area has seen a variety of legislation introduced that has increased the focus on the role of shareholders through "say on pay" proposals and increased the emphasis of independence on board of directors. Similarly, just as companies have acclimated to the SEC's enhanced disclosure rules on executive compensation with the new Compensation and Disclosure Analysis, the SEC seeks to broaden its proxy disclosure rules. This program will provide an overview of this changing landscape and how it is beginning to shape and change pay practices in public and private companies alike.

Register for this complimentary event on-line at: http://gcf-pwc.com

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Partners Lorie Almon and John Napoli will be presenters at the 10th annual Boardroom Leaders Forum on November 16th and 17th at The Metropolitan Club in New York City. On Tuesday, November 17th, Ms. Almon will be a presenter on the "Counselors and Litigation Outlook," panel and Mr. Napoli will be introducing keynote speaker, Myron Steele, of the Delaware Supreme Court . Directorship's annual event provides educational and networking opportunities for several hundred board directors each year.

For more information or to register, please visit www.directorship.com.


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Please join us Wednesday, November 11th for a discussion on the latest trends in immigration compliance—including I-9 and E-Verify employment verification as well as "surprise" government site visits.

The continued emphasis on enforcement by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Labor (DOL) requires employers to become more vigilant in ensuring that their I-9 and work visa processes are compliant with applicable laws and regulations. In addition, the government's E-Verify employment verification system has become mandatory for Federal contractors, as well as for employers in several states that mandate the use of E-Verify.

Our Immigration attorneys will cover:

• Best Practices for I-9 Compliance
• I-9 Enforcement Trends
• FDNS Employer Site Visits
• E-Verify requirements for Federal Contractors

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Seyfarth Shaw LLP is an approved provider of New York Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit. This seminar is approved for 1.5 hours of credit in Professional Practice, and is appropriate for both transitional and nontransitional attorneys. Please note that in order to receive full credit for attending this briefing, the registrant must be present for the entire session

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On August 18, 2009, Governor Patrick Quinn signed into law what is arguably one of the most significant changes to the Illinois Public Labor Relations act since the advent of interest arbitration for public safety personnel in 1986. Public Act 96-0598 (formerly Senate Bill 1715) now requires binding interest arbitration as a way to resolve first contract labor disputes for public sector bargaining units of less than 35 employees.

Note: This new law applies to bargaining units of less than 35 employees, regardless of the size of your total workforce.

With Public Law 96-0598 taking effect January 1, 2010, Illinois public employers should begin preparing now for a host of legal and practical issues that will likely arise as unions scramble to take advantage of this major new bargaining tool to organize the rest of your employees. Almost every employer has a group of less than 35 employees who are subject to being organized.

Please join Seyfarth Shaw in a discussion about the implications of Public Law 96-0598 on Illinois public employers. This webinar is co-sponsored by: the Illinois Municipal League, the Illinois Public Employer Labor Relations Association, and the Illinois Association of County Engineers.

Who Should Attend:

Elected officials, administrators, managers, department heads, supervisors and human resources professionals for non-educational public employers located throughout the State of Illinois.

If you have any questions, please contact events@seyfarth.com.

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On November 9, 2009, William Schurgin and Joseph Damato will speak at the American Hotel & Loding Association's 2009 Fall Conference as part of the Labor Relations Council Meeting. Mr. Schurgin and Mr. Damato will be speaking on UNITE-HERE and the Workers United Update. The Labor Relations Council Meeting will be from 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

For more information and to register, please click here.

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Seyfarth Shaw's Trade Secrets, Computer Fraud, and Non-Competes Group is pleased to announce a comprehensive webinar series on trade secrets, computer fraud, and non-competes in today's economy.

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If you have any questions, please contact sguigliano@seyfarth.com.

CLE Credit:

Seyfarth has applied for CLE credit in IL, NY, and CA. If you would like us to pursue CLE credit in any additional states, please contact sguigliano@seyfarth.com. Please note that in order to receive full credit for attending this webinar, the registrant must be present for the entire session. This program is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.

The first webinar in the series will cover best practices for protecting your company's trade secrets and managing risk from trade secret claims. Rarely does a day go by without a news report of another high profile theft of important data from a company or the loss of key employees to competitors. Employer downsizing and competitive pressures have increased the need for companies to ensure that they have adequate protections in place to safeguard company assets.

Topics slated for discussion in the first of our series of informative discussions include:

• Identifying trade secrets
• Adequately protecting trade secrets
• Conducting trade secret "audits"
• Implementing effective trade secrets policies and procedures

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER


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Young Adult Dependent Coverage and the Mental Health Parity Act: What You Should Know

This briefing, put on by The Management Association of Illinois, will address two new laws that are going into effect for most Illinois employers on January 1, 2010: Young Adult Dependent Coverage, requiring coverage for dependents up to age 26, and the Mental Health Parity Act, forbidding any caps or limitations on mental health treatment or substance use disorder benefits that aren't applied to medical and surgical benefits. Jennifer A. Kraft of Seyfarth Shaw will present a brief overview of both laws and how they may affect your employer-provided health insurance coverage with the new year.

Briefing attendees will:

• Receive an overview of the new laws' requirements
• Understand the payroll/tax ramifications for employees of providing coverage for some dependents under the Dependent Coverage law
• Discuss any questions you may have about either law

Event pricing:

Management Association of Illinois Member Fee: $125.00
Non-Member Fee: $175.00

Register through the Management Association of Illinois (http://www.hrsource.org)

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Mark Lies will be the featured presenter presenting "Preventing and Managing Workplace Violence" at the Professional Flooring Installers Association's (PFIA) conference.

This presentation will cover:

• Understanding what is meant by workplace violence
• An employer's legal obligations to prevent and manage workplace violence
• Employees rights within the workplace
• How to prepare a workplace violence prevention policy
• How to identify potential workplace violence
• What to do if workplace violence incident has or is about to occur
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Please join us on Wednesday, October 28th for a unique look at best practices for conducting eDiscovery. This interactive program will provide unique insights from outside counsel, in-house counsel, and the bench.

We'll address:

• Important preventive steps, including establishing safe harbors early in a case
• Minimizing the risk of sanctions during litigation
• Practical suggestions for Rule 26 and Rule 16 Conferences
• How to work with difficult adversaries and judges

If you would like to submit a question ahead of time, please reply to seyfarthshaw@seyfarth.com with your question for the panel.

We hope you'll join us for this interactive discussion.


Moderator:

Robert Whitman, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw Labor & Employment

Panelists:

• Hon. John J. Hughes (Ret.), former U.S. Magistrate Judge, current arbitrator and mediator with JAMS
• Allison L. Brecher, Senior Litigation Counsel and Director of Information Management & Strategy, Marsh & McLennan Companies

• Scott Carlson, Chair of Seyfarth Shaw's National eDiscovery Group

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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Do you have questions about any of the issues facing benefit managers today? Worldwide Employee Benefits (WEB) Network has recruited a task force of seven benefit plan experts to discuss the answers. Mary Samsa from Seyfarth Shaw, one of the seven experts on this panel, will be responding to questions on international employee benefits in mergers and acquisitions, as well as expatriate employment issues when moving your workforce.

Cost:
WEB Members:
$30 Non-members:
$50

Registration deadline:
Friday, October 23, 2009; registration and attendance after this date is available only with a check payment at the meeting

Registration available on the WEB website through Friday, October 23. https://www.webnetwork.org/commerce/eventRegistrationForm.cfm?eventID=1400

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Mark Lies will be presenting "Get Ready for More Aggressive OSHA" at the Three Rivers Manufacturers' Association's Safety Division meeting.

Agenda:

• Current OSHA enforcement agendas under the new Administration
• OSHA inspection practices and how to preserve Company and Employee rights
• Current OSHA Criminal Liabilities of Employers and Managers
• Expanded Civil and Criminal Liability of Employers and Managers under the proposed Amendments to the OSHA law
• Current and proposed expansion of Employee Whistleblower rights
  
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Jeffrey Wortman, Gregg Fisch, & Steven Pearlman will be presenting Proven Strategies for Coaching and Counseling Poor Performers; & 10 Tips for HR Success in Tumultuous Times at The BLR 2009 National Employment Law Update.

The BLR 2009 National Employment Law Update will focus on significant developments in the area of labor and employment law, including pending and newly enacted legislation as well as wide-reaching court decisions. It will also focus on best practices and practical steps with respect to topics such as counseling employees, complying with complex wage and hour laws, conducting workplace investigations, implementing layoffs and reductions-in-force, and record-keeping.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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Please join us for a breakfast briefing at which members of our Business Immigration Group will discuss the latest trends in I-9 and E-Verify employment verification, as well as updates on USCIS policy and decision-making for Nonimmigrant and Immigrant visa sponsorship.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's and the Department of Labor's continued emphasis has required employers to become more vigilant in ensuring that their I-9 processes are compliant with applicable laws and regulations. In addition, the government's E-Verify employment verification system has become mandatory for Federal contractors, as well as for employers in several states that mandate the use of E-Verify. Finally, employers who sponsor foreign national employees need to be aware of increased scrutiny in adjudications from USCIS.

Topics:

• Best Practices for I-9 Compliance
• I-9 Enforcement Trends
• H-1B Employer Site Visits
• E-Verify requirements for Federal Contractors
• Trends in Adjudications at USCIS

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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For questions please email Michele Ryan at mryan@seyfarth.com.

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Practitioners interested in keeping abreast of the latest developments in tax matters are certain to welcome the opportunity to participate in the 46th Annual Hawaii Tax Institute sponsored by the Hawaii Tax Institute Foundation and Chaminade University of Honolulu. This year's program will utilize and combine the far-reaching experience of its distinguished panel of recognized tax and financial authorities with a positive approach to the current review of a wide variety of subjects.

While the Institute is designed primarily to serve as a forum where tax and financial oriented people may freely exchange ideas on practical problems, professional status is not a prerequisite for registration. This program is designed for attorneys, accountants, financial planners, bank and trust administrators, insurance agents and others who would benefit from high quality continuing education. A high level of learning has been the hallmark of prior Institutes and we shall endeavor to again maintain this standard.

The Hawaii Tax Institute Foundation and Chaminade University of Honolulu do NOT discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, veteran status, or physical disability in admission to, access to, or employment in its programs and activities.

For additional information, please contact the Hawaii Tax Institute Foundation at (808) 540-3931.

Register online or by mail: www.hitaxinstitute.org, Hawaii Tax Institute Foundation P.O. Box 1381, Honolulu, Hawaii 96807

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Do you have employees who perform work in the landscaping and construction industries? Are you aware of how to properly classify independent contractors versus employees under this new law?

With the passage of the Workplace Fraud Act of 2009, the state of Maryland promises to crack down on employers in the construction and landscaping fields who wrongly classify their workers as independent contractors rather than employees or do not classify them at all. The Act makes it a violation of law to fail to properly classify workers as employees, and it imposes penalties on those employers who knowingly misclassify their workers.

Please join Seyfarth Shaw attorneys for an informative briefing on how you can determine whether your employees are properly classified as employees or independent contractors.

Who Should Attend:

In-house counsel, human resources personnel and those who decide how employees are classified.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER


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Mary Samsa will speak for the Empowering Women Network (EWN) at their Corporate Roundtable Series entitled Leadership in the 21st Century on October 8 at the East Bank Club in Chicago. Mary's presentation will focus on why "leadership is a work in process and learned along the way." The series is part of the EWN's Professional Development program. EWN's mission is to create a forum where successful corporate women can forge new relationships, enhance their careers, and share professional knowledge and practices to inspire wisdom and success.

For more information, please click here.

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Buying Distressed and Other Properties: Is It Time for Action?

Please join Seyfarth Shaw LLP and the Washington Business Journal as we present the views of leading buyers of real estate on the current market conditions and their thoughts on acquiring distressed and non-distressed assets in this region. When will they jump into the market, and what types of assets will they go after? The answers will have a big impact on buyers, sellers, lenders, and tenants.

October 8, 2009
The Ritz-Carlton
1150 22nd Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20037

7:00 – 7:45 AM Registration/Breakfast/Networking
7:45 – 9:30 AM Program
9:30 – 10:00 AM Opportunity to Meet with Panel

The fee for the program is $40 and early registration is open here.

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Panel:

Jason Baker
Senior Acquisitions Officer
State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio

Robert Bodansky
Partner
Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Mark Dufton
Principal
DJM Realty

Robert Kukulka
Principal
Picerne Capital

Frank Orioli
Managing Director, Transactions
Rockwood Capital, LLC

Tom Regnell
Senior Vice President, Acquisitions
Washington Real Estate Investment Trust


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Questions can be directed to Mike LaRosa at (703) 258-0854 or mlarosa@bizjournals.com.

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E. Anne Gill will be a panelist at the Fall Hedge Fund Services Conference sponsored by HedgeWorld, a division of Thomson Reuters. Anne's panel, "Rethinking the Rules," will discuss how recent events are prompting a new look at the relationship between hedge funds and investors, including fee structures, lockups, gates, transparency, and other issues.

For more information on this event or to register, please click http://www.hedgeworld.com/events/20091006/

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Please join Seyfarth Shaw, Marsh, and sister company Kroll for an interactive session that will review privacy and cyber risk exposures and outline strategies for prevention, response, and recovery. The seminar will cover: protecting the company brand and reputation; risk exposure and insurance coverage; the legal perspective; responding to a data breach; and positioning the organization in the eyes of regulators, media, shareholders, and victims.

For more information or to register, please click here.

Agenda

• 8:00 a.m. Registration and Breakfast
• 8:30 a.m. Welcome - Steve Kerr, Chicago Office Head, Marsh
• 8:45 a.m. Legal Landscape of Privacy and Security (Speaker: Bart Lazar, CIPP, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw)
• 9:30 a.m. Data Breach and Building a Response Plan (Speaker: Jim Leonard, Kroll)
• 10:00 a.m. Break
• 10:15 a.m. Get Prepared: An Overview of Privacy and Cyber Risk Exposures and Coverage (Speaker: Bob Parisi, Senior Vice President, Marsh)
• 11:00 a.m. Question and Answer Session
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Richard Loebl will be moderating the panel, "ERISA Fiduciary Process - Moving Beyond a Pure Heart and Good Intentions to Rigorous Due Diligence," during ABA's Tax and Real Property Sections joint meeting in Chicago. The panel will discuss:

• governance and process concerns for ERISA fiduciaries involving delegation from the Board of Directors and Plan Administrator to other fiduciaries or ministerial personnel;
• who should be appointed to administrative and investment committees;
• processes an ERISA fiduciary should follow when reviewing documents or determining actions to take;
• when to use an independent fiduciary;
• fiduciary considerations for welfare plans;
• reviewing plan expenses and investments, including employer stock investments;
• and monitoring investment advisors and managers post-Madoff.

The program will be of interest to in-house lawyers and those advising on governance matters.

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ERISA Fiduciary Process: Moving beyond a Pure Heart and Good Intentions to Rigorous Due Diligence

Moderator (and Panelist): Richard I. Loebl, Seyfarth Shaw LLP, New York, NY

A panel will discuss: (1) governance and process concerns for ERISA fiduciaries involving delegation from the Board of Directors and Plan Administrator to other fiduciaries or ministerial personnel, and who should be appointed to administrative and investment committees; (2) processes an ERISA fiduciary should follow when reviewing documents or determining actions to take; (3) when to use an independent fiduciary; (4) fiduciary considerations for welfare plans; (5) reviewing plan expenses and investments, including employer stock investments; and (6) monitoring investment advisors and managers post-Madoff. The Program is of special interest to in-house lawyers and those advising on governance matters.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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Please join us for an interactive panel discussion and Q&A on the new Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requiring most federal contractors and subcontractors to use E-Verify, the government's online employment eligibility database. Experienced immigration attorneys will explain:

• The businesses covered or exempted from the E-Verify rule;
• The new burdens on employers nationwide;
• Factors to consider when deciding whether to use E-Verify for the entire workforce or only for employees supporting federal contracts;
• Requirements for subcontractors; and
• How the E-Verify rules under the FAR differ from the basic rules for using
  E-Verify.

If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Compton, scompton@seyfarth.com.

Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Credit. Seyfarth has applied for CLE credit in IL, NY, and CA. If you would like us to pursue CLE credit in any additional states, please contact scompton@seyfarth.com. Please note that in order to receive full credit for attending this webinar, the registrant must be present for the entire session. This program is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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Deborah Gordon was a moderator for the American Healthcare Lawyers Association's webinar Current Financing Issues for Healthcare Entities.

Webinar Description:

The current financial crisis has severely limited many borrowers' access to financing. In particular, many healthcare entities are finding it difficult to access capital or to refinance their current loan facilities. In an era when many payors are proposing reimbursement cuts and prolonging payment, and operational expenses are increasing, access to financing is as critical as ever. However, many traditional healthcare lenders have exited the market or shut their doors. Similarly, lenders are imposing more stringent standards on borrowers. The current strain on consumers and reduction in valuations have also caused many borrowers to default on their loans. Even healthy companies face difficulties growing fro the lack of financing. Many mergers and acquisitions cannot proceed without acquisition financing, and many capital projects and expansion opportunities are similarly on hold.

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ERISA Update: Fiduciary Responsibilities in the Post-Madoff World
On Tuesday, September 22, Seyfarth Shaw and the Corporate Lawyering Association will be hosting a breakfast briefing on ERISA fiduciary responsibilities in the post-Madoff world.

Topics of discussion will include:

• The impact of Bernard Madoff and similar investment scams on ERISA-covered plans: important lessons learned.
• The role of the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) of the Department of Labor, and best practices for handling a DOL civil and/or criminal investigation.
• The role of plan governance in limiting ERISA liability.

We hope you'll join us for this interactive discussion.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

For questions, please contact Jamie Millward at jmillward@seyfarth.com.

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Please join Seyfarth Shaw attorneys for a breakfast briefing on contract drafting strategies for green projects. This program will (1) explore the many issues and risks unique to green projects that are not adequately addressed by form contracts or standard construction clauses, (2) identify how those contracts and clauses can be modified for green projects, and (3) suggest certain custom clauses for green projects. In doing so, we will provide you with a contractual basis for managing risk in this rapidly expanding segment of the construction industry.

Who Should Attend:

Owners, developers, general contractors and subcontractors who are building, or desire to build, green projects.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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For questions please contact Ambika Kuckreja, akuckreja@seyfarth.com.

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Event Overview

• U.S. and Australian Visas - how to obtain corporate visas needed to work in both Australia and the U.S. (long-stay visas as well as trade-specific visas needed for industries such as finance and entertainment)
• Greencards & Residence - learn about residing permanently in both the U.S. and Australia.
• Citizenship - learn about the advantages and disadvantages to obtaining dual or single citizenship in the U.S. and Australia.
Australian immigration expert Tim Denney of Stirling Henry Global Migration (mailto:www.stirlinghenry.com.au), is an acknowledged leading immigration professional in Australia and was presented with the '2006 Award for Excellence' by the Australian Department of Immigration for his abilities in corporate, individual and family based Australian migration. Tim has been practicing in corporate immigration for 18 years and advises leading multinationals on Australian and global immigration strategies. Migration Agent Registration Number: 9683856.

Stirling Henry Global Migration is a Gold Member of AAA in Australia and a Bronze Member of AAA in America.

Angelo A. Paparelli, the President of the Alliance of Business Immigration Lawyers, a 34-member worldwide alliance of leading immigration firms, is a partner at Seyfarth Shaw LLP (www.seyfarth.com/immigration), practicing in California and New York. A past member of the Board of Trustees of the American Immigration Council (formerly the American Immigration Law Foundation), Angelo is frequently quoted in leading national publications on immigration law. Named the world's leading corporate immigration lawyer (2009, 2006 & 2005, International Who's Who of Business Lawyers) and a Band 1 business immigration lawyer (2009 and 2008, Chambers USA, and 2009 Legal500), he is also a Certified Specialist in Immigration and Nationality (State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization), co-author of the New York Law Journal's "Immigration" column, a blogger (www.nationofimmigrators.com), and an expert witness/consultant on immigration to law firms and businesses.

Complimentary Event
RSVP - visas@stirlinghenry.com.au
Register Today - Limited Space
A light breakfast will be served
For security reasons, registration for this event is required.

Presenters:
Tim Denney, General Manager, Stirling Henry Global Migration
Angelo A. Paparelli, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP

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Class Certification in RICO Litigation: Leveraging the New Reliance Standard, Strategies for Prosecuting and Defending Certification After Bridge v. Phoenix Bond on September 1, 2009, starting at 1:00 p.m. Eastern.


This seminar will discuss emerging trends in RICO-based class action cases, analyze the impact of the Supreme Court's Bridge decision on class certification, and outline strategies for bringing or defending RICO class action litigation.

Description:
The sharp increase in RICO-based class litigation in recent years is primarily attributable to the Class Action Fairness Act, as plaintiffs seek to bring more nationwide class actions based on federal statutes.

Some federal courts have ruled that RICO fraud classes cannot satisfy Rule 23(b)(3) because individual issues of reliance and proximate causation predominate over issues common to the class. However, the Supreme Court's Bridge v. Phoenix Bond & Indemnity ruling arguably changes this standard.

By eliminating the requirement that plaintiffs plead and prove first party reliance in RICO mail fraud claims, the Bridge decision should simplify class certification. Cases evaluating certification since Bridge provide even more guidance.

Listen as our authoritative panel of class action litigators analyzes the impact Bridge has had on RICO class action litigation and discusses best practices for either bringing or defeating class certification of RICO claims.

Outline:
I. Developments in RICO class action litigation
A. Impact of CAFA
B. Case law developments
1. Class certification cases pre-Bridge v. Phoenix Bond & Indemnity
a. McLaughlin v. American Tobacco (2nd Cir 2008)
2. Bridge v. Phoenix Bond & Indemnity (Sup. Ct. 2008)
3. Case law post-Bridge
a. Cases favorable for defendants
b. Cases favorable for plaintiffs
c. In re Zyprexa Prods. Liab. Litig. (E.D.N.Y. 2008, cert. granted 2nd Cir. 2009)
II. Strategies for plaintiffs in RICO class certification
III. Strategies for defendants to defeat RICO class certification

Benefits:
The panel will review these and other key questions:

• Is the Bridge holding with respect to reliance tantamount to the "fraud-on-the-market" presumption applicable to securities cases?
• How have post-Bridge courts interpreted the Supreme Court's holding regarding first party reliance in RICO class action certifications?
• How can plaintiffs leverage Bridge in RICO class action certification?
• Why is proximate cause critical to defendant's ability to defeat certification?

Following the speaker presentations, you'll have an opportunity to get answers to your specific questions during the interactive Q&A.

Register:

Please visit; http://www.straffordpub.com/products/class-certification-in-rico-litigation-leveraging-the-new-reliance-standard-2009-09-01

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Hors d'oeuvres and cocktails followed by the IMAX® presentation of "Greatest Places"

RSVP:

Space is Limited. RSVP by clicking the button below.






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On Tuesday, August 18, attorney Tedd Lustig will be presenting at a legal roundtable hosted by Ultra Light Startups on the legal aspects of starting a company, and the pitfalls to avoid. This roundtable will offer valuable advice to entrepreneurs seeking to understand the legal landscape for startups without engaging in costly private consultation. Tedd's presentation will cover the following:

Starting a Company

• Corporate Formalities - Charter, By-Laws, Board of Directors
• Records - Minute book, annual reports
• Basic Setup Tasks - Employee Identification Number (EIN), agent of service, accountant
• And more...

10 Legal Pitfalls to Avoid

About Ultra Light Startups: Ultra Light Startups is an online and in-person community of entrepreneurs who share advice, contacts, and best practices for launching tech startups as quickly and cheaply as possible.

For more information or to register for this event, please click this link:http://ulsnewyorklegal.eventbrite.com/

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Dennis Greenstein along with coop board member Robert Miller will be discussing all the elements that go into converting a cooperative or condominium roof space into an outdoor area that residents can enjoy. This seminar will go beyond the business and legal issues of such a project to include topics regarding practical issues and problems and how to anticipate and resolve them. There are many factors to consider before commencing in a rooftop renovation. The presenters will review all the necessary steps to take in order to avoid the saying, "If only I knew then, what I know now."

This event is free for representatives of CNYC member cooperatives and condominiums, but advanced registration is required. Non-members are required to pay a $50 fee, payable in advance. To pay at the door, preregister and add $15.

For more information or to reserve a place, please call CNYC at (212) 496-7400 or register by e-mail at workshops@CNYC.coop.

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Please join us for a breakfast briefing in which members of our Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Department and our National ERISA Litigation Practice Group discuss benefits issues arising from a challenging economy.

Precipitous decline in the American economy, federal "rescue" packages, global competition, state health care reform, possible federal health insurance market reform, and high unemployment rates coupled with longer periods of unemployment have created the "perfect storm" for Massachusetts employers. Employers should understand how decisions forced upon them by a challenging economy impact their benefit plans and programs, especially those employers who plan to implement cost-savings measures and those who plan to streamline their workforces though voluntary or involuntary separation programs.

Topics:

• Cost-savings measures and their effects on benefit plans and plan design
• The new COBRA subsidy
• Stock options re-pricing
• Required disclosures to participants for changes to retirement plans
• Voluntary severance pay programs
• Voluntary enhanced retirement option plans
• Reductions-in-force and benefits issues
• Impact of benefit design changes on compliance with MA health care reform mandates

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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For questions please contact Tracy Dane-Deeney at tdanedeeney@seyfarth.com

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Please join Seyfarth Shaw, LLP and Portfolio Evaluations, Inc.for an in-depth discussion of 401(k) plan investments and ERISA fiduciary duties. We will discuss developments regarding for plan fiduciary issues and provide a practical roadmap for plan investment fiduciaries to reduce liability in this challenging environment.

Specific topics include:

• Fiduciary Process: How do you get to your destination?
• Stable Value Funds: What do you need to find by looking under the hood?
• Target Date Funds: Read the map, not the billboards.
• Regulatory/Legislative Update: Do you need to update your map?

Who Should Attend:

Financial, human resources and other executives who make decisions on, or review investment options for, 401(k) plans.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

For questions please contact Wendy Tucker, wtucker@seyfarth.com.

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Do you understand how your company's executive compensation packages are impacted by the say on pay, recent corporate governance changes, and new SEC disclosure rules?

Executive pay at publicly-traded companies has been under intense scrutiny by the media, the federal government, and investors. The SEC has recently announced new proxy disclosure requirements and corporate governance changes that, when finalized, will have a significant effect upon public company executive pay practices. Congress is poised to give shareholders an advisory vote on executive compensation, and will likely impose other restrictions on pay practices. Many of these changes will affect pay practices in 2009 and the disclosure of those practices in 2010. Companies must begin now to assess the impact of these changes and develop appropriate responses.

Join a panel of Seyfarth Shaw attorneys to learn about:

• Executive pay principles from the Obama administration
• How a corporation's compensation policies affect executive risk taking
• How shareholder access to the proxy and elimination of broker voting for directors impacts executive pay
• Changes to the way equity awards are reported in the proxy tables
• Enhanced disclosure of compensation consultant independence and conflicts of interest
• Expanded disclosure of how compensation is set for non-executives
• Shareholder say on pay legislation and the SEC's codification of say on pay for TARP companies
• Best practices and next steps

Who Should Attend:

Public company:

• General Counsel
• Corporate and Securities Counsel
• HR, benefits, and legal personnel who work on executive compensation or proxy disclosure matters
• Members of Boards of Directors

This presentation may also be of interest to investors in public companies, private financial institutions that are TARP recipients, and others interested in this area.


To ensure we provide the most useful information during the call, we invite you to submit questions before the event. Because anonymity is important, the presenters will not identify the source of the question.

Submit your questions via e-mail to
Teleconference@seyfarth.com

Seyfarth has applied for CLE credit in IL, NY, and CA. If you would like us to pursue CLE credit in any additional states, please contact Erin Pritchard. The following jurisdictions have restrictions on CLE credit in place that this program does not meet: AL, CO, IN, KY, LA, MN, MS, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, UT, KS, and VT. This program is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys. Please note that in order to receive full credit for attending this webinar, the registrant must be present for the entire session. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

If you have questions, please contact Erin Pritchard at epritchard@seyfarth.com.

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Howard Pianko, Ian Morrison, and Hannah Widlus will be discussing proactive strategies to minimize exposure for investment losses during a live teleconference.

In today's financial crisis, ERISA fiduciaries are under close scrutiny due to plummeting retirement plans exposing investment risks. The panel of employee benefit attorneys and a fiduciary liability insurer will explain how counsel can guide retirement plan fiduciaries in evaluating plan investment policies, reviewing investment options, and documenting the analysis.

The panel will be covering the following topics and more:

• Impact of economic crisis on retirement plan fiduciaries
• Common investment approaches for retirement plans — benefits and risks
• Stable value funds
• Target-date funds
• Liability driven investing
• Alternative investments
• Investment advice options
• Fiduciary governance best practices
• Ensure compliance with oversight procedures
• Provide consistent and careful oversight of plans
• Procedures for selecting and monitoring investment options
• Litigation and fiduciary insurance issues and considerations
• Current claims, theories and exposures
• Best practices from a fiduciary insurer's perspective on reducing risk and improving litigation

For more information or to register, please visit: http://www.straffordpub.com/products/retirement-plan-fiduciary-duties-reducing-legal-risks-in-the-current-market-2009-07-28

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A critical issue confronted by employers in economic distress whose liabilities include current or past contractual obligations to unionized employees is whether they can obtain significant concessions from their unions. The relevant considerations in this analysis often extend to whether, through a bankruptcy filing or other financial restructuring, the employer can: (i) modify or reject a collective bargaining agreement; or (ii) reduce or eliminate vested retirement benefits. Similarly, private equity or other potential investors in such a business, or entities exploring such an acquisition in or prior to a bankruptcy, factor into their business analysis whether the acquiring entity can avoid successor labor liabilities and negotiate favorable employment terms with the prior employer's unions.
Please join Joshua L. Ditelberg, Stuart Newman and Howard Pianko of Seyfarth Shaw LLP for a discussion of labor strategies and obligations in bankruptcy and business restructuring in today's economic environment.

Topics to be covered include:

• Concessionary bargaining to avoid bankruptcy
• The requirements to modify or reject a collective bargaining agreement under Section 1113 of the Bankruptcy Code
• The requirements to reduce or eliminate vested retirement benefits under Section 1114 of the Bankruptcy Code
• Understanding and avoiding successor labor liabilities as a purchaser (e.g., through Section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code)
• Negotiating favorable employment terms with the seller's unions as a purchaser
  Modification of elimination or medical and other retiree benefits

For more information or to register for this event, please visit: http://www.pli.edu/product/webcast_detail.asp?id=63661


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Kurt Kappes and Robert Milligan will be presenting Protecting Trade Secrets in Times of Increased Staff Mobility at the July 14, 2009 National Business Institute (NBI) Teleconference.

AGENDA

Trade Secrets and Personnel

Employee Theft
Employee Disloyalty
Advanced Technology
Communication
Confidential Information
Social Networking

Trade Secret Protection

Security Measures
Enforceable Non-Competes
Restrictive Covenant Provisions
Trade Secret Protection Policies
Pre-Litigation Tips
Litigation Tips


For more details and to register for this teleconference, click here.

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Robert Milligan will be a speaker at the Beverly Hill Bar Association event, Psst! Can You Keep a Secret? Making Sure that Trade Secrets Stay Secret on Thursday, July 9, 2009.

Description:

The protection of trade secrets, perhaps the most misunderstood of all types of intellectual property, presents unique and difficult challenges for lawyers and clients alike. Our panelists, all of whom have extensive trade secret experience, will outline the basics of the Uniform Trade Secrets Act, provide practice tips, and share their insights, both from the perspective of in-house counsel and outside lawyers, on how to keep these all-important secrets secret in litigation and non-litigation contexts.

To register please visit: http://www.bhba.org/intus/event3/signup.asp?event_id=2507

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Gerald Maatman will be presenting at the American Conference Institute's National Advanced Forum on Employment Discrimination Claims and Class Actions. On June 29, Mr. Maatman will be a panelist on the topic of "Class Actions Considerations: Certification, Settlement and More." Topics include:

• The year in review: impact of the leading employment class action settlements
  
• How the plaintiffs' bar approaches litigation strategy relative to the size of classes and scope of recoveries
• Cutting-edge defense strategies for defeating class certification
• ADR and employment class actions: The latest on class arbitration of employment discrimination class cases
• How elements of the class action differ depending on whether it is a state law, federal or hybrid class action

2009 is shaping up to be a record-breaking year for employment discrimination claims and class actions. With all the new developments and the increase in claims, there has never been a better time to ensure you have the information you need. To help you stay ahead of the curve with the many changes and challenges in this environment, American Conference Institute developed this timely and comprehensive event.

To register, please visit: http://www.americanconference.com/registration_info.htm

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The Greater Boston Hotels Human Resources Association and Seyfarth Shaw LLP invite you to a conference regarding

The Hospitality Industry 2009: Employment Law and Human Resources Challenges

As we enter the second half of 2009, employers in the Hospitality Industry face many known and unknown challenges in managing their workforces: a new president, democratic control of congress, a newly-emboldened organized labor movement, a stressed economy and a myriad of new and proposed labor and employment laws. Please join the Greater Boston Hotels Human Resources Association and Seyfarth Shaw LLP for a half-day program exploring these developments and their potential impact on the way you do your business. Our program consists of multiple workshops covering the following timely topics:

• downsizing;
• using dispute resolution;
• handling discrimination charges at the MCAD;
• avoiding retaliation claims;
• conducting effective internal investigations;
• Employee Free Choice Act and The Current Labor Scene;
• current wage and hour issues;
• strategies for retaining your best employees;
• hiring issues; and
• immigration developments.

Keynote Speaker:

Martha Coakley, Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Presenters:

Attorneys from Seyfarth Shaw LLP, industry human resources professionals, an experienced mediator and representatives from the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination.

Who Should Attend:

Human Resources Professionals as well as other managers and operators of businesses engaged in the hospitality industry.

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For questions please contact Tracy Dane Deeney at tdanedeeney@seyfarth.com.

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Angelo Paparelli will be participating as Discussion Leader for Session No. 2 of the ILW.COM Teleseminar discussing Consular Processing for Beginners."]]> Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:01 GMT Start: 06/23/2009
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Please join us for a discussion about the impact of the current market on development conditions and available financial incentives.

The program will cite examples of development issues and how organizations and local jurisdictions are addressing them in today's economy. This briefing will also provide an overview of the new rules on TADS and new rules on PILOT Funds.

Who Should Attend:

This briefing is intended for professionals in the real estate, development and banking communities.

Agenda:

Registration & Breakfast
8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

Program
8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

For questions please contact Wendy Tucker at wtucker@seyfarth.com.

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On June 18, Bradford Livingston will be present an American Staffing Association webinar on "How Labor's Agenda Could Affect Your Business and Your Clients.'" Mr. Livingston will review recent trends in union activity, explain current rules for organizing workers, and discuss legal and regulatory changes now being pursued by organized labor.

More information and register available: http://www.americanstaffing.net/education/InterAction/2009/Livingston_June18.cfm

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Eric Boyd and Craig Simonsen have organized and will Participate in an Air and Waste Management Association RCRA Update Panel, at its 2009 Annual Conference on June 18, 2009. For more information, see the Conference Website, at www.awma.org/ACE2009.

Presentation Time: 11:10 a.m (CT)

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Angelo Paparelli will lead a panel discussing "Hot Topics in Immigration" at the ACIP Annual Symposium, to be held in Pentagon City, Arlington, VA on June 17, 2009.

Presentation Time: 11:45 am - 1:00 pm

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As the old saying goes, even a broken clock is right twice a day. The same reasoning might apply to the California Legislature. During the last year, it finally slowed the pace of new employment statutes that penalized employers who already had operations in the State and that discouraged other employers from establishing operations here.

But the California employment lawsuit juggernaut has not slowed down one bit. And the verdicts against employers for violating California's peculiar employment laws are as exorbitant as ever.

California also continues to be "ground zero" for new employment laws and new theories of employer liability that radiate out to other states, and, under the all-Democratic government in Washington, D.C., that may very well find their way into new federal laws and regulations.

As a result, it is imperative that employers who have or who plan to have employees in California understand and comply with their peculiar legal obligations. And it is helpful for other employers to know what the future is likely to bring to the jurisdictions in which they operate.

In this Breakfast Briefing, lawyers from our California offices will join us to talk about the newest and the most vexing peculiarities of California employment law, including the following:

• The Labor Code Private Attorneys General Act
• Class Action Developments
• Disability Discrimination and the Interactive Process
• Wage-Hour Administration
• The California Family Rights Act and Other State Leave Laws
• "Kin Care"
• Withholdings and Deductions from Backpay Settlements
• Settlement of Disputes Regarding "Hours Worked"

Our California lawyers also will answer questions about other legal challenges that our attendees are facing in California, and we will distribute extensive written materials to help you spot, and perhaps even solve, California employment law issues on your own.

We hope you will be able to join us on June 17 for this informative and entertaining Breakfast Briefing.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

For questions please contact Jamie Millward at jmillward@seyfarth.com.

Seyfarth Shaw LLP is an approved provider of New York Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit. This seminar is approved for 1.5 hours of credit in Professional Practice, and is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys. Please note that in order to receive full credit for attending this briefing, the registrant must be present for the entire session.

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The Boston Business Journal and Seyfarth Shaw LLP invite you to what promises to be an informative and lively panel discussion about the future of Real Estate Finance. With the commercial real estate financing engine essentially seized up, transactions have been few and far between. What will be the impetus that will get the market moving? And, once it does start moving, how will deals get done? This panel of dealmakers is sure to offer great insight into what the near and long-term future looks like for commercial real estate owners, developers, brokers, and financiers.

Featured Speakers:

Moderator:
Andrew Pearlstein
Partner, Seyfarth Shaw

Ron Druker
President, The Druker Company, Ltd.

George J. Fantini
Chairman & Principal, Fantini & Gorga

Douglas MacLean
Senior Vice President & Division Head, CRE North, TD Banknorth

Peter Palandjian
Chairman & CEO, Intercontinental RealEstate Group

Clay Sublett
Sr. Vice President and National Production Manager, KeyBank Real Estate Capital

Agenda:

Registration
7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

Program
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

The cost of attending this program is $50 per attendee.

For questions please contact Amy DiPietro at 617-316-3228 or adipietro@bizjournals.com.

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How Prepared Are Your Plan Fiduciaries?

Before the economic crisis, scrutiny of investment fiduciaries was on the rise—with increased litigation, more activity by Congress, and increased regulatory activities. The economic crisis will put employee benefit plan investment fiduciaries under a microscope.

Join a panel of Seyfarth Shaw attorneys to learn about:

• Recent developments that impact fiduciaries
• How the market downturn has exposed risks associated with various common investment approaches for employee benefit plans
• Various litigation considerations
• Actions that should be considered to improve fiduciary governance and processes

Who Should Attend:

• Plan fiduciaries, such as employees who serve on plan investment committees
• Human resources, financial, securities, and legal professionals who assist plan fiduciaries
• Other professionals who are involved in the oversight or management of plan investments
• ERISA professionals who are interested in benefit plan risk management

To ensure we provide the most useful information during the call, we invite you to submit questions before the event. Because anonymity is important, the presenters will not identify the source of the question.

Submit your questions via e-mail to
Teleconference@seyfarth.com

Login information and presentation materials for the webinar will be distributed to registered participants one day before the event.

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CLE will not be offered for this webinar.

If you have questions, please contact Erin Pritchard at epritchard@seyfarth.com.

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Joel Rubin, Peter Korda and John Napoli will be presenting at Information Management Network's 10th Anniversary US Real Estate Opportunity & Private Fund Investing Forum.

On June 11, 2009, Mr. Rubin will be a participant on the panel, "Joint Venture Equity Investments & Structures." The panel will include discussions on the new twists in the traditional 'money bee'/ 'worker bee' arrangement, distressed vs. opportunistic joint ventures, property vs. paper, origination vs. secondary market purchase joint venture structures, distribution trends and more.

Also on June 11, 2009, Mr. Korda will be speaking on the panel, "Tranche Warfare and Working Out Multitranche Structures." The panelists will examine deal elements that unintentionally give a loan party effective control, what other exposure does a lender have that might be motivating it, intercreditor agreements & their recent evolution, UCC foreclosure concerns and more.

On June 12, 2009, Mr. Napoli will be a presenter on the panel, "Failing Joint Ventures: What Are Your Options." The panel will include discussions on operating vs. financial partner default, options for backing out of a joint venture, changing partnership terms and capital infusions.

For more information or to register, please visit: http://secure.imn.org/web_confe/index.cfm?sc=20090527_RE_0027&pg=Register


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On January 16, 2009, the revised regulations under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) went into effect. These changes were intended to help simplify things for employers and employees by providing more information in some areas, and clarification in others. However, California employers are left to navigate the interplay between these new regulations and California leave laws on their own.

Our Breakfast Briefing is designed to help you navigate and understand the regulatory changes to the FMLA. We will not only discuss the new regulations, but also provide some specific advice on how to implement the new regulations while still remaining compliant with other California leave laws.

Specific Briefing Topics Include:

• Changes to Employer and Employee Notice Requirements
• Employee Eligibility under the FMLA
• Production Bonuses (what you can and cannot take into account)
• Waivers of FMLA Rights
• Medical Certification
• Fitness for Duty Certifications
• Leave to Care for an Injured Servicemember or for a Qualifying Exigency
• Complying with the New Regulations and Pregnancy Leave Laws in California
• Complying with the New Regulations and the California Family Rights Act.

Agenda:

7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Registration and Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - Program

California CLE Credit:

Seyfarth Shaw is an accredited provider of CLE services in the State of California. Seyfarth Shaw certifies that this activity meets the standards for approved activities defined by Section 7 of the Rules and Regulations of the MCLE Rules of the State Bar of California.

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For questions please contact Sarah Guigliano at (310) 201-1555 or sguigliano@seyfarth.com.

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On January 16, 2009, the revised regulations under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) went into effect. These changes were intended to help simplify things for employers and employees by providing more information in some areas, and clarification in others. However, California employers are left to navigate the interplay between these new regulations and California leave laws on their own.

Our Breakfast Briefing is designed to help you navigate and understand the regulatory changes to the FMLA. We will not only discuss the new regulations, but also provide some specific advice on how to implement the new regulations while still remaining compliant with other California leave laws.

Specific Briefing Topics Include:

• Changes to Employer and Employee Notice Requirements
• Employee Eligibility under the FMLA
• Production Bonuses (what you can and cannot take into account)
• Waivers of FMLA Rights
• Medical Certification
• Fitness for Duty Certifications
• Leave to Care for an Injured Servicemember or for a Qualifying Exigency
• Complying with the New Regulations and Pregnancy Leave Laws in California
• Complying with the New Regulations and the California Family Rights Act.

Agenda:

7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Registration and Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - Program

California CLE Credit:

Seyfarth Shaw is an accredited provider of CLE services in the State of California. Seyfarth Shaw certifies that this activity meets the standards for approved activities defined by Section 7 of the Rules and Regulations of the MCLE Rules of the State Bar of California.

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For questions please contact Sarah Guigliano at (310) 201-1555 or sguigliano@seyfarth.com.

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In today's economy, reducing the threat of employment lawsuits and protecting your investment is more important than ever. Some of the most common pitfalls for employers arise from employment laws and regulations you may not even know about. Please join Seyfarth Shaw for a specially-designed seminar for our real estate clients and friends, covering the following topics:
• Wage/overtime claims: Lawsuits alleging violations of federal and state wage and hour laws are increasing exponentially, and many such claims have been brought around the country against real estate firms, developers and construction firms by employees such as site and property managers, groundskeepers, and assistant managers. Learn what you need to know to protect yourself from a potentially damaging lawsuit.
  
  
• New labor laws: Times are tough, and unions are under increasing pressure. Combine that with the Obama administration's strong support of labor unions, and you have a combustible situation. Learn the effect of new and proposed labor laws on the building service workers union (SEIU 32BJ) – a union many of you deal with every day, or can expect to soon.
  
  
• Superintendent's apartment and sideline work: Do you know how to reconcile the offset value of a super's apartment with his or her wages? How should you deal with a situation where a super is performing sideline work on company time for occupants of your building or for other buildings? We'll also cover the ins and outs of termination for cause and the practical way to handle a settlement relating to termination.
  
  
• The New York Social Security Number Protection Law: Did you know that as of January 2008, you are required to become much more proactive in protecting the social security numbers of your employees, tenants, shareholders, unit owners and others? Penalties can be up to $1,000 for a single violation and up to $100,000 for multiple violations resulting from a "single act or incident," so this law has real teeth, yet most New York businesses are not sure of how to comply. We'll show you what to do to protect yourself.
  
  
• New Federal COBRA subsidy rules: The Economic Stimulus Package provides a significant government subsidy toward COBRA for individuals who have lost group health plan coverage due to an involuntary termination of employment. Do you know who is covered and what you as an employer have to do to comply?

We'll also cover some of the best proactive measures you can employ to protect yourself from employee lawsuits, such as having discrimination and harassment policies and providing training to your management and staff.

During a down economy, labor and employment lawsuits increase exponentially. Come learn how to protect yourself and your business by putting the right practices in place now, before there's a problem.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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Angelo Paparelli will be leading a nuts and bolts session devoted to a hodge-podge of issues always seemingly "out there" but never getting any sort of systematic treatment. Practical, hands-on discussion guaranteed to help resolve some of those nagging problems.

Presentation Time: 12:15 pm - 1:35 pm

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On January 16, 2009, the revised regulations under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) went into effect. These changes were intended to help simplify things for employers and employees by providing more information in some areas, and clarification in others. However, California employers are left to navigate the interplay between these new regulations and California leave laws on their own.

Our Breakfast Briefing is designed to help you navigate and understand the regulatory changes to the FMLA. We will not only discuss the new regulations, but also provide some specific advice on how to implement the new regulations while still remaining compliant with other California leave laws.

Specific Briefing Topics Include:

• Changes to Employer and Employee Notice Requirements
• Employee Eligibility under the FMLA
• Production Bonuses (what you can and cannot take into account)
• Waivers of FMLA Rights
• Medical Certification
• Fitness for Duty Certifications
• Leave to Care for an Injured Servicemember or for a Qualifying Exigency
• Complying with the New Regulations and Pregnancy Leave Laws in California
• Complying with the New Regulations and the California Family Rights Act.

Agenda:

7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Registration and Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - Program

California CLE Credit:

Seyfarth Shaw is an accredited provider of CLE services in the State of California. Seyfarth Shaw certifies that this activity meets the standards for approved activities defined by Section 7 of the Rules and Regulations of the MCLE Rules of the State Bar of California.

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For questions please contact Sarah Guigliano at (310) 201-1555 or sguigliano@seyfarth.com.

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In recent months, many employers have made deep cuts in their worforce in an effort to control costs. As the negative economic climate continues, many employers are reluctant to lose additional talent, yet must continue to seek ways to reduce labor costs.

Please join us for a webinar to discuss ways in which employers can reduce labor costs without engaging in workforce reductions, and in compliance with wage and hour or other applicable laws. We will discuss various options and their legal ramifications, including peculiarities associated with California law .

Topics include:
• Voluntary time off and sabbaticals
• Salary freezes and reductions
• Furloughs and temporary layoffs
• Job sharing
• Reductions in schedules
• Mandating use of vacation time or PTO
• Temporary shutdowns
• Redeploying valuable resources in the public interest

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If you have any questions, please contact events@seyfarth.com.

Dial-in information and presentation materials for the teleconference will be distributed to registered participants one day prior to the event.

CLE will not be offered for this webinar.

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On January 16, 2009, the revised regulations under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) went into effect. These changes were intended to help simplify things for employers and employees by providing more information in some areas, and clarification in others. However, California employers are left to navigate the interplay between these new regulations and California leave laws on their own.

Our Breakfast Briefing is designed to help you navigate and understand the regulatory changes to the FMLA. We will not only discuss the new regulations, but also provide some specific advice on how to implement the new regulations while still remaining compliant with other California leave laws.

Specific Briefing Topics Include:

• Changes to Employer and Employee Notice Requirements
• Employee Eligibility under the FMLA
• Production Bonuses (what you can and cannot take into account)
• Waivers of FMLA Rights
• Medical Certification
• Fitness for Duty Certifications
• Leave to Care for an Injured Servicemember or for a Qualifying Exigency
• Complying with the New Regulations and Pregnancy Leave Laws in California
• Complying with the New Regulations and the California Family Rights Act.

Agenda:

7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Registration and Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - Program

California CLE Credit:

Seyfarth Shaw is an accredited provider of CLE services in the State of California. Seyfarth Shaw certifies that this activity meets the standards for approved activities defined by Section 7 of the Rules and Regulations of the MCLE Rules of the State Bar of California.

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For questions please contact Sarah Guigliano at (310) 201-1555 or sguigliano@seyfarth.com.

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Angelo Paparelli will be moderating a panel on "Smoothing the Immigration Way to U.S. Permanent Residence for Scholars & Faculty" at the Annual NAFSA Conference to be held on May 29, 2008 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Presentation Time: 11:00 am - 12:15 pm

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The ACI Employment Trade Secrets seminar will be held in Chicago on May 27 and May 28. Kurt Kappes is co-chairing, and a number of jurists and diverse industries will be attending, including Federal District Court Judges David Coar, John Darrah and Ann Montgomery, and in-house counsel from Cargill, Covidien, Credit Suisse, DST Systems, Harman International, Schering-Plough and Yahoo! We can obtain a $200 discount for attendees (for further information please email eholmes@seyfarth.com). A link to the brochure is attached.]]> Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT Start: 05/27/2009
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On May 27, Steven Pearlman and Kate Mendez will present a webcast sponsored by the Chicago Bar Foundation on "Deferred Law Firm Associates at Legal Aid and Public Interest Organizations." The webcast will be from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. As law firms, legal aid organizations, and lawyers set up programs and positions in public interest organizations, a variety of legal issues regarding the employment relationship can arise, including the employment status of the deferred associate. The presentation will be a primer on some of these issues for interested law firms and legal aid organizations. Topics include:
• structuring the relationship between the attorneys, the public interest organization and the law firm
• understanding the legal implications of those various structures
• interviewing, selecting and terminating attorneys
• steps public interest organizations can take to maintain their culture and to ensure quality work product and autonomy

More information is available at: http://www.illinoislegaladvocate.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=calendar.calendarDetails&eventID=2900

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Angelo Paparelli will be participating as an ILW.COM panelist discussing Data Mining Process, profiling programs (H and L Cases); Documents and Benefits Fraud Task Forces DBFTF) and other multiple agency task forces.

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Angelo Paparelli will be participating in a panel presented by the AILA New York Chapter on Hot Topics. Angelo will speak on Remedies relating to Adjustment of Status, Equitable Tolling, and Ethical Responsibilities.]]> Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:01 GMT Start: 05/18/2009
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Angelo Paparelli is one of three successful AILA attorneys from diverse backgrounds who will share their experiences with the New Members of the AILA New York Chapter. New members will learn how to create opportunities in immigration law, enhance an existing firm, and discover valuable resources available to facilitate the process.

Registration:
Deadline Friday, May 15, 12 pm EST
RSVP to nmd.cochairs@yahoo.com

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On May 18, 2009, Philip Comella will be speaking on Environmental Issues and Liability Considerations at the Practising Law Institute's Chicago session on Acquiring or Selling the Privately Held Company.

At this seminar, an experienced faculty will examine, in detail, from both the buyer's and the seller's perspective, the significant issues that arise in the acquisition or sale of privately held companies, ranging in size and type from large independent corporations, to divisions or subsidiaries of large public companies, to smaller venture capital-backed or family-owned entrepreneurial enterprises.

To register, please visit: http://www.pli.edu/product/seminar_detail.asp?id=48785

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The International Technology Law Association ("ITech") Annual Meeting and World Conference will be held in Seattle, Washington, May 14 and 15. Kurt Kappes will be one of the panelists on trade secrets, along with other speakers from T-Mobile, Facebook, Microsoft and Alcatel-Lucent. A link to the brochure is attached.]]> Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT Start: 05/13/2009
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William Prickett, partner and Securities Litigation practice group leader, will be a panelist at the upcoming "Madoff & Ponzi Scheme Litigation Conference" on May 13, 2009. Hosted by HB Litigation Conferences (formerly Mealey's litigation conferences), Mr. Prickett will be a presenter on the "Indirect Investor and Feeder Fund Litigation" panel. For more information and to register, please visit http://litigationconferences.com/?p=3806.

Presentation Time: 3:30pm

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Seyfarth Shaw's Environmental, Safety & Toxic Torts Practice Group has partnered with Environmental Resources Management (ERM) global environmental consultants to host a wind industry cocktail reception at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago.

The event is on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Attendees are allowed to tour the new Green Home Exhibit before joining Seyfarth and ERM for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres at the Henry Crown Space Center.

To RSVP please contact Jaime Beckstrom at 616.283.7163.

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Helping Plan Fiduciaries Understand Stable Value Funds in the Current Uncertain Landscape

Plan fiduciaries have reason to focus on Stable Value Funds in their ERISA plans. Despite the past perception that these funds preserve capital and provide a guaranteed rate of return, the market turmoil has exposed risks associated with these funds. Accordingly, Plan fiduciaries should understand how these funds work and how market forces can impact them.

Join a panel of professionals from Seyfarth Shaw and Blue Prairie Group to learn:

• The structure and operation of Stable Value Funds
• The role of the "synthetic GIC" in Stable Value Funds
• How current market conditions may impact Stable Value Funds
• The roles of the different providers and the important contractual underpinnings
• How plan sponsor actions (e.g., plan amendments, bankruptcy) can impact Stable Value Funds
• Action steps Plan fiduciaries should consider

Who Should Attend:

• Plan fiduciaries for plans that offer Stable Value Funds as investment options
• Human resources, financial, and legal professionals who want to better understand how Stable Value Funds are structured and operate
• ERISA professionals interested in benefit risk management

Panelists:

Linda Haynes, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Howard Pianko, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Tess Malone, Blue Prairie Group
Matthew Gnabasik, Blue Prairie Group


To ensure we provide the most useful information during the call, we invite you to submit questions prior to the event. Because anonymity is important, the presenters will not identify the source of the question.

Submit your questions via e-mail to
Teleconference@seyfarth.com

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For questions, please contact events@seyfarth.com.

CLE will not be offered for this webinar.

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The first new law passed by President Obama, the Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, threatens to significantly increase litigation, including class actions, against employers. During this ("LFPA") briefing, we will explain the impact of the LFPA, which effectively eliminates time limits for filing charges of discrimination "affecting" pay, and promises to resurrect stale claims. The Act:

• Adopts the "pay check" rule. Plaintiffs can challenge compensation decisions made long ago, because the filing deadline now runs not from the date of the decision but from receipt of any compensation "tainted" by the decision, including amounts received post-employment.
• Applies to any "practice" that affects compensation and many do, including discriminatory performance evaluations, demotions, failures to promote and denials of transfers to more lucrative positions.
• Calls for retroactive application and appears to expand the class of persons with standing to sue.

We will discuss the many responsive steps your company can take NOW to defend against LFPA claims. These include:

• Evaluating decision-making processes and record-keeping practices to support legitimate compensation decisions and bolster defenses against LFPA claims.
• Considering whether to adjust severance pay policies to favor lump-sum rather than continued payments, and to enhance release and covenant-not-to-sue language.
• Conducting assessments to determine whether actual or perceived inequities in pay expose your Company to liability.
  

At this briefing we also will discuss the impact of a second bill, the Paycheck Fairness Act ("PFA"), the likelihood of its passage, its enormous potential impact. The PFA would expand punitive and compensatory damages, limit employer defenses, change collective action procedures and methods for detecting systemic compensation discrimination, and amend the Fair Labor Standards Act to prohibit employers from barring employees from discussing compensation.

Press & News:

Download the article, "Employment Litigation to Rise Under Ledbetter Act," that was recently published in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

For questions please contact Tracy Dane Deeney at tdanedeeney@seyfarth.com

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Agenda:

Registration & Breakfast
8:00am - 8:30am

Program
8:30am - 10:00am

Who Should Attend:

This briefing is designed for members of the general counsel's office and HR Directors and staff.

Speakers:

Richard Alfred, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Lynn Kappelman, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Kristin McGurn, Seyfarth Shaw LLP

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Please join us for this program that will address the latest developments, issues and strategies in Employment Law Compliance (FMLA, ADAAA, EFCA, Ledbetter Fair Pay Act), Worker's Compensation Cost Reduction, Employee Benefit Plan Trends & Regulations, Financial/Income Tax Compliance and Employee Investments in Today's Economy. Our team of experts will present practical and pertinent information for employers to remain compliant in today's ever changing business world and provide insight on current legal and economic challenges.

This program is pending approval for HRCI credit.

Breakfast and lunch provided.

Presenters include:

• Stephanie Peters, SESCO Management Consultants
• Rob Brooks, Wells Fargo Insurance Services
• Kenny Shuman, Wells Fargo Disability Management
• Andy Hatfield, Blackburn, Childers & Steagall PLC
• Samuel S. Choy, Seyfarth-Shaw, LLP
• Mike Alread, BCS Financial

This seminar is intended for:

• HR Executives, Officers and Managers
• Pension, Benefits and Compensation Executives and Managers
• Compliance and Administration Officers
• Chief Financial Officers
• In-House Counsel
  

For questions contact Lori Metcalf at SESCO via e-mail at lori@sescomgt.com or phone at (423) 764-4127.

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End: 04/24/2009

Best Practices for Gathering Intel and Sealing Leaks
Competitive Intelligence Offense/Defense Track

Michael Wexler, and Robert Milligan
Intermediate

This course will address the scope of permissible corporate intelligence gathering and provide a candid assessment of espionage risk both internal and external. The experienced presenters will provide an overview of current legal trends in trade secret law around the nation concerning these issues.
Attendees will gain:

• A better understanding of the current legal trends in trade secret law around the nation.
• A more developed appreciation of trade secret issues and other legal issues as they apply to CI professionals
• An opportunity to ask questions to experienced trade secret practioners about current trends in trade secret law and a discussion of ways to minimize risk and avoid liability as a CI professional
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On January 29, 2009, President Obama signed into law the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009. The Ledbetter Act is a direct response to the United States Supreme Court's decision in Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., Inc., which held that employees cannot bring Title VII disparate pay claims alleging discrimination occurring outside the 180/300-day statute of limitations period. The Ledbetter Act changes the rules for calculating the statute of limitations, allowing plaintiffs to sue over employment decisions made long ago.

Please join Seyfarth Shaw attorneys in a discussion of the implications of the Ledbetter Act, and the critical procedures employers need to put in place.

Topics include:

• What does the Ledbetter Act provide?
• What claims are revived by the Ledbetter Act?
• What impact will the two-year "backpay" limitation have on claims?
• How will the Ledbetter Act affect the Hulteen benefits case now before the Supreme Court?
• What should employers do to combat the risk of Ledbetter Act claims?
• Will the Ledbetter Act spawn more class action litigation?
• What is the status of the proposed Paycheck Fairness Act?

Who Should Attend:

Members of the general counsel's office, corporate executives, risk managers, HR professionals, and directors.

Speakers:

Camille Olson, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Mark Casciari, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Kristin McGurn, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Annette Tyman, Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Continuing Legal Education:

Due to the volume of registrants, we are unable to offer CLE credit for this event.

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If you have any questions, please contact events@seyfarth.com.

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Seyfarth Shaw is proud to present the American Staffing Association's 2009 Staffing Law Conference. Brett C. Bartlett, Brent Clark, James King, Bradford Livingston, Gerald L. Maatman, Jr., Fredric Singerman, and Sue Stoffer will provide the legal content portion of the conference.

The results of last year's historic elections could result in the most radical changes in labor and employment law since the 1930s—which would have a profound impact on how you and your clients do business.

To address these changes, ASA is sponsoring the first-ever national conference devoted specifically to legal issues that affect the staffing industry. This content-rich day-and-a-half program is a must for staffing company owners, executives, and managers; human resource professionals; and lawyers.

The conference will cover a wide range of labor and employment law topics, from wage and hour issues to union organizing efforts, all from the unique perspective of the staffing industry.

To Register Please Visit: www.americanstaffing.net/lawconference

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Camille Olson will be presenting at the MCCA's Eighth Annual CLE Expo. On March 19, Ms. Olson will be a panelist on the topic of "EEOC Enforcement Trends." New EEOC enforcement programs such as Eradicating Racism and Colorism from Employment (E-RACE), the Systemic Discrimination Initiative, and the increased focus on age and disability issues are of major concern to Fortune 500 companies. In addition, the expanded use of E-Discovery by the EEOC has ratcheted up costs of defending EEOC enforcement efforts. This panel will discuss the current programs and future direction of EEOC enforcement activities.

Now more than ever before, in-house counsel must be prepared to meet daily new challenges, face new risks, and thrive on the rollercoaster ride the corporate environment has become. MCCA's 8th Annual CLE Expo was developed to bring timely, substantive programming with a TWIST – the MCCA's goal has always been to build bridges of opportunity by bringing together the best and the brightest in the legal industry with a special emphasis on talented minority and women attorneys.

To Register Please Visit:

www.mcca.com

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Blake Hornick will be a panelist on SMH Capital's Webinar, "Listing Options in Troubled Markets." Mr. Hornick, along with professionals from AMEX, NASDAQ, QTC-QX and other members of the legal community, will discuss recent listing moratoriums that have been implemented at various exchanges in response to historic and current market conditions. The panel will provide insight into the many alternatives that companies, boards and investors might consider when facing de-listing.]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT Start: 03/12/2009
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Is your company up to date on pending and recent labor law reforms?

Please join us to discuss these reforms, particularly the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA). Our briefing will help explain the new laws, regulations and court decisions that were added to the books in 2008, as well as the 2009 executive orders impacting employers with federal government contracts, and discuss practical suggestions for compliance and avoidance of unnecessary litigation. We will also outline the key steps non-union employers should be considering to prepare for the EFCA legislation. The practical implications of this pending legislation on business structures, operations and practices will be considered, along with the responsive actions of other employers. There also will be a question and answer session at the end of the briefing.

Agenda:
7:45 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. - Registration and Breakfast
8:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Program

CLE:
Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit is pending

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Please join us for an educational program discussing pending and anticipated recent labor law reforms. Our keynote speaker will be the newly appointed Chair of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Wilma B. Liebman, whose prior opinions may be an indication of what to expect under a Democratic NLRB. The program will address the following topics concerning union organizing campaign, collective bargaining, and labor management relations.


• The Impact of Likely Labor Law Reform
• Likely Changes in NLRB Law Under an Obama-Appointed Board
• The Heightened Importance of First-Line Supervisors
• The Increasing Importance of Lawful Employer Defensive Measures

Keynote Speaker:

Wilma B. Liebman was designated Chairman of the NLRB by President Obama on January 20, 2009. She has served on the Board since November 14, 1997, when she was first appointed by President Clinton. Prior to joining the NLRB, Ms. Liebman served for two years as Deputy Director of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation services (FMCS). She has also served as an attorney for the Teamsters and Bricklayers Unions.

Agenda:

Program - 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Lunch will be included.

CLE:

Seyfarth Shaw LLP is an approved provider of Illinois Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit. This program has been approved by the Illinois MCLE Board for 4 hours of credit. Please note that in order to receive full credit for attending this briefing, the registrant must be present for the entire session.

Registration:

To register please contact Joni Radaszewski at (312) 460-6271 or JRadaszewski@seyfarth.com.

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Please join us to discuss pending and recent labor law reforms, particularly the Employee Free Choice Act. Our briefing is designed to explain and to discuss the new laws, regulations and court decisions that were added to the books in 2008, and discuss practical suggestions for compliance and avoidance of unnecessary litigation. It will also outline the key steps non-union employers should be considering to prepare for the EFCA legislation. Finally, the practical implications of this pending legislation on business structures, operations and practices will be considered, and responsive actions of other employers will be outlined. Following the briefing we will take questions from the audience.

Agenda:
8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. - Registration and Breakfast
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Program


CLE Credit:
Seyfarth Shaw LLP is an approved provider of New York Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit. This seminar is approved for 1.5 hours of credit in Professional Practice, and is appropriate for both transitional and nontransitional attorneys. Please note that in order to receive full credit for attending this briefing, the registrant must be present for the entire session.

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Please join us to discuss pending and recent labor law reforms, particularly the Employee Free Choice Act. Our briefing is designed to explain and to discuss the new laws, regulations and court decisions that were added to the books in 2008, and discuss practical suggestions for compliance and avoidance of unnecessary litigation. It will also outline the key steps non-union employers should be considering to prepare for the EFCA legislation. Finally, the practical implications of this pending legislation on business structures, operations and practices will be considered, and responsive actions of other employers will be outlined. Following the briefing we will take questions from the audience.

Agenda:
7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. - Registration and Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Program


CLE:
Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit is pending.

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Camille Olson will be presenting at the Society for Human Resource Management's 2009 Employment Law & Legislative Conference. On March 9, Ms. Olson will present "The New ADA Law: What You Need to Know," discussing the ADA Amendment Act and how to keep your company in compliance as a result of this new legislation. The discussion will conclude with specific steps you need to take to prepare and protect yourself from the anticipated flurry of applications and litigation. Topics include:

• How is disabled defined?
• Can an impairment that is episodic or in remission qualify as a disability?
• Can you be classified as disabled if you use "mitigating measures" such as medication, artificial limbs and hearing aids?
• Are employees with epilepsy, diabetes and cancer protected under the new law?
• Does the law redefine "substantially limit"?

On March 10, Ms. Olson will present "A New Civil Rights Law for the 21st Century: Genetic Nondiscrimination." President Bush signed into law the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) on May 21, 2008. This new statute has major implications on how organizations handle health records, request medical information, and communicate with their employees. This interactive session will discuss how GINA will affect organizations and health benefits plans.

SHRM presents the SHRM Employment Law & Legislative Conference, March 9-11, 2009 at the Capital Hilton in downtown Washington, D.C. Officials from the new Administration, Congress and regulatory agencies will be featured speakers at the Conference, available to answer questions about both the policy and enforcement changes likely to affect your organization. Highly regarded sessions such as Washington Outlook: New Congress, New Administration and New HR Public Policy Issues will give the necessary information to anticipate HR-related changes coming in a new Administration.

SHRM's 2009 Employment Law & Legislative is sold out.
For more information, please visit: SHRM.org

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On March 6, 2009, Seyfarth Shaw attorneys will present at the Illinois Public Employer Labor Relations Association (IPELRA) 2009 Public Sector Employment Law Seminar. The program will offer two plenary sessions titled "You Be the Arbitrator" and "Bargining in Tough Times - Rising Costs, Declining Revenues, Something's Got to Give." Attendees will also attend two breakout sessions.

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Please join us to discuss pending and recent labor law reforms, particularly the Employee Free Choice Act. Our briefing is designed to explain and to discuss the new laws, regulations and court decisions that were added to the books in 2008, and discuss practical suggestions for compliance and avoidance of unnecessary litigation. It will also outline the key steps non-union employers should be considering to prepare for the EFCA legislation. Finally, the practical implications of this pending legislation on business structures, operations and practices will be considered, and responsive actions of other employers will be outlined. Following the briefing we will take questions from the audience.

Agenda:

7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. - Registration and Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Program

CLE:

Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit in Georgia is pending.

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Devjani Mishra will be presenting, "Changes to the Family and Medical Leave Act," on Thursday, March 5, 2009 during the American Staffing Association's Employment Law Update Webinar. Ms. Mishra will explain how the new FMLA requirements specifically impact staffing firms. She will also clarify how the new rules affect temporary employee's eligibility for FMLA leave. Additionally, Ms. Mishra will provide examples of how state leave laws can differ from federal law and what this means to both companies and employees. For more information on this webinar please click here.]]> Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT Start: 02/25/2009
End: 02/25/2009

The COBRA provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 implement a governmental subsidy of COBRA premiums for involuntarily terminated employees. The new law has an immediate and substantial impact on employers' obligations for COBRA. Please join a panel of Seyfarth's employee benefits attorneys for a timely program about the new law and the challenges and immediate impact it will have on employers, including: 1) how the subsidy works, 2) who is eligible, 3) what actions steps are required for implementation. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session so you will be able to pose your questions and hear concerns raised by others employers.

Dial-in information and presentation materials for the teleconference will be distributed to registered participants one day prior to the event.

Who Should Attend:

Attorneys, Human Resource Professionals, and Compensation and Benefits Personnel, responsible for health and severance plan design and administration.

Panelists:

Diane Dygert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
David Weiner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP

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If you have any questions, please contact Erin Pritchard at epritchard@seyfarth.com.

Seyfarth has applied for CLE credit in IL, NY and CA. If you would like us to pursue CLE credit in any additional states, please contact Erin Pritchard at epritchard@seyfarth.com. The following jurisdictions have restrictions on CLE credit in place that this program does not meet: AL, CO, IN, KY, LA, MN, MS, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, UT, KS and VT.

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What are the key trends impacting employment-related class action litigation today and how will they impact employers in the coming year?

Seyfarth Shaw LLP's Fifth Annual Workplace Class Action Litigation Report analyzes the leading class action and collective action decisions of 2008 involving claims against employers. Please join Seyfarth attorneys for a webinar that will discuss the key federal and state court trends in 2008, how those trends will impact companies, and steps that employers can take to minimize litigation risks in 2009:

• First, the financial meltdown of the economy during 2008 fueled more class action litigation. How will the economy continue to affect workplace litigation in 2009?
• Second, job displacements caused by the troubled economy brought further exposure to workplace litigation for employers. What does this mean for employers in 2009?
• Third, the volume of wage and hour litigation continues to increase exponentially. Collective actions pursued in federal court under the Fair Labor Standards Act outnumbered all other types of private class actions in employment-related cases. How can employers prepare for and minimize wage and hour litigation risks in 2009?
• Fourth, the Class Action Fairness Act of 2005 continued to have significant effects on workplace litigation. How will this impact litigation strategy over the next year?
• Fifth, the financial stakes in workplace class action litigation increased in 2008. What should employers know about how the plaintiffs' bar and the government are approaching damage recoveries and enforcement litigation
  in 2009?

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If you have any questions, please contact events@seyfarth.com.

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Why You Should Attend

A federal trademark or service mark registration can be a very valuable business asset. The Patent and Trademark Office considers applications for registrations. The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board hears appeals when the Patent and Trademark Office refuses to register a mark and conducts contested proceedings between parties litigating the right to register a mark. Because these issues are often part of larger disputes regarding the right to use marks in both the conventional marketplace, as well as in e-commerce, a basic understanding of TTAB practice and procedure is an important part of the skills required of intellectual property lawyers in the new economy.

What You Will Learn

One year later: Impact of new TTAB rules
Practicalities and costs of trademark enforcement
PTO and TTAB structure, jurisdiction and powers
Practical tips for trademark searching, clearance and opinions
Grounds for refusal of registration
Importance of product configurations and functionality
Importance of non-traditional marks
Acquired distinctiveness issues
Likelihood of confusion
Challenges to registrability versus challenges to use
Strategy for discovery
Pleadings and related motions
Nature of a TTAB Trial
Earn ethics credit - learn about fraud on the PTO

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys who practice trademark law and who are interested in learning about PTO and TTAB practice.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

View Event Details


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On February 17, Robert Milligan will co-facilitate a Business Solution Roundtable at the International Franchise Association's 49th Annual Convention in San Diego. The roundtable will address restrictive covenant issues that arise in the franchise context. Topics include:

• enforceability of non-competition/non-solicitation clauses in franchise and employment
• agreements challenges in determining a permissible duration and scope of the clauses
• Judicial oversight of non-compete and non-solicitation agreements

IFA's Annual Convention is the premier educational and networking event in franchising, attracting thousands of top business executives, franchise development teams, financial officers, and operations specialists. Former President Bill Clinton will serve as the keynote speaker at the Convention. The Business Solution Roundtables provide attendees with a wide-range of cutting-edge topics relevant to how they conduct business on a daily basis. They offer innovative business solutions and fundamental tips on staying competitive in today's marketplace, whether they are a new or established franchisor.

Registration and more information is available here.

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Ms. Birg will be testifying before the Georgia House of Representatives Judiciary Civil Subcommitee (Jacobs) regarding the state of the law in Georgia regarding non-competition, non-solicitation, and confidentiality agreements as well as the potential benefits of the proposed legislation (HB 173).

This event is open to the general public.

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Due to the high level of interest for this event, we are at full capacity and registration has been closed for the Annual Employment Law Update for California Employers (Including the Proposed Employee Free Choice Act) on February 12, 2009.

Legislators, administrators and judges, on both the state and federal levels, were busy in 2008 creating new challenges for California employers. The new Administration and Congress have a long list of legislative proposals, including the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA), that would require fundamental changes in employee and labor relations policies.

Our Breakfast Briefing is designed to explain and to discuss the new laws, regulations and court decisions that were added to the books in 2008, and discuss practical suggestions for compliance and avoidance of unnecessary litigation. This program will also address legislative changes on the horizon, and what employers can do to influence and prepare for these changes.

Specific Briefing Topics Include:

• Meal and rest period requirements
• Leave for military spouses
• Amendments to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Expansion of Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Key developments in classifying exempt employees (Computer Professionals)
• More restrictions on cell phone use while driving
• Payment of wages to temporary employees
• Medicinal marijuana use by employees
• State administrative agency regulatory developments
• Administrative agency (FEHA, Dept. of Industrial Relations) regulatory news
• The labor and employment agenda of the new Congress and Administration
• Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA)

Agenda:

7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. - Registration and Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Program

California CLE Credit:

Seyfarth Shaw is an accredited provider of CLE services in the State of California. Seyfarth Shaw certifies that this activity meets the standards for approved activities defined by Section 7 of the Rules and Regulations of the MCLE Rules of the State Bar of California.

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For questions please contact Sarah Guigliano at (310) 201-1555 or sguigliano@seyfarth.com.

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Legislators, administrators and judges, on both the state and federal levels, were busy in 2008 creating new challenges for California employers. The new Administration and Congress have a long list of legislative proposals, including the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA), that would require fundamental changes in employee and labor relations policies.

Our Breakfast Briefing is designed to explain and to discuss the new laws, regulations and court decisions that were added to the books in 2008, and discuss practical suggestions for compliance and avoidance of unnecessary litigation. This program will also address legislative changes on the horizon, and what employers can do to influence and prepare for these changes.

Specific Briefing Topics Include:

• Meal and rest period requirements
• Leave for military spouses
• Amendments to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Expansion of Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Key developments in classifying exempt employees (Computer Professionals)
• More restrictions on cell phone use while driving
• Payment of wages to temporary employees
• Medicinal marijuana use by employees
• State administrative agency regulatory developments
• Administrative agency (FEHA, Dept. of Industrial Relations) regulatory news
• The labor and employment agenda of the new Congress and Administration
• Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA)

Agenda:

7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. - Registration and Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Program

California CLE Credit:

Seyfarth Shaw is an accredited provider of CLE services in the State of California. Seyfarth Shaw certifies that this activity meets the standards for approved activities defined by Section 7 of the Rules and Regulations of the MCLE Rules of the State Bar of California.

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For questions please contact Sarah Guigliano at (310) 201-1555 or sguigliano@seyfarth.com.

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Due to the high level of interest for this event, we are at full capacity and registration has been closed for the Annual Employment Law Update for California Employers (Including the Proposed Employee Free Choice Act) on February 10, 2009.

Legislators, administrators and judges, on both the state and federal levels, were busy in 2008 creating new challenges for California employers. The new Administration and Congress have a long list of legislative proposals, including the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA), that would require fundamental changes in employee and labor relations policies.

Our Breakfast Briefing is designed to explain and to discuss the new laws, regulations and court decisions that were added to the books in 2008, and discuss practical suggestions for compliance and avoidance of unnecessary litigation. This program will also address legislative changes on the horizon, and what employers can do to influence and prepare for these changes.

Specific Briefing Topics Include:

• Meal and rest period requirements
• Leave for military spouses
• Amendments to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Expansion of Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Key developments in classifying exempt employees (Computer Professionals)
• More restrictions on cell phone use while driving
• Payment of wages to temporary employees
• Medicinal marijuana use by employees
• State administrative agency regulatory developments
• Administrative agency (FEHA, Dept. of Industrial Relations) regulatory news
• The labor and employment agenda of the new Congress and Administration
• Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA)

Agenda:

7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. - Registration and Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Program

California CLE Credit:

Seyfarth Shaw is an accredited provider of CLE services in the State of California. Seyfarth Shaw certifies that this activity meets the standards for approved activities defined by Section 7 of the Rules and Regulations of the MCLE Rules of the State Bar of California.

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For questions please contact Sarah Guigliano at (310) 201-1555 or sguigliano@seyfarth.com.

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Legislators, administrators and judges, on both the state and federal levels, were busy in 2008 creating new challenges for California employers. The new Administration and Congress have a long list of legislative proposals, including the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA), that would require fundamental changes in employee and labor relations policies.

Our Breakfast Briefing is designed to explain and to discuss the new laws, regulations and court decisions that were added to the books in 2008, and discuss practical suggestions for compliance and avoidance of unnecessary litigation. This program will also address legislative changes on the horizon, and what employers can do to influence and prepare for these changes.

Specific Briefing Topics Include:

• Meal and rest period requirements
• Leave for military spouses
• Amendments to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Expansion of Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Key developments in classifying exempt employees (Computer Professionals)
• More restrictions on cell phone use while driving
• Payment of wages to temporary employees
• Medicinal marijuana use by employees
• State administrative agency regulatory developments
• Administrative agency (FEHA, Dept. of Industrial Relations) regulatory news
• The labor and employment agenda of the new Congress and Administration
• Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA)

Agenda:

7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. - Registration and Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Program

California CLE Credit:

Seyfarth Shaw is an accredited provider of CLE services in the State of California. Seyfarth Shaw certifies that this activity meets the standards for approved activities defined by Section 7 of the Rules and Regulations of the MCLE Rules of the State Bar of California.

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For questions please contact Sarah Guigliano at (310) 201-1555 or sguigliano@seyfarth.com.

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The Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA), labor law reform legislation currently under consideration by the United States Congress, is organized labor's top legislative issue. This proposed legislation would bring about the most sweeping changes to America's labor laws since the National Labor Relations Act was passed in 1935. Barack Obama's inauguration is less than one week away. One of his principle commitments is to change U.S. labor law, which is demonstrated by his continued support for EFCA.

Please join Seyfarth Shaw for a high-level, strategic discussion, intended for in-house counsel and senior human resources professionals, that will discuss the decisions and potential plans you should consider given the pending labor law changes. We will also provide an update on the potential of the proposed law passing in its current form and current thinking on changes that could be made to pass the legislation. Most recently, there has been discussion about EFCA preserving the secret ballot election process, but requiring employers to participate in "quicky" ten day elections. Now is the time to consider the issues and strategies that you should be considering in light of the proposed legislation.

More information on EFCA

The EFCA affects those private sector employers who employ the 92.7% of the U.S. workforce that is currently unrepresented by a labor union. Passage of the EFCA would dramatically increase the pace of union organizing and the cost of doing business in virtually all sectors of the economy and in all regions of the country.

If enacted, the union-sponsored EFCA would dramatically shift the balance of power in the American workplace by amending the National Labor Relations Act in three main ways:

• Eliminating employee secret ballot elections in favor of "card check" union certification,
• Dramatically increasing penalties for employer unfair labor practices, and
• Imposing contract terms on employers through binding, third-party interest arbitration, where no first contract is reached after 120 days of bargaining.
• This breakfast briefing will explain the significant changes proposed by the EFCA, the enormous impact it will have on the labor relations landscape, and the responsive steps your company should consider taking NOW, in preparation.

Don't be caught unprepared for what could be the most comprehensive change to labor laws since the New Deal.

Agenda:

4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres to follow

Who Should Attend:

This briefing is intended for members of the General Counsel's office and senior Human Resources professionals.

Registration:

Registration is required and seating is limited.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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For questions please contact Beth Becker at ebecker@seyfarth.com or (404) 885-6690.

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"Best Practices of Corporate In-house Law Departments and Law Firms In Support of Minorities and Women in the Profession"

On Friday, January 30, 2009 Governor David A. Paterson's Executive Order 10 Minority and Women's Business Enterprise Task Force will be presenting, "Supporting Diversity in Government Contracting of Outside Legal Services: Challenges and Opportunities." Andrew Hahn will be moderating the panel, "Best Practices of Corporate In-house Law Departments and Law Firms in Support of Minorities and Women in the Profession." The program will be from 2:00PM - 5:00PM at the Association of the Bar of the City of New York located 42 West 44th Street New York, NY 10036.

Times:
Friday, January 30, 2009
2:00PM - 5:00PM
Presentation - 3:30PM-4:30PM

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There is no question that the Obama administration and Democratic majority in Congress will have a significant impact on employers. Recent enactments at the state and federal levels will also take effect early in 2009, and all of these changes come at a time of unprecedented challenges for business, as companies struggle to deal with the current economic crisis.

Seyfarth Shaw LLP invites you to join us on Thursday, January 29, 2009 for an up-to-the-minute discussion of the challenges facing in-house employment counsel and HR executives in the new year and beyond.

Learn about new and pending legislation and regulations, how to comply, and best practices for minimizing the risk of violations and litigation. Topics will include:

• The ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA)
• The Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA)
• The State Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (NY WARN)
• New FMLA regulations
• The Employee Misclassification Prevention Act
• Hot Topics in Business Immigration

We'll also focus on the role of changing economic circumstances on these issues, including reductions in force, government "bailouts" and the conditions they may place upon employers, and so much more.

Agenda:

Registration & Breakfast
8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

Program
8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.


Who Should Attend:

This briefing is directed toward members of the General Counsel's office, HR Directors, and HR staff.

Registration:

Registration is required
and seating is limited.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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Seyfarth Shaw LLP is an approved provider of New York Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit. This seminar is approved for 1.5 hours of credit in Professional Practice, and is appropriate for both transitional and nontransitional attorneys. Please note that in order to receive full credit for attending this briefing, the registrant must be present for the entire session.

ABOUT SEYFARTH SHAW LLP: Seyfarth Shaw has over 750 attorneys located in nine offices throughout the United States including Chicago, New York, Boston, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Sacramento as well as Brussels, Belgium. Seyfarth Shaw provides a broad range of legal services in the areas of labor and employment, employee benefits, litigation and business services. The firm's practice reflects virtually every industry and segment of the country's business and social fabric. Clients include over 200 of the Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, newspapers and other media, hotels, health care organizations, airlines and railroads. The firm also represents a number of federal, state, and local governmental and educational entities. For more information, please visit www.seyfarth.com.

If you have any questions, please contact Diane Iacone at (212) 218-5565 or diacone@seyfarth.com.

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Maintaining Professionalism and Ethics in Consumer Finance Class Actions and Litigation

David Waddell will be presenting at the American Conference Institute's 8th Annual Conference on Consumer Finance Class Actions & Litigation. On January 28, Mr. Waddell will speak on Maintaining Professionalism and Ethics in Consumer Finance Class Actions and Litigation. Topics will include:

• Communicating with class members before and after class certification
• Analyzing and handling potential conflicts of interest
• Applying the Model Rules of Professional Conduct
• Balancing ethics in the context of class settlement

The 8th Annual Conference on Consumer Finance Class Actions & LitigationACI is an essential defense forum that will shape the future of litigation strategies for leading outside counsel & in-house counsel in the consumer finance industry. Through a faculty of 24 distinguished in-house counsel, as well as renowned outside defense counsel and jurists, this conference will provide even the most seasoned attorneys with critical insights and practical strategies needed to protect your client in this complex arena and keep him/her up to date on the emerging claims and prepared to roll out the most strategic defenses.

To Register Visit: www.americanconference.com/CFCA

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End: 01/28/2009

On December 19, 2008, the D.C. Department of Employment Services issued proposed regulations implementing the Accrued Sick and Safe Leave Act.

The Highlights:

• No employees can access leave until February 11, 2009
• Employees must be employed for 12 months and have worked 1000 hours before they can access leave
• Leave requirements are based on number of eligible employees in District of Columbia

Please join Seyfarth Shaw attorneys for a briefing to discuss the new regulations and strategies for implementing them in your workplace.

Agenda:

Registration & Breakfast
7:45 a.m. to 8:15 a.m.

Program
8:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Who Should Attend:

In-house counsel and human resources personnel working for employers with any number of employees in the District.

Registration:

Registration is required and seating is limited.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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For questions please contact Ambika Kuckreja AKuckreja@seyfarth.com

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Michael Burns will be presenting at the Gavilan Employer Advisory Counsel's 2009 Labor Law Update on January 14, 2009 from 8am - 10:30am.]]> Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:01 GMT Start: 01/08/2009
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Cassandra Carrol will be presenting Sexual, Racial, and Other Workplace Harassment at the Employment Law Update.

Employment law is constantly changing, and it is essential you maintain a current in-depth understanding of how these changes affect the workplace. This seminar, presented by experts in employment and human resources law, will give you a working knowledge of recent developments in the areas most likely to cause problems. The presenters, accomplished and insightful speakers, can answer your questions regarding practical application of this information. You will benefit from this seminar regardless of your current level of expertise.

Register:

call 408-494-4715 or online at: http://www.sterlingeducation.com/registration.php?semID=219

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Seyfarth Shaw LLP invites you to join us for a breakfast briefing specifically designed to show managing agents how to deal with the complex issues involved in resolving problems in newly constructed and rehabilitated buildings in a way that minimizes the disruption to your management responsibilities.

We know that managing agents can be pulled into acting as construction consultants. From analyzing each party's rights and obligations under offering plans, to hiring architects, mold experts, structural and mechanical engineers, our experienced team of construction attorneys and litigators have coordinated all aspects of construction defect cases for our clients over the years -our role is to allow you to focus on managing your portfolios - not construction problems.

In this breakfast briefing, we'll discuss:


• The process of identifying the defects
• Hiring the right experts
• Forensic exams or reports
• Resolving with the Sponsor the curing of the problems and the responsibility of paying the related constructions costs and professional fees
• Roadblocks and hurdles in the process - and how to avoid them
  

Seyfarth Shaw Partner Dennis Greenstein will moderate a lively panel discussion featuring Seyfarth Shaw Construction Partners Sara Beiro Farabow and Joseph Barra, Litigation Partner Richard Resnik, and Architect Howard Zimmerman, and offering information specifically targeted to managing agents.

Agenda:

8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Registration and Breakfast

8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Program

Who Should Attend:

This briefing is directed toward managing agents.

Registration:

Registration is required and seating is limited.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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If you have any questions, please contact Diane Iacone at (212) 218-5565 or diacone@seyfarth.com

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On November 17, 2008, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued revised Final Regulations on the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), which will become effective on January 16, 2009. These are the first changes to the regulations since 1995 and are the culmination of nearly two years of DOL review. The revised regulations make a number of changes including modifications that address the military family leave amendment enacted earlier this year. Our speakers will discuss the significant changes and additions to the Final Regulations, including the following issues:

• New employer notice requirements including the DOL's notice and designation forms
• Changes to employee notice requirements for unforeseeable leave
• Changes to the definition of serious health condition
• Revised medical certification and fitness-for duty processes and forms
• Changes to the substitution of paid leave rules
• New rules on perfect attendance and other bonuses
• Changes to the process for an employer to authenticate and clarify a medical certification
• Changes to the 2nd/3rd opinion process

In addition, the Webinar will cover the new regulations on family military leave, including:

• What events qualify as exigency leave
• The 26 weeks of leave to care for an injured or ill servicemember
• The new certification forms for taking military family leave

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If you have any questions, please contact events@seyfarth.com.

Webinar information will be distributed to registered participants one day prior to the event.

Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit will not be available for this webinar.

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This 75-minute webinar will discuss the content and nuances of the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA), as well as other pending legislation sponsored by organized labor. It will also outline the key steps non-union employers should be considering in the next 100 days to prepare for this legislation. Finally, the practical implications of this pending legislation on business structures, operations and practices will be considered, and responsive actions of other employers will be outlined. Of course, questions will be taken from attendees as time permits.

Agenda:

• Content and nuances of EFCA and other pending legislation
• Key defensive steps to consider
• Practical implications of EFCA on business structures

Who Should Attend:

This webinar is directed toward members of the general counsel's office, HR Directors, HR staff, and managers of and advisors to employing entities who have a predominantly non-union workforce.




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If you have any questions, please contact events@seyfarth.com.

Webinar information will be distributed to registered participants one day prior to the event.

If paying by check, please make it out to Seyfarth Shaw LLP, and send to

Seyfarth Shaw LLP
131 S. Dearborn St., Suite 2400
Chicago, IL 60603

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Breakfast 7:45 a.m.
Program 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Big changes are coming in 2009. Come to our breakfast briefing and find out about how the Obama administration and new Congress are likely to change the workplace for employers. Find out about new employment legislation and other changes on the horizon for professionals managing their workforce. Learn about ways to manage your workforce effectively in an economic downturn and minimize exposure for your company.

This briefing is designed for the busy in-house counsel or human resources professional.

Topics to be discussed include:

• Employee-friendly changes in the law anticipated from the Obama administration
• The ADA Amendments Act, which broadens the scope of who is "disabled"
• FMLA and changes in employee leave rights
• Handling reductions in force in this economy

Speakers:
Kate Birenbaum, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
John Collins, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Mark Oberti, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Ed Sullivan, Seyfarth Shaw LLP

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This program has been submitted to the State Bar of Texas for two hours of CLE credit.

Please call Shelly Willis at (713) 225-2342 with any questions.

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CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

In today's financial crisis, understanding the responsibilities of fiduciaries and the potential for personal liability with respect to retirement plans is more critical than ever. Working with experienced ERISA counsel, corporate plan sponsors and their fiduciaries can take proactive measures to avoid or mitigate systemic plan losses, risks of personal liability, and costly litigation.

Please join Seyfarth Shaw LLP for a breakfast briefing covering the following topics:

I. ERISA Fiduciary Governance

Fiduciary responsibilities and heightened risks related to sponsoring retirement plans:

• Understanding Your Responsibilities -- Reviewing Plan Investment Options and Compliance with Investment Policy Statement
• U.S. Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 – Can you benefit from the Troubled Assets Relief Program ("TARP") ?
• Stock Drop Litigation -- What is it? Could you be next?
• Service Provider and Participant Fee Disclosure Requirements – to Prevent Prohibited Transaction Claims

II. Expert Panel Discussion On the Risks

ERISA "Stock Drop" and "Fee" class action suits from a real world perspective:

• Plaintiffs' Perspective: Class Actions Filed by Plan Participants
• Defendants' Perspective: Corporate Plan Sponsors and Fiduciaries
• Insurance Company's Perspective: What's Covered and What's Not?

III. Proactive Measures to Avoid or Mitigate Losses and Protect Against Personal Liability

Minimizing the risks of litigation, losses, and liability:

• Fiduciary Insurance Protection, Indemnification, and Advancement of Legal Fees for Defense
• ERISA Compliance and Fiduciary Review to Protect Against Risk
• Ensuring ERISA 404(c) Safeguards are Available
  

Speakers:

• Brian Cousin, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
• Candace Quinn, Of Counsel, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
• Jose Jara, ERISA Project Manager, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
• Larry Fine, Senior Vice President and Chief Technical Officer of Financial Lines Claims, AIG Domestic Claims, Inc.
• Rhonda Prussack, Executive Vice President and Product Manager, Fiduciary Liability Insurance, AIG Executive Liability

• Gerald D. Wells, III, Plaintiff's Attorney, Schiffrin Barroway Topaz & Kessler, LLP
  

Who Should Attend:

This briefing is directed toward members of the General Counsel's office, HR Directors HR staff, CFOs, and Insurance Executives.

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Seyfarth Shaw LLP is an approved provider of New York Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit. This seminar is approved for 1.5 hours of credit in Professional Practice, and is appropriate for both transitional and nontransitional attorneys. Please note that in order to receive full credit for attending this briefing, the registrant must be present for the entire session.

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Michael McKeeman will be spekaing at the National Business Institute's Managing Construction Contract Changes Teleconference on Managing Construction Contract Changes on November 3, 2008.

Protect Yourself When Construction Changes are Needed

Do you know what to do when unexpected issues arise? When it becomes apparent that changes need to be made to the original construction project plan, everyone involved should hope for the best and plan for the worst. Learn how to legally protect the project, your interests and your reputation when the parameters of the project begin to change midstream. Enroll today!

Learn how to protect yourself when a change order falls under the cardinal change rule.
Discover the consequences involved when a change order is oral rather than written.
Uncover the proper way to create clear construction contracts to avoid costly mistakes.

Agenda
The Purpose of "Changes" Clause
Constructive Changes
Cardinal Changes
Authority to Issue Change Order
Waiver of Formal Requirements
Oral Change Orders
Notice
Determining Cost of Changes
Creating an Effective Change Order


Register at: www.nbi-sems.com

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Employment class actions often turn on statistics and interpretation of data. This panel discusses how statistics are used at the class certification stage and at trial to establish a pattern or practice of discrimination, and how statistics can rebut such a pattern-and-practice.

The panelists will also discuss how best to present statistical evidence.


Faculty:
Brad S. Seligman, The Impact Fund, Berkeley
Gilmore F. Diekmann, Jr., Seyfarth Shaw LLP, San Francisco
Jo Anne Frankfurt, Mediation Office of Jo Anne Frankfurt, San Francisco (Moderator)

Register at www.calbar.ca.gov/laborlaw

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Neal Goldstein presented Legal and Business Issues Related to Orthopaedic Group Mergers at the Milwaukee Orthopaedic Society's Quarterly Meeting.

How large group practices can achieve within in the bounds of the law, an optimal balance of physician autonomy, on the one hand, and integration on the other.

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Click Here to Register

For questions please email Raegan Pangonis at RPangonis@seyfarth.com.

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When US eDiscovery obligations and EU privacy laws intersect, the result can be a chaotic collection of conflicting laws and interests. With specific prohibitions against searching and transporting both employee and customer data, companies have tough choices to make when US litigation or discovery involves data beyond our shores. Moreover, the inherent differences in perspectives and processes by IT and legal departments can even further compound the challenge of preserving data efficiently and reliably.

Participants in this program will learn the latest news in international eDiscovery, as well as ways to apply this knowledge to best ensure that your company is doing everything possible to reduce exposure and cost.

Agenda:

Registration and Breakfast: 8:30 am - 9:00 am
Program: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lunch: 12:00 pm

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

If you have any questions, please contact Erin Pritchard at epritchard@seyfarth.com


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After overwhelming bipartisan support in Congress, the ADA Amendments Act ("ADAAA") was signed into law on September 25, 2008. The ADAAA takes effect on January 1, 2009. Significant changes under the ADAAA include:

• Expanding the definition of disability, including what it means to be "substantially limited in a major life activity"
• Reversing prior Supreme Court decisions that narrowed the scope of coverage
• Prohibiting consideration of mitigating measures in determining whether an individual has a disability

How will it impact employers?

For most employers, the ADAAA will mean more internal claims and requests for accommodation, more charges and lawsuits and fewer grounds for summary judgment. Questions that will be raised and answered during the webinar include:


Who is now covered? What new requirements do employers have? What steps should you take to avoid litigation? How can you avoid or defeat claims for compensatory and punitive damage?

Please join us to discuss strategies for minimizing litigation risk under the new ADA. The rules have definitely changed!


If you have any questions, please contact Meredith Alger at malger@seyfarth.com.

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Arthur Meyers, Partner in the Boston office, has been selected as a key speaker for the upcoming, "16th Annual NASPP Conference," to be held in New Orleans from October 21-24, 2008. Mr. Meyers will participate in the session "The Roadmap: How to Implement Net Exercises," which will illustrate how companies can use this innovative option exercise technique to reduce plan dilution. Mr. Meyers will also participate in the session "162(m) for Dummies," a primer on Section 162(m) for stock plan professionals.

For more information or to register, please contact the NASPP at naspp@naspp.com or (925) 685-9271.


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Managing legal holds has become increasingly complex. For companies in high tech, global, or data-intensive environments, it is particularly difficult to track the people and systems that fall under legal holds. Relying on permanent retention of all data just shifts the enormous legal burden to IT without commensurate controls and transparency. During this session, our speakers will outline changes in legal holds practices, as well as discuss strategies, lessons learned, and current programs, including:

• Inventorying open legal matters to understand where preservation obligations start and end
• Scoping custodians initially and iteratively, including large custodian groups
• Building critical relationships and communication paths with IT
• Models for preserving and collecting structured as well as unstructured data
• Reducing risk with rigorous tracking and record keeping

Agenda:

Registration and Breakfast: 8:30 am-9:00 am
Program: 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Lunch: 12:00 pm

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

If you have any questions, please contact Erin Pritchard at epritchard@seyfarth.com

]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:01 GMT Start: 10/20/2008
End: 10/20/2008

"Women's leadership and the economic crisis does gender matter?"

Cornell University, Institute for Women & Work, ILR School and the President's Council of Cornell Women invite you to join a policy debate on the New York economy Monday, October 20, 2008 at 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm.

The current economic crisis will forever change the way in which New Yorkers and Americans view our economic security. How will this crisis impact New York's working women and their families and what can women leaders do to make a difference?

The keynote speaker for the forum is Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney.

Response Panelist include:
Laura Anglin, Director of the Budget, Office of the New York State Governor
Kate Waters, Citibank, Women's Executive Circle of New York
Moira Dolan, Assistant Director for Research and Negotiations,AFSCME, DC 37
Barbara Bowen, President, Professional Staff Congress/CUNY
Michael Zwieg, Professor, Stonybrook University, State University of New York

Please RSVP by October 17th to Francine Moccio, Ph.D., Director, Institute for Women and Work at 212.340.2836 or Fam5@cornell.edu.


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1st Annual State of the Capital Markets Seminar
Preparing for the Next Deal-Making Upturn

The State of the Capital Markets Seminar will feature panelists from the private equity, corporate, accounting and legal industries, primarily in the middle market. The panelists will address strategies for being in the best position when the current credit crunch eases and deal-making increases in volume. The conference will also discuss how the new era in the capital markets will be different from its predecessors.

CLICK HERE FOR FULL AGENDA & TO REGISTER





]]> Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:01 GMT Start: 10/15/2008
End: 10/17/2008

The Most Common Mistakes Your Supervisors Make—And How You Can Get Them To Stop

You know you've got them—the supervisor who's great with people but has never once turned in a performance review on time. The supervisor who posts impressive numbers but seems to drive people from her department in droves. The supervisor who innocently suggests to pregnant employees that perhaps they should take some time off to put their feet up. Even the best supervisors get it wrong sometimes, and some are chronic offenders. The good news is that many of the common mistakes supervisors make are preventable; you just need to know how to go about it. Join us for this session and learn:

• The common mistakes that even good supervisors make over and over—and why they're so legally risky for your organization
• How to achieve lasting behavioral change without destroying morale or inviting backlash
• What to do with an otherwise good manager who is stubbornly impervious to criticism
• How to distinguish between bad behaviors and bad managers, and why the difference is crucial
• When you should invite feedback on a supervisor's performance from his or her subordinates, and when this is counterproductive
• The most effective steps you can take immediately to reduce your risk of supervisor-triggered litigation

Time:

12:15 pm to 1:15 pm - Registration
1:15 pm to 2:45 pm - Session 1
2:45 pm to 3:00 pm - Break
3:00 pm to 4:30 pm - Session 2

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

]]> Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:01 GMT Start: 10/15/2008
End: 10/15/2008

Wage and hour class actions have cost California employers unprecedented figures. As the fling of class action litigation continues unabated, the minefield that is California wage and hour law is becoming increasingly treacherous. What started as a trickle of cases primarily involving claims of misclassication of managerial employees has grown into a tidal wave of litigation concerning almost every provision of the Labor Code and the Wage Orders, and involving many common employment policies and practices.

Are you prepared? This breakfast briefing will help companies navigate these dangerous waters by exploring important judicial and regulatory developments in wage and hour law, and highlighting the new trends in class action litigation.

Among the topics that will be discussed are:

• The future of meal and rest periods and Brinker
• The future of the administration exemption and Liberty Mutual
• Wage statements
• Waiting time penalties
• Paycheck obligations – Labor Code §212
• Sales People – the future of class action litigation
• "Off-the-clock" claims
]]> Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:01 GMT Start: 10/09/2008
End: 10/09/2008

Wage and hour class actions have cost California employers unprecedented figures. As the fling of class action litigation continues unabated, the minefield that is California wage and hour law is becoming increasingly treacherous. What started as a trickle of cases primarily involving claims of misclassication of managerial employees has grown into a tidal wave of litigation concerning almost every provision of the Labor Code and the Wage Orders, and involving many common employment policies and practices.

Are you prepared? This breakfast briefing will help companies navigate these dangerous waters by exploring important judicial and regulatory developments in wage and hour law, and highlighting the new trends in class action litigation.

Among the topics that will be discussed are:

• The future of meal and rest periods and Brinker
• The future of the administration exemption and Liberty Mutual
• Wage statements
• Waiting time penalties
• Paycheck obligations – Labor Code §212
• Sales People – the future of class action litigation
• "Off-the-clock" claims
]]> Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:01 GMT Start: 10/08/2008
End: 10/08/2008

IT and Legal departments face tremendous challenges in preserving, collecting, and managing data in a complex corporate setting. Both departments need to be in lockstep, especially when considering that legal has the obligation, while IT has the custody. This session will focus on how to align the legal department with IT as well as provide best practice models for overcoming these difficulties. Speakers are slated to include representatives from First Data Corp and Seyfarth.

Who Should Attend:

General Counsel, VP/Directors of Technology, and HR Directors/Managers


Agenda:

8:30 am – Registration and Breakfast
9:00 am-12:00 pm – Program


Click Here to Register

If you have any questions, please contact Erin Pritchard at epritchard@seyfarth.com

]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:01 GMT Start: 10/07/2008
End: 10/07/2008

Wage and hour class actions have cost California employers unprecedented figures. As the fling of class action litigation continues unabated, the minefield that is California wage and hour law is becoming increasingly treacherous. What started as a trickle of cases primarily involving claims of misclassication of managerial employees has grown into a tidal wave of litigation concerning almost every provision of the Labor Code and the Wage Orders, and involving many common employment policies and practices.

Are you prepared? This breakfast briefing will help companies navigate these dangerous waters by exploring important judicial and regulatory developments in wage and hour law, and highlighting the new trends in class action litigation.

Among the topics that will be discussed are:

• The future of meal and rest periods and Brinker
• The future of the administration exemption and Liberty Mutual
• Wage statements
• Waiting time penalties
• Paycheck obligations – Labor Code §212
• Sales People – the future of class action litigation
• "Off-the-clock" claims
]]> Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:01 GMT Start: 10/06/2008
End: 10/06/2008

Valerie Hoffman will be the Moderatror at Southeastern Michigan Industry Liaison Group's Shattering the Glass Ceiling / Best Practices and Success Strategies for Women.

Register at: http://www.smilg.org/events.html

]]> Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:01 GMT Start: 10/02/2008
End: 10/02/2008

Wage and hour class actions have cost California employers unprecedented figures. As the fling of class action litigation continues unabated, the minefield that is California wage and hour law is becoming increasingly treacherous. What started as a trickle of cases primarily involving claims of misclassication of managerial employees has grown into a tidal wave of litigation concerning almost every provision of the Labor Code and the Wage Orders, and involving many common employment policies and practices.

Are you prepared? This breakfast briefing will help companies navigate these dangerous waters by exploring important judicial and regulatory developments in wage and hour law, and highlighting the new trends in class action litigation.

Among the topics that will be discussed are:

• The future of meal and rest periods and Brinker
• The future of the administration exemption and Liberty Mutual
• Wage statements
• Waiting time penalties
• Paycheck obligations – Labor Code §212
• Sales People – the future of class action litigation
• "Off-the-clock" claims
]]> Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:01 GMT Start: 10/02/2008
End: 10/02/2008
The Chicago Chapter of the Labor and Employment Relations Association will present a program on October 2, 2008 to provide valuable insight regarding two significant developments in employment law. GINA, which recently was signed into law, protects employees from discrimination on the basis of genetic information and its misuse. The ADA Restoration Act - expected to be enacted soon - would extend the rights protected by the ADA in response to Supreme Court decisions which narrowed the ADA's scope. Materials will be provided. A box lunch will be served.

The panel for this program includes labor, employee, and management advocates:

Alejandro Caffarelli (Caffarelli & Siegel Ltd.)
Steve Pearlman (Seyfarth Shaw LLP)
Rick Stewart (Fraternal Order of Police)
Annette Tyman (Seyfarth Shaw LLP)

Cost:
LERA Members: $20
Non-LERA Members: $25
LERA Student Mmbers: $0 with paid membership
John Marshall Students: $10

Register online at www.richblackwell.com/LERA


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End: 10/01/2008

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Download Presentation Materials

Time is running out. The final regulations on deferred compensation arrangements under §409A of the Internal Revenue Code become effective at the end of this year. Please join a panel of Seyfarth Shaw executive compensation attorneys for a timely program about the practical issues to consider in the final months before the December 31 compliance deadline, including:

• Written amendments to employment agreements, severance policies, bonus and incentive plans and other agreements, plans and policies that must be in place by the end of 2008
• How to take full advantage of the last few months of transitional relief
• Hidden and unexpected §409A problems

]]> Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:01 GMT Start: 10/01/2008
End: 10/03/2008

The Most Common Mistakes Your Supervisors Make—And How You Can Get Them To Stop

You know you've got them—the supervisor who's great with people but has never once turned in a performance review on time. The supervisor who posts impressive numbers but seems to drive people from her department in droves. The supervisor who innocently suggests to pregnant employees that perhaps they should take some time off to put their feet up. Even the best supervisors get it wrong sometimes, and some are chronic offenders. The good news is that many of the common mistakes supervisors make are preventable; you just need to know how to go about it. Join us for this session and learn:

• The common mistakes that even good supervisors make over and over—and why they're so legally risky for your organization
• How to achieve lasting behavioral change without destroying morale or inviting backlash
• What to do with an otherwise good manager who is stubbornly impervious to criticism
• How to distinguish between bad behaviors and bad managers, and why the difference is crucial
• When you should invite feedback on a supervisor's performance from his or her subordinates, and when this is counterproductive
• The most effective steps you can take immediately to reduce your risk of supervisor-triggered litigation

Time:

12:15 pm to 1:15 pm - Registration
1:15 pm to 2:45 pm - Session 1
2:45 pm to 3:00 pm - Break
3:00 pm to 4:30 pm - Session 2

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

]]> Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:01 GMT Start: 09/30/2008
End: 09/30/2008

Sharon Rossi will be presenting Medical Time Off: Compliance & Documentation at the Employee Discipline and Discharge: How to Avoid Employment Litigation in California event.

Time:

9:40 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

Registration:

Phone: (866) 352-9539 or e-mail: customerservice@lorman.com

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Laura Maechtlen and Allison Moser will be speaking on Documenting Investigations and Poor Performance at the Employee Discipline and Discharge: How to Avoid Employment Litigation in California event.

Time:

1:00 p.m. to 2:40 p.m.

Registration:

Phone: (866) 352-9539 or e-mail: customerservice@lorman.com

]]> Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:01 GMT Start: 09/28/2008
End: 09/29/2008

Francis Ortman will be presenting Wage and Hour Class Actions: Winning the Certification Battle (defense perspective) at the ACI's Wage and Hour Claims and Class Actions Forum.

Please Register at www.AmericanConference.com/wageandhour or call 888-224-2480.

]]> Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:01 GMT Start: 09/26/2008
End: 09/26/2008

ACC Value Challenge Launch

Lisa Damon will be speaking at the ACC Value Challenge Launch on September 26, 2008. Lisa will be presenting Faculty to Build a Better Client, discussing the ability to deliver value through various approaches and techniques, including using Six Sigma to deliver of legal services.

The Webcast can be viewed online at www.acc.com at no charge.

TO VIEW FROM YOUR DESKTOP COMPUTER:
At the appointed time, please log into www.acc.com. Click on the link for the ACC Value Challenge Launch Webcast on the Home page. You will be able to view from your desktop.

TO VIEW FROM A CONFERENCE ROOM:
On the day of the launch, hook up your computer to an LCD projector. Log onto www.acc.com. Click on the link for the ACC Value Challenge Launch Webcast. You will be able to view the projected image.

If you have further questions about viewing the Webcast, please send an email to: accvaluechallenge-events@acc.com. If you have technical difficulties on the day of the program, please follow the instructions on the ACC Web site link for support.

Learn more about the ACC Value Challenge.


If you have questions or feedback, or want to get involved in this important initiative, please email ACCValueChallenge@acc.com.


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End: 09/28/2008

Robert Milligan will be speaking at the 81st Annual Meeting of the State Bar of California on Strategies for Handling Trade Secrets Disputes on September 26, 2008.

Strategies for representing clients in trade secret litigation at all phases of the disputes. Topics include identifying trade secrets, injunctions, discovery, motions, pretrial and trial issues.

MCLE: 2.0 Hours

Register at: www.calbar.ca.gov/annualmeeting

]]> Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:01 GMT Start: 09/25/2008
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The Bankruptcy Group of Seyfarth Shaw LLP will host a cocktail reception during the National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges.

Time:

5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

For more information, please visit www.seyfarth.com/BankruptcyReception.

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Seyfarth Shaw LLP and the Washington Business Journal are pleased to again join together to present a forum where the top real estate issues facing the Washington metropolitan area can be discussed by leaders in the real estate and finance community. At this year's program, our distinguished panel will present their perspectives on the current economy and its impact on real estate and real estate finance. The fee for the program is $40 and registration is required. This program has sold out each of the prior years, so we urge you to sign up as soon as possible.

To register for this seminar, please visit http://events.bizjournals.com/4817.


Questions can be directed to Lauren Perusse at (703) 258-0889
or lperusse@bizjournals.com.

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End: 09/23/2008

The Third Annual Advanced Conference on Commercial Real Estate Leases, sponsored by Law Seminars International, will take place on September 22 and 23. On September 22, Ira Fierstein will lead a panel discussion on Retail and Shopping Center Leases. Topics will include: challenging and problematic lease situations; how the solutions differ for retail and shopping center leases; assignment of retail leases; how tenants form leases; and new development.

Registration:

For registration information, please contact Ira Fierstein.


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A discussion of the duties under California building codes of the major players in a construction project.

Time:

10:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Registration:

Phone: (866) 352-9539 or e-mail: customerservice@lorman.com

]]> Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:01 GMT Start: 09/15/2008
End: 09/15/2008

Joseph Breen will present The Changing Law of Disability at the 2008 NCHRA 24th Annual HR West Conference.

Objective:

Remain in compliance with reasonable accommodation requirements by learning important developments in the courts and the legislature affecting disability rights in the workplace.

Workplace disability issues are very fact specific. Human resources professionals must consider a number of overlapping laws concerning disability. Among the most challenging: the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) at the federal level, California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), worker's compensation statutes, and in some cases even the Health and Safety Code. Additionally, the proposed ADA Restoration Act and recent court cases in California addressing light-duty programs, the rights of hearing-impaired drivers, and medicinal marijuana use emphasize the need for employers in all industries to assess their policies and procedures to remain compliant with current laws.

Time:

1:20 pm - 2:35 pm

More information at www.nchra.org.

]]> Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:01 GMT Start: 08/23/2008
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You and a guest are invited to Seyfarth Shaw's Annual Mingle at the MAX. Arctic Hors d'oeuvres and drinks Followed by the IMAX^® presentation of "Alaska: Spirit of the Wild".

Time:

7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

RSVP:

Space is Limited. RSVP by clicking the button below by Friday, August 15th, or earlier.



If you have questions, please contact Meredith Alger at malger@seyfarth.com.

]]> Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:01 GMT Start: 08/11/2008
End: 08/11/2008

Nanette Heide, partner in the New York office, will be presenting at the American Bar Association's annual meeting in New York on August 11, 2008. Ms. Heide will present during the two-hour program entitled, "SPAC Offerings, Reverse Mergers and PIPE Financings: The Good, the Bad and the UGLY". She will address Federal securities law implications as they relate to SPAC offerings, Reverse mergers, and PIPE Financings. Ms. Heide will also discuss securities law issues resulting from the Smaller Reporting Company Regulatory Relief and Simplification release adopted by the SEC on December 19, 2007.

For more information on this program or to register, please visit http://www.abanet.org/annual/2008/.

Time:

2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Gain ideas on how to structure and sell your next real estate project utilizing unique equity structures instead of traditional real estate concepts. Two examples of this concept will be presented with explanation of the potential advantages over the comparable real estate approach. First, with respect to a luxury resort residence program, learn how one company sells equity interests in a resort residence investment fund coupled with a right to use the fund's resort properties in lieu of common timeshare and tenant-in-common structures. Second, in a commercial office or industrial park setting, learn how to utilize commercial leases coupled with an equity interest in the project's owner in lieu of selling commercial condominium units or fee simple parcels.

Agenda:

8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Registration
8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Briefing

Speakers:

Jay Myers, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Jessica Cox Gershon, Equity Estates
Philip Mekelburg, Equity Estates
Michael Rodgers, Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Who Should Attend:

This Breakfast Briefing will benefit any person who works for a company that develops, markets, finances or participates in commercial, mixed-use, resort and residential real estate.

Registration:

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

This breakfast briefing is being co-sponsored by the Business Services Group of Seyfarth Shaw LLP and by Equity Estates, a member-owned company that buys luxury vacation residences for the use, enjoyment and financial benefit of its owners.

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Event Materials

AG Memo re Advisory

AG Advisory 2008-1

HB 311

Massachusetts employers are open to increased exposure to wage and hour claims resulting from the misclassification of independent contractors. Join our teleconference to understand how the new wage and hour treble damage law and the recent activities of state government authorities focusing on employee misclassification will impact Massachusetts employers.

Agenda:

• Increased Focus on Employee Misclassification
  • MA Attorney General's Office: Recent Guidance on the Independent Contractor Statute
  • MA Legislature: Proposed Amendment Redefining Independent Contractor Status (Chapter 149, Section 148B)
  • MA Governor's Office: Joint Enforcement Task Force on the Underground Economy & Employee Misclassification
    
• Ways to Identify Exposure to Misclassification of Contingent Workforces
• Understanding Common Misclassification Issues Impact of New Mandatory Treble
• Damages Wage & Hour Law on Employers
  

Click Here to Register

If you have any questions, please contact Annie Hetzel at ahetzel@seyfarth.com.

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Time:

2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (ET)

Tricky. Really tricky. That's the best way to describe the FLSA regulations for determining who's exempt and who's nonexempt. The proof is that each year the feds keep escalating enforcement and handing out more and more fines to well-intentioned companies that unknowingly violate overtime laws.

Don't get caught. Attend this straight-talk 60-minute conference conducted by a expert employment law attorney Edward Bergmann. He'll lay out for HR executives a detailed overview of the white-collar exemptions, providing specific, practical examples showing how they're applied. The course will also highlight the "hot spots" -- those areas where employers are prone to make classification mistakes, and offer advice for conducting audits.

Registration:

More information and registration here

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The Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA), labor law reform legislation currently under consideration by the United States Congress, is organized labor's top legislative issue going into the 2008 Presidential elections. This proposed legislation, which Congress has been working on under the radar since 2003, would bring about the most sweeping changes to America's labor laws since the National Labor Relations Act was passed in 1935.

The EFCA affects those private sector employers who employ the 92.7% of the U.S. workforce that is currently unrepresented by a labor union. Passage of the EFCA would dramatically increase the pace of union organizing and the cost of doing business in virtually all sectors of the economy and in all regions of the country.

If enacted, the union-sponsored EFCA would dramatically shift the balance of power in the American workplace by amending the National Labor Relations Act in three main ways:

• Eliminating employee secret ballot elections in favor of "card check" union certification,
  Dramatically increasing penalties for employer unfair labor practices, and
• Imposing contract terms on employers through binding, third-party interest arbitration, where no first contract is reached after 120 days of bargaining.
• This breakfast briefing will explain the significant changes proposed by the EFCA, the enormous impact it will have on the labor relations landscape, and the responsive steps your company should consider taking NOW, in preparation.

Don't be caught unprepared for what could be the most comprehensive change to labor laws since the New Deal.

Agenda:

8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. - Registration and Breakfast
8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. - Program

Who Should Attend:

This briefing is directed toward members of the General Counsel's office, HR Directors, HR staff, and managers and advisors to employing entities who have a predominantly non-union workforce.

Speakers:

Gary Glaser, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Richard M. Reice, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Paul Galligan, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
(click link to view biographies)

New York CLE:

1.5 Credits

There is no cost to attend this event.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Registration is required and seating is limited.

If you have any questions, please contact Courtney Eddings at (212) 218-3352 or ceddings@seyfarth.com.

Seyfarth Shaw LLP is an approved provider of New York Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit. This seminar is approved for 1.5 hours of credit in Professional Practice, and is appropriate for both transitional and nontransitional attorneys. Please note that in order to receive full credit for attending this briefing, the registrant must be present for the entire session.

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Craig Simonsen will present at two sessions of the Air & Waste Management Association's 2008 Annual Conference, on June 26th. The sessions will be presented during the Legal Issues in Environmental Compliance track. His paper topics are: (1) "Essentials of Environmental Law"; and (2) "Internet Enforcement and Compliance Resources for the Air & Waste Management Professional". More information on the conference is available here (http://www.awma.org/ACE2008/).

The A&WMA has posted on its HomePage a Webpage (www.awma.org/go/useful_links) of useful links to environmental information prepared by Simonsen, which corresponds to his presentation.

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Dallas Human Resource Management Association, Inc. (affiliate of SHRM) has invited Seyfarth Shaw to present "The Peculiarities of California Employment Law"

If you have employees in California, or if you want to keep on top of trends in employment law that may be making their way east from the "Left Coast," then you definitely will not want to miss this briefing.

Lawyers from our California offices will join us to talk about the most prominent and vexing peculiarities of California employment law, and they will answer questions about other legal challenges that our attendees are facing in California. We will distribute extensive written materials that will help you spot, and perhaps even solve, California employment law issues on your own after you leave the presentation.

While it is easy to bemoan the special problems that employers face in California, we will suggest practical ways for employers to avoid or solve them. Some of the California employment law peculiarities we will discuss include:

• The Labor Code Private Attorneys General Act
• Disability Discrimination and the Interactive Process
• Wage-Hour Administration
• Workplace Harassment and Mandatory Supervisory Training
• Breach of Contract Claims
• Workers' Compensation Retaliation (Labor Code §132a)
• Restrictive Covenants
• Commissions and Bonus Plans
• Hiring and Discharge Procedures
• The California Family Rights Act and Other State Leave Laws
• "Kin Care"
• Arbitration Agreements
• Drug Testing and Employee Privacy
• Employee Access to Personnel Information

Agenda:

Registration: 8:00 AM
Program: 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Registration:

Dallas HR Breakfast Rates:
Members: $50.00
Non-Members: $60.00

REGISTRATION, ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND PROGRAM UPDATES

If you have any questions, please contact Dallas HR at (214) 631-8775

This program has been approved for 2 California credit hours toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI).

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Time:

12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. EDT;
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CDT;
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. MDT;
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. PDT

The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) now is law. It prohibits discrimination because of the genetic information of an applicant or employee, or their family members. It also requires employers to maintain the confidentiality of genetic information and strictly limits the disclosure of genetic information.

Our panel, featuring Dr. Wendy Rubinstein, Medical Director at Evanston Northwestern Healthcare Center for Medical Genetics, and three Seyfarth Shaw attorneys will address:

• Why genetic testing is so important to our rapidly evolving health care system,
• How genetic testing is done,
• GINA's prohibitions on employment discrimination, health plan enrollment restrictions and premium adjustments based on genetic information, and
• GINA's limitations on the collection and disclosure of genetic information.

Who Should Attend:

Human Resource and Employee Benefits Professionals, and In-House Counsel with responsibilities for employment and benefits.

Featured Speaker:

Dr. Wendy Rubinstein, Medical Geneticist
Evanston Northwestern Healthcare

Moderator:

Judith Wethall, Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Panelists:

Mark Casciari, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Steven Pearlman, Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Registration:

The cost of attending this program is $100 per dial-in line.

Login and dial-in information for the web conference will be distributed to registered participants one day prior to the event.

If you have any questions, please contact Dena Edmiston at dedmiston@seyfarth.com.

CLE:

Seyfarth has applied for CLE credit in IL and CA. If you would like us to pursue CLE credit in any additional states, please contact Dena Edmiston at dedmiston@seyfarth.com. The following jurisdictions have restrictions on CLE credit in place that this program does not meet: AL, CO, IN, KY, LA, MN, MS, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, UT, KS and VT.

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End: 06/27/2008

Craig B. Simonsen, paralegal in the Chicago office, will be organizing the technical and educational sessions on environmental law at the "Air and Waste Management Association 2008 Annual Conference." Specifically, he will be reviewing submitted abstracts on topics in environmental law and will be setting up related sessions for presentation at the conference.

For more information, or to register, please visit the event's website.

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End: 06/24/2008

If you have employees in California, or if you want to keep on top of trends in employment law that may be making their way east from the "Left Coast," then you definitely will not want to miss this briefing.

Lawyers from our California offices will join us to talk about the most prominent and vexing peculiarities of California employment law, and they will answer questions about other legal challenges that our attendees are facing in California. We will distribute extensive written materials that will help you spot, and perhaps even solve, California employment law issues on your own after you leave the presentation.

While it is easy to bemoan the special problems that employers face in California, we will suggest practical ways for employers to avoid or solve them. Some of the California employment law peculiarities we will discuss include:

• The Labor Code Private Attorneys General Act
• Disability Discrimination and the Interactive Process
• Wage-Hour Administration
• Workplace Harassment and Mandatory Supervisory Training
• Breach of Contract Claims
• Workers' Compensation Retaliation (Labor Code §132a)
• Restrictive Covenants
• Commissions and Bonus Plans
• Hiring and Discharge Procedures
• The California Family Rights Act and Other State Leave Laws
• "Kin Care"
• Arbitration Agreements
• Drug Testing and Employee Privacy
• Employee Access to Personnel Information

Agenda:

Registration and Breakfast: 7:45 AM
Program: 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Registration:

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

If you have any questions please contact Shelly Willis at swillis@seyfarth.com.

HRCI (PHR/SPHR) and CLE credit is pending.

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End: 06/19/2008

If you have employees in California, or if you want to keep on top of trends in employment law that may be making their way east from the "Left Coast," then you definitely will not want to miss this briefing.

Lawyers from our California offices will join us to talk about the most prominent and vexing peculiarities of California employment law, and they will answer questions about other legal challenges that our attendees are facing in California. We will distribute extensive written materials that will help you spot, and perhaps even solve, California employment law issues on your own after you leave the presentation.

While it is easy to bemoan the special problems that employers face in California, we will suggest practical ways for employers to avoid or solve them. Some of the California employment law peculiarities we will discuss include:

• The Labor Code Private Attorneys General Act
• Disability Discrimination and the Interactive Process
• Wage-Hour Administration
• Workplace Harassment and Mandatory Supervisory Training
• Breach of Contract Claims
• Workers' Compensation Retaliation (Labor Code §132a)
• Restrictive Covenants
• Commissions and Bonus Plans
• Hiring and Discharge Procedures
• The California Family Rights Act and Other State Leave Laws
• "Kin Care"
• Arbitration Agreements
• Drug Testing and Employee Privacy
• Employee Access to Personnel Information

Agenda:

Registration: 5:30 PM
Program: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

If you have any questions, please contact Meredith Alger at (404) 885-6751 or malger@seyfarth.com.

HRCI (PHR/SPHR) and CLE credit is pending.

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End: 06/19/2008

Time:

1:00 p.m. - 5:00 PM

Partner Brigitte Duffy will be a co-chair of the MCLE seminar, "Hour Workers: Employee Rights, Employer Obligations ," on June 19, 2008. The seminar will focus on wage and hour issues and include discussion on:

• The common wage and hour mistakes employers make, but can easily avoid
• How to tell the difference between an employee and an independent contractor under the Commonwealth independent contractor statute, state unemployment law, Chapter 151B, and selected federal statutes
• How to tell an individual claim from a group claim from a class action
• The considerations in selecting a forum or removing a case

For more information or to register for this program, click here to visit the website.

]]> Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:01 GMT Start: 06/19/2008
End: 06/19/2008

Many non-union employers don't realize that the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) is not limited to unionized workplaces. This program will focus on those provisions of the NLRA that apply equally to union and non-union workplaces. We will address:

• When is an employee's conduct protected by the NLRA?
• What are the limitations on an employer restricting solicitation and distribution on its property or access to its property by employees and non-employees?
• Can an employer prohibit or set rules for the use of its bulletin boards, e-mail systems or other equipment?
• Can a non-union employer get in trouble by establishing employee committees?
• Does the NLRA regulate company dress codes?

Agenda:

8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Registration and Breakfast
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Program

Who Should Attend:

The briefing is directed toward members of the General Counsel's office, HR and Labor Relations Directors and staff, and managers and advisors to employing entities who have a predominantly non-union workforce

Registration:

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Registration is required and seating is limited.

For questions please email: tdanedeeney@seyfarth.com

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End: 06/18/2008

Partner Leah Rochwarg will be a presenter at the upcoming Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors Congress on Wednesday, June 18, 2008. Leah will present during the session entitled, "Risk Management in Sustainable World." Her presentation will explore some the legal and risk management issues associated with design, construction, operation and maintenance of sustainable buildings. For more information on this event please visit the event's website at www.paqs2008.com.]]> Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:01 GMT Start: 06/12/2008
End: 06/12/2008

Mike Quinn and Dan Flynn will present a SWANA Webinar on three topics, including: (1) likely federal legislation on greenhouse gas emissions; (2) latest state/regional efforts; and (3) opportunities for the solid waste industry. Specifically, they will review a couple of the major legislative efforts, like Lieberman/Warner, and also will highlight any greenhouse gas bills for which Senator McCain is a co-sponsor. They will review the current status of California's attempt to get a waiver from EPA to regulate greenhouse gases (important beyond California because a number of states have already indicated that they will sign on to California's program), and RGGI in the Northeast. They will also review EPA's voluntary program on methane gas and look at EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program and the CCX offsets program as it relates to landfill methane collection.

Time:

1:30 - 3:30 P.M. (Eastern Time)

Registration Information:

http://swanastore.stores.yahoo.net/grgasemloah.html

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End: 06/12/2008

Stacy Shartin will be speaking on Labor and Employment Issues at Practising Law Institute's Acquiring or Selling the Privately Held Company 2008.

Presentation Description:

Review of collective bargaining agreements, purchaser's duty to bargain as a successor employer, accretions, successors and assigns clauses, bargaining over the decision and/or effects of a sale; notice requirements for plant closings and mass layoffs under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act of 1988; assessment of seller's employment law practices.

Time:

2:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

]]> Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:01 GMT Start: 06/11/2008
End: 06/11/2008

In today's challenging economic environment, optimization of a nonprofit's budget is more critical than ever. Nonprofits need to look closely at the key areas that impact their financial well-being. Some of these areas require specialized subject matter knowledge to avoid costly mistakes and maximize funding. Working with the right external resources can save both time and scarce funding dollars.

Please join Seyfarth Shaw LLP for a breakfast presentation on the following areas:

Maximizing Your Retirement Plan (403b)
Understanding the many vehicles available to tax exempt employees and implementing the IRC requirements mandatory by 1/1/09.

• Establishing a plan
• Data Sharing - Best Practices
• Vendor Reduction Issues
• News from the Hill on developments for benefit plans of tax exempt entities

Understanding Your Fiduciary Responsibilities
Addressing fiduciary responsibilities related to sponsoring employee benefit plans and preserving funds set aside for retirement by negotiating reasonable vendor fees.

• Current vendor fee regulatory and legislative environment
• ERISA fiduciary duties or state fiduciary laws
• Are you a fiduciary? Are your employees fiduciaries?
• Are you responsible for appointing or monitoring fiduciaries?
• Service provider fee disclosure requirements
• 403(b) litigation

Simplifying Grant Administration
Restricted (e.g. government) funding is often a critical portion of a nonprofit's budget. A fiscal agent can help with compliance requirements and financial reporting that often distract from program work.

• What is a fiscal agent and how can they help?
• Why is a fiscal agent sometimes not considered?
• Are you a good fit for a fiscal agent?
• Brief summary of GrantsPlus services

Agenda:

8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. - Registration and Breakfast
8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. - Program

New York CLE:

1.5 Credits

There is no cost to attend this event

Speakers:

Candace Quinn, Esq., Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Jose Martin Jara, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Jan De Deka, Research Foundation CUNY/GrantsPlus
Janet Polli, Research Foundation CUNY/GrantsPlus

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

If you have any questions, please contact Courtney Eddings at (212) 218-3352 or ceddings@seyfarth.com.

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End: 06/11/2008

Download Audio File from 'Effects of Same Sex Marriage' Teleconference

Download PowerPoint Presentation Materials

Time:

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. EDT
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. CDT
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. MDT
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. PDT

The legalization of same-sex marriage in California has many implications for the operation of employee benefit plans, even for companies that have no employees in California. Seyfarth Shaw LLP's Employee Benefits Department will host a teleconference to update clients on the effect of same sex marriage on the design and operation of benefit plans.

During this one-hour call, we will discuss this developing area of the law, including:

• The legal status of same-sex spouses inside and outside of California.
• Legal and tax implications of providing medical and welfare coverage for same-sex spouses and domestic partners.
• Implications for retirement plans, including administering beneficiary designations, QDROs, and survivor benefits.

The conference call will also provide for an open discussion, with questions and comments from participants.

Who Should Attend:

Human resource professionals and in-house counsel with responsibility for designing benefit plans.

Moderator:

Fred Singerman, Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Panelists:

Nanette Zamost, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Tanya Moskalenko, Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Registration:

Participation is free, but prior registration is required. Dial-in information and materials will be distributed to registered participants one day prior to the event.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

If you have any questions, please contact Dena Edmiston (dedmiston@seyfarth.com).

CLE:

Seyfarth has applied for CLE credit in IL and CA. If you would like us to pursue CLE credit in any additional states, please contact Dena Edmiston at dedmiston@seyfarth.com. The following jurisdictions have restrictions on CLE credit in place that this program does not meet: AL, CO, IN, KY, LA, MN, MS, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, UT, KS and VT.

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End: 06/10/2008

Phil Comella will present a detailed overview of the "Fundamentals of RCRA", the Federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). The E-course will review the underlying federal legislation and resulting regulatory scheme relating to solid and hazardous waste management and the environment, including key definitions. Case law as it relates to the area will be discussed. Finally, enforcement provisions will be highlighted and explained.

Time:

1:30 - 3:30 PM (Eastern Time)

Registration Info:

http://swanastore.stores.yahoo.net/fuofrc.html

]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:01 GMT Start: 06/10/2008
End: 06/10/2008

On May 20, 2008 Yukyong Choi, senior associate in the Chicago L&E practice, presented an employment law primer to an audience of Chinese American human resources and business leaders. The Chicago Chinatown Chamber of Commerce and United Healthcare sponsored the legal seminar. Over 40 managers and professionals from public-traded companies, locally-owned companies and consulting firms attended the event.]]> Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:01 GMT Start: 06/06/2008
End: 06/06/2008

IMAC, the North American leader in providing "Labor Dispute Business Continuity Planning" services and programs, is offering a complimentary educational session for internal corporate security and human resources professionals. This event is geared specifically to help security and human resources industry professionals better understand their roles and improve their effectiveness during a labor stoppage.

Marc Jacobs will discuss the process of obtaining court injunctions, including:

• What is required?
• How important is video evidence?
• How evidence is gathered and handled?
• The criteria for admissibility in court.

Time:

9:15am - 10:30am

Registration:

E-mail: info@imacservices.com or Call 1-800-554-4622

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End: 06/05/2008

As of May 13th, the Accrued Sick and Safe Leave Act (ASSLA) is now the law and employers have six months to come into compliance with its requirements. ASSLA requires employers in the District of Columbia to provide paid leave to employees for physical or mental illness, preventive medical care, family care, and certain absences associated with domestic violence or sexual abuse. The amount of leave that an employer must provide varies depending on the employer's size. ASSLA applies to all employers in the District of Columbia, including non-profit and for-profit entities, with a few exceptions. Employers should examine their current leave policies and collective bargaining agreements and take the necessary steps to bring them into compliance.

Please join Seyfarth Shaw attorneys for a briefing to discuss ASSLA's requirements and strategies for implementing the law in your workplace.

Agenda:

7:45 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. - Registration and Breakfast
8:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. - Program

Who Should Attend:

In-house counsel and human resources personnel working for employers with any number of employees in the District.

Registration:

Registration is required and seating is limited.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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End: 06/03/2008

As of May 13th, the Accrued Sick and Safe Leave Act (ASSLA) is now the law and employers have six months to come into compliance with its requirements. ASSLA requires employers in the District of Columbia to provide paid leave to employees for physical or mental illness, preventive medical care, family care, and certain absences associated with domestic violence or sexual abuse. The amount of leave that an employer must provide varies depending on the employer's size. ASSLA applies to all employers in the District of Columbia, including non-profit and for-profit entities, with a few exceptions. Employers should examine their current leave policies and collective bargaining agreements and take the necessary steps to bring them into compliance.

Please join Seyfarth Shaw attorneys for a briefing to discuss ASSLA's requirements and strategies for implementing the law in your workplace.

Agenda:

7:45 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. - Registration and Breakfast
8:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. - Program

Who Should Attend:

In-house counsel and human resources personnel working for employers with any number of employees in the District.

Registration:

Registration is required and seating is limited.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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End: 06/05/2008

Mark A. Lies II will discuss all aspects of potential liability involved with electronic records that industrial hygienists will encounter, including creating and maintaining legal privileges for client matters, confidentiality of protected business information, obligations to maintain OSHA required data and obligations to respond to e-discovery. The attendees include Corporate Safety and Health Directors from major national employers.

]]> Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:01 GMT Start: 05/27/2008
End: 05/28/2008

The Information Management Network will host its Ninth Annual US Real Estate Opportunity & Private Fund Investing Forum on May 27-28, 2008. This forum will cover panel discussions on high-performance property investments in direct real estate, private equity and merchant banking. Partners John Napoli and Joel Rubin will be presenters at this event.

John will be speaking on the panel, "Legal & Tax Aspects of Project Level Real Estate Workouts, Defaults & Foreclosures." The panel will include discussions on documentation, acquiring distressed properties/debt, seller/buyer concerns, use of REITs in private funds, Structuring issues, disposition of REITs, state taxation/captive REIT issues, UBIT exempt investors, pension funds, UBIT due to acquisition indebtness and operational issues.

Joel will be speakingr on the panel, "Failing Joint Ventures What Are Your Options?" which will include discussions on dealing with distressed partners, busted deals and the legal aspects of a partnership gone bad.

For more information on this event please click here to visit the event's website.

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End: 05/21/2008

Unfortunately, workplace violence is a recognized workplace hazard. In this session moderated by Mark Lies, participants will learn what workplace violence is and how it can be prevented. A brief overview of the four types of workplace violence will be given. Our faculty will discuss the impact of Type II violence (client on employee) on workers and what mechanisms should be put into place to reduce the risk of such violence.

Program faculty will discuss the New York State experience in working through joint labor management committees to address violence in the workplace, as well as the impact of the new workplace violence law. They will also discuss the impact of Type IV violence (domestic/stalking) on women and describe what policies and safety procedures need to be put in place to ensure that such at risk workers are protected. Finally, the panelists will discuss the dos and don'ts of conducting employee fitness-for-duty evaluations, psychological screening evaluations for public safety personnel, and the identification of violence markers for potentially dangerous employees.

Time:

11:00 a.m. CT - 12:30 p.m. CT

Registration:

http://www.abanet.org/cle/programs/t08wva1.html#faculty

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End: 05/20/2008

Time:

8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

The passage of Chapter 80 of the Acts of 2008 (formerly, Senate Bill No. 1059), "An Act Further Regulating Employee Compensation," will trigger monumental change in Massachusetts employment law by imposing automatic treble damages for violations of the state's wage and hour laws. Effective July 13, 2008, this new law:

• Mandates treble damages for all Massachusetts wage & hour violations
• Allows no defense, even for employers who act in good faith or make an unintentional mistake
• Poses enormous economic risks to Massachusetts employer of all sizes, in all industries.

Massachusetts is the only state that will require automatic treble damages for violations of virtually all state wage & hour laws, such as:

• Non-payment of overtime to employees misclassified as exempt
• Failure to meet timely payment of wage requirements
• Failure to provide Sunday and holiday pay (the "Blue Laws")
• Independent contractor misclassifications
• Tip practices found to be wrongful

We will also discuss a number of issues about the new law that will certainly be controversial:

• Whether the new law is retroactive
• Whether interest is also available in addition to liquidated damages
• Whether the new law is vunerable to constitutional attack

Employers are encouraged to assess their wage payment policies and practices to make sure they are complying with Massachusetts wage and hour laws. Seyfarth Shaw LLP has defended more wage and hour lawsuits against employers in Massachusetts than any other law firm. We have also taken a leadership role in informing employers about this new law and the steps they can take to address wage & hour liability risk. Join us for this timely seminar on risks and liabilities to Massachusetts employers.

Agenda:

8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. – Registration and Breakfast
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – Program
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. – Continuing Discussion

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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End: 05/15/2008

Employment attorneys and consultants will provide critical and practical information
regarding workforce issues for the new economic and political environment.

Program Highlights:

• New federal and state workforce authorization mandates
• Protecting company secrets when employees depart
• New federal legislation that will create an efficient system of unionizing
• Programs for controlling healthcare costs
• 2008 IRS requirements for employment agreements, bonus programs, severance programs and other "deferred compensation arrangements"
• New EEOC tactics for discrimination cases
• Federal and state legislation

Who Should Attend:

• CFOs
• In-house attorneys
• HR executives
• Pension and benefits managers
• HR professionals
• Compliance officers

Time: 7:15 am – 4:00 pm (breakfast and lunch provided)
Fee: $65

If you have any questions, please contact Meredith Alger at malger@seyfarth.com.

HRCI (PHR/SPHR) and CLE credit is pending.

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End: 05/14/2008

Time

8:00-8:30 a.m. - Registration; 8:30-9:45 a.m. - Briefing

Program Details

Learn how public/private financing vehicles can be creatively utilized in connection with traditional commercial financing to support the development of mixed-use real estate projects. Examples of the foregoing include Tax Allocation Districts (or TIF) funding, New Market Tax Credits, Tax Exempt Bonds, Bonds for Title, Historic Tax Credits, etc. The first part of this program will be to "build" a hypothetical mixed-use project and demonstrate how these components can be integrated into the project's overall financing requirements. There will be additional discussion on how the financing structure may impact real estate and corporate organizational strategies. The second part of the program will be a panel discussion on the presented topics and an audience Q&A session.

Speakers

Dan McRae of Seyfarth Shaw will present a hypothetical project that incorporates these various creative financing techniques. Mike Rodgers of Seyfarth Shaw will moderate a discussion among a panel of experts who employ these public/private financing vehicles. A complete list of speakers will be distributed prior to the briefing.

Who should attend

This Breakfast Briefing will benefit any person who works for a company that develops, builds, finances or participates in commercial, mixed-use and residential real estate.

Registration

Participation is free, but prior registration is required.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

If you have any questions, please contact Meredith Alger at malger@seyfarth.com

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End: 05/14/2008

Time:

8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

The passage of Chapter 80 of the Acts of 2008 (formerly, Senate Bill No. 1059), "An Act Further Regulating Employee Compensation," will trigger monumental change in Massachusetts employment law by imposing automatic treble damages for violations of the state's wage and hour laws. Effective July 13, 2008, this new law:

• Mandates treble damages for all Massachusetts wage & hour violations
• Allows no defense, even for employers who act in good faith or make an unintentional mistake
• Poses enormous economic risks to Massachusetts employer of all sizes, in all industries.

Massachusetts is the only state that will require automatic treble damages for violations of virtually all state wage & hour laws, such as:

• Non-payment of overtime to employees misclassified as exempt
• Failure to meet timely payment of wage requirements
• Failure to provide Sunday and holiday pay (the "Blue Laws")
• Independent contractor misclassifications
• Tip practices found to be wrongful

We will also discuss a number of issues about the new law that will certainly be controversial:

• Whether the new law is retroactive
• Whether interest is also available in addition to liquidated damages
• Whether the new law is vunerable to constitutional attack

Employers are encouraged to assess their wage payment policies and practices to make sure they are complying with Massachusetts wage and hour laws. Seyfarth Shaw LLP has defended more wage and hour lawsuits against employers in Massachusetts than any other law firm. We have also taken a leadership role in informing employers about this new law and the steps they can take to address wage & hour liability risk. Join us for this timely seminar on risks and liabilities to Massachusetts employers.

Agenda:

8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. – Registration and Breakfast
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – Program
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. – Continuing Discussion

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

]]> Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:01 GMT Start: 05/14/2008
End: 05/15/2008

On May 14th and 15th ALM will host The Legal Industry Outsourcing Forum For Both Work Product and Support Services. Partners Richard Reice and Brian Gannon will be presenters at this event.

On May 14th Mr. Reice will be participating on the panel, "Learning New Strategies on How Outsourcing Will Improve Productivity and Profitability." The panel will discuss:

• Why are leading companies outsourcing?
• Why has outsourcing become a necessity?
• How to maximize benefits of onshore and offshore workforce.
• How to create an offshore captive without having to invest in infrastructure.
• How to better preserve and manage corporate information through dedicated offshore workforce.
• How to increase efficiencies over time and further drive down costs.How to maximize quality control and process approach to legal support services.

On May 15th Mr. Gannon will be participating on the panel, "Understanding the Mechanics of Negotiating Outsourcing Deals." The panel will discuss:

• Major phases from vendor selection to finalizing the outsourcing contract
• The roles of the various players and the objectives for each phase
• Techniques to consider during the various phases
• The pros and cons of using issues lists during different phases of the deal
• Document management tips that can help reduce anxiety among all the participants

For more information on this event or to register, please visit the events website at: http://www.almevents.com/conf_page.cfm?instance_id=24&web_id=1092&pid=702

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End: 05/14/2008

Time:

12:30p.m. - 1:30p.m. EDT; 11:30 a.m. - 12:30p.m. CDT;
10:30a.m. - 11:30a.m. MDT; 9:30a.m. - 10:30a.m. PDT

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) was amended earlier this year to provide for two new types of leaves. First, employers must grant 26 weeks of leave in a single 12-month period to care for an injured or ill servicemember when the servicemember is the employee's spouse, child or parent, or when the employee is the servicemember's next of kin. Second, employers must grant 12 weeks of exigency leave related to situations where a family member is on active duty or is notified of a call to active duty status, in support of a contingency operation. Although exigency leave is not effective until the Department of Labor (DOL) issues final regulations, the DOL is encouraging employers to offer exigency leave immediately.

In addition to the servicemember amendment, the DOL issued proposed regulations to the FMLA which will make significant changes in the interpretation and administration of the law if they become final. Although these regulations are proposed, they provide insight as to DOL's position on many currently unsettled issues.

This webinar will provide guidance on the new servicemember amendment and what an employer needs to know for effective implementation. There will also be a discussion regarding the proposed regulations.

Who Should Attend:

Human resource professionals and in-house counsel with responsibility for leave matters.

Speakers:

Joan Gale, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Ellen McLaughlin, Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Register:

The cost of attending this program is $100 per attendee.

Login and dial-in information for the web conference will be distributed to registered participants one day prior to the event.

If you have any questions, please contact Dena Kill at dkill@seyfarth.com.

]]> Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:01 GMT Start: 05/12/2008
End: 05/13/2008

Philip Comella will speak on Environmental Issues at Practising Law Institute's Acquiring and Selling the Privately Held Company 2008.

Presentation Description:

The special problems of potential environmental liabilities; discussion of RCRA, CERCLA and state liability for hazardous waste discharge and disposal; state law inspection requirements; key drafting issues.

Time:

4:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

]]> Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:01 GMT Start: 05/09/2008
End: 05/09/2008

Darren Gardner will be discussing "The Role of Counsel in Assisting Multinational Companies in China" at the Center for Labor and Employment Law at New York University (NYU) seminar on China's new labor contract law. The seminar will take place in Pollack Colloquium, Ninth Floor, Furman Hall, NYU School of Law, 245 Sullivan Street. (h/t to the Workplace Prof Blog).

]]> Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:01 GMT Start: 05/07/2008
End: 05/07/2008

The Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA), labor law reform legislation currently under consideration by the United States Congress, is organized labor's top legislative issue going into the 2008 Presidential elections. This proposed legislation, which Congress has been working on under the radar since 2003, would bring about the most sweeping changes to America's labor laws since the National Labor Relations Act was passed in 1935.

The EFCA affects those private sector employers who employ the 92.7% of the U.S. workforce that is currently unrepresented by a labor union. Traditionally, financial services has been a hard industry for labor unions to break into. If the EFCA passes, that is likely to change, as passage of the EFCA would dramatically increase the pace of union organizing and the cost of doing business in virtually all sectors of the economy and in all regions of the country.

If enacted, the union-sponsored EFCA would dramatically shift the balance of power in the American workplace by amending the National Labor Relations Act in three main ways:

• Eliminating employee secret ballot elections in favor of "card check" union certification,
• Dramatically increasing penalties for employer unfair labor practices, and
• Imposing contract terms on employers through binding, third-party interest arbitration, where no first contract is reached after 120 days of bargaining.

This breakfast briefing will explain the significant changes proposed by the EFCA, the enormous impact it will have on the labor relations landscape, and the responsive steps your company should consider taking NOW, in preparation.

Don't be caught unprepared for what could be the most comprehensive change to labor laws since the New Deal.

Agenda:

8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. - Registration and Breakfast
8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. - Program

Who Should Attend:

This briefing is directed toward members of the General Counsel's office, HR Directors, HR staff, and managers and advisors to employing entities in the Financial Services Industry who have a predominantly non-union workforce

Speakers:

Gary Glaser, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Richard M. Reice, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Paul Galligan, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
(click link to view biographies)

New York CLE:

1.5 Credits

There is no cost to attend this event. Registration is required and seating is limited.

If you have any questions, please contact Courtney Eddings at (212) 218-3352 or ceddings@seyfarth.com.

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Seyfarth Shaw LLP is an approved provider of New York Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit. This seminar is approved for 1.5 hours of credit in Professional Practice, and is appropriate for both transitional and nontransitional attorneys. Please note that in order to receive full credit for attending this briefing, the registrant must be present for the entire session.

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Seyfarth Shaw Corporate Partners Nanette Heide, Charles Modlin and Blake Hornick will be panelists at the May 1st Due Diligence Symposium in Iselin, NJ The theme is "Completing Deals in Challenging Environments." The symposium will include discussions on the major issues facing transactions today and introduce strategies to help reduce transaction risks.

The speakers and attendees represent middle-market M&A leaders including:

• PE Professionals;
• Corporate Development Professionals;
• I-bankers;
• Attorneys;
• Accountants;
• Risk Managers;
• Bankers; and
• Other Lenders.

For more information or to register for this event, please visit www.duediligencesymposium.com/registration.

]]> Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:01 GMT Start: 04/24/2008
End: 04/24/2008

The Employee Free Choice Act ("EFCA"), labor law reform legislation currently under consideration by the United States Congress, would bring about the most sweeping changes to America's labor laws since the National Labor Relations Act was passed in 1935. The EFCA's passage would dramatically increase the pace of union organizing and the cost of doing business in virtually all sectors of the economy and in all regions of the country. The union-sponsored EFCA would:

• Eliminate employee secret ballot elections in favor of "card check" certification,
• Dramatically increase penalties for employer unfair labor practices, and
• Impose contract terms on employers through interest arbitration where no first contract is reached.

The purpose of this breakfast briefing is to explain the significant changes proposed by the EFCA, the likelihood of its passage, the enormous impact it will have on the labor relations landscape, and the steps your company should consider taking NOW to prepare.

Time:

7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. (ET)

Agenda:

7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Registration and Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Program
9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Questions and Discussion

Who Should Attend:

The briefing is directed toward members of the General Counsel's office, HR Directors, HR staff, and managers and advisors to employing entities who have a predominantly non-union workforce.

Registration is required and seating is limited.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EST; 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. CDT;
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. MST; 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT

The Employee Free Choice Act ("EFCA") is organized labor's top legislative issue going into the 2008 Presidential Elections. The proposed legislation will likely be enacted by the U.S. Congress in 2009 under a Democratic administration. It is legislation that Congress has been working on, under the radar, since 2003. If enacted, EFCA will dramatically shift the balance of power in the American workplace by amending the National Labor Relations Act of 1935 in three main ways:

• It will eliminate employee secret ballot elections, in favor of card check union certification;
• It will dramatically increase penalties against employers for unfair labor practices; and
• It will impose contract terms on employers through binding, third-party interest arbitration, where no first contract is reached after 120 days of bargaining.

The purpose of this webinar is to explain the significant changes proposed by the EFCA, the likelihood of its passage, the enormous impact it will have on the labor relations landscape and the responsive steps your company should consider taking NOW, in preparation for tomorrow.

Don't be caught unprepared.

Who Should Attend:

This webinar is directed toward members of the general counsel's office, HR Directors, HR staff, and managers of and advisors to employing entities who have a predominantly non-union workforce.

Speakers:

Jim Baird
Kristin Michaels
Stuart Newman
Mark Ross
Bob Smith
Jack Toner

Login and dial-in information for the webinar will be distributed to registered participants before the event. If you have any questions, please contact Cassie Vertovec at cvertovec@seyfarth.com.

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End: 04/22/2008

Partner Devjani Mishra will be a presenter on the Center for Competitive Management's audio conference, "FMLA Intermittent Leave: Minimize Fraud and Maximize Compliance," on April 22, 2008 from 2:00pm - 3:15pm ET. This audio program will include discussion on the following:

• Eligibility for FMLA leave
• When to grant leave
• What employers can require of employees requesting intermittent leave
• How to navigate the complex issues of certification
• What you can do to make medical certifications work to your advantage
• What documentation must accompany a certification request
• Strategies to navigate the complex rules for chronic health conditions
• Identifying requests that trigger your FMLA obligations
• The employee's FMLA obligations and the consequences of failure to meet those obligations
• The importance of documenting FMLA leaves and the requirements for proper recordkeeping and documentation under the law
• What the most important lessons learned from recent court cases

For more information or to register please visit the event's website at http://c4cm.com/hr/FMLALeave.htm

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End: 04/17/2008

Jose Jara, ERISA Project Manager in the New York Office, will be a presenter at WEB-NY's "401(k) Regulatory and Litigation Update." Mr. Jara will be presenting on what needs to be done now to avoid costly ERISA class action suits, including:

• New DOL Proposed Regulations Requiring Fee Disclosures
• 401(k) Fee Litigation
• Stock Drop Class Action Suits
• Mitigating your Exposure

For more information and to register please visit:

https://www.webnetwork.org/commerce/eventRegistrationForm.cfm?eventID=1136

Time:

12:00pm - 2:00pm

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]]> Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:00:01 GMT Start: 04/10/2008
End: 04/10/2008

You are cordially invited to participate in a Breakfast Briefing meeting to discuss the new TACO vapor intrusion standards applicable to cleanups in Illinois, and the new ASTM Vapor Intrusion due diligence standards for Phase I or Phase II Environmental Site Assessments. Vapor Intrusion is a "hot topic" in Illinois because the new TACO standards introduce a new "media" of concern in risk-based cleanups in the Site Remediation and LUST programs, and in environmental due diligence assessments. The meeting will feature Mr. Greg Dunn of the Illinois EPA, and will include a panel of stakeholders facilitating discussions of the various issues raised by the standards. Topics will include:

• How the new vapor intrusion cleanup standards will generally affect cleanups in Illinois;
• The specific effect of the new TACO standards and the new ASTM standard on various stakeholders: property owners, prospective purchasers, developers, consultants, lawyers, and IEPA;
• How the standards will impact brownfield development into residential properties;
• The differences between the TACO vapor intrusion standards and OSHA exposure standards;
• Where vapor intrusion is present, public notice issues for properties to be developed for residential use, or properties which will be near or adjacent to residential property;
• Potential legal claims which may be stimulated by an awareness of vapor intrusion issues (toxic torts - including personal injury and property damage-trespass, nuisance, and citizens suits);
• Issues involving remediation/mitigation technologies to control vapor intrusion, including such issues as the aesthetics and stigma associated with control systems at residential properties, and the potential effect on property values;
• The effects of vapor intrusion determinations on a company's financial disclosure obligations and financing transactions associated with affected properties;
• Whether the standards will affect timing or costs for sites in the SRP;
• NFR reopeners for facilities which did not assess vapor intrusion in the past.

Time:

8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Breakfast starts at 8:00 a.m. with program beginning at 8:30 a.m.

Please contact Jeryl Olson at 312-460-5802 to let us know specific questions or concerns you would like to see addressed in the Briefing; we look forward to your participation in a stimulating discussion of issues.

Space is limited and prior registration is required.

]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:01 GMT Start: 04/04/2008
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Sara Beiro Farabow spoke about the new ConsensusDOCS at the Spring Workshop of the Baltimore/Washington, D.C. Chapter of Construction Owners of America, Inc. (COAA) on April 4, 2008 in Baltimore, Maryland.

Sara Beiro Farabow spoke about the new ConsensusDOCS at the Spring Workshop of the Baltimore/Washington, D.C. Chapter of Construction Owners of America, Inc. (COAA) on April 4, 2008 in Baltimore, Maryland. For the past two years, Sara has been serving as COAA's representative to ConsensusDOCS, an innovative collaboration of 21 organizations united in the goal of publishing balanced standard construction contracts and forms. The first edition of the ConsensusDOCS was released on September 28, 2007. Sara also explained the purpose of the ConsensusDOCS guidebook, which provides an overview of the main contracts and forms as well as various project-specific considerations for modification.

]]> Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:01 GMT Start: 04/01/2008
End: 04/01/2008

Health Care Costs and Legal Developments Mandate Strategic and Careful Implementation - Webinar

Many employers are trying to manage health care costs by adopting "wellness initiatives" designed to encourage employees to lead healthier lives and take better care of chronic conditions. These initiatives take different forms and implicate benefits and employment discrimination laws.

Our panel, featuring Betty-Jo Saenz, a benefits strategy expert from Motorola, Inc., and three Seyfarth Shaw lawyers will discuss:

• Wellness Initiative Hits and Misses--How to design these programs to ensure they work effectively.
• Benefits Law Boundaries--Limitations imposed by HIPAA (including a review of recent U.S. Department of Labor guidance) and the sometimes overlooked ERISA considerations.
• The Quandary of Which Laws Apply--Does ERISA preempt and thus render invalid state and local laws that seek to protect on discrimination or privacy grounds "unhealthy" lifestyles, such as smoking at home, that wellness plans are intended to discourage?
• The Americans With Disabilities Act, plus state disability and privacy laws (if not preempted by ERISA)--How these bear on employee wellness programs.

Speakers:

Betty-Jo Saenz, Motorola Inc.
Mark Casciari, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Condon McGlothlen, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
David Weiner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP

If you have any questions, please contact Dena Kill at dkill@seyfarth.com.

Materials:

• Wellness Programs - Is Yours In Shape (PowerPoint Presentation)
• DOL Field Assistance Bulletin No. 2008-02

]]> Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:01 GMT Start: 03/20/2008
End: 03/20/2008

The Real Estate Group of Seyfarth Shaw LLP invites you to join us for March Madness Mania.

Stop by any time between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Drinks and hors d'oeuvres provided.

Click here to RSVP

]]> Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:01 GMT Start: 03/18/2008
End: 03/18/2008

The Employee Free Choice Act ("EFCA"), labor law reform legislation currently under consideration by the United States Congress, would bring about the most sweeping changes to America's labor laws since the National Labor Relations Act was passed in 1935. The EFCA's passage would dramatically increase the pace of union organizing across all business sectors in all regions of the country. The union-sponsored EFCA would:

• Eliminate employee secret ballot elections in favor of "card check" certification
• Dramatically increase penalties for employer unfair labor practices
• Impose contract terms on employers through interest arbitration where no first contract is reached.

At this breakfast briefing we will discuss the serious risks to employers that the currently proposed EFCA would create, the actions that employers and employer associations can take to defeat or change this legislation, and the internal steps that your company should consider taking NOW, to reduce or avoid the impact of the EFCA.

Don't be caught unprepared.

Who Should Attend:

The briefing is directed toward in-house lawyers, HR Directors, HR staff, and managers of, and consultants to, employing entities who have a substantial union-free workforce.

Register:

CLICK HERE

Contact Information:

Sarah Guigliano at (310) 201-1555 or sguigliano@seyfarth.com

CLE:

Seyfarth Shaw is an accredited provider of CLE services in the State of California. Seyfarth Shaw certifies that this activity meets the standards for approved activities defined by Section 7 of the Rules and Regulations of the MCLE Rules of the State Bar of California

]]> Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:01 GMT Start: 03/12/2008
End: 03/12/2008

Joseph Breen of the San Francisco office will present a seminar entitled, Accommodating Disability: Recent Legal Developments You Should Know on March 12, 2008 to the Northern California Human Resources Association.

Handling disability issues and complying with "reasonable accommodation" requirements are among the most challenging responsibilities routinely faced by employers, particularly in California. Recent court cases addressing disability discrimination such as administration of light-duty programs, the rights of hearing-impaired drivers, and medicinal marijuana use underscore the need for employers to review and update their policies and procedures to remain compliant with current laws.

To register visit: www.nchra.org/chapters or call (415) 291-1992

]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:01 GMT Start: 03/12/2008
End: 03/12/2008

The Employee Free Choice Act ("EFCA"), labor law reform legislation currently under consideration by the United States Congress, would bring about the most sweeping changes to America's labor laws since the National Labor Relations Act was passed in 1935. The EFCA's passage would dramatically increase the pace of union organizing across all business sectors in all regions of the country. The union-sponsored EFCA would:

• Eliminate employee secret ballot elections in favor of "card check" certification
• Dramatically increase penalties for employer unfair labor practices
• Impose contract terms on employers through interest arbitration where no first contract is reached.

At this breakfast briefing we will discuss the serious risks to employers that the currently proposed EFCA would create, the actions that employers and employer associations can take to defeat or change this legislation, and the internal steps that your company should consider taking NOW, to reduce or avoid the impact of the EFCA.

Don't be caught unprepared.

Who Should Attend:

The briefing is directed toward in-house lawyers, HR Directors, HR staff, and managers of, and consultants to, employing entities who have a substantial union-free workforce.

Register:

CLICK HERE

Contact Information:

Sarah Guigliano at (310) 201-1555 or sguigliano@seyfarth.com

CLE:

Seyfarth Shaw is an accredited provider of CLE services in the State of California. Seyfarth Shaw certifies that this activity meets the standards for approved activities defined by Section 7 of the Rules and Regulations of the MCLE Rules of the State Bar of California

]]> Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:01 GMT Start: 03/11/2008
End: 03/11/2008

The Employee Free Choice Act ("EFCA"), labor law reform legislation currently under consideration by the United States Congress, would bring about the most sweeping changes to America's labor laws since the National Labor Relations Act was passed in 1935. The EFCA's passage would dramatically increase the pace of union organizing across all business sectors in all regions of the country. The union-sponsored EFCA would:

• Eliminate employee secret ballot elections in favor of "card check" certification
• Dramatically increase penalties for employer unfair labor practices
• Impose contract terms on employers through interest arbitration where no first contract is reached.

At this breakfast briefing we will discuss the serious risks to employers that the currently proposed EFCA would create, the actions that employers and employer associations can take to defeat or change this legislation, and the internal steps that your company should consider taking NOW, to reduce or avoid the impact of the EFCA.

Don't be caught unprepared.

Who Should Attend:

The briefing is directed toward in-house lawyers, HR Directors, HR staff, and managers of, and consultants to, employing entities who have a substantial union-free workforce.

Register:

CLICK HERE

Contact Information:

Kiersten Warning at (415) 732-1136 or kwarning@seyfarth.com


CLE:

Seyfarth Shaw is an accredited provider of CLE services in the State of California. Seyfarth Shaw certifies that this activity meets the standards for approved activities defined by Section 7 of the Rules and Regulations of the MCLE Rules of the State Bar of California

]]> Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:01 GMT Start: 02/28/2008
End: 02/28/2008

The Employee Free Choice Act ("EFCA"), labor law reform legislation currently under consideration by the United States Congress, would bring about the most sweeping changes to America's labor laws since the National Labor Relations Act was passed in 1935. The EFCA's passage would dramatically increase the pace of union organizing and the cost of doing business in virtually all sectors of the economy and in all regions of the country. The union-sponsored EFCA would:

• Eliminate employee secret ballot elections in favor of "card check" certification
• Dramatically increase penalties for employer unfair labor practices
• Impose contract terms on employers through interest arbitration where no first contract is reached.

The purpose of this breakfast briefing is to explain the significant changes proposed by the EFCA, the likelihood of its passage, the enormous impact it will have on the labor relations landscape, and the responsive steps your company should consider taking NOW, in preparation.

Don't be caught unprepared.


The Employee Free Choice Act ("EFCA"), labor law reform legislation currently under consideration by the United States Congress, would bring about the most sweeping changes to America's labor laws since the National Labor Relations Act was passed in 1935. The EFCA's passage would dramatically increase the pace of union organizing and the cost of doing business in virtually all sectors of the economy and in all regions of the country. The union-sponsored EFCA would:

Who Should Attend:


The briefing is directed toward members of the general counsel's office, HR Directors, HR staff, and managers and advisors to employing entities who have a predominantly non-union workforce

Register:

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

In addition, If you can not make the on-site event on February 28, 2008
a web conference covering the same topics will be held on April 24, 2008.

Registration is required and seating is limited.

Contact Info:

For questions please email: EFCAbriefings@seyfarth.com

CLE:

Seyfarth Shaw LLP is an Accredited Provider of CLE for the States of California & New York.

CLE may be available for this program.

CLE credit is pending in IL, TX, VA, GA

]]> Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:01 GMT Start: 02/28/2008
End: 02/28/2008

What are the key trends impacting employment class action litigation today and how will they impact employers in the coming year?

Seyfarth Shaw LLP's fourth Annual Workplace Class Action Litigation Report analyzes the leading class action and collective action decisions of 2007 involving claims against employers. Please join Seyfarth Shaw attorneys for a webinar that will discuss highlights from the report, including the following four key trends that developed in 2007 and their impact on employers:

• The volume of wage and hour litigation continues to increase exponentially. What does this mean for employers in 2008?
• The Class Action Fairness Act of 2005 (CAFA) continued to have significant effects on workplace litigation, primarily wage and hour class actions filed in state court. How will this impact litigation strategy over the next year?
• The financial stakes in workplace class action litigation increased yet again in 2007. What should employers know about how the plaintiffs' bar and the government are approaching damages recoveries in 2008?
• Plaintiffs' lawyers have resorted to state court forums on a more frequent basis to pursue employment-related class action litigation. What does this mean for companies in 2008?

Who Should Attend:

Members of the general counsel's office and HR executives and directors.

Speakers:

Jerry Maatman, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Lorie Almon, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Ian Morrison, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
David Kadue, Seyfarth Shaw LLP

]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:00:01 GMT Start: 02/27/2008
End: 02/27/2008

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently adopted a series of regulations designed to streamline reporting of transactions under Regulation D, relax disclosure requirements applicable to smaller reporting companies with a market capitalization of less than $75 million and reduce resale and other restrictions under Rules 144 and 145 applicable to investors to provide them easier access to the capital markets. This liberalization program stems from the work of advisory committees at the SEC and an ongoing assessment of the federal securities regulatory system.

On Wednesday, February 27, 2008, attorneys from Seyfarth Shaw's Corporate & Finance Practice Group will host a one hour Web conference to discuss new regulations and other developments and how companies and their investors can benefit from them. The presentation will include an analysis of:

• Shortened holding periods, the elimination of trading restrictions and other amendments to Rules 144 and 145 under the Securities Act of 1933
• Availability of short form registration on Form S-3 to smaller reporting companies
• Elimination of "SB" registration and reporting forms and new a la carte scaled disclosure options for smaller reporting companies
• Streamlined Regulation D private placement disclosures and mandatory electronic filing of Form D with the SEC

• Supreme Court decision in Stoneridge limiting the scope of the private right of action implied in Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act and Rule 10b-5.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

If you have any questions, please contact Annie Hetzel at ahetzel@seyfarth.com.

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The program will take place on Thursday and Friday, February 21 and 22, at the PLI Conference Center, 810 7th Avenue, New York City. Sessions will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on day one and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on day two.

Attendees will receive a review of important recent TTAB decisions, an update on implementation of new TTAB rules, as well as PTO and TTAB structure, jurisdiction and powers. Practical tips for trademark searching, clearance, and options and grounds for refusal of registration will also be covered. Administrative trademark judges will provide live oral argument in a pending TTAB case.

The program co-chairs are Christopher C. Larkin, Seyfarth Shaw LLP, and Helen Hill Minsker, Banner & Witcoff, Ltd.

For information on registration fees and available CLE credits, see the Bulletin Board on The Metropolitan Corporate Counsel website at www.metrocorpcounsel.com.

To register, call (800) 260-4PLI or visit www.pli.edu.

]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:01 GMT Start: 02/14/2008
End: 02/14/2008

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and the California Legislaturewere more active this year than during the past two years in enacting new employment laws. There are several new laws that senior human resource professionals and employment lawyers will need to know to ensure workplace compliance and avoid litigation. Some of these new laws mandate notice to employees and will require new written personnel policies or changes to handbooks, while other laws will impact payroll operations. The purpose of this Breakfast Briefing is to explain the details of the new laws and to offer practical guidance for the workplace. We will also provide an update on key employment law cases from the past year and discuss issues likely to be addressed in the Legislature and the Courts in 2008.

Specific Briefing Topics Include:

• Changes in California's minimum wage law
• New leave law for military spouses
• Key developments in classifying exempt employees
• NLRB ruling on the use of e-mail in the workplace
• More limits on the use of arbitration agreements
• Other wage hour and EEO court decisions
• EDD, FEHA, Dept. of Industrial Relations regulatory news


AGENDA:
7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Program

CALIFORNIA CLE CREDIT:
Seyfarth Shaw is an accredited provider of CLE services in the State of California. Seyfarth Shaw certifies that this activity meets the standards for approved activities defined by Section 7 of the Rules and Regulations of the MCLE Rules of the State Bar of California.

For questions please contact:

Kiersten Warning at (415) 732-1136 or kwarning@seyfarth.com]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Start: 02/14/2008
End: 02/14/2008

Topics to be Discussed:

• Implementing the Final 403(b) Regulations
• 403(b) Plans: Gearing up for the New Form 5500 Requirements
• Executive Compensation: Section 457(f) Plans - What's Left?
• Form 990: Changes You Need to Make During 2008

Agenda

8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Breakfast
8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Program

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Please contact Dena Kill if you have any questions at dkill@seyfarth.com or 312-460-6576.

]]> Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:00:01 GMT Start: 02/12/2008
End: 02/12/2008

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and the California Legislature were more active this year than during the past two years in enacting new employment laws. There are several new laws that senior human resource professionals and employment lawyers will need to know to ensure workplace compliance and avoid litigation. Some of these new laws mandate notice to employees and will require new written personnel policies or changes to handbooks, while other laws will impact payroll operations. The purpose of this Breakfast Briefing is to explain the details of the new laws and to offer practical guidance for the workplace. We will also provide an update on key employment law cases from the past year and discuss issues likely to be addressed in the Legislature and the Courts in 2008.

Specific Briefing Topics Include:

• Changes in California's minimum wage law
• New leave law for military spouses
• Key developments in classifying exempt employees
• NLRB ruling on the use of e-mail in the workplace
• More limits on the use of arbitration agreements
• Other wage hour and EEO court decisions
• EDD, FEHA, Dept. of Industrial Relations regulatory news


AGENDA:
7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Program

CALIFORNIA CLE CREDIT:
Seyfarth Shaw is an accredited provider of CLE services in the State of California. Seyfarth Shaw certifies that this activity meets the standards for approved activities defined by Section 7 of the Rules and Regulations of the MCLE Rules of the State Bar of California.

For questions please contact: Sarah Messerlian at (916) 498-7037 or smesserlian@seyfarth.com.

]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Start: 02/07/2008
End: 02/07/2008

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and the California Legislature were more active this year than during the past two years in enacting new employment laws. There are several new laws that senior human resource professionals and employment lawyers will need to know to ensure workplace compliance and avoid litigation. Some of these new laws mandate notice to employees and will require new written personnel policies or changes to handbooks, while other laws will impact payroll operations. The purpose of this Breakfast Briefing is to explain the details of the new laws and to offer practical guidance for the workplace. We will also provide an update on key employment law cases from the past year and discuss issues likely to be addressed in the Legislature and the Courts in 2008.

Specific Briefing Topics Include:

• Changes in California's minimum wage law
• New leave law for military spouses
• Key developments in classifying exempt employees
• NLRB ruling on the use of e-mail in the workplace
• More limits on the use of arbitration agreements
• Other wage hour and EEO court decisions
• EDD, FEHA, Dept. of Industrial Relations regulatory news


AGENDA:
7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Program

CALIFORNIA CLE CREDIT:
Seyfarth Shaw is an accredited provider of CLE services in the State of California. Seyfarth Shaw certifies that this activity meets the standards for approved activities defined by Section 7 of the Rules and Regulations of the MCLE Rules of the State Bar of California.

For questions please contact: Sarah Guigliano at (310) 201-1555 or sguigliano@seyfarth.com

]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Start: 02/06/2008
End: 02/06/2008

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and the California Legislature were more active this year than during the past two years in enacting new employment laws. There are several new laws that senior human resource professionals and employment lawyers will need to know to ensure workplace compliance and avoid litigation. Some of these new laws mandate notice to employees and will require new written personnel policies or changes to handbooks, while other laws will impact payroll operations. The purpose of this Breakfast Briefing is to explain the details of the new laws and to offer practical guidance for the workplace. We will also provide an update on key employment law cases from the past year and discuss issues likely to be addressed in the Legislature and the Courts in 2008.

Specific Briefing Topics Include:

• Changes in California's minimum wage law
• New leave law for military spouses
• Key developments in classifying exempt employees
• NLRB ruling on the use of e-mail in the workplace
• More limits on the use of arbitration agreements
• Other wage hour and EEO court decisions
• EDD, FEHA, Dept. of Industrial Relations regulatory news


AGENDA:
7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Program

CALIFORNIA CLE CREDIT:
Seyfarth Shaw is an accredited provider of CLE services in the State of California. Seyfarth Shaw certifies that this activity meets the standards for approved activities defined by Section 7 of the Rules and Regulations of the MCLE Rules of the State Bar of California.

For questions please contact: Sarah Guigliano at (310) 201-1555 or sguigliano@seyfarth.com

]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Start: 02/05/2008
End: 02/05/2008

Real Estate Bankruptcy Cases: Can Lenders Ever Claim Default Interest Through A Plan Under Entz-White (850 F.2d 1338 (9th Cir. 1988) And Bankruptcy Code Sections 1123(d), 1123(a)(5)(G) and 1124(2), Or Can A Plan "Cure" Eliminate Default Interest as a matter of Bankruptcy Law?

For more information about this event, or to register, please contact Laura McCarron at lmccarron@kkbrf.com.

]]> Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT Start: 01/31/2008
End: 02/01/2008

The Practicing Law Institute will be hosting its Tenth Annual Real Estate Forum. The two day forum will:

• Give tips for dealing with the new legislation on "carried interests"
• Examine the unique issues involved in reverse and related-party like-kind exchanges
• Explore the use of creative deferral and non-recognition strategies
• Study the ethical issues arising in joint ventures with opportunity funds, like-kind exchanges and workouts and debt restructurings

John Napoli, co-managing partner of the New York office, will be a presenter during the session, "Joint Ventures with Opportunity Funds, Tax- Exempt Investors & REITs."

For more information, or to register, please visit the event's website.

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John P. Napoli, co-managing partner of the New York office, will be session leader of the panel "Comparing Real Estate Routes to Market: REITS, Secondaries, Funds-of-Funds, Hedge Funds & Real Estate Private Equity," which will include discussions on investing in direct real estate structures, acquiring interests in funds & partnerships, long and short real estate hedge fund strategies, tax implications, liquidity and exit issues in a private equity platform and more.

Joel D. Rubin, partner in the Chicago Office, will be a presenter on the panel " Evaluating Joint Venture Options: Structuring Partnerships." The panel will include discussions on waterfall hurdles, Clawbacks, the management structures a typical 90/10 or 95/5 investor will require, the purpose of equity joint ventures, what investors should look for in an operating partner and vice versa, joint ventures with REITs vs. pension funds, exit strategies and liquidity options for partners in JV structures and more.

For more information or to register for this event please go to the events website.

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Gerald L. Maatman, Jr. will be presenting Class Action War Stories: Recent Plaintiff and Defense Successes as lead panelist and moderator at the 14th Annual Conference on Employment Practice Liability Insurance.

Gerald will also be participating in the Pre-Conference Workshops: Fundamentals of Wage and Hour Law

Register
phone: 888-224-2480
fax: 877-927-1563
www.AmericanConference.com/EPLI

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Using an interdisciplinary approach, this program presents a broad survey of the rapidly changing laws and regulations on privacy that impact business. The program is intended for business generalists, litigators, and in-house counsel who are not privacy law specialists. Attend this program and learn how to spot privacy issues, minimize risks, and deal with data spills.

The program chair is Kent D.B. Sinclair of the Boston office. Bart A. Lazar of the Chicago office will also be a presenter.

For reservations, call (800) 966-6253 or visit www.mcle.org.

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The conference will feature 32 panel discussions with some of the top legal consulting, and construction minds, who will be speaking about a variety of general business, legal, and management topics, including specialized building programs that pertain to healthcare and sports stadiums. The conference is organized into 4 tracks: Legal and Institutional, Business Related Issues, Contracts and Management, and Industry Specific.

Participants will include Owners, Developers, Corporate General Counsel, Project Sponsors, Contractors, Attorneys, Financial Lenders, Engineers, Consultants, Government Authorities, Architects and Project Managers.

Leah Rochwarg, partner in the Boston Office, will be moderating the panel entitled, Issues Risk Management in an Era of Building Information Modeling. This session will provide an interactive discussion from the owner's contactor's and designer's perspective of the legal and risk management issues confronting project participants considering Building Information Modeling (BIM).

For information or to register, please visit the event's website at www.constructionsuperconference.com.

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End: 12/12/2007

There is an art to designing and enforcing restrictive covenants, such as non-competition, confidentiality, no solicitation and other contract provisions. Non-competes can and should be used and enforced strategically if they are to be effective.

Please join Seyfarth Shaw LLP for a presentation on how to assess:

• whether restrictive covenants are right for your organization;
• how to use them effectively; and
• whether adequate measures are in place to protect your trade secrets and human capital.

Featuring attorneys from both Seyfarth Shaw and Kroll, the world's leading risk consulting company, this informative event will offer practical information and best practices to assist you in maintaining your competitive edge in an increasingly transitory workplace.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

If you have any questions, please contact Courtney Eddings at (212) 218-3352 or ceddings@seyfarth.com.

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This program will feature discussions among the faculty concerning issues involving limited liability companies and business lawyers.]]> Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:01 GMT Start: 12/05/2007
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What every employer needs to know about the laws, regulations and court decisions over the past year which have impacted the employer-employee relationship. Our breakfast briefing will cover:

• Social Security and DHS mismatch letters from the Social Security Administration: What new obligations do they create for employers and what is the status of the injunction proceedings to block enforcement?
• Recent Massachusetts appellate court decisions on the wage/hour laws: How do these decisions interpret the tip statutes, the weekly payment of wages act, and the treble damages and attorneys' fees provisions of the wage act?
• The Massachusetts Health Care Reform Act: What new recordkeeping and reporting obligations does it create for employers?
• The EEOC's Guidance on Caregiver Discrimination: What does it mean for employers
• The Supreme Court has redefined retaliation claims under Title VII: What
  effect will this decision have on the way you defend retaliation claims?
• The Supreme Court has limited untimely pay claims: How does this change affect class actions?
• Recent NLRB decisions significantly affecting union organizing initiatives and particularly their use of card check and neutrality agreements.
• What potential employment law changes are on the horizon for you in 2008?

Click Here to Register

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I will be presenting with and at the request of in-house legal personnel at Hearst Corporation on strategies of enforcing trademarks including civil remedies, criminal remedies and use of law enforcement personnel, such as U.S. Customs.]]> Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:01 GMT Start: 11/27/2007
End: 11/27/2007

For many employees, the benefits granted by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) are a lifesaver - giving them the chance to balance their workloads with their responsibilities at home. And most workers act in an honorable manner and don't try to exploit the system. Unfortunately, some workers do try to take unfair advantage, at the expense of both their honest co-workers and their organization's productivity.

Spotting and catching the abusers without landing in hot water yourself is not easy. Do you know the safest legal way to question an employee's FMLA leave request? What do you do if a worker simultaneously claims time off under the family leave laws and other laws (e.g., workers' compensation, the Americans with Disabilities Act)? Do you know how to properly keep track of intermittent leave? Or when you can ask for a second, or even a third, medical opinion – and who pays for it? What do you do with employees who say they're not ready to return to work when their leave expires?

It's one strike and you're out on questions like these - because any mistake could lead to an expensive, damaging lawsuit and negative publicity.

Seyfarth Shaw attorney, Jeff Wortman, will be presenting an informative 90-minute audio conference on November 27 on how to deal with FMLA abuses. You'll learn proven strategies for anticipating and managing family and medical leave requests, as well as the most common mistakes employers make in the process. And, we'll discuss the do's and don'ts of deterring family and medical leave abuses without affecting the morale of the rest of your workforce or exposing yourself to legal challenges.

You and Your Colleagues Will Learn:

How to accurately determine which employees qualify for FMLA leaves (and when) Recommended procedures for responding to, and documenting, leave requests The most common errors HR managers make with FMLA requests - and how you can avoid repeating them When you must reinstate employees returning from leave - and when you may terminate them The legal rules governing FMLA-related medical exams and inquiries Practical tips for handling the increased workload during employee leaves (and how you can effectively re-integrate those employees into your operations when they return) The red flags that trigger your FMLA obligations, even when employees never mention "FMLA" or "family leave" by name How far you should go in disciplining employees who abuse the system How to create a workplace environment that discourages abuses of the family leave laws.

Please register by clicking here.

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End: 11/16/2007

This segment of "The Art of the Deal," will focus on the consequecnes of a commerical real estate deal fails or goes into default. What are the essential default and bankrtupcy considerations? And how can transasctional counsel prepare for them? What happens when it is too late and a project has failed? These and other questions will be addressed.

Pre-planning: What to incorporate into acquisition and finance agreements
Techniques for limiting liability
When it's too late: Post-petition planning opportunities, including workouts

David M. Wiseblood is a partner in the San Francisco office of Seyfarth Shaw LLP, where his practice concentrates on all aspects of creditors' rights litigation and related services. He represents national and community banks, leasing companies, asset-based lenders and real estate developers, with an emphasis on complex bankruptcy cases, commercial workouts, loan restructurings and defense litigation. Mr. Wiseblood is an Early Settlement Panelist for the San Francisco County Superior Court, helping to settle cases as a neutral. He received his B.A. from the University of California at Berkeley, with honors, and his J.D. form the University of San Francisco, with honors.

To register for this seminar, please visit the event's website.

]]> Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:00:01 GMT Start: 11/15/2007
End: 11/15/2007

Seyfarth Shaw's 2007 Advanced Labor and Employment Law Conference will provide the opportunity for in-house counsel to hear from and interact with their peers on cutting-edge issues confronting businesses.

Panel Topics Slated for this Conference Include:

• Wage and Hour Class and Collective Actions
• Ethical Issues for In-House Counsel
• Organized Labor's Agenda in the Changing Political Environment
• Discrimination Class Actions and the EEOC's Systemic Litigation Initiative
• Looking to the Future – Top Labor and Employment Issues on the Horizon


For more information, please contact Lisa Olney at (212) 218-3358 or lolney@seyfarth.com.

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End: 11/15/2007

This program is targeted for individuals with a basic understanding of wage hour laws who are interested in gaining a more detailed, comprehensive understanding of these laws, how they apply to their business, and how to assess policies and practices to avoid common compliance hazards in their every day operations.

7:30 am – 8:00 am Registration and Breakfast
8:00 am – 8:15 am Welcome and Opening Remarks
8:15 am – 9:15 am Do Your Pay Practices Comply With The FLSA?
9:15 am – 10:15 am Are Your Employees Exempt?
10:15 am – 10:30 am Break
10:30 am – 11:30 am Pay Practice Assessments & Defining "Best Practices" for Compliance

PHR/SPHR/GPHR
Certification Pending.

Detailed Manual
CD-ROM provided to class outlining wage hour laws and helpful guides.

Cost
There is no cost to attend this event.


Click Here to Register

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End: 11/15/2007
This program will focus on the complex challenges faced by employers due to statutory and legal developments related to Family Responsibilities Discrimination ("FRD"). The program will address strategies for maintaining morale and productivity, while ensuring compliance with a range of statutes designed to facilitate leaves of absence for tending to familial obligations. We will review evolving employer duties and potential risks associated with employees exercising rights to fulfill family responsibilities outside of work; and, suggest practical ways for employers to address these issues. Highlights of this briefing include:
• Discussion of the challenges faced by employees and employers regarding the
  provision of child care and elder care services;
• Review of the development of FRD claims and their interrelationship among the
  FMLA, CFRA and other statutory leave provisions;
• Analysis of the legal themes and related issues involved in FRD claims such as
  stereotyping, "sex-plus" disparate treatment, retaliation, and hostile work
  environment; and,
• Strategic and proactive approaches to address these issues.
  

This program will assist employers to balance their employees' legitimate interests
in tending to familial obligations with the employers' interests in controlling abuse,
promoting morale, and maintaining productivity. We encourage our guests to bring their
questions and perspectives to the briefing.

For more information please contact: Sarah Guigliano at (310) 201-1555 or sguigliano@seyfarth.com

]]> Mon, 08 Oct 2007 00:00:01 GMT Start: 11/14/2007
End: 11/17/2007
Sara Beiro Farabow spoke about the new ConsensusDOCS at the Fall Owners Leadership Conference of Construction Owners Association of America, Inc. (COAA) held November 14-17, 2007 in Las Vegas. Sara has been serving as COAA's representative to ConsensusDOCS, an innovative collaboration of 21 organizations united in the goal of publishing balanced standard construction contracts and forms. The first edition of the ConsensusDOCS was released on September 28, 2007. Sara also explained the purpose of the ConsensusDOCS guidebook, which provides an overview of the main contracts and forms as well as various project-specific considerations for modification.]]> Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:01 GMT Start: 11/14/2007
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This program will focus on the complex challenges faced by employers due to statutory and legal developments related to Family Responsibilities Discrimination ("FRD"). The program will address strategies for maintaining morale and productivity, while ensuring compliance with a range of statutes designed to facilitate leaves of absence for tending to familial obligations. We will review evolving employer duties and potential risks associated with employees exercising rights to fulfill family responsibilities outside of work; and, suggest practical ways for employers to address these issues. Highlights of this briefing include:

• Discussion of the challenges faced by employees and employers regarding the
  provision of child care and elder care services;
• Review of the development of FRD claims and their interrelationship among the
  FMLA, CFRA and other statutory leave provisions;
• Analysis of the legal themes and related issues involved in FRD claims such as
  stereotyping, "sex-plus" disparate treatment, retaliation, and hostile work
  environment; and,
• Strategic and proactive approaches to address these issues.
  

This program will assist employers to balance their employees' legitimate interests
in tending to familial obligations with the employers' interests in controlling abuse,
promoting morale, and maintaining productivity. We encourage our guests to bring their
questions and perspectives to the briefing.

For more information please contact: Michelle Cronin at (415) 732-1136 or mcronin@seyfarth.com

]]> Mon, 08 Oct 2007 00:00:01 GMT Start: 11/13/2007
End: 11/13/2007

Thomas Saunders, partner in the Boston office, will be a presenting, "Patents in Flux: New Rules, New Laws, vel non," at the 28th Annual Meeting of the American College of Toxicology.

Register online at: www.actox.org

]]> Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:00:01 GMT Start: 11/13/2007
End: 11/13/2007

This program will focus on the complex challenges faced by employers due to statutory and legal developments related to Family Responsibilities Discrimination ("FRD"). The program will address strategies for maintaining morale and productivity, while ensuring compliance with a range of statutes designed to facilitate leaves of absence for tending to familial obligations. We will review evolving employer duties and potential risks associated with employees exercising rights to fulfill family responsibilities outside of work; and, suggest practical ways for employers to address these issues. Highlights of this briefing include:

• Discussion of the challenges faced by employees and employers regarding the
  provision of child care and elder care services;
• Review of the development of FRD claims and their interrelationship among the
  FMLA, CFRA and other statutory leave provisions;
• Analysis of the legal themes and related issues involved in FRD claims such as
  stereotyping, "sex-plus" disparate treatment, retaliation, and hostile work
  environment; and,
• Strategic and proactive approaches to address these issues.
  

This program will assist employers to balance their employees' legitimate interests
in tending to familial obligations with the employers' interests in controlling abuse,
promoting morale, and maintaining productivity. We encourage our guests to bring their
questions and perspectives to the briefing.

For more information please contact: Sarah Guigliano at (310) 201-1555 or sguigliano@seyfarth.com

]]> Mon, 08 Oct 2007 00:00:01 GMT Start: 11/09/2007
End: 11/09/2007

Jay Gitles, partner in the Chicago office, will be presenting at the upcoming International Association of Attorneys and Executives in Corporate Real Estate Fall Forum. The presentation, Landlord versus Tenant - The letter of Intent Battle, will feature two, two-person teams comprised of brokers and lawyers, who represent the landlord's and tenant's perspective. The teams will share their views and tips on how to negotiate a letter of intent to lease commercial space.

For more information please visit AECRE online at www.aecre.org

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End: 11/09/2007

This program will focus on the complex challenges faced by employers due to statutory and legal developments related to Family Responsibilities Discrimination ("FRD"). The program will address strategies for maintaining morale and productivity, while ensuring compliance with a range of statutes designed to facilitate leaves of absence for tending to familial obligations. We will review evolving employer duties and potential risks associated with employees exercising rights to fulfill family responsibilities outside of work; and, suggest practical ways for employers to address these issues. Highlights of this briefing include:

• Discussion of the challenges faced by employees and employers regarding the
  provision of child care and elder care services;
• Review of the development of FRD claims and their interrelationship among the
  FMLA, CFRA and other statutory leave provisions;
• Analysis of the legal themes and related issues involved in FRD claims such as
  stereotyping, "sex-plus" disparate treatment, retaliation, and hostile work
  environment; and,
• Strategic and proactive approaches to address these issues.
  

This program will assist employers to balance their employees' legitimate interests
in tending to familial obligations with the employers' interests in controlling abuse,
promoting morale, and maintaining productivity. We encourage our guests to bring their
questions and perspectives to the briefing.

For more information please contact: Sarah Messerlian at (916) 498-7037 or smesserlian@seyfarth.com

]]> Mon, 08 Oct 2007 00:00:01 GMT Start: 11/06/2007
End: 11/06/2007

Seyfarth Shaw's Employee Benefits and Labor & Employment Departments will discuss the coming application of the PPA to multiemployer pension plans in 2008, the proposed regulations regarding fund disclosure obligations, as well as the potential fallout from the UPS watershed agreement of United Parcel Service, Inc. to withdraw from the Central States Pension Plan. The program will include a Question and Answer session.

If you would like to request an audio file please send an email to epritchard@seyfarth.com


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End: 11/02/2007

Eric Boyd, partner in the Chicago office of Seyfarth Shaw, is Conference Co-Chair and a presenter at the upcoming 2007 Air Quality Management Conference.

The Lake Michigan States Section of the Air & Waste Management Association is pleased to once again offer the Midwest's most comprehensive annual program on air quality management issues. The LMSS's Air Quality Management conference has become a tradition in the region - bringing together environmental professionals from industry, government, environmental services and the legal community to learn about the hottest issues and most important developments in this rapidly evolving field. This year, prominent leaders in air quality management will provide information and insights on such current topics as the 8-hour ozone and PM2.5 standards, as well as new developments in permitting, enforcement, and other regulatory initiatives.

For more information please visit the event's website at www.lmawma.org.

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End: 11/01/2007

Mediation can be an excellent way for unions and employers to resolve grievances without going to arbitration. In this program, experienced practitioners and mediators will discuss their experiences and strategies in conducting successful grievance mediation. Learn what works and what doesn't, what to do and what to avoid.

Speakers:
Kurt Saunders, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service
Brian Powers, O'Donohue & O'Donohue, LLP
Kevin Kraham, Ford & Harrison, LLP
Ben Elliott, Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO
Charles F. Walters, Seyfarth Shaw, LLP
National Mediation Board Mediator (invited)

Moderator:
Deirdre E. Hamilton, Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO

Time:
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm (Lunch will be provided.)

Cost:
$20.00 Section Members and Subscribers
$30.00 Non-Section Members
$20.00 Government and Nonprofit Employees
Free Law Students

Note: This Section-sponsored educational program is not intended to be a CLE program and thus does not qualify for CLE credit in other jurisdictions including Ohio and Pennsylvania.

To register for this program or for a printable registration form, please click here.
For more information, please click here.

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End: 11/02/2007

On November 1, 2007, Chip Ingraham will be speaking at McDonough Bolyard Peck, Inc.'s seminar on Managing Construction Risks in a Changing Industry.

Then, on November 2, 2007 Chip Ingraham will be making a presentation on Limitations on Scope of Work at the Council of American Structural Engineers' Risk Management Convocation in Atlanta, GA.

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End: 11/02/2007

Mark Casciari, partner in the Chicago office, will be presenting Benefit Claims Litigation: Claims Standard of Review and Evidence at the upcoming American Bar Association's ERISA Litigation Seminar. This program segment features a discussion of the most recent jurisprudence dealing with what occurs when suit is filed for benefits under an ERISA plan, including evidence the district court may consider, the judicial standards of review applied in benefit claims litigation, the doctrine of conflict of interest, and emerging theories of benefit claims law.

Presentation Date: Thursday, November 1, 2007
Presentation Time: 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

For more information, or to register, please visit the event's website.

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End: 10/30/2007

In light of the media glare focused on the recent automobile contract negotiations, please join Seyfarth Shaw's Employee Benefits and Labor & Employment Departments to discuss the trend towards funding and administering retiree health care benefits through negotiated and court-approved voluntary employee beneficiary associations (VEBAs). This timely program will include a Question and Answer session, and will address the following topics:

• How VEBAs actually work
• Prior models of VEBAs in "legacy cost" industries
• Costing out and negotiating VEBAs
• Advantages of transferring benefits and administration to VEBAs
• Potential risks of entering into VEBAs

If you would like to request an audio file please send an email to epritchard@seyfarth.com



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End: 11/01/2007

Leah Rochwarg, partner in the Boston office, will be a presenter at the Workshop W2, "Benefits and Risks of Building Information Modeling," at the upcoming Construction Risk Conference. This workshop will demonstrate Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology, uses, benefits, and legal and risk management issues for owners, design professionals, contractors, and project teams.

• Provides a demonstration of the functionality and uses of BIM technology.
• Suggests potential transformations in team collaboration and work flow.
• Offers best practice examples of BIM benefits for owners, contractors, and designers.
• Examines risk management issues that must be addressed, including contract language, legal uncertainties, and insurance coverage.

For more information or to register for this event please visit www.irmi.com or call (800) 827-4242.

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End: 10/27/2007

Ira Fierstein, partner in the Chicago office, will be presenting at the upcoming International Council of Shopping Centers conference. His presentation, Planning Landlord Control and Exit Strategies During Initial Lease Negotiations, will focus on coordinating Assignment/subletting, trade name, use, kick-out clauses; options; remedies and other provisions to facilitate tenant transfer or termination of an undesirable lease and how a landlord can mitigate the impact.

For more information, or to register, please visit the event's website at www.icsc.org

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End: 10/19/2007

The Northeast Human Resources Association (NEHRA) will host their annual conference, " HR: Driving Business Success" October 17-19, 2007. The conference will feature ten Learning Labs focusing on recruitment, workplace conflict, employment law, and more. This is the largest human resources conference and exhibition in New England.

Seyfarth Shaw attorneys Daniel Klien, Partner, Krista Green Pratt, Associate, and Laura Roos, Of Counsel, will be presenting the Employment Law Update Learning Lab at this years conference.

For more information visit www.nehra.com/conference or call 781-239-8711.

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End: 10/11/2007

Seyfarth Shaw will be hosting a cocktail reception at the upcoming National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges in Orlando. The reception will take place from 5:30 - 7:30 on October 11th, the second day of the conference.

For more information about the conference, or to register, please visit the event's website.

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End: 10/10/2007

Mark Lies, partner in the Chicago office, will be presenting Legislative Drivers and Updates at the upcoming NAEM event, "Driving Your Organization's Safety Culture - Behaviors and Beyond."

For more information or to register, please visit the event's website at www.naemlm.org.

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End: 10/09/2007

On October 9, 2007, Seyfarth Shaw's Employee Benefits Department conducted a teleconference that address the following issues:

What did the IRS extension really give you?
What must be done this year?
How can you take advantage of the transition relief for 2007?

Please select the links below to download the event presentation or listen to the audio file.

Click here to download the Audio File
Click here to download a PDF of the presentation



If you have questions please contact Dena Kill at dkill@seyfarth.com or 312-460-6576.




]]> Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:00:01 GMT Start: 10/09/2007
End: 10/09/2007

Leah Rochwarg, partner in the Boston Office, will be a participant in the upcoming round table discussion entitled The Intersection of Due Diligence and Retrocommissioning, which is being hosted by the California Commissioning Collaborative. Participants will include building owners and facility managers, commissioning providers, and due diligence consultants (from both the legal and engineering communities).

]]> Tue, 02 Oct 2007 00:00:01 GMT Start: 10/03/2007
End: 10/03/2007

Gerald L. Maatman, Jr., partner in Seyfarth Shaw's Chicago office, will be presenting The Latest New Threats to Canadian Business: Overtime Pay Claims at the upcoming conference "Class Action Forum: Pre-Emptive Business and Legal Strategies."

In June of this year, a Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce teller launched a $600 million class action lawsuit against her employer, alleging thousands of hours of overtime went unpaid to her and her colleagues. The CIBC suit, it appears, could be the tip of the iceberg and it should be of grave concern to most Canadian businesses. According to Statistics Canada, 23 per cent of the Canadian work force regularly toils more than eight hours a day, but only 10 per cent of the workforce is actually paid for it. While the CIBC case is the biggest lawsuit to hit a Canadian business alleging unpaid overtime, similar cases have wended through U.S. courts for several years now. In this session, hear one of the most experienced employment defence lawyers in the United States discuss the American situation with a prominent class action plaintiff counsel who recently won a $78 million case against Wal-Mart. Find out the startling implications that this new case will have for Canadian business—and learn how how they can be prevented.

Presentation Time: 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

For more information or to register, please visit the Event's website.

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End: 10/01/2007

Charles Walters, associate in the Washington, D.C. office, will be presenting a Brown Bag Program at the upcoming District of Columbia Bar/Labor & Employment/Litigation Section meeting. The presentation will focuson the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and its committment to using alternative methods for resolving disputes in all of its activities, where appropriate and feasible. According to the EEOC, alternative dispute resolution (ADR), if used properly in appropriate circumstances, can provide faster, less expensive, less contentious, and more productive results in eliminating workplace discrimination.

This program will provide information about ADR at the EEOC, including practical pointers from experienced attorneys, who represent employees and employers, on how attorneys can be effective in mediation of private sector EEO cases.

For more information, or to register, please visit the DC Bar Lawyer Events section online at www.dcbar.org.

]]> Mon, 10 Sep 2007 00:00:01 GMT Start: 09/27/2007
End: 09/27/2007

Thomas Saunders and John Serio, partners in the Boston office, will be presenting Freedom to Operate Assessments in Biotechnology: Analysis, Opinions and More at the upcoming American Conference Institute seminar.

The presentation will cover:

• Knowing when a freedom to operate analysis is necessary
• Guaranteeing the right to commercialize the IP at issue without infringing the claims of a third party
• identifying and analyzing potential blocking patents
• monitoring activity in pending third party applications
• assessing infringement risks in biotech
• considering indirect infringement issues
• including un-issued patents and predated priority dates, common with biotechnology
• evaluating patent issues outside the U.S.
• Accounting for the complexity of increasingly overlapping patents
• determining claim scope
• finding out what is pending
• checking on ongoing prosecution to predict what may issue
• Effectively conducting the more elaborate search necessary for biologic compounds
• defining and refining the topic
• finding and mining useful tools and sources of information
• managing the intricacies of sequence searching
• Deciding if an FTO opinion is necessary
• evaluating the strength of a possible opinion
• understanding the complexities of privilege and discovery issues relative to opinions
• Analyzing current case law that can affect your FTO analysis
• the impact of the 271(e)(1) safe harbor

For more information, or to register, please visit the event's website.

]]> Fri, 31 Aug 2007 00:00:01 GMT Start: 09/27/2007
End: 09/27/2007

Sang-yul Lee, partner in Seyfarth's Chicago office, will be presenting on labor, employment and benefits issues in hotel development and acquisition matters at the upcoming Practising Law Institute (PLI) program in New York entitled, Hotels 2007: Acquiring, Managing, Developing & Converting the Hot Property. Mr. Lee is on the faculty of PLI.

For more information or to register for this event, please visit the event's website.

]]> Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:00:01 GMT Start: 09/27/2007
End: 09/27/2007

Featuring Christopher Paetsch, a Partner at Seyfarth Shaw LLP, who specializes in litigation involving trade secrets, non-disclosure agreements and restrictive covenants.

Trade secrets and covenants not to compete are central to many employment disputes, but can be notoriously difficult to understand. At this seminar, you will learn about the key issues that all employment attorneys should know when dealing with trade secrets or covenants not to compete.

*This is an open meeting and everyone is welcome.
**Remember to bring your CBA card to swipe for CLE credit!

]]> Thu, 20 Sep 2007 00:00:01 GMT Start: 09/26/2007
End: 09/26/2007

Seyfarth Shaw LLP and the Washington Business Journal are pleased to again join together to present a forum where the top real estate issues facing the Washington metropolitan area can be discussed by recognized experts. At this year's program, our distinguished panel of political and industry thought leaders will present their perspectives on the current retail environment in the Washington region, their plans for the future, and the opportunities and challenges ahead. There also will be an opportunity for you to participate through a question and answer period. The fee for the program is $40, and registration is required. This program has sold out each of the prior years, so we urge you to sign up as soon as possible. We look forward to seeing you on September 26.

Panel
The Honorable Adrian M. Fenty, Mayor
Washington, D.C.

The Honorable Gerry Connolly, Chairman
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors

Paul G. Moulton, Executive Vice President
Real Estate - Costco

Mike Laferle, Vice President
Real Estate - The Home Depot

Tom Maskey, Senior Vice President - Retail
The Peterson Companies

Robert L. Bodansky, Partner
Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Program
7:30 AM - 8:15 AM Registration/Breakfast/Networking
8:15 AM - 8:30 AM Opening Remarks
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Panel Discussion

]]> Tue, 11 Sep 2007 00:00:01 GMT Start: 09/21/2007
End: 09/21/2007

Eric Boyd, partner in the Chicago office, will be part of a panel discussion on Corporate Challenges, Risks, and Opportunities, Green House Gas Benchmarking, Accounting & Reporting at the upcoming Green House Gas Emissions seminar.

The event will cover:

• The Science of Global Warming
• The Politics - Legislative & Regulatory Developments
• Corporate Challenges, Risks, and Opportunities, Green House Gas Benchmarking, Accounting & Reporting
• Governor's Climate Change Advisory Group Report

For registration information please visit the event's website.

]]> Fri, 07 Sep 2007 00:00:01 GMT Start: 09/20/2007
End: 09/20/2007

Topic: Ethics & eDiscovery
Seyfarth Shaw LLP and Guidance Software, Inc. invite you to attend our executive roundtable luncheon discussing eDiscovery.

Who Should Attend
Dedicated eDiscovery counsel and mid to senior level litigators who are faced with eDiscovery issues.

Why Attend
Electronic discovery issues continue to pose significant issues in litigation and litigation readiness. During this forum, Scott Carlson, Partner at Seyfarth Shaw LLP, and Patrick E. Zeller, Assistant General Counsel for Guidance Software, Inc., will provide a presentation over lunch followed by a moderated roundtable of litigators from major companies discussing these issues.

Agenda
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Welcome and Introduction: 11:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Lunch and Presentation: 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Interactive Discussion: 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Credit
Illinois CLE credit pending (call about others)
1.5 hours of ethics CLE credits
1.5 hours of general CLE credits

]]> Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:00:01 GMT Start: 09/19/2007
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On July 26, 2007, the IRS finalized regulations under Section 403(b) of the Internal Revenue Code that were issued in proposed form in 2004, and which go into effect on for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2008. These final 403(b) regulations represent the first comprehensive rules governing tax sheltered annuity plans in 40 years, and apply to 403(b) plans of public schools, colleges or universities, charitable entities that are tax exempt under section 501(c)(3), and churches.

Concurrently, the Department of Labor issued Field Assistance Bulletin No. 2007-2 to clarify the interaction of ERISA with these final regulations.

Please join Seyfarth Shaw LLP for an interactive discussion of what these changes mean for your organization or institution, and how you can best respond to the new requirements.

Agenda
Registration and Breakfast: 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Program: 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

New York CLE
1.5 Credits

Moderators:
Henry C. Blackiston, Partner
Candace L. Quinn, Of Counsel

NOTE: Seyfarth Shaw LLP is an approved provider of New York Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit. This seminar is approved for 1.5 hours of credit in Professional Development, and is appropriate for both transitional and nontransitional attorneys. Please note that in order to receive full credit for attending this briefing, the registrant must be present for the entire session.

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Ira Fierstein, partner in the Chicago office will be presenting Retail and Shopping Center Leases at the upcoming Law Seminars International event. His presentation will discuss challenging problematic situations and how the solutions differ for retail and shopping center leases; assignment of retail leases; how tenants form leases; new development.

For more information, or to register, please visit the event's website at www.lawseminars.com

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The Georgia Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel and Seyfarth Shaw LLP are proud to present an informative and interactive program addressing current trends in labor and employment law, including recent changes at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and how employers can prepare for and survive the "new" EEOC investigations with minimal disruption to the workplace; current hot topics in the compensation and benefits arena; and the practical and legal effects of a uniquely multi-generational workforce. CLE credit is pending approval.

Please visit the seminar's web page to register or to find out additional information about the event.

]]> Wed, 29 Aug 2007 00:00:01 GMT Start: 09/11/2007
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John Serio, partner in Seyfarth Shaw's Boston office, will be a panelist at the upcoming webinar, Overcoming the Regulatory Hurdles to Successful Pharmaceutical Social Media Marketing.

This program is being sponsored by Cymfony, a division of TNS Media Intelligence, who has collaborated with law firm Seyfarth Shaw and the social media marketing firm Envision Solutions Now to address the concerns pharmaceutical marketers have about the implications for adverse event reporting, potential risks with off-label promotion, and achieving a fair balance in social media marketing programs.

This free webinar will discuss:

• A framework your marketing, compliance and legal staff can agree on to reduce the potential for creating regulatory compliance problems.
• How pharmaceutical companies can leverage the tremendous benefits of blogs and social media sites while being consistent with established principles of DTC promotions.

Register today to download the full study prior to the webinar.

]]> Mon, 20 Aug 2007 00:00:01 GMT Start: 09/11/2007
End: 09/11/2007

Susan Stoffer and Stuart Newman, partners in the Atlanta office of Seyfarth Shaw LLP, will be speaking at the upcoming Annual Employment Law Update, hosted by the Georgia Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel.

For more information or to register, please visit the event's website.

]]> Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:00:01 GMT Start: 09/10/2007
End: 09/11/2007

Jeffrey Wortman, partner in the Los Angeles office, will be presenting Spotting and Preventing Leave Abuses, Without Opening Yourself Up to a Lawsuit at the upcoming Employer Resource Institute seminar.

Presentation Day: September 10, 2007
Presentation Time: 3:15-4:45

This exclusive two-day conference, brought to you by the same people who produce the award-winning California Employer Advisor, will explain everything you need to know to properly and legally manage employee leaves, discipline, and terminations. You'll learn:

• How to navigate intermittent leaves under FMLA/CRFA
• How FMLA/CFRA, workers' comp, and the ADA interact, and how to know which law or laws a given leave should be classified under
• How to correctly handle pay and bonuses for employees who are out on leave
• How to prevent leave abuses—without angering your honest employees
• How to make progressive discipline and performance improvement plans work for you instead of against you
• How to conduct an effective internal investigation when employee wrongdoing is suspected
• How to make your liability releases legally binding following layoffs or RIFs
• How to stay out of court after an involuntary employee termination

Registration Information:
For more information or to register, please visit the event's website.

]]> Fri, 07 Sep 2007 00:00:01 GMT Start: 08/22/2007
End: 08/22/2007

Nanette Heide, partner in the New York office, will present at the upcoming Alternative Public Strategies Webinar. The webinar will feature a live 90-minute interactive regulatory audio discussion and powerpoint presentation offering new perspectives and insight into the proposed changes affecting SEC Rule 415 and Rule 144 and the collective impact.

Presentation Time: 1:00 -2:30pm (EDT)

To register please visit http://alternativepublicstrategies.com/content/blogsection/10/42/
or Call (540) 675-3149


]]> Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:00:01 GMT Start: 08/16/2007
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Michael S. Rodgers, partner in Seyfarth Shaw's Atlanta office, will be presenting "Operational Issues to Include in Your Lease" and "Risk Management" at the upcoming Drafting Commercial Real Estate Leases seminar. The presentations will cover:

Operational Issues to Include in Your Lease
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Discussion on the topics of use, exclusive uses and prohibited uses, alterations to leased premises, repair obligations, compliance with federal, state and local laws, and surrender of property.

Risk Management
1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Discussion on the topics of insurance, indemnity and exculpation clauses, casualty, and hazardous materials

For more information on this event or to register, please visit the event's website

]]> Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:00:01 GMT Start: 08/01/2007
End: 08/01/2007

William D. Bishop, associate in the Sacramento office, will be speaking at the upcoming University of California-Davis King Hall Outreach Program. His presentation, Overview of Federal Laws Prohibiting Job Discrimination, will encompass a general overview of Title VII, EPA, ADEA, ADA, and other federal laws that prohibit job discrimination. The presentation may also touch on the differences under California Law.

Presentation Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

]]> Mon, 09 Jul 2007 00:00:01 GMT Start: 07/09/2007
End: 07/10/2007

Stacy D. Shartin, partner in the Los Angeles office, will be speaking at the upcoming Beverly Hills Practising Law Institute seminar, Acquiring or Selling the Privately Held Company. The seminar will focus on:

• Understand the Terms of the Acquisition Agreement
• Use Letters of Intent to Maximize Strategic Advantage
• Structure and Negotiate Earn-Outs
• Recognize and Deal with Non-Corporate Law Issues
• Address Key Issues in Selling Divisions or Subsidiaries

Stacy's presentation will cover Labor and Employment Law Issues. Giving a review of collective bargaining agreements, purchaser's duty to bargain as a successor employer, accretions, successors and assigns clauses, bargaining over the decision and/or effects of a sale; notice requirements for plant closings and mass layoffs under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act of 1988; assessment of seller's employment law practices.

Presentation Date & Time: July 9th, 2:45 p.m.

For more information, or to register, please visit the event's website at www.pli.edu

]]> Wed, 13 Jun 2007 00:00:01 GMT Start: 06/28/2007
End: 06/28/2007

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On June 11, 2007, the United States Supreme Court decided important issues in the CERCLA claims arena concerning § 107(a) claims and the applicable statute of limitation. This decision, considered with Supreme Court and federal appellate court decisions of recent years, presents a new landscape in Superfund litigation. Please join us for an insightful discussion of the Atlantic Research decision and its impacts.

The conference call will last one hour and provide for an open discussion, with questions and comments from participants.

Participation is free, but prior registration is required. If you have questions, please contact Melissa Workman at mworkman@seyfarth.com or (312) 460-6545.

Dial-in information and corresponding materials will be distributed via email on the afternoon of Wednesday, June 27, 2007.

]]> Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:00:01 GMT Start: 06/27/2007
End: 06/27/2007

Ernest Stern, partner in the Washington D.C. office and Nanette Heide, partner in the New York office will be presenters at the upcoming Alternative Public Strategies Conference. This program is designed for investors, bankers, issuers, corporate professionals, CEO's, CFO's attorneys, venture capitalist, analysts, lobbyists, and entrepreneurs who are interested in exploring alternative financing, public equity, tools for capital formation, and international markets.

Topics of Discussion:

• Capital Formation/Private vs. public Equity
• Corporate Governance
• Perspectives on Reverse Mergers
• International Equity Markets
• Post Public Considerations
• Compliance & Regulatory Issues

Mr. Stern's panel, Corporate Governance, focuses on SEC, NASD and investor expectations of board of directors and its policies and enforcement of those policies. Not only do regulators care about issuer compliance, but more and more it is a massive consideration of investors in order to protect their exit.

Ms. Heide's panel, Compliance and Regulatory Issues, assesses NASD & SEC policy changes -- the only thing a securities professional can count on. The compliance environment since "The Act" was first introduced to America's finance community has been a fluid one. Adjusting to change and understanding the objective of compliance changes is the material matter of any good securities professional and active issuer.

Presentation Time:
Ernest Stern: 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Nanette Heide: 3:50 p.m. - 4:50 p.m.

For more information, or to register, pelease visit the event's website at http://www.alternativepublicstrategies.com

]]> Wed, 13 Jun 2007 00:00:01 GMT Start: 06/26/2007
End: 06/26/2007

On Tuesday, June 26, Seyfarth Shaw invites you to attend a breakfast briefing on internal investigations. You will learn how to conduct a thorough internal investigation responding to discrimination and harassment complaints which will give your company the best chance to win, or even avoid, subsequent lawsuits.

Who Should Attend:
This program targets HR managers and in-house counsel.

Discussion topics will include:

• Who should conduct the investigation?
• What documents should you review?
• Whom should you interview?
• How should you record the notes from your interviews?
• What information should you include in your report?
• How can you cloak the investigation with the attorney-client privilege and/or use it to support your Affirmative Defenses?
]]> Thu, 24 May 2007 00:00:01 GMT Start: 06/25/2007
End: 06/26/2007

Philip L. Comella, partner in the Chicago office, will be speaking at the upcoming Chicago Practising Law Institute seminar, Acquiring or Selling the Privately Held Company. The seminar will focus on:

• Understand the Terms of the Acquisition Agreement
• Use Letters of Intent to Maximize Strategic Advantage
• Structure and Negotiate Earn-Outs
• Recognize and Deal with NOn-Corporate Law Issues
• Address Key Issues in Selling Divisions or Subsidiaries

Phil's presentation will cover Environmental Issues, focusing on the special problems of potential environmental liabilities; discussion of RCRA, CERCLA and state liability for hazardous waste discharge and disposal; state law inspection requirements; key drafting issues.

Presentation Date & Time: June 25th, 4:30 p.m.

For more information, or to register, please visit the event's website at www.pli.edu

]]> Wed, 30 May 2007 00:00:01 GMT Start: 06/20/2007
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This seminar is designed for contractors, developers, business owners, designers and others involved in the construction industry who want to learn more about the legal issues and risk management techniques surrounding the emerging area of Green/Sustainable Construction.

This educational and insightful program will explore the following topics:

• Public bodies that require or provide incentives for Green Construction
• Legal issues and risks particular to Green Projects
• Contract drafting strategies and tips to mitigate the special risks encountered on Green Projects
• Document and site control techniques for Green Projects

Registration

To register, please contact Elizabeth McDaniel emcdaniel@mbpce.com

Seating is limited.

]]> Tue, 29 May 2007 00:00:01 GMT Start: 06/17/2007
End: 06/21/2007

Thomas Saunders, partner in the Boston office, will be speaking at the upcoming DIA Forty-Third Annual Meeting. The program is designed for the full continuum of disciplines in the pharmaceutical and related industries.

This event will focus on:

• The current regulatory and public policy environment pertaining to pharmaceuticals with an emphasis on the Food and Drug Administration
• International regulations and economic factors that impact the global biopharmaceutical industry
• Challenges facing the FDA and the pharmaceutical industry in areas such as research study design and statistical methodology
• State-of-the-art clinical and statistical systems and implementations
• Legal, advertising, and marketing issues related to providing product information
• Risk assessment and management in areas such as computer systems validation and drug safety and pharmacovigilance
• Issues in safety reporting, data analysis, epidemiology, and regulations regarding adverse events

Mr. Saunders will present during the Natural Health Products session. In his presentation, entitled Patenting Nature and the Nature of Patenting, he will provide patent strategies for natural product dietary supplements and nutraceuticals. Particular attention will be given to instances where the active fraction is uncharacterized or present as a combination of substances.

To register, please visit the event's website.

]]> Thu, 31 May 2007 00:00:01 GMT Start: 06/12/2007
End: 06/12/2007

Mark Oberti and David Countiss, of Seyfarth Shaw LLP, will present a breakfast briefing on protecting your company's best ideas and A+ employees from your competitors by using covenants not to compete and nonsolicitation agreements, vigilantly preserving trade secrets, and rigorously enforcing employees' fiduciary duties to the company.

Who Should Attend:
In-house counsel, senior HR managers, and corporate Security/IT officers.

Discussion Topics Will Include:

• Using legally enforceable noncompete and nonsolicitation agreements to protect your critical information, top employees, and best clients.
• Strategies to protect your intellectual property and trade secrets from unauthorized disclosure without running afoul of the law.
• Understanding — and enforcing — your employees' fiduciary obligations to the company.

After attending this seminar, you will have a firm grasp of the legal rules in Texas governing noncompetition and nonsolicitation agreements, trade secret standards, and fiduciary duty law. Most importantly, you will be ready to deftly deploy your knowledge of these topics so that your company is ready to win the competition for the best ideas and top performing employees. This event will count for 2 hours of CLE credit.

]]> Fri, 11 May 2007 00:00:01 GMT Start: 06/12/2007
End: 06/13/2007
Scott A. Carlson, partner in the Chicago office of Seyfarth Shaw LLP, will be speaking at this upcoming E-Discovery event.

The New Rules, Rapidly Changing Technologies and Tech Savvy adversaries are Creating Additional Challenges and New Opportunities for the Way Electronic Discovery is Managed. Are You Up to the Task?

This A-Z workshop, now in its 4th year, offers cutting-edge knowledge in the fine points of electronic discovery. Our roster of experts with front-line battle experience in e-discovery will help you overcome the challenges and intricacies involved with preserving, managing and producing electronically stored information.

You will build your knowledge in these critical areas…

• Best Approaches for Using Computer Forensics
  • A tutorial on computer forensics, retaining a forensics expert and understanding the process
• The Impact of the New Rules on Planning, Preservation and Communication with the Other Side
  • Strategies for identifying and preserving digital evidence and preparing for your e-discovery conference
• Guidelines for Maintaining Control on Costs
  • Smart tactics and savvy planning to avoid outsize e-discovery expenses
• A Multi-Million Page Discovery Request
  • Best practices for sifting through a high volume of documents and terabytes - or petabytes - of information
• The Necessity of Cooperation between Counsel, Client, IT, Records Management and Litigation Support
  • What it really takes to assemble, train and manage an effective digital evidence triage team

You'll "get it" after this workshop and are certain to save more than the price of registration by the instruction you'll receive, which will increase productivity for you and your team in the future.

]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2007 00:00:01 GMT Start: 06/07/2007
End: 06/07/2007

Craig B. Simonsen will be a presenter and Andrew H. Perellis will be a moderator at the upcoming AIHce 2007 Conference. This EHS crossover presentation, entitled Essentials of Enviornmental Law, will provide an overview of the major federal environmental laws and regulatory programs. For instance, the session will briefly overview the key provisions of the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, the Toxic Substances Control Act, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act, the Endangered Species Act, and the National Environmental Policy Act.

Presentation Time: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

]]> Wed, 20 Dec 2006 00:00:01 GMT Start: 06/07/2007
End: 06/07/2007

Religious discrimination claims against employers have increased precipitously in the past few years. People do not leave their religion "in the parking lot" when they come to work. Current events and increased globalization are raising our consciousness and bringing issues of religious freedom and observance to the forefront.

Legal definitions of religion are expanding and evolving and our workplace practices must reflect this dynamic reality. The Breakfast Briefing presenters will address:

• How the law defines religion and religious observance
• How to communicate your company's policies about religion in the workplace, religious accommodation, and religious discrimination
• How the managers who implement your policies need to understand, spot and address needs for religious accommodation
• Properly accommodating issues relating to dress codes, observance in the workplace, display of religious items in the workplace, excused time off for religious practices and special dietary needs
]]> Fri, 11 May 2007 00:00:01 GMT Start: 06/06/2007
End: 06/08/2007

Thomas Saunders and John Serio, partners in the Boston Office, will present at the upcoming Drug Delivery 2007 Conference. This event uncovers the challenges and opportunities facing the drug delivery community. It will include specialized tracks covering the latest discoveries and trends on the fields of Nanotechnology, Ophthalmic, Nasal/Pulmonary, Transdermal/Injectables, Oral, and the Business and Science of Drug Delivery .

Mr. Saunders and Mr. Serio are panelist in the Pre-Conference Workshop, Regulatory Approval Strategies for Drug Delivery Platforms. In addition, they will also facilitate a session entitled, Reaching the Promised Land: FDA Approval of "New & Improved" Drugs.

To register visit http://www.pharmedassociates.com/

]]> Thu, 31 May 2007 00:00:01 GMT Start: 06/05/2007
End: 06/05/2007

Religious discrimination claims against employers have increased precipitously in the past few years. People do not leave their religion "in the parking lot" when they come to work. Current events and increased globalization are raising our consciousness and bringing issues of religious freedom and observance to the forefront.

Legal definitions of religion are expanding and evolving and our workplace practices must reflect this dynamic reality. The Breakfast Briefing presenters will address:

• How the law defines religion and religious observance
• How to communicate your company's policies about religion in the workplace, religious accommodation, and religious discrimination
• How the managers who implement your policies need to understand, spot and address needs for religious accommodation
• Properly accommodating issues relating to dress codes, observance in the workplace, display of religious items in the workplace, excused time off for religious practices and special dietary needs
]]> Fri, 11 May 2007 00:00:01 GMT Start: 06/05/2007
End: 06/06/2007

Scott A. Carlson, partner in the Chicago office of Seyfarth Shaw LLP, will be speaking at this upcoming E-Discovery event.

The New Rules, Rapidly Changing Technologies and Tech Savvy adversaries are Creating Additional Challenges and New Opportunities for the Way Electronic Discovery is Managed. Are You Up to the Task?

This A-Z workshop, now in its 4th year, offers cutting-edge knowledge in the fine points of electronic discovery. Our roster of experts with front-line battle experience in e-discovery will help you overcome the challenges and intricacies involved with preserving, managing and producing electronically stored information.

You will build your knowledge in these critical areas…

• Best Approaches for Using Computer Forensics
  • A tutorial on computer forensics, retaining a forensics expert and understanding the process
• The Impact of the New Rules on Planning, Preservation and Communication with the Other Side
  • Strategies for identifying and preserving digital evidence and preparing for your e-discovery conference
• Guidelines for Maintaining Control on Costs
  • Smart tactics and savvy planning to avoid outsize e-discovery expenses
• A Multi-Million Page Discovery Request
  • Best practices for sifting through a high volume of documents and terabytes - or petabytes - of information
• The Necessity of Cooperation between Counsel, Client, IT, Records Management and Litigation Support
  • What it really takes to assemble, train and manage an effective digital evidence triage team

You'll "get it" after this workshop and are certain to save more than the price of registration by the instruction you'll receive, which will increase productivity for you and your team in the future.

]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2007 00:00:01 GMT Start: 06/05/2007
End: 06/05/2007

Religious discrimination claims against employers have increased precipitously in the past few years. People do not leave their religion "in the parking lot" when they come to work. Current events and increased globalization are raising our consciousness and bringing issues of religious freedom and observance to the forefront.

Legal definitions of religion are expanding and evolving and our workplace practices must reflect this dynamic reality. The Breakfast Briefing presenters will address:

• How the law defines religion and religious observance
• How to communicate your company's policies about religion in the workplace, religious accommodation, and religious discrimination
• How the managers who implement your policies need to understand, spot and address needs for religious accommodation
• Properly accommodating issues relating to dress codes, observance in the workplace, display of religious items in the workplace, excused time off for religious practices and special dietary needs
]]> Fri, 11 May 2007 00:00:01 GMT Start: 05/31/2007
End: 05/31/2007

Religious discrimination claims against employers have increased precipitously in the past few years. People do not leave their religion "in the parking lot" when they come to work. Current events and increased globalization are raising our consciousness and bringing issues of religious freedom and observance to the forefront.

Legal definitions of religion are expanding and evolving and our workplace practices must reflect this dynamic reality. The Breakfast Briefing presenters will address:

• How the law defines religion and religious observance
• How to communicate your company's policies about religion in the workplace, religious accommodation, and religious discrimination
• How the managers who implement your policies need to understand, spot and address needs for religious accommodation
• Properly accommodating issues relating to dress codes, observance in the workplace, display of religious items in the workplace, excused time off for religious practices and special dietary needs
]]> Fri, 11 May 2007 00:00:01 GMT Start: 05/30/2007
End: 05/30/2007

Last month the IRS issued final regulations implementing the Section 409A tax rules on nonqualified deferred compensation. In the first part of our employee benefits breakfast briefing, we will address the practical steps that must be taken now to bring your bonus plans, employment agreements, severance policies, stock option plans, supplemental executive retirement plans, and other arrangements into compliance with this latest guidance. The deadline for amending all applicable documents is December 31, 2007.

In the second part of our briefing, we will provide you with the latest information and practical advice on the key aspects of the Massachusetts health care mandates, including:

• Health Insurance Responsibility Disclosure forms
• Cafeteria Plan requirements
• Fair Share Contribution testing
• Expanded dependent eligibility and nondiscrimination rules for insured plans

In general, employers and Massachusetts residents must begin complying with the health care law on July 1, 2007.

Seating is limited and registration is required. You will receive an email two days prior to the event confirming the location, date, and time of the briefing.]]> Tue, 08 May 2007 00:00:01 GMT Start: 05/21/2007
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If you have employees in California, or if you want to keep on top of trends in employment law that may be making their way east from the "Left Coast," then you definitely will not want to miss this briefing. Lawyers from our California offices will join us in Chicago to talk about the most prominent and vexing peculiarities of California employment law, and they will answer questions about other legal challenges that our attendees are facing in California. We will distribute extensive written materials that will help you spot, and perhaps even solve, California employment law issues on your own after you leave the presentation.

While it is easy to bemoan the special problems that employers face in California, we will suggest practical ways for employers to avoid or solve them. Some of the California employment law peculiarities we will discuss include:

• The Labor Code Private Attorneys General Act
• Disability Discrimination and the Interactive Process
• Wage-Hour Administration
• Workplace Harassment and Mandatory Supervisory Training
• Breach of Contract Claims
• Workers' Compensation Retaliation (Labor Code §132a)
• Restrictive Covenants
• Commissions and Bonus Plans
• Hiring and Discharge Procedures
• The California Family Rights Act and Other State Leave Laws
• "Kin Care"
• Arbitration Agreements
• Drug Testing and Employee Privacy
• Employee Access to Personnel Information
]]> Thu, 22 Mar 2007 00:00:01 GMT Start: 05/17/2007
End: 05/17/2007

If you have employees in California, or if you want to keep on top of trends in employment law that may be making their way east from the "Left Coast," then you definitely will not want to miss this briefing. Lawyers from our California offices will join us to talk about the most prominent and vexing peculiarities of California employment law, and they will answer questions about other legal challenges that our attendees are facing in California. We will distribute extensive written materials that will help you spot, and perhaps even solve, California employment law issues on your own after you leave the presentation.

While it is easy to bemoan the special problems that employers face in California, we will suggest practical ways for employers to avoid or solve them. Some of the California employment law peculiarities we will discuss include:

• The Labor Code Private Attorneys General Act
• Disability Discrimination and the Interactive Process
• Wage-Hour Administration
• Workplace Harassment and Mandatory Supervisory Training
• Breach of Contract Claims
• Workers' Compensation Retaliation (Labor Code §132a)
• Restrictive Covenants
• Commissions and Bonus Plans
• Hiring and Discharge Procedures
• The California Family Rights Act and Other State Leave Laws
• "Kin Care"
• Arbitration Agreements
• Drug Testing and Employee Privacy
• Employee Access to Personnel Information
]]> Fri, 16 Mar 2007 00:00:01 GMT Start: 05/16/2007
End: 05/16/2007

Who Should Attend
This program is targeted for HR managers, in-house counsel and Security/IT officers.

Program Description
This briefing is designed to provide you with strategic ways to protect your intellectual property and trade secrets. In this briefing, you will learn:

• How to protect your confidential information and trade secrets and what to do if an employee takes them. Michael Elkon, Associate, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
• How to keep your intellectual property secure, internally and externally. Richard Rimer, Associate, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
• How to detect and investigate employee computer theft of confidential information, trade secrets, or intellectual property. J. Frank Grindstaff, Jr., CPA, CISA, CIA, EnCE, Southeast Computer Forensics

This briefing will conclude with a panel discussion with experienced representatives in the field of trade secrets, intellectual property and IT security issues.

Panel Members

Mike Wexler, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Erika Birg, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Jay Myers, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
J. Frank Grindstaff, Jr., CPA, CISA, CIA, EnCE, Southeast Computer Forensics

Event Schedule
7:30 a.m. Registration and continental breakfast
8:00 - 10:30 a.m. Program

]]> Thu, 05 Apr 2007 00:00:01 GMT Start: 05/15/2007
End: 05/15/2007

Scott A. Carlson, partner in the Chicago office of Seyfarth Shaw LLP, will be speaking at this upcoming E-Discovery event.

The New Rules, Rapidly Changing Technologies and Tech Savvy adversaries are Creating Additional Challenges and New Opportunities for the Way Electronic Discovery is Managed. Are You Up to the Task?

This A-Z workshop, now in its 4th year, offers cutting-edge knowledge in the fine points of electronic discovery. Our roster of experts with front-line battle experience in e-discovery will help you overcome the challenges and intricacies involved with preserving, managing and producing electronically stored information.

You will build your knowledge in these critical areas…

• Best Approaches for Using Computer Forensics
  • A tutorial on computer forensics, retaining a forensics expert and understanding the process
• The Impact of the New Rules on Planning, Preservation and Communication with the Other Side
  • Strategies for identifying and preserving digital evidence and preparing for your e-discovery conference
• Guidelines for Maintaining Control on Costs
  • Smart tactics and savvy planning to avoid outsize e-discovery expenses
• A Multi-Million Page Discovery Request
  • Best practices for sifting through a high volume of documents and terabytes - or petabytes - of information
• The Necessity of Cooperation between Counsel, Client, IT, Records Management and Litigation Support
• What it really takes to assemble, train and manage an effective digital evidence triage team

You'll "get it" after this workshop and are certain to save more than the price of registration by the instruction you'll receive, which will increase productivity for you and your team in the future.

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End: 05/15/2007

This program is targeted for Human Resources Professionals interested in an overview of legal compliance-related topics.

• A General Overview of Federal and State Employment Laws
• Religious Accommodation Principles: Balancing Bible Belt Values, a Diverse Workforce and an Increasingly Secular World
• Guerrilla Warfare: New Union Organizing
• Paying the Troops, Keeping the Troops Healthy and Preparing Them for Retirement
• Raw Recruit to Honorable/Dishonorable Discharge: How to Hire, Manage, Evaluate and Discharge the Troops
• Paying the Troops: Wage and Hour "Dos" and "Don'ts"

Program: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Cocktail Reception: 4:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.

PHR/SPHR/GPHR

• Six hours applied for with HRCI
  
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Craig B. Simonsen, paralegal in the Chicago office of Seyfarth Shaw, will be presenting on May 7, 2007 at the upoming Waste Expo. His presentation, Navigating the Internet for the Waste Industry, will discuss how to search the web to the best advantage of your business, when searching for resources and information on solid waste, re-use, recycling, environmental health and safety, and regulatory compliance.

Presentation Time: 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.

For more information visit the Conference's website at www.wasteexpo.com

]]> Thu, 14 Dec 2006 00:00:01 GMT Start: 05/02/2007
End: 05/02/2007

Please join us on Wednesday, May 2, 2007 for a breakfast briefing featuring the newly revised New York Construction Law Manual, 2nd Edition, co-authored by Bob Rubin and Sarah Biser.


A panel of lawyers will discuss default, termination, adequate protection, preferential transfer, lien priority, and the automatic stay under the Bankruptcy Code. The seminar will focus on issues facing owners, developers, sureties, contractors and sub-contractors when a party to a construction project considers default, termination, or bankruptcy. Lawyers attending this event will receive 1.5 NY MCLE transitional credits.

Panel Members
Sarah Biser - Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Bob Dremluk - Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Bob Rubin - Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Bettina Quintas - New York City Transit Authority

Agenda
Registration: 7:15-7:30 AM
Breakfast: 7:30-8:00 AM
Program: 8:00-9:30 AM

Questions
Contact Bob Rubin at 212.218.5593 or Sarah Biser at 212.218.5278, or by email at NYCconstruction@seyfarth.com.

There is no cost to attend this event.

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On Wednesday April 25th, Seyfarth Shaw will present a breakfast briefing on identifying and protecting trade secrets and other confidential business information.

Who Should Attend:
This program targets HR managers, in-house counsel, and/or Security/IT officers.

Discussion topics will include:

• How to protect your confidential information and trade secrets and what to do if an employee takes them;
• How to keep your intellectual property secure internally and externally; and
• How to detect and investigate employee computer theft of confidential information, trade secrets, or intellectual property.

At the conclusion of the briefing, we will have a panel discussion with experienced representatives in the field of trade secrets, intellectual property and IT security issues.

Seating is limited. Please register early.

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This breakfast briefing is designed to provide a high-level update on major areas of environmental law that should be of interest to the real estate community.

In this briefing you will learn:

1. Recent developments involving environmental due diligence standards, including the All Appropriate Inquiries rule under CERCLA and the 2005 ASTM environmental due diligence standards.
2. Vapor intrusion concerns, standards, and protections.
3. Liability protections available to prospective purchasers of contaminated property, including a discussion of the costs, benefits, and risks associated with such protections.
4. Recent developments in wetlands and storm water law, including a discussion of the 2007 re-issuance of nation-wide wetlands permits and what recent major court decisions mean to the real estate community.
5. How "green" development can green your bottom line. A brief primer on LEED green building standards, conservation easements, and associated economic benefits.

If you have any questions, please contact Audra Mitchell at 404.885.7996 or amitchell@seyfarth.com. There is no fee for this program. Registration required. Seating is limited. Please register early.

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Scott A. Carlson, partner in the Chicago office of Seyfarth Shaw LLP, will be speaking at this upcoming E-Discovery event.

The New Rules, Rapidly Changing Technologies and Tech Savvy adversaries are Creating Additional Challenges and New Opportunities for the Way Electronic Discovery is Managed. Are You Up to the Task?

This A-Z workshop, now in its 4th year, offers cutting-edge knowledge in the fine points of electronic discovery. Our roster of experts with front-line battle experience in e-discovery will help you overcome the challenges and intricacies involved with preserving, managing and producing electronically stored information.

You will build your knowledge in these critical areas…

• Best Approaches for Using Computer Forensics
  • A tutorial on computer forensics, retaining a forensics expert and understanding the process
• The Impact of the New Rules on Planning, Preservation and Communication with the Other Side
  • Strategies for identifying and preserving digital evidence and preparing for your e-discovery conference
• Guidelines for Maintaining Control on Costs
  • Smart tactics and savvy planning to avoid outsize e-discovery expenses
• A Multi-Million Page Discovery Request
  • Best practices for sifting through a high volume of documents and terabytes - or petabytes - of information
• The Necessity of Cooperation between Counsel, Client, IT, Records Management and Litigation Support
  • What it really takes to assemble, train and manage an effective digital evidence triage team

You'll "get it" after this workshop and are certain to save more than the price of registration by the instruction you'll receive, which will increase productivity for you and your team in the future.

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On April 10, the IRS issued its long-anticipated final regulations on deferred compensation arrangements under §409A of the Internal Revenue Code. The final regulations become effective on January 1, 2008.

The new regulations include many significant changes from the proposed regulations issued in 2005. Virtually all deferred compensation arrangements will need to be amended by the end of 2007 to comply with the new rules, including plans previously amended to comply with the proposed regulations, as well as many equity and severance plans and individual employment agreements that contain severance or change of control provisions.

On Tuesday, April 24, 2007, Seyfarth Shaw's senior executive compensation attorneys will host a one and a half hour conference call, in which we will provide an overview of the final regulations and the implications for your company's compensation arrangements. The conference call will also provide for an open discussion, with questions and comments from participants.

The call will begin at 12:00 p.m. CST and is scheduled to last until 1:30 p.m. Participation is free, but prior registration is required. If you have any questions, please contact Melissa Workman at mworkman@seyfarth.com.

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Craig B. Simonsen, paralegal in the Chicago office of Seyfarth Shaw, will be participating at this year's National Association of Environmental Professionals conference. He will be presenting Survey of Federal and State Brownfield-Related Enforcement, Compliance, and Practice Information Internet Websites at the Hot Topics Lunch, and a training workshop on the Essentials of Environmental Law.

Survey of Federal and State Brownfield-Related Enforcement, Compliance, and Practice Information Internet Websites

With 1000's of Internet Websites coming onto the Internet every hour, finding useful information is increasingly like navigating a huge maze. This presentation is designed to highlight and illustrate the especially useful sites that are available to environmental professionals and the public over the Internet relating to Brownfields enforcement, compliance, and related information. This is an interactive presentation that allows participants to return to each presented link at any time. To facilitate participant access, the presentation page, with all of its links active, will remain available at www.naep.org indefinitely.

Essentials of Environmental Law

As a professional working in the environmental industry a knowledge of the scope of environmental law and regulatory programs is important. This training course will provide attendees with a basic understanding of the environmental law in the U.S. Specifically, this training course will provide an overview of the major federal environmental laws with their key provisions and regulatory programs, including:

• The Clean Air Act
• The Clean Water Act
• The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
• The Toxic Substances Control Act
• The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
• The Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act
• The Endangered Species Act
• The National Environmental Policy Act

For more information, or to register, please visit the conference's web site.

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Gaye E. Hertan, of counsel in Seyfarth Shaw's Los Angeles office, will be presenting ADA and FMLA: Practical Tips for Untangling Overlapping Leave and Disability Laws; State Law Differences that Make a Difference; USERRA; Workers' Compensation Implications at the upcoming Labor & Employment Law conference sponsered by The Seminar Group.

Labor and Employment litigation can cost you dearly. This seminar brings together recognized experienced attorneys who devote their practices to labor and employment law. They will show you how to navigate recent federal and state decisions, perform internal investigations, manage technology in the workplace, handle discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and comply with wage and hour claims. This seminar is a must for attorneys, personnel directors, human resource professionals and public and private sector employers.

For more information, or to register please see the above PDF or visit the event online at www.TheSeminarGroup.net

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Leah A. Rochwarg, partner, and Brendan O'Rourke, attorney, in Seyfarth Shaw's Boston office, will be presenting Legal Issues Surrounding School Construction Projects at the 12th Annual New England School Facilities and Maintenance Conference. Their presentation will cover:

Part I: Risk Management Through Careful Contract Drafting. Attendees will learn the importance of carefully drafted contract provisions in order to minimize and manage project risks and costs. This session will include a thought-provoking discussion of key contract clauses including: warranties and waivers, damages and dispute resolution, and insurance and indemnity.

Part II. Handling Claims and Disputes on School Construction Projects. Attendees will gain insight into getting from Notice to Proceed, through design and construction, and project closeout while minimizing costly project delays and disruptions; tips on what to do when faced with a claim or dispute, and remedies and relief short of litigation.

The conference will also offer:

Morning Keynote Address: The Connection Between Student Success and School Facilities by Cindy S. Ruble, Superintendent Lakeview School District, Battle Creek, Michigan

Pre-Luncheon Keynote Address: Perspectives on Mold, Air Quality and a Healthy School Environment by: Peter Baker, P.E., Building Science Corporation, Westford, Massachusetts

Registration Information
Please visit the event's website at www.nesdec.org

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Topics of this Basic Training Include:

• Raw Recruit to Honorable/Dishonorable Discharge: How to Hire, Train, Manage, Evaluate and Discharge the Troops
• Paying the Troops: Wage and Hour "Dos" and "Don'ts"
• Paying the Top Brass: New Executive Compensation Rules
• Keeping the Troops Healthy: Federal Mandates and Cost-Savings Alternatives for Health Plans
• Basic Training: A General Overview of Employment Laws
• Preparing the Troops for Retirement: 401(k) Plan Developments

You Will Receive:

• Detailed Manual outlining the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of HR Professionals

If you have questions, please contact Audra Mitchell at amitchell@seyfarth.com

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The Pension Protection Act of 2006 made sweeping changes to traditional pension plans, 401(k) plans, and multiemployer plans. While many of the changes are intended to shore up the ailing pension system, the Act also impacts the administration and design of 401(k) plans, and includes new opportunities for fiduciary protection. Separately, the IRS is poised to issue final 409A regulations that will likely require further amendments to deferred compensation and severance arrangements for executives. The plaintiffs' bar has also been busy filing class action lawsuits against employers and providers alleging inadequate 401(k) plan fee disclosure. This breakfast briefing will provide a roadmap to assist employers in navigating the new retirement plan landscape. Join us and you will learn about:

• New nondiscrimination safe harbor for 401(k) plans
• New safeguards for automatic enrollment
• Default investments and the implications for plan conversions
• Faster vesting for profit sharing contributions
• New reporting and disclosure requirements
• Permitted phased retirement under pension plans
• New lump sum assumptions for pension plans
• Changes affecting multiemployer plans
• The latest thoughts on nonqualified deferred compensation plan design
• Proposed legislation to raise taxes on nonqualified deferred compensation
• How to evaluate and minimize your Company's exposure to 401(k) plan fee litigation
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In 2005, Millenium Benefits led a GEM discussion on the concept of CDH plans. Keith Tallmadge provides a follow-up on CDH plans now that CDH plans are a reality. He will discuss a specific plan of 2,500 employees that has been in place for over two years (65% of employees were in the CDH plan while the remaining employees enrolled in the POS plan) and identify claim costs and the performance of the individual plans.

Please join us for this event, which offers poignant content, great networking opportunities and a delicious meal!

Speaker: Keith Tallmadge, Partner, Millenium Benefits Consulting Keith Tallmadge is a Partner of Millenium Benefits Consulting as a sales, benefits consulting, and financial management expert. With over 19 years in the benefits arena, Keith has gained an extensive knowledge of the various financial arrangements and legal implications surrounding corporate benefit packages that he is able to apply to Millenium's client plans.

Registration Information:

Please register online at http://www.shrmatlanta.org/index.html

Advanced Registration Fee:

SHRM-Atlanta Member: $25.00
Non-Member: $35.00
Student: $25.00
Advanced Registration Deadline: March 22, 2007


On-site Registration Fee:

SHRM-Atlanta Member: $35.00
Non-Member: $45.00
Student: $35.00

Agenda:

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Networking
6:00 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Dinner
6:15 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Introduction and Announcements
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Speaker
7:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. Closing

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Noah A. Finkel, partner in Seyfarth Shaw's Chicago office, will be speaking at the upcoming American Conference Institute's Corporate Counsel Forum on Wage & Hour Compliance. His presentation, "FLSA Flexibilites: Minimizing the Cost of Overtime," will cover:

• Fluctuating schedules
• Offering compensatory time
• Flexible workweek calculation method for salaried non-exempts
• The highly compensated test
• Managing conversion from exempt to nonexempt status, and vice versa

American Conference Institute's Corporate Counsel Forum on Wage and Hour Compliance will offer you the most accurate and comprehensive information available in this specialized area. You will leave this seminar equipped to:

• Identify and rectify inadvertent mistakes you may be making on overtime compensation, off-the-clock work, classification and documentation
• Integrate new state and federal law into your current practices
• Implement special precautions for California and other high-risk areas or workers
• Prepare—based on "insider" information—for upcoming targets of the plaintiffs' bar
• Assess your practices compared to industry colleagues

Registration

For more information or to register, please visit the event's website at www.AmericanConference.com/whcompliance or view the above PDF.

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Eric E. Boyd, partner, and Craig B. Simonsen, paralegal at Seyfarth Shaw's Chicago office, will be presenting at the upcoming Solid Waste Association of North America Webinar on Overview of the Clean Air Act (CAA).

This program provides a brief overview of the federal Clean Air Act (CAA) as it relates to and concerns the solid waste management industry. Specifically, it reviews the federal legislation and the regulatory scheme relating to environmental air pollution, including key definitions. In addition, air pollution as it relates to the solid waste industry will be discussed. Finally, enforcement provisions will be mentioned, along with a case study or two. As part of the session, an open time for questions and answers will be provided.

For registration information, please visit www.swana.org

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Philip L. Comella, partner, and Craig B. Simonsen, paralegal, at Seyfarth Shaw's Chicago office, will be presenting Overview of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) at the upcoming webinar, sponsored by SWANA.

This program provides an overview of the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) as it concerns the solid waste management industry. Specifically, it reviews the underlying federal legislation and resulting regulatory scheme relating to solid wastes and the environment, including key definitions. In addition, hazardous wastes as they relate to the solid waste industry will be defined, together with a discussion of its exclusion from solid waste landfills. Finally, enforcement provisions will be reviewed, along with a case study where a solid waste landfill accepted a hazardous waste into its fill -- and the resulting ramifications. As part of the session, an open time for questions and answers will be provided.

For registration information, please visit www.swana.org

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Steven J. Pearlman, associate in the Chicago office, will be presenting Understanding the Impact of Smith v. City of Jackson, during the upcoming 2007 Joint Conference of the American Society on Aging and the National Counsel on Aging. This is a three-day conference for over 4,000 members of the American Society on Aging and the National Counsel on Aging and other professionals. It will address policies, research and a broad spectrum of topics related to the field of aging.

This presentation will discuss the Supreme Court's recent ruling in Smith v. City of Jackson, which addresses the availability of "disparate impact" claims under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. The presentation will focus on the showing employees must make to proceed with such claims and the defenses available to employers. It will also include a survey of how courts have interpreted and applied the Smith decision.

For more information, please see the Aging Conference home page.

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Twelve major U.S. corporations are defending class action litigation over the payment
of 401(k) fees and "revenue sharing." More lawsuits are anticipated. The Department
of Labor has also begun investigations into payment of 401(k) fees as breaches
of fiduciary duties. Learn what steps EVERY plan sponsor must take now to avoid
becoming a target of a DOL inquiry or a class action lawsuit.

Topics to be covered:

• Why payment of 401(k) fees is a bigger issue than it may appear;
• The allegations and practical implications of the lawsuits;
• The possibility of Department of Labor audits and/or investigations;
• The value of benchmarking fees and services;
• Protective measures plan sponsors need to consider;
• Types of fees that may be paid by 401(k) plans;
• New ideas to structure payment of administrative expenses;
• Understanding "revenue sharing";
• Immediate action steps.

Join us for what promises to be an eye-opening and informational session.

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William Dugan and Richard McArdle will host a comprehensive CLE program on Recent Developments in Employment Law and e-Discovery at the upcoming Major Employment Law Developments in 2006. Their presentation will include the following topics:

• Introduction to e-Discovery and the e-Discovery Amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (1hr)
• Review of 2006 Major Employment Discrimination and Harassment Cases (1hr)
• Review of 2006 Major Employment Class Action Decisions and Settlements (1hr)

For details on this program, please contact Mary Chavez at mchavez@seyfarth.com.

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Seyfarth Shaw LLP invites you to join us on Thursday, March 1, 2007, for a breakfast briefing featuring the newly revised New York Construction Law Manual, 2nd Edition, co-authored by Bob Rubin and Sarah Biser. The New York Construction Law Manual is the leading authority on construction law in New York and is used by judges, specialists, and general practitioners alike. Gregg Bundschuh, who authored the book's chapter on insurance and is an insurance expert specializing in the field of construction, will lead the presentation focusing on construction related insurance policies. Bob and Sarah will discuss the law in New York as it relates to construction insurance. Lawyers attending the breakfast briefing will receive 1.0 hour of NY CLE credit.

Registration: 7:15 AM-7:30 AM
Breakfast : 7:30 AM-8:00 AM
Program: 8:00 AM-9:30 AM

If you have any questions, please contact Bob Rubin (212.218.5593) or Sarah Biser (212.218.5278), or by email at NYCconstruction@seyfarth.com.

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In the last few years, employers have seen an increase in litigation involving wage and hour issues – most notably of class and collective actions. Employers often focus on complying with federal wage and hour requirements and forget that Massachusetts has many of its own rules. This breakfast briefing will cover such Massachusetts wage and hour issues as:

• Timely payment of wages and what is included in the definition of wages,
• Holiday and premium pay,
• Day of rest and meal break requirements,
• Personnel record requirements, and
• State overtime pay requirements and exemptions.

Agenda

Registration and Breakfast 8:00 a.m.to 8:30 a.m.
Program 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

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Christopher C. Larkin, partner in Seyfarth Shaw's Los Angeles office, will be presenting Prosecution Part 1 - 2(d) and 2(e) Refusals and Substantinve Issues in Ex Parte Appeals at the upcoming PLI Conference. His presentation will cover the likelihood of confusion, Genericness/descriptiveness and Other grounds for refusal of registration.

Presentation Time: 11:30 a.m.
Presentation Date: February 22, 2007

Why You Should Attend
A federal trademark or service mark registration can be a very valuable business asset. The Patent and Trademark Office considers applications for registrations. The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board hears appeals when the Patent and Trademark Office refuses to register a mark and conducts contested proceedings between parties litigating the right to register a mark. Because these issues are often part of larger disputes regarding the right to use marks in both the conventional marketplace, as well as in e-commerce, a basic understanding of TTAB practice and procedure is an important part of the skills required of intellectual property lawyers in the new economy. The program will also review the key changes under the recently enacted Trademark Dilution Revision Act.

For more information, or to register, please visit the event's website.

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In keeping with the success of last year's new program format, we will again offer multiple classroom-like breakout sessions. We hope to maintain no more than 50 people per classroom topic and will again employ an interactive format.

We will have one plenary session for all attendees (required course): 8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
How to Assess the Threat of Violence in Your Workplace: Are you at Risk and Steps to Take in Response. Advice and counsel concerning steps to take before violence strikes your workplace.

Each registrant will be able to attend four breakout sessions of 75 minutes each (elective courses).

Registration: 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Program: 8:30 a.m. - 4:40 p.m.
Followed by our "Ask the Attorney" reception

Registration Information:
Space is limited. Registration is required and must be submitted by January 19, 2007. Breakout session assignments will be granted on a first-returned, first-granted basis, so register today!

Help plan your own curriculum!

Please click here to access the registration form.

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The California and federal courts and regulatory agencies have been busily changing the way you need to manage your employees. This breakfast briefing will cover new legislation, regulations, and case law that you must be aware of as an employer. Additionally, we will bring you up to date on the new and emerging trends in employment litigation. Join Seyfarth Shaw's Labor & Employment attorneys as they discuss and share this need-to-know information.

Agenda:
Registration and Continental Breakfast 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Program: 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

California CLE Credit:
Seyfarth Shaw is an accredited provider of CLE services in the State of California. Seyfarth Shaw certifies that this activity meets the standards for approved activities defined by Section 7 of the Rules and Regulations of the MCLE Rules of the State Bar of California.

Contact Sarah Messerlian at smesserlian@seyfarth.com with any questions.

Please make checks payable to:
Seyfarth Shaw LLP
ATTN: Sarah Messerlian
400 Capitol Mall #2350
Sacramento, CA 95814

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The California and federal courts and regulatory agencies have been busily changing the way you need to manage your employees. This breakfast briefing will cover new legislation, regulations, and case law that you must be aware of as an employer. Additionally, we will bring you up to date on the new and emerging trends in employment litigation. Join Seyfarth Shaw's Labor & Employment attorneys as they discuss and share this need-to-know information.

Agenda:
Registration and Continental Breakfast 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Program: 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

California CLE Credit:
Seyfarth Shaw is an accredited provider of CLE services in the State of California. Seyfarth Shaw certifies that this activity meets the standards for approved activities defined by Section 7 of the Rules and Regulations of the MCLE Rules of the State Bar of California.

Contact Mayela Brown at mabrown@seyfarth.com with any questions.

Please make checks payable to:
Seyfarth Shaw LLP
ATTN: Mayela Brown
560 Mission Street 31st Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105

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Will you be prepared when the crackdown comes?

Immigration experts John Quill and Dyann Delvecchio of the law firm of Seyfarth Shaw LLP will talk about your exposure to the Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Department of Labor as a contractor or a subcontractor for having hired workers who are illegal immigrants. The program will serve as a primer on how the immigration laws affect those in the construction industry. What exposure does a contractor have for a subcontractor who violates the immigration laws? for a subcontractor's subcontractor?

What can you do as a contractor or subcontractor to protect yourself?

What are the ways you can legally hire qualified foreign workers?

Are you in good shape with respect to I-9 forms?

How should you be responding to Social Security "mismatch" letters?

Co-sponsored by AGC of MA, Associated Subcontractors, CMAA Register on line at www.agcmass.org and click on the date.

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Gerald L. Maatman, Jr., partner in the Chicago office of Seyfarth Shaw, will be presenting The New Wave of Employment-Related Class Actions at the upcoming American Conference Institute seminar.

• Considering CAFA's impact on employment related class actions and developing strategies to protect employers
• Analyzing key class action cases and emerging theories for workplace class actions that companies will face in 2007 and beyond
  • determining whether the exposure will be different or a manifestation of newly emerging theories
  • what extent are certain types of companies at a greater risk due to recent decisions?
• Assessing employers' vulnerability to employment discrimination class actions
  • impact of Dukes v. Wal-Mart and other leading employment discrimination class action decisions on employers
  • what's going to happen to Rule 23 theories and tactics in light of Dukes and the perspectives of plaintiffs, defendants,and courts?
  • new EEOC tactics targeting big corporations for class action vulnerabilities
  • cutting edge theories in race, gender, age and disability discrimination class actions and collective actions, and strategies for employers to limit and contain those theories
  • winning defense strategies to defeat class certification theories in employment discrimination cases (and the plaintiff 's views as to surmounting these defense strategies)
• Preparing for the flood of wage and hour fair labor standard class and collective actions being filed across the country
  • defeating class certification in wage and hour claims
  • using statistics, time and motion studies, and interview blitzes in exempt/non-exempt cases
  • assessing and defending California 17200 claims in wage and hour litigation
  • ascertaining the impact of Sav-On on certification battles
  • minimizing exposure in and defending against the explosion in meal break and rest period class actions
  • new exposures and practical strategies for reducing risk in off-the-clock claims
  • winning strategies for preventing class actions and FLSA collective actions
• Determining whether audit programs can be used to assess and reduce exposure

Presentation Time: 12:00 p.m.

For more information, or to register, please visit the event's website at www.americanconference.com/COMPLIT

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The California and federal courts and regulatory agencies have been busily changing the way you need to manage your employees. This breakfast briefing will cover new legislation, regulations, and case law that you must be aware of as an employer. Additionally, we will bring you up to date on the new and emerging trends in employment litigation. Join Seyfarth Shaw's Labor & Employment attorneys as they discuss and share this need-to-know information.

Agenda:
Registration and Continental Breakfast 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Program: 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

California CLE Credit:
Seyfarth Shaw is an accredited provider of CLE services in the State of California. Seyfarth Shaw certifies that this activity meets the standards for approved activities defined by Section 7 of the Rules and Regulations of the MCLE Rules of the State Bar of California.

Contact Sarah Guigliano at sguigliano@seyfarth.com with any questions.

Please make checks payable to:
Seyfarth Shaw LLP
ATTN: Sarah Guigliano
2029 Century Park East Suite 3300
Los Angeles, CA 90067

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John Napoli, partner in Seyfarth Shaw's New York office, will be co-presenting Joint Ventures with Opportunity Funds, Tax-Exempt Investors & REITs, at the upcoming Real Estate Tax Forum. The presentation will discuss:

• Current structures and deal terms
• 704(c), 707, 737, 752 strategies
• 752 rules on contingent liabilities and disregarded entities
• New regulations on disguised sales of partnership interests
• Rules on built-in loss properties and mandatory basis adjustments
• Pulling cash out tax-free
• REIT update (including incentive compensation OP units) (LTIPs)
• Partnership equity for services regulations
• Avoiding UBIT (fractions rule issues)
• Structures for avoiding UBIT & bad REIT income (including parking income issues)
• Phantom income solutions (including clawbacks)
• Ethical issues

Registration
For more information, or to register, visit the event's website.

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The California and federal courts and regulatory agencies have been busily changing the way you need to manage your employees. This breakfast briefing will cover new legislation, regulations, and case law that you must be aware of as an employer. Additionally, we will bring you up to date on the new and emerging trends in employment litigation. Join Seyfarth Shaw's Labor & Employment attorneys as they discuss and share this need-to-know information.

Agenda:
Registration and Continental Breakfast 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Program: 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

California CLE Credit:
Seyfarth Shaw is an accredited provider of CLE services in the State of California. Seyfarth Shaw certifies that this activity meets the standards for approved activities defined by Section 7 of the Rules and Regulations of the MCLE Rules of the State Bar of California.

Contact Sarah Guigliano at sguigliano@seyfarth.com with any questions.

Please make checks payable to:
Seyfarth Shaw LLP
ATTN: Sarah Guigliano
2029 Century Park East Suite 3300
Los Angeles, CA 90067

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Devjani Mishra, associate at Seyfarth Shaw, will be presenting at the upcoming ioma audio conference, Pregnancy Leave: How to Avoid Discrimination Complaints. The conference will cover:

• What every company should know about the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 and the FMLA
• Why employers that are subject to the FMLA should not have a "maternity leave policy" (hint: overall leave policies are better!)
• What you should do—and not do—when an employee tells you she's pregnant
• How ADA disability laws apply to pregnancy situations
• Discrimination pitfalls—women who apply for promotions before going on maternity leave; pregnant job applicants; same-sex parental leave—and how to steer your way legally around them
• How to address excessive absences for doctors visits or pregnancy-related illnesses
• What to do if a pregnant employee or new mother refuses to return to a full-time schedule
• Laying off an employee who is on maternity leave What accommodations (i.e. part-time work or desk duty) must be made and for how long for pregnant employees
• Do employers have to grant women with high-risk pregnancies more leave time than what is allowed to other disabled employees?

For registration information, please visit the event's website.

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SEC Teleconference

The 2007 proxy season will pose significant challenges for many companies. As companies are juggling understanding and complying with the new SEC disclosure rules, the ISS 2007 proxy voting guidelines as well as shareholder proposals on executive pay, this teleconference is designed to provide you with practical guidance on implementing the new proxy rules including providing examples of recent proxy disclosures and an analysis of the controversial last-minute change to the method of disclosing equity awards announced on December 22, 2006. Please join us for a discussion where we highlight key issues that companies are grappling with and how to successfully create a compliance strategy for the 2007 proxy season.

Materials and call-in information will be sent by e-mail on the afternoon of January 23rd.

Time: 11:30 a.m. Central Time (12:30 p.m. Eastern; 10:30 a.m. Mountain; 9:30 a.m. Pacific)

If you have any questions or are interested in receiving CLE credit, please contact Melissa Workman at mworkman@seyfarth.com or 312-460-6545.

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Carolyn D. Richmond, of counsel at Seyfarth Shaw's New York office, will be a moderator at this upcoming roundtable, sponsored by J.H. Cohn. In this session, operators will have the opportunity to discuss and gain valuable insight on industry trends, strategic growth and operational issues.

Topics

• Employment/labor issues
• Transfat issues
• How to stay competitive as an employer (i.e., benefits, salary, etc.)
• General issues and trends in the industry
• Compliance with DOL/IRS rules and regulations; potential for a DOL audit
• Credit card data security issues and concerns
• Methods for raising capital
• Staying competitive amid rising costs
• Open discussion – bring your questions!

Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

For more information, or to regester please view the event brochure.

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Brett C. Bartlett, associate, John F. Meyers, partner and Sam S. Choy, partner at Seyfarth Shaw LLP, will be presenting Legal Update: FLSA, EEO/Affirmative Action Reporting, FMLA, 401(k) Plans, at the upcoming 2007 Northwest Atlanta GEM. The presentation will discuss recent trends that affect the employer communities in the areas of affirmative action, EEO reporting, wage/hour, discrimination, 401(k) Plan developments and family leave.

Agenda:
Registration, Dinner and Networking 5:00 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
Program 6:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

Registration Information:
Please register online at http://www.shrmatlanta.org/index.html

Advanced Registration Fee - SHRM-Atlanta Member: $25.00; Non-Member: $35.00; Student: $25.00

On-site Registration Fee - SHRM-Atlanta Member: $35.00; Non-Member: $45.00; Student: $35.00

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End: 12/08/2006

Leah A. Rochwarg, partner in the Boston office, will be participating at the upcoming Construction Superconference. The event will offer learning and networking opportunities with the construction industry's leading practitioners, who will present a broad spectrum of topics, issues, and challenges reflective of current trends affecting future complex construction projects. Session organizers will present lively, fast-paced, in-depth discussions; develop leading-edge situations and, whenever possible, make targeted recommendations. Many networking opportunities will foster the exchange of ideas and connections with others who are knowledegable about the environment in which you operate and who can connect you with the information you need to make good, sound business decisions.

Leah will be participating in two separate panel sessions at this year's conference:

Liability Issues Resulting From the Use of New Technologies
Date: Thursday, December 7, 2006
Time: 4:45 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Green Buildings/LEED: New Opportunities and Challenges For the Construction Industry
Date: Friday, December 8, 2006
Time: 9:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

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End: 12/06/2006

On October 2nd, the National Labor Relations Board issued three decisions addressing supervisory status of individuals who do not have the authority to hire, fire or discipline employees. These decisions, interpreting the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Kentucky River, provide important guideposts for employers looking to determine who is a supervisor in the 21st century workforce. Please join us for a discussion of these new standards and how employers should apply them to front-line leaders such as project coordinators, team leaders and charge nurses.

Registration and Continental Breakfast: 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Program: 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

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End: 12/06/2006

Mary Kay Klimesh, Cynthia C. Mooney and Ernst H. Ostrand will be presenting a one-day seminar designed for special education teachers and directors, principals, vice principals, teachers, social workers, psychologists, counselors, case managers, behavior specialists, superintendents and attorneys. Seminar highlights include examining the functions of behavior and school discipline procedures; manifestation determination reviews; inclusion of students with problem behaviors in the general education classroom; resolving special education issues before the conflict state; and professionalism.

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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End: 12/06/2006

This past year we have seen important changes in Massachusetts and federal laws affecting our employment relationships. It is critical for Massachusetts employers to keep abreast of these rapidly changing laws and court decisions governing the workplace. Make sure you are not left behind! At our interactive training session, we will highlight and explain these developments, and offer practical tips to help you navigate through agency and court proceedings and avoid potential pitfalls.

We will discuss:

1. Important rulings from the National Labor Relations Board such as the Kentucky River decision defining who is a statutory supervisor and therefore not eligible to participate in a collective bargaining unit;
2. Two recent Massachusetts Appeals court decisions limiting the application of employee claims for breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing;
3. Recent case law expanding and redefining the scope and viability of retaliation claims;
4. Practical tips for those involved in proceedings at the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination;
5. New thorny issues concerning the taxation of settlements in employment cases;
6. The new electronic discovery rules, and how these will necessarily impact your record-keeping practices; and
7. New limits on employees' ability to win emotional distress damages in discrimination cases;

.....and more!

Please be our guest for cocktails and light hors d'oeuvres after the session to continue our discussion and mix and mingle with friends and colleagues.

Registration: 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Program: 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. with cocktails to follow

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End: 11/21/2006

Bennett D. Greenberg will presenting a speech on Design Build Contracting, at the upcoming "Design Build Workshop for Clark Nexsen."

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

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End: 11/20/2006

Carolyn D. Richmond, of counsel in the New York office of Seyfarth Shaw LLP, will be participating in the upcoming Lorman Education Services Teleconference, Managing Technology in the Workplace: From Blogging to Surveillance.

This topic could not be more timely for the human resources executive or manager, in-house counsel or even IT director as "blogging" and other new technology that is entering the workplace is creating a dangerous new risk for the employer. To date, 75,000 new blogs are created everyday - many of them are being read on working time. Additionally, blogs present a fast and easy way for confidential and trade-secret information to be disseminated across the internet. The addition of cameras to cell phones is also presenting a new security risk to workplaces. These topics and others will be addressed in the seminar. The status of an ever-evolving law and suggested changes to workplace policies will be reviewed.

Teleconference Time: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. EST

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End: 11/09/2006

"The eDiscovery Amendments" to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure are set to take effect on December 1, 2006. The amendments leave many unanswered questions and do not alleviate the threat of eDiscovery sanctions. The amendments do, however, offer a great "potential" to decrease costs, reduce spoliation risk, and increase certainty in discovery disputes. Please join us for a discussion of the new rules, and gain insight into how your organization can unleash the potential power of the amendments and thus, come to grips with eDiscovery and avoid becoming a victim of spoliation sanctions.

Registration: 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Presentation: 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

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End: 11/09/2006

An interactive seminar for senior management of educational institutions

Discussion Topics

• Structuring effective crisis committees or crisis management teams.
• Establishing clear response protocols.
• Assessing potential risks and identifying strategies to reduce them.
• Preparing for any crisis and why training is critical.
• Creating concise messages to communicate with key constituencies during and after a crisis.

Registration and Breakfast 7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.
Program 8:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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End: 11/08/2006

"The eDiscovery Amendments" to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure are set to take effect on December 1, 2006. The amendments leave many unanswered questions and do not alleviate the threat of eDiscovery sanctions. The amendments do, however, offer a great "potential" to decrease costs, reduce spoliation risk, and increase certainty in discovery disputes. Please join us for a discussion of the new rules, and gain insight into how your organization can unleash the potential power of the amendments and thus, come to grips with eDiscovery and avoid becoming a victim of spoliation sanctions.

Registration: 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Presentation: 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

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End: 11/07/2006

Joseph Barra, partner in the Boston office of Seyfarth Shaw LLP, will be presenting Cost Control Strategies in a Volatile Construction Market, at the upcoming Massachusetts Building Congress event. In a period marked by unpredictable fluctuations in the cost of energy, building materials, and other critical construction inputs, our distinguished panel, comprised of prominent Boston commercial and institutional owners, an award winning architectural firm, major New England construction manager, a large regional specialty trade contractor, and an attorney from a law firm with one of the largest construction practices in the country will discuss their views, experience, and recommendations for achieving cost predictability and control in today's uncertain construction environment.

Time:

7:30 a.m. Registration
8:00 a.m - 9:30 a.m. Panel Discussion

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End: 11/07/2006

Carolyn Richmond, of counsel in the New York office, and Bill Schurgin, partner in the Chicago office, will be presenting Latest Developments in Employment and Labor Law in China at the upcoming Atlas Legal event. The presentation will cover the following topics:

• Issues of hiring and termination
• Discrimination issues
• Sexual harassment issues
• Employment contract issues
• Compensation, benefits and employee retention
• Dealing with labor disputes
• Immigration issues

Presentation Time: 11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Presentation Date: Monday, November 6, 2006


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End: 11/05/2006

Leah Rochwarg, Partner in Seyfarth's Boston office, will be presenting Retooling Architectural Practice for Collaboration & Technology, at the upcoming American Institute of Architects event. The presentation will cover legal issues relating to the use of building information modeling, collaboration and technology in architectural practice.

Presentation Time: 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.

]]> Thu, 02 Nov 2006 00:00:01 GMT Start: 11/02/2006
End: 11/02/2006

Topic: NLRB Kentucky River Nurse Manager Supervisor Cases

Sponsored by Seyfarth Shaw, The Council of Healthcare HR Executives is a new professional organization comprised of human resource executives (Directors of HR and above and their respective in-house counsel). It is dedicated to increasing professionalism in the administration of human resources in healthcare related institutions. Its mission is to:

• Share information about the latest legal and professional developments in HR administration and employee and labor relations.
• Promote the best HR practices though research and advocacy.
• Demonstrate the strategic value of the HR function to the successful operation of healthcare employers.
• Offer targeted continuing education (legal and non-legal) including presentations by Council members and outside speakers.
• Provide a forum in which to share and discuss HR policies and practices in healthcare.
• Provide an opportunity to network with peers.

Time: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

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End: 11/02/2006

Program Topics

1. The Contract Documents – It's Time to Read.

a. Contractual Provisions – The good, the bad, and the ugly.
b. Incorporation of the Prime Contract – A potential hornet's nest?
c. The Written Contract – Its impact during and after construction.

2. The Construction Process – There is No Time Like the Present.

a. Change Orders Provisions – Be careful what you wish for.
b. Claim Provisions – The clock may be ticking.
c. Stopping Work – You better be right.
d. Stop Notices – The Ultimate Leverage?

3. Completion – Now What Do I Do?

a. Mechanic's Liens – It's a constitutional right.
b. Payment Bond Claims – Why wait until completion?
c. Contractor License Bond Claims – Careful, that's my license.
d. Prompt Payment Penalties – Penalties, interest, and attorney's fees.
e. Business & Professions Code Section 17200 – Impact and uncertainty.

Registration Time: 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Program Time: 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

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End: 11/01/2006

**PROGRAM CANCELLED**

Please contact Sarah Guigliano at sguigliano@seyfarth.com with any questions. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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Program Topics

1. The Contract Documents – It's Time to Read.

a. Contractual Provisions – The good, the bad, and the ugly.
b. Incorporation of the Prime Contract – A potential hornet's nest?
c. The Written Contract – Its impact during and after construction.

2. The Construction Process – There is No Time Like the Present.

a. Change Orders Provisions – Be careful what you wish for.
b. Claim Provisions – The clock may be ticking.
c. Stopping Work – You better be right.
d. Stop Notices – The Ultimate Leverage?

3. Completion – Now What Do I Do?

a. Mechanic's Liens – It's a constitutional right.
b. Payment Bond Claims – Why wait until completion?
c. Contractor License Bond Claims – Careful, that's my license.
d. Prompt Payment Penalties – Penalties, interest, and attorney's fees.
e. Business & Professions Code Section 17200 – Impact and uncertainty.

Registration Time: 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Program Time: 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

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End: 10/31/2006

Joseph Barra, partner in Seyfarth Shaw LLP Boston Office, will be presenting at the School Construction Symposium, held by the Massachusetts Association of School Building Officials, Inc. His presentation, entitled, Construction Management at Risk The Owner's Project Manager, will begin at 8:45 a.m.

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End: 10/24/2006

Andrew Paley, partner at Seyfarth Shaw LLP's Los Angeles office, will be speaking on Wage & Hour Litigation. His presentation will cover:

• Improper Chargebacks Against Commissions
• Unlawful Bonus Plans
• Travel vs. Commute Time
• Reimbursement of Employee Expenses
• Alternative Workforce Arrangements
• Independent Contractors; Leased and Joint Employees

Time: 2:00 p.m. EST

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End: 10/19/2006

While it is easy to bemoan the special problems that employers face in California, we will suggest practical ways for employers to avoid or solve them. Some of the California employment law peculiarities we will discuss include:

• The Labor Code Private Attorneys General Act
• Disability Discrimination and the Interactive Process
• Wage-Hour Administration
• Workplace Harassment and Mandatory Supervisory Training
• Breach of Contract Claims
• Workers' Compensation Retaliation (Labor Code §132a)
• Restrictive Covenants
• Commissions and Bonus Plans
• Hiring and Discharge Procedures
• The California Family Rights Act and Other State Leave Laws
• "Kin Care"
• Arbitration Agreements
• Drug Testing and Employee Privacy
• Employee Access to Personnel Information

Registration and Breakfast: 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Program: 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

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End: 10/18/2006

This program covers the challenges real estate developers and construction employers face as they seek to ensure that their workers and those of their vendors are fully authorized for employment under state and Federal rules.

The briefing will cover:

• The basics of I-9 compliance, such as procedures during the interview, offer, and initial employment process, as well as document retention best practices;
• Common I-9 errors and what you can do to prevent them;
• Proposed changes in Federal law and recent changes in Georgia law affecting workforce authorization verification compliance;
• Increasingly aggressive workplace enforcement trends and practices by government agencies;
• Steps you can take to position your construction or development business if any of your vendors are employing an unauthorized workforce;
• What to do if you receive a Social Security mismatch letter; and
• What to do if Federal agents conduct an on-site investigation.

Continental Breakfast: 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Program: 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

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End: 10/17/2006

The New Trends in Class Action Litigation and Recent Developments in California Wage and Hour Law

Among the topics that will be discussed are:

• Meal and Rest Breaks
• Reimbursement of Employee Expenses
• Unlawful Bonus Plans
• Improper Chargebacks Against Commissions
• Travel vs. Commute Time
• "Off-the-Clock" Claims
• Alternative Workforce Arrangements – Independent Contractors; Leased and Joint Employees

Agenda:
7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Program

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End: 10/17/2006

The New Trends in Class Action Litigation and Recent Developments in California Wage and Hour Law

Among the topics that will be discussed are:

• Meal and Rest Breaks
• Reimbursement of Employee Expenses
• Unlawful Bonus Plans
• Improper Chargebacks Against Commissions
• Travel vs. Commute Time
• "Off-the-Clock" Claims
• Alternative Workforce Arrangements – Independent Contractors; Leased and Joint Employees

Agenda:
7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Program

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End: 10/17/2006

Gearld Maatman, partner at Seyfarth Shaw LLP's Chicago office, will be speaking on Compensation and State Law Wage Claims at this year's Annual Institute on Employment Law. His presentation will cover:

• Title VII and the Equal Pay Act
• Federal contractor obligations
• Wage payment satutes - wages, deductions, contingent compensation
• Duty of loyalty, claw back and forfeiture covenants
• Remediation of pay disparities

Presentation Time: 4:00 p.m.
Presentation Date: October 16

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End: 10/12/2006

While it is easy to bemoan the special problems that employers face in California, we will suggest practical ways for employers to avoid or solve them. Some of the California employment law peculiarities we will discuss include:

• The Labor Code Private Attorneys General Act
• Disability Discrimination and the Interactive Process
• Wage-Hour Administration
• Workplace Harassment and Mandatory Supervisory Training
• Breach of Contract Claims
• Workers' Compensation Retaliation (Labor Code §132a)
• Restrictive Covenants
• Commissions and Bonus Plans
• Hiring and Discharge Procedures
• The California Family Rights Act and Other State Leave Laws
• "Kin Care"
• Arbitration Agreements
• Drug Testing and Employee Privacy
• Employee Access to Personnel Information

Registration and Breakfast: 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Program: 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

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End: 10/10/2006

The New Trends in Class Action Litigation and Recent Developments in California Wage and Hour Law

Among the topics that will be discussed are:

• Meal and Rest Breaks
• Reimbursement of Employee Expenses
• Unlawful Bonus Plans
• Improper Chargebacks Against Commissions
• Travel vs. Commute Time
• "Off-the-Clock" Claims
• Alternative Workforce Arrangements – Independent Contractors; Leased and Joint Employees

Agenda:
7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Program

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End: 10/06/2006

William Karl Wilburn will be presenting Claims by Architect/Designers on Government Contracts at the upcoming Legal Subcommittee of the AIA Large Firm Roundtable. The 45 minute presentation will focus on how to file a claim against a U.S. Government agency for fees for Architect/Engineering services; also, how the Government may assert claims against the A/E.

Presentation Time: 9:00 a.m. (Thursday and Friday)

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End: 10/04/2006

The New Trends in Class Action Litigation and Recent Developments in California Wage and Hour Law

Among the topics that will be discussed are:

• Meal and Rest Breaks
• Reimbursement of Employee Expenses
• Unlawful Bonus Plans
• Improper Chargebacks Against Commissions
• Travel vs. Commute Time
• "Off-the-Clock" Claims
• Alternative Workforce Arrangements – Independent Contractors; Leased and Joint Employees

Agenda:
7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Program

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End: 10/04/2006

Mark Oberti, partner, and Robert Carty, associate, in the Houston office, will be presenting at the upcoming Lorman Education Services event entitled: Employee Handbooks in Texas: Everything You Need To Know to Keep You Out Of Trouble This one-day seminar is designed for human resource professionals, business owners and managers, office managers, controllers and payroll professionals.

The seminar will cover the following:

• Not filing a first report of injury or illness when it should be filed
• Failure to investigate and conclusively confirm the factual basis for termination, especially when dealing with a high risk termination decision
• FMLA pitfalls
• Overlooking the NLRA and punishing employees for engaging in protected concerted activities
• Guidance for lawyers who advise employers regarding their employment decisions.

Continuing education credit is available: HRPD 1.0, AIPB 8.0, HRCI 6.50, IACET 0.65 and APA.

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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End: 09/29/2006

Scott Carlson, Ron Lipinski, Mark Johnson and Brian See, attorneys at Seyfarth Shaw, will be presenting Common Issues in Document Retention and eDiscovery at the upcoming Lorman Education Services event, Common Issues in Document Retentiona and eDiscovery.

Presentation Time: 9:00 a.m.

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End: 09/28/2006

Kate Birenbaum, associate at Seyfarth Shaw LLP, will be presenting at the upcoming Houston Bar Association Seminar Ten Things Every Lawyer Should Know About Employment Law.

The CLE seminar will touch on the following topics:

• What are current issues in the area of employment law?
• What does the non-employment lawyer need to know to assist clients in recognizing and addressing critical employment issues?
• Employment law practitioners will provide guidance on employment law issues from both the plaintiff's and defendant's perspective.

Presentation Time: 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

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End: 09/28/2006

The recently passed Pension Protection Act (PPA) includes some of the most sweeping changes for multiemployer pension plans since the adoption of the Multiemployer Pension Plan Amendments Act of 1980 (MPPAA). Over 25 years after the passage of MPPAA, Congress again attempts to shore up poorly funded multiemployer pension funds by giving them important – and for participating employers, costly – new tools to collect more contributions from employers. Any employer participating in (or considering participating in) a multiemployer pension fund needs to know what the PPA means, and how it may impact the bottom line.

On Thursday, September 28, 2006, Seyfarth Shaw's Employee Benefits, ERISA Litigation and Traditional Labor practice groups will host a one-hour conference call, during which our attorneys will discuss the PPA, including:

• The PPA's multiemployer provisions and their purpose.
• Its impact on employers who participate in multiemployer pension plans.
• Its impact on the collective bargaining process.
• Strategies to minimize the PPA's impact for those employers.

Time: 1:00 p.m. Central
(2:00 p.m. Eastern, Noon Mountain; 11:00 a.m. Pacific)

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End: 09/28/2006

Sponsored by Seyfarth Shaw, The Council of Healthcare HR Executives is a new professional organization comprised of human resource executives (Directors of HR and above and their respective in-house counsel). It is dedicated to increasing professionalism in the administration of human resources in healthcare related institutions. Its mission is to:

• Share information about the latest legal and professional developments in HR administration and employee and labor relations.
• Promote the best HR practices though research and advocacy.
• Demonstrate the strategic value of the HR function to the successful operation of healthcare employers.
• Offer targeted continuing education (legal and non-legal) including presentations by Council members and outside speakers.
• Provide a forum in which to share and discuss HR policies and practices in healthcare.
• Provide an opportunity to network with peers.

This first meeting of the organization will include welcoming remarks by Richard M. Reice, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw and Christopher Berner, Associate General Counsel, Montefiore Medical Center. There will be a discussion of the Mission of the Council, a presentation of the recently filed Sherman Act Antitrust class action cases, and a facilitated discussion on RN employment and management issues, led by Diane Clark, Senior Lecturer, Nursing and Paul F. Clark, Professor of Health, Labor Studies and Industrial Relations, Penn State University. We hope you will join us!

Time:
Cocktail reception - 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Meeting - 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

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End: 09/20/2006

*Registration for this event is full, please contact Audra Mitchell by email, amitchell@seyfarth.com with any questions.

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The Georgia Asian Pacific American Bar Association cordially invites you to attend the New Law Student/Attorney Reception and Panel Discussion.

Featured Speakers:
Hon. Judge Alvin T. Wong, State Court of DeKalb County
Bettina W. Yip, In-House Counsel, Cingular Wireless
Bjay Pak, Assistant United States Attorney, Northern District of Georgia
Saba Ashraf, Partner, Alston & Bird, LLP

Pacific Rim cuisine, wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages. Business Casual Attire.

Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

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Mark Lies, partner at the Chicago office of Seyfarth Shaw LLP, will be speaking at the upcoming Chicagoland Safety Council - U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration meeting. His presentation will be based on the Legal and Ethical Liabilities of Risk Managers and Safety and Health Consultants. The program discusses the various liabilities of Corporate Risk Managers and Safety and Health Consultants for conducting workplace safety and health compliance audits.]]> Mon, 02 Oct 2006 00:00:01 GMT Start: 09/19/2006
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Seyfarth Shaw LLP and the Washington Business Journal are pleased to again join together to bring you an opportunity to learn from industry leaders as they discuss important issues of interest to those involved in real estate in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. This year's program focuses on the role of institutional owners and investors in the region and the evolving world of green construction. The institutional owner/investor discussion will include, among other things, (i) special issues involved in buying or leasing from, or selling to, an institutional owner, (ii) favored asset classes and locations, (iii) current issues of concern to institutional owners/investors; (iv) joint venture criteria and considerations, and (v) the growth of commingled funds and other trends. The green construction panel will cover, among other things, (i) current trends in green construction; (ii) emerging regulatory and governmental issues; (iii) evolving tenant requirements; (iv) implications for developers, contractors and tenants; and (v) LEED certification.

Time:
7:30 a.m. Registration/Breakfast/Networking
8:30 - 10:30 a.m. Panel Discussions

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End: 09/13/2006

During this half-day symposium, professionals from Seyfarth Shaw and Watson Wyatt Worldwide will share with participants key findings from recent research on global remuneration trends, as well as an update of key legal issues. In three separate breakout sessions, McDonald's, Motorola and Underwriters Laboratories will share their approach to globalizing their total remuneration. After the first breakout session, we will facilitate break-out sections on three global areas: Asia Pacific, Latin America (including Mexico) and Europe. Individual company representatives and attorneys/consultants who have experience in these regions will be present at each of the breakout sessions to address your specific country issues. This symposium is intended for advanced compensation practitioners who are looking to learn more about total remuneration or who are already practicing in this area.

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

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Employee blogging is having a significant impact on company productivity. By some estimates, the number of Web logs — better known as "blogs"— has consistently doubled every 6 months since late 2002, and nearly 1 in 4 workers spends almost 10% of their time visiting blogs at work. Yet many companies do not have a policy about blogging in the workplace or a process for monitoring employee blogs about the company. This breakfast briefing will focus on the steps an employer can take to reduce exposure to the liabilities blogs can incur while taking advantage of the opportunities blogs can provide.

Discussion topics will include:

• What policies your company should have in place concerning employees' personal blogs.
• The limits on disciplining employees for personal blogs.
• How to respond to blogging about your company.
• How to deal with the exposure of trade secrets and other sensitive information on blogs.
• How your company can take advantage of blogging, rather than just trying to control it.
• "Ask the Experts" Question and Answer Session

Agenda
Registration and Breakfast: 8:00 - 8:30 a.m.
Program: 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.

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Joseph Barra, partner in Seyfarth Shaw LLP's Boston office, will be participating as a moderator at the upcoming Construction Reform Legislation Update.

Breakfast/Registration: 7:30 a.m.
Presentation: 8:00 a.m.

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Mark Oberti, Edwin Sullivan, Scott Lemond and Kate Birenbaum, attorneys at Seyfarth Shaw LLP's Houston office will be preseting Biggest Employment Law Challenges: Discover Proactive Solutions from Leading Texas Attorneys to Protect Your Organization from Rising Employment Lawsuits at the upcoming Council on Education Management conference.

This two-day conference has been specifically designed to bring you the most up-to-the minute developments in state and federal employment law.

• Discover critical strategies for managing and retaining your most difficult employees.
• Avoid legal challenges that arise from wrongful discipline and discharge.
• Prevent employee abuse and misuse of FMLA's intermittent protected leave.
• Minimize exposure to unlawful workplace harassment litigation.
• Implement proven practices and procedures to avoid common disparate treatment and impact discrimination claims.
• Get tips to support an affirmative defense against whistle blower and retaliation claims.
• Ensure effective training for managers and front-line supervisors on workplace investigations.

Presentation Time:
September 6th - 8:35 a.m.
September 7th - 8:30 a.m.

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**DATE CHANGE

Please note: This event's date has been changed to August 29, 2006. If you have already registered, and will be unable to make the event on its new date, please contact Kristina DeWitt at kdewitt@seyfarth.com

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IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

Space is limited. Registration is required by August 21, 2006

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This program is targeted for Human Resources Professionals interested in an overview of legal compliance-related topics.

At lunchtime, presenters will be at each table to discuss a variety of compliance topics such as the role of human resources in mergers and acquisitions, risk management issues, compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, benefits questions, affirmative action, and avoiding litigation.

For more information, see the Event Agenda.

If you have any questions, please contact Kristina Dewitt at kdewitt@seyfarth.com

Program Time: 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (lunch provided)
Location:
Marriott Houston Westchase
2900 Briarpark Drive
Houston, TX 77042

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Seyfarth Shaw LLP invites you and a guest to Mingle at the Max

Martinis & Mediterranean Hors d'oeuvres followed by the IMAX presentation of MacGillivray Freeman's Greece: Secrets of the Past. Space is limited. Please register early. RSVP by Friday, August 11.

Please note: This is a client appreciation event and is by invitation only.

When registering, please let us know if you are bringing a guest in the Comments section of the Registration form

Join us for coffee and dessert after the movie!

Cocktail Reception: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
IMAX presentation will follow

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On Thursday, August 17, 2006, the Seyfarth Shaw Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation practice group will host a one and a half hour teleconference, in which our senior attorneys will provide an overview and answer your questions about the new Act. Among the topics to be covered will be:

• New protections for automatic enrollment plans and default investment elections
• Faster vesting and more disclosures for defined contribution plans
• The new requirements for cash balance and pension equity plans (including the recent decision in the IBM cash balance case)
• Minimum funding and other new defined benefit rules

This program will first address changes in defined contribution plans, with an opportunity for questions. We will then address issues related to those companies who do not sponsor defined benefit plans.

Time: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. CST

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On Tuesday, August 15, 2006, the Seyfarth Shaw Corporate & Finance, Securities Litigation and Executive Compensation practice groups will host a one-hour conference call, during which our senior attorneys will address issues relating to option dating, including the:

• Types of option granting practices that are raising concerns
• Potential legal, tax and accounting consequences of backdating
• Proactive steps a public company can take to examine its own practice and make any necessary changes

The conference call will also provide for an open discussion, with questions and comments from participants.

Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. EST

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A jury verdict against the Hilltop Steak House and the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court's decision concerning Locke-Ober restaurant, both involving retaliation claims by employees who complained about their employers' compliance with the Massachusetts Tip Statute, have garnered much publicity. Retaliation claims present significant challenges to all employers so the implications of these cases reach beyond the hospitality industry. Join us for a conference call and discussion on what all employers should take away from these cases.

Time: 12:00 p.m. EST

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Religious discrimination claims against employers have increased precipitously in the past few years, and employees are refusing to leave their religious practices "in the parking lot" when they come to work. A bill pending before Congress, the Workplace Religious Freedom Act, also will make it easier for employees to prevail upon their religious accommodation claims against employers. Learn the legal issues surrounding this often contentious topic and the practices some companies have put into place to address religion in their workplaces. Among the issues that will be discussed at the Breakfast Briefing are:

• What are the most common types of requests for religious accommodation?
• What is the current law regarding when employers must provide an accommodation in response to such a request?
• How will the Workplace Religious Freedom Act change the law?
• What steps are companies/law firms taking to address this issue or not address this issue?
• What are affinity groups and what are the risks and rewards of recognizing them?
• Where is the slippery slope? What are the risks and vulnerabilities in tackling this issue and where are problems arising?

Registration and Breakfast 8:00 - 8:30 a.m.
Program: 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.

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ERM and the law firm of Seyfarth Shaw are jointly sponsoring a Workshop to discuss current practices for compliance with Financial Interpretation No. 47 (FIN 47), a new interpretation of FAS 143 Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations, by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). FIN 47 provides interpretation for Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations (CARO) which requires a substantial change in how companies disclose financial obligations associated with environmental liabilities. This Workshop will discuss current practices for addressing both domestic U.S. and International facilities.

Environmental Partner Andy Perellis is a featured speaker at this program.

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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The ERISA & Employee Benefits Litigation practice groups hosted a teleconference entitled "401(k) Plan Fees: The Next Wave of Benefits Litigation?" on Wednesday July 26, 2006. The program provided substantive information on fee practices, minimizing legal exposure and actions to take if your company becomes a target. With over 200 companies in attendance at the program, attendees walked away with a great understanding of the issues involved in 401(k) plan fee litigation.

A copy of the presentation is available for download and recordings of the teleconference are also available upon request. Please email Seyfarthshaw@seyfarth.com to obtain a recording.

Download 401(k) Plan Fees [pdf]

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Bob Smith, partner at Seyfarth Shaw, will be taking part in the panel for the upcoming American Bar Association's Teleconference and Live Audio Webcast.

Program Description:

The panel will discuss the Supreme Court's recent decision in Garcetti v. Ceballos. This landmark decision bolstered the government's power to discipline public employees who make charges of official misconduct, ruling that the First Amendment does not protect those who "blow the whistle" in the course of their official duties. By a vote of 5-4, the court ruled that the Los Angeles County district attorney's office did not violate prosecutor Richard Ceballos' freedom of speech by allegedly demoting him after he wrote to supervisors charging that a sheriff's deputy had lied to get a search warrant. This program will examine the implications of this Supreme Court decision and discuss the pros and cons of its effect on the free speech rights of government employees.

Program Time: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. (EST)

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Ira Domnitz, associate in the Houston office of Seyfarth Shaw LLP, will be presenting Intellectual Property: Protecting your invention, your business and yourself, at the upcoming North American Konkani Association annual conference. The presentation will focus on the following topics:

• Creating and protecting copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and patents
• Geographic limitations
• Ownership
• Infringement/Fair Use

Presentation Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

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Bennett Greenberg, a partner in the Washington, D.C. office, will be presenting Session 3A – Bridging Documents, Performance and Prescriptive Specifications – How Do They Alter the Liability of Design-Build Participants? at the upcoming Design-Build Institute of America conference.

His presentation will discuss the government's use of bridging documents, performance specifications and prescriptive specifications in defining the project's scope and use of these documents.

Presentation Date: June 29
Presentation Time: 3:15 - 4:45 p.m.

The conference, which is held from June 28 - June 30, will focus on the opportunities and best practices for design-build in the federal sector.

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Scott Carlson, partner at Seyfarth Shaw, will be presenting The Electronic Overlay to Traditional Discovery at the upcoming Lorman Education Services event, Discovery Skills For Legal Staff in Illinois. His presentation will include the following topics:

• What Is Discoverable In The Electronic Age?
  • Understanding Data
  • Traditional Discovery Tools For Electronic Data
• Managing Electronic Data In The Discovery Process
  • Litigation Support
  • Web Based Repositories
  • Understanding Metadata
  • The Role Of Computer Forensics
  • Understanding Costs Of eDiscovery
• The Future of eDiscovery
  • Amendments To The Federal Rules Of Civil Procedure
  • Other Issues

Presentation Time: 9:15 - 11:30 a.m.

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FLSA cases filed in the Southern District of Texas have increased by over 400% in the past five years!

• What kinds of claims are employees bringing?
• What are the biggest mistakes employers make?
• What can employers do to protect themselves?

The program has received 1.5 hours of CLE credit from the State Bar of Texas, and the program has also been submitted for 1.5 hours of CE credit for HR professionals from SHRM's certifying organization, HRCI.

Breakfast: 7:30 a.m.
Program: 8:00 - 9:15 a.m.
Question & Answer: 9:15 - 9:30 a.m.

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8:00 - 8:30 AM Registration and breakfast
8:30 - 10:00 AM Panel discussion
10:00 - 10:30 AM Questions and Answers

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ACC-A Georgia Chapter and Seyfarth Shaw LLP present a doubleheader:

PROTECTING YOUR EXECUTIVE SUITE

And

ATLANTA BRAVES v. TORONTO BLUE JAYS

June 20, 2006 at Turner Field

Protecting Your Executive Suite is a two hour interactive seminar discussing the new standards under Internal Revenue Code Section 409A and a company's obligation to re-examine and modify existing executive pay arrangements, including employment and severance arrangements, deferred compensation, supplemental retirement plans and equity-based plans before year-end. Find out how to reduce tax penalty exposure and get into compliance. This event's featured speakers are Stuart Newman, Sue Stoffer and Fritz Smith, attorneys with Seyfarth Shaw. Dinner at the 755 Club and the Braves v. Blue Jays will follow the seminar. Game seating will be on the Lexus Level, Section 326, Rows 1-7.

Schedule:
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Executive Compensation Seminar
6:00 p.m. -7:30 p.m. Buffet Dinner in the 755 Club & Networking
7:35 p.m. Braves v. Blue Jays

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Massachusetts has enacted landmark legislation requiring all but the smallest of employers doing business in the state to "pay" assessments if they fail to "play" by offering to make health care coverage available to their employees. Certain aspects of the new law take effect in 2006. Some thirty states have actively considered or enacted similar "pay or play" or "fair share" health care reforms, and Congress continues to consider health care reform. Seyfarth Shaw is presenting a breakfast briefing to discuss the new Act's requirements, the "Hobson's choices" it creates, and the copycat statutes it may inspire.

Among the topics for discussion at the breakfast briefing:

• What disclosure obligations does the Act impose on employers?
• Are any employers or employees exempt from the Act?
• What immediate implementation steps does the Act require?
• What new penalties, assessments or causes of action does the Act create?
• Are such "pay or play" state statutes preempted under ERISA?

AGENDA

Registration and Breakfast: 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Program: 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

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Seyfarth Shaw is a proud sponsor of this year's annual Boys and Girls Club of Greater Sacramento fundraiser. The event will be held for over 4500 kids served by the Boys and Girls Club, to ensure, even in the toughest of times, these children continue to have a safe environment to participate in positive activities.]]> Mon, 17 Apr 2006 00:00:01 GMT Start: 06/08/2006
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Seyfarth Shaw will be hosting June's GEO Midwest Chapter Meeting. Some topics discussed at the event are:

• Case study on the EU Directive and the Challenges of Deciding a Home Member State (or NOT)
• FAS 123(R) in a Multinational Environment (How to integrate with the IASB Rules and the Complexities with Stock Valuation)
• Evaluate and Determining Return on Investment from Your Equity Grants

Time: 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Breakfast and Lunch will be served

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Topics:

• Internet Effects
  • Who is an internet applicant?
  • Blogging and whistle blogging risks
• Compensation in the C-Suite: things You Need to Know to Get it Right
  • Comp trends, SEC disclosures, 409A severance and employment contracts
• Hot Topics for Fiduciaries – Litigation and Plan Audits
  • Recent ERISA litigation trends, 401(k) plan exposures
  • Plan audit problems and fixes

Registration and Continental Breakfast: 8:00 a.m.
Program: 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

This program has been submitted to the State Bar of Georgia for 3 hours of CLE.

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Scott Carlson, Mark Johnson and Ronald Lipinski, partners at Seyfarth Shaw, will be presenting several presentations at the upcoming Understanding The Common Issues In Document Retention Policies And eDiscovery In Illinois Lorman Education Services event.

Their presenentations include the following topics:

• Forgotten But Not Gone
  • Megatrends In Records Management
  • Litigation In The Electronic Age
• Developing And Implementing A Corporate Records Management Program
• Protecting Confidential Information
• Challenges Of Document Retention In Electronic Age

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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David L. Newman, partner in the Chicago office of Seyfarth Shaw, will be presenting Patent Portfolio Management: Using Financial Services Patents to Generate Revenue and Gain a Competitive Advantage on the first day of this conference. The presentation will be focused on:

• Structuring licensing agreements for maximum profit
• Negotiating cross-licensing schemes
• Determining when to cut patents from your portfolio
• Strategies for continuations: surrounding the core patent with additional patents
• Identifying and enforcing violations of your patents

Presentation Time: 2:00 - 3:15 p.m.

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30th Annual Conference

Seyfarth Shaw LLP, is proud to co-sponsor the 30th Annual Conference of the Hispanic Entrepreneurship. The event will offer several lectures including Current Trends in Employment & Labor Law, presented and moderated by Jeremy Sherman and Christopher Garcia, partners in the Chicago office of Seyfarth Shaw.

Other topics covered:

• Making the Pieces Fit: Using SBA Guaranteed Loans to Finance Your Business
• Opportunities With the Illinois Tollway's $5.3 Billion Congestion-Relief Program
• A Perspective on the State of the Economy

Welcome Reception - June 1, 2006 - 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Conference - June 2, 2006 - 8 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.

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Scott Carlson, partner at Seyfarth Shaw, will be presenting Bringng eDiscovery In House vs. Outsourcing at the upcoming Guidance Software event.

Presentation Time: 5:00 p.m.

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End: 05/23/2006

The Change to Win Coalition (CTW) is actively organizing workers in industries such as health care, hospitality, security and building maintenance, and it is using the current push for Immigration Reform as a vehicle to publicize itself and organize workers. Seyfarth Shaw is presenting a series of breakfast briefings to discuss this new wave of union organizing, the industries and workers being targeted, the current climate at the National Labor Relations Board, and what non-union employers should be doing to stay union free.

Among the issues that will be discussed at this first breakfast briefing will be:

• What is happening both nationally and locally with respect to union organizing and how should employers prepare for this new wave?
• How is the CTW using the issue of immigration reform to organize workers and how should employers respond to employees who want to participate in the immigration reform rallies?
• What are the chances for meaningful immigration reform this year and how will that affect the labor scene in New England and around the country?

Registration and Breakfast: 8:00 - 8:30 a.m.
Program: 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.

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Please Join Us for SHRM Atlanta Northwest GEM Dinner Meeting

Come join us for a great learning opportunity! Our May meeting will help you learn more about the Hispanic culture and how to improve employee relations. This is a great time to invite a department or line manager into your HR world and have him/her learn with you!

We will be discussing the recent publicized events pertaining to Hispanic immigrants and the demographic changes taking place as well as their impact on the workforce. There will be lots of information shared about the Hispanic culture and communication strategies to include: advertising goofs, job safety talks, and effective management tools. You might even learn to speak a little Spanish!

Networking and Registration 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Dinner and Presentation 6:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

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Michael J. Quinn, partner in the Chicago office, will be participating at the upcoming Engineering Group Meeting, as a panel member debating the influence of the AAI Rule and the new ASTM Standard E 1527-05 for environmental due diligence on real estate transactoins after November 1, 2006.

Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

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Seyfarth Shaw is a proud sponsor of the upcoming Ray Garrett Jr. Corporate and Securities Law Institute. The conference will focus several topics, including but not limited to the following:

Securities Offering Reform

• Hear both perspectives; the SEC and the practitioner
• New procedures in the registration process
• Delivery of information to investors

Executive Compensation

• The SEC's proposed disclosure rules
• Responsible practices to advise and implement
• Lessons learned from the 2006 proxy season

SEC Enforcement Developments and Public Company Disclosure Practices: A Status Report

• Executive compensation disclosures: General Electric, Tyson, and beyond
• The continuing tightrope of Regulation FD
• MD&A lapses; lessons from recent cases
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Craig Simonsen will present a paper on an "Overview of the Clean Water Act, Including Its Implementation and Interpretation," on the "Water Rights & Water Quality" track, at the 2006 Annual Conference of the National Association of Environmental Professionals on April 26th.

The conference runs from April 23 to April 26, for more information on registration please see the event's home page or go to http://www.naep.org.

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Brian Ashe, partner, and Kamili Williams Dawson, associate, in Seyfarth Shaw's San Francisco office, will be presenting "Mandating Health Care for Employees?" for an upcoming Public Health Law Program. The presentation will focus on the legal ramifications of pandemic flu and other emerging infectious diseases.

For registration or more information on Legal Preparedness for Pandemic Flu please go to http://www.phlaw.org/

Time of presentation: 2:15 p.m.

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Fritz Smith, partner in the Atlanta office, will be presenting "What Advocates Want From Mediators: Empathy? Effectiveness? Evaluation? All of the Above?" at the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution's 8th Annual Conference on April 8.

The conference will be held on April 5 - 8 and will feature 83 sessions covering the diverse world of dispute resolution.

The American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution provides its members and the public with creative leadership in the dispute resolution field by fostering diversity, developing and offering educational programs, providing technical assistance, and producing publications that promote problem-solving and excellence in the provision of dispute resolution services.

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Gerald L. Maatman of the Chicago Office is scheduled to speak at the 3rd National In-House Counsel Conference on Defending & Managing Complex Litigation in Atlanta on March 30-31, 2006.

At Noon, on March 30, Mr. Maatman will be leading a panel on the topic of "Critical Defense Tactics for Assessing and Addressing Employment Law Class Actions." The panel will include Steve Lewenegrub, Assistant Corporate Counsel - Labor & Employment at Spherion Corporation, and Joey Henslee, Labor & Employment Counsel at UPS Corporation.

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David Newman, partner at Seyfarth Shaw LLP in Chicago, will be participating in a speaking panel, Designing Around Competitor's Patents, at the 2006 Manufacturing Conference.

The session will cover the following topics:

1) how to design around your competitors' patents and 2) how to strengthen your company's patents to limit your competitors' abilities to design around. General patent principles of literal infringement and infringement under the Doctrine of Equivalents. These general principles will then be applied to fundamental design around strategies. Using real world examples, multiple design around strategies will be clearly and carefully explained.

Presentation Time: 3:00 p.m.

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The Newly Proposed Sexual Harassment Training Regulations and Recent Activity of the California Labor Commissioner

This breakfast briefing will update senior human resource professionals and employment attorneys on recent developments from Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's administration. While the Governor and the Democrat-controlled Legislature remain gridlocked, the Governor has directed his agencies to promulgate regulations and otherwise clarify existing California labor law. By and large, these efforts have been intended to provide a common-sense approach to understanding California's web of labor and employment law.

Agenda:
7:30 - 8:00 a.m. - Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00 - 9:30 a.m. - Program

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Mary Samsa, partner at Seyfarth Shaw LLP in Chicago, will presenting Laws Affecting Global Compensation and Benefits at the Chicago Compensation Association's (CCA) Compensation Symposium.

During this half-day symposium, expers will share with participants key findings from recent research on global pay trends, as well as an update of key legal issues. This symposium is intended for advanced compensation practitioners.

Presentation Time: 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.

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The Newly Proposed Sexual Harassment Training Regulations and Recent Activity of the California Labor Commissioner

This breakfast briefing will update senior human resource professionals and employment attorneys on recent developments from Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's administration. While the Governor and the Democrat-controlled Legislature remain gridlocked, the Governor has directed his agencies to promulgate regulations and otherwise clarify existing California labor law. By and large, these efforts have been intended to provide a common-sense approach to understanding California's web of labor and employment law.

Agenda:
7:30 - 8:00 a.m. - Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00 - 9:30 a.m. - Program

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Camille A. Olson, partner in the Chicago office of Seyfarth Shaw LLP, will be presenting When Worlds Collide: Reconciling Federal, State and Local Law Obligations at the 2006 SHRM Employment Law & Legislative Conference.

Participants will learn to "Do the Toggle"; ensuring that employment decisions are made with due consideration to both local and federal laws. This session will distinguish those areas where federal law preempts any local laws, as well as those in which both federal and local laws must be considered in connection with employment decisions.

Presentation Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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The Newly Proposed Sexual Harassment Training Regulations and Recent Activity of the California Labor Commissioner

This breakfast briefing will update senior human resource professionals and employment attorneys on recent developments from Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's administration. While the Governor and the Democrat-controlled Legislature remain gridlocked, the Governor has directed his agencies to promulgate regulations and otherwise clarify existing California labor law. By and large, these efforts have been intended to provide a common-sense approach to understanding California's web of labor and employment law.

Agenda:
7:30 - 8:00 a.m. - Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00 - 9:30 a.m. - Program

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End: 03/07/2006

The Newly Proposed Sexual Harassment Training Regulations and Recent Activity of the California Labor Commissioner

This breakfast briefing will update senior human resource professionals and employment attorneys on recent developments from Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's administration. While the Governor and the Democrat-controlled Legislature remain gridlocked, the Governor has directed his agencies to promulgate regulations and otherwise clarify existing California labor law. By and large, these efforts have been intended to provide a common-sense approach to understanding California's web of labor and employment law.

Agenda:
Registration and Continental Breakfast: 7:30 - 8:00 a.m.
Program: 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.

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Recent events underscore the importance of a records management policy for the retention and destruction of documents generated or collected during business activity. Destruction of documents on a random basis can create litigation challenges. Well-managed organizations need to respond professionally to customer, client and legal needs for records. A document that is destined inappropriately for destruction but instead finds its way into unfriendly hands can not only be embarrassing but potentially costly and can create significant liability. The enactment of Sarbanes-Oxley and recent headlines of litigation, both criminal and civil, involving major corporations underscore the risks. This seminar will not only provide guidelines on how to establish a records management program but, more importantly, will explain how to establish legal guidelines for retaining and destroying documents.

Seminar highlights:

• Record retention - an integral part of an effective corporate compliance program
• Developing and implementing a corporate records management program
• Protecting confidential information
• Primer on electronic records
• Challenges of document retention in electronic age
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From Filing Through the TTAB Hearing

Christopher Larkin, partner at Seyfarth Shaw LLP in Los Angeles, co-chairs the 2006 Navigating Trademark Practice Before the PTO. The event will focus on:

• Setting the Stage: The Nuts and Bolts of PTO and TTAB Practice
• Trademark Searching and Clearance
• Addressing Common Substantive Issues in Ex Parte Prosecution
• Special Topics in Ex Parte Prosecution
  • Geographic Indicators
  • Product Configurations
  • Non-Traditional Marks
  • Acquired Distinctiveness
• Ex Parte Appeal Practice
• Ethical Issues in PTO and TTAB Practice

For more detailed information, see the event brochure.

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On January 27, 2006, the SEC issued its much anticipated proposed rules governing the disclosure of executive and director compensation, related party transactions and related corporate governance matters. The proposed rules would require a narrative Compensation Discussion and Analysis, a number of new compensation tables including a total compensation amount, detailed pension information and generally, much greater detail regarding executive compensation than is presently required. The proposed rules would also impact the disclosure requirements for related party transactions, director independence and corporate governance and would consolidate employment arrangement disclosure under a single item in the Form 8-K. (Read our recent Management Alert for more information)

On Friday, February 17, the Seyfarth Shaw Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Practice Group and the Corporate & Securities Practice Group will host a joint, one-hour conference call, in which senior attorneys from both groups will:

• Discuss the effect of these rules on 2006 executive compensation and benefits.
• Provide an overview of the new information that would be required to be disclosed.
• Discuss the proposed revisions to Form 8-K.

Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. CDT
(2:00 p.m. EST, Noon MST, 11:00 a.m. PDT)

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Elected Officials, Managers, HR Professionals, Department Heads, University and College Presidents and Deans, School Superintendents and Principals, and any other management representatives responsible for your jurisdiction's labor and employment matters.

We will have two plenary sessions for everyone (required courses):

8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Fitness for Duty Examinations: Legal, Medical and Practical Considerations

1:30 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. Collective Bargaining Trends and Developments for Illinois's Public Employers: What Can We Expect?

In addition, each registrant will be able to attend four separate group classes of 55 minutes each (elective courses). Topics include, but are not limited to: Effective Contract Administration and Grievance Processing, Computer Misuse and Abuse, Crisis Management, Wage/Hour Issues, Managing Injured Worker Investigations, and Interest Arbitration Decision for Protective Service Personnel.

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This program is targeted for Human Resources Professionals interested in an overview of legal compliance-related topics. The program will cover the following basic training modules:

• Raw Recruit to Honorable/Dishonorable Discharge: How to Hire, Train, Evaluate and Discharge the Troops
• Keeping the Troops Healthy: Federal Mandates for Health Plans
• Basic Training: A General Overview of Employment Laws (ADA, FMLA, USERRA)
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Kick off 2006 with an "Interactive Legal Update" provided by John Meyers, Esq., Sam Choy, Esq., Cheryl Legare, Esq. and Michele Merkel of Seyfarth Shaw LLP!

They will cover such topics as:

• USERRA, FMLA, FLSA Law Developments
• Recent Developments in Employee Benefits and Affirmative Action

Agenda:

• Networking and Registration 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Dinner and Presentation 6:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
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This December, Paul Vishny, Of Counsel in Seyfarth Shaw LLP's Chicago office, will be speaking at the "Standardization: Unifer or Divider" conference, held in Vancouver, BC. His presentation is based on Situational Standardization, and will take place on Tuesday, December 6th at 1:15 p.m.

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Please join Seyfarth Shaw attorneys Katherine Perrelli and Peter Romo in an interactive scenario-based event which explores cross-border trends, procedures and cultures in the context of a major commercial dispute as it develops in multiple and varied jurisdictions.

Key technologies and other issues in the effective management of such disputes will be closely examined.

Registration: 4:45 p.m.
Program: 5:15 p.m.

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How to Structure your Next Investment - Tenant-in-Common (TIC)

Jeffrey Friedman and John Napoli will be giving a presentation focused on the critical legal issues surronding the 1031/TIC transactions.

Registration & Breakfast: 7:30 a.m.
Event: 8:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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This year, Seyfarth Shaw is proud to sponsor the Seventh Annual Shriver Awards Dinner.

On December 1, 2005, the Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law will host its Seventh Annual Shriver Awards Dinner. This Awards Dinner gives the Shriver Center the opportunity to discuss its agenda for overcoming poverty in American and honoring individuals who have been leaders in this effort.

The Sargent Shriver Award for Equal Justice recognizes the extraordinary spirit, talent, leadership, and commitment that are associated with Sargent Shriver in using commonsense strategies through law, policy, communication, and individual action to further the ideals of a just society.

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This past Summer, many of the nations largest unions broke away from the AFL-CIO creating the new "Coalition to Win." The Coalition to Win (CTW) includes the Service Employees International Union, Teamsters, United Food and Commercial Workers and UNITE-HERE. The new group represents roughly 5.4 million unionized employees in the United States.

The Coalition to Win unions broke away from the AFL-CIO because they did not believe that the traditional labor movement was doing enough to organize new workers or to enhance member's rights.

On September 27, 2005, the CTW held its founding convention in St. Louis, Missouri. Anna Berger, the CTW's new leader, declared that it plans to target more than 50 million unorganized workers in industries including health care, retail, hospitality, construction, transportation, property services, food production and utilities. The CTW also announced its intent to spend 750 million dollars annually to organize new members. In response to these CTW pronouncements, the AFL-CIO has also increased its organizing activities.

On Thursday, November 17, 2005, Seyfarth Shaw will present a Breakfast Briefing to discuss what these changes mean to employers throughout the United States. The Breakfast Briefing will review the new labor landscape and the strategic approach that we expect organized labor to take over the next few years. We will focus on what actions employers can take to asses their vulnerability to such union tactics and how to create a positive work environment.

Registration: 8:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Program: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

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Gary Glaser, Robert Nobile, William Perkins, and Linda Rosenzweig, all of Seyfarth Shaw LLP, and President's Advisory Council (PAC) are collaborating for an upcoming PAC Speaker Event.

These Seyfarth Shaw partners will provide a fast-paced interactive review of what every CEO should know about new developments in Deferred Compensation, Restrictive Covenants, and Employee Relations Law.

Time: 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.

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Registration Period: 9/15/2005 - 11/13/2005
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Surviving the Stress-filled Holiday Season- How an EAP Helps Employees Manage

Holiday seasons bring joy to many people but along with the holiday rush comes a stressful time for many employees and their families.

George W. Martin, Jr., President/CEO of CorpCare Associates, Inc., a company which conducts Employee Assistance Programs for over 150,000 employees throughout the United States, will offer insight into stress management and other wellness tips. Please spend the evening with the NW Gem learning how to enjoy work, associates and family during the holiday season and throughout the year.

Agenda:
Networking and Registration: 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Dinner and Presentation: 6:00 - 7:45 p.m.

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Contract Manufacturing (CM) is a form of tax structuring that accompanies the outsourcing phenomenon which has accelerated in recent years. It is a legal structuring of manufacturing and distribution allowing US businesses to restructure operations and reporting, ranging from the hiring of employees to the collection of receivables. The benefits of CM include reduced labor costs, improved financial ratios, and enhanced operating and development procedures. The end result is the business working for management, rather than management working for the business.

Seyfarth Shaw professionals will share best practices in this new structure. The experience of these attorneys as trusted advisors to and strategic business partners with leading manufacturers and distributors provides valuable insight to the implementation and operation of CM structures. Achieving these best practices in CM leads to a leaner and more efficient business with higher revenues and profits per employee and per dollar invested.

Registration: 5:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Program: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Reception: 8:00 - 9:00 p.m.

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Contract Manufacturing (CM) is a form of tax structuring that accompanies the outsourcing phenomenon which has accelerated in recent years. It is a legal structuring of manufacturing and distribution allowing US businesses to restructure operations and reporting, ranging from the hiring of employees to the collection of receivables. The benefits of CM include reduced labor costs, improved financial ratios, and enhanced operating and development procedures. The end result is the business working for management, rather than management working for the business.

Seyfarth Shaw professionals will share best practices in this new structure. The experience of these attorneys as trusted advisors to and strategic business partners with leading manufacturers and distributors provides valuable insight to the implementation and operation of CM structures. Achieving these best practices in CM leads to a leaner and more efficient business with higher revenues and profits per employee and per dollar invested.

Registration: 2:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Program: 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Reception: 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

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On Wednesday, November 9, 2005, Seyfarth Shaw will present a Breakfast Briefing to discuss what the recent CTW and AFL-CIO changes mean to employers throughout the United States. The Breakfast Briefing will review the new labor landscape and the strategic approach that we expect organized labor to take over the next few years. We will focus on what actions employers can take to asses their vulnerability to such union tactics and how to create a positive work environment.

Registration: 8:00 - 8:30 a.m.
Program: 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.

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Symposium Agenda
For detailed workshop descriptions please click here

• 7:30 - 8:15 a.m. - Registration and Continental Breakfast
• 8:15 - 8:30 a.m. - Introductory Remarks
• 8:30 - 10:15 a.m. - "HR Squares - The Employment Law Game Show"
  This is our annual summary of important changes in the law of the workplace, including suggestions for coping with them, presented in an interactive, entertaining quiz show format.
• 10:15 - 10:30 a.m. - Morning Break
• 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. - Workshop Session 1
  • Digital HR Department
  • Leave Laws
  • Wage Hour Developments
• 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. - Hosted Luncheon
  • Speaker: Dan Walters - The Sacramento Bee
• 1:15 - 2:30 p.m. - Workshop Session 2
  • Sarbanes-Oxley
  • Employee Benefits Update
  • Labor and Employment Legal Audits
• 2:45 - 4:00 p.m. - Workshop Session 3
  • Class Action Strategies
  • Domestic Partner Rights
  • Traditional Labor Law Update
• 4:15 - 5:30 p.m. - Workshop Session 4
  • Executive Employment Agreements
  • Digital HR Department
  • Managing Baby Boomers
• 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. - Hosted Cocktail Reception
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Symposium Agenda
For detailed workshop descriptions please click here

• 8:00 - 8:45 a.m. - Registration and Continental Breakfast
• 8:45 to 9:00 a.m. - Introductory Remarks
• 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. - "HR Squares – The Employment Law Game Show"
  This is our annual summary of important changes in the law of the workplace, including suggestions for coping with them, presented in an interactive, entertaining quiz show format.
• 10:30 to 10:45 a.m. - Morning Break
• 10:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Workshop Session 1
  • Digital HR Department
  • Leave Laws
  • Wage Hour Developments
• 12:00 to 1:15 p.m. - Hosted Luncheon
  • Speaker: The Honorable Donna Dell - State Labor Commissioner and Chief - The Division of Labor Standards Enforcement
• 1:15 to 2:30 p.m. - Workshop Session 2
  • Sarbanes-Oxley
  • Employee Benefits Update
  • Labor and Employment Legal Audits
• 2:45 to 4:00 p.m. - Workshop Session 3
  • Class Action Strategies
  • Domestic Partner Rights
  • Traditional Labor Law Update
• 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. - Workshop Session 4
  • Executive Employment Agreements
  • Digital HR Department
  • Managing Baby Boomers
• 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. - Hosted Cocktail Reception
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Sheraton Fisherman's Wharf Hotel, San Francisco

Los Angeles Partner and event Co-Chair Kenneth D. Sulzer, and Chicago Partner, Edward W. Bergmann, presents at this two day event. The seminar will give you tools to reduce exposures, proactively ensure compliance, and successfully defend against this growing threat. Focusing on both California and federal law, top wage and hour specialists will bring you valuable, practical insights on how to:

• Manage exposures relating to exempt v. non-exempt status
• Use the Class Actions Fairness Act to minimize potential damages
• Prepare for the fallout from the recent FLSA amendments
• Strategically defend - on procedure and substance - your client against wage and hour actions
• Respond when you are a target of regulators
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Coping with the new IRS 409A proposed regulations: SERPs and how to structure them; whether severance plans and agreements really need to comply; will a discounted stock option or SAR still work; employment agreement tips and pitfalls; more guidance on elections and payments, definitions and transition rules.

Registration and Continental Breakfast: 8:00 a.m.
Program: 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.

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Important New Guidance:
Coping with the new IRS 409A proposed regulations: SERPs and how to structure them; whether severance plans and agreements really need to comply; will a discounted stock option or SAR still work; employment agreement tips and pitfalls; more guidance on elections and payments, definitions and transition rules.

Registration and Continental Breakfast: 8:00 a.m.
Program: 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

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Seyfarth Shaw LLP is proud to be a Platinum sponsor at the 17th Annual NAPABA Convention: Forging Ahead ~ Shaping Our Future

"HR Squares: The Employment Law Game Show" Moderator: Stacy Shartin, Partner at Seyfarth Shaw LLP Panelists: Natasha Price, In-house counsel at Wal-mart and Stuart Ishimaru, EEOC Commissioner

In a fun, interactive quiz show format, experienced labor and employment counsel will provide helpful, practical information and suggestions based on recent court, legislative and administrative developments in this dynamic area of the law. Participants are guaranteed an entertaining and educational experience -- and the chance to win incredible prizes.

For registration information please go to www.napaba.org

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Important New Guidance:

• Coping with the new IRS 409A proposed regulations: SERPs and how to structure them; whether severance plans and agreements really need to comply; will a discounted stock option or SAR still work; employment agreement tips and pitfalls; more guidance on elections and payments, definitions and transition rules

Registration and Continental Breakfast: 8:30 a.m.
Program: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

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• Do thoughts of condominium associations keep you awake at night?
• Are insurance costs eroding your bottom line?
• Do you envy the liability protections afforded developers?

If your company constructs multi-family projects, and these and other questions haunt you, then save the date!

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Symposium Agenda
For detailed workshop descriptions please click here

• 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. - Registration and Continental Breakfast
• 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. - "HR Squares - The Employment Law Game Show"
  This is our annual summary of important changes in the law of the workplace, including suggestions for coping with them, presented in an interactive, entertaining quiz show format.
• 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. - Morning Break
• 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Workshop Session 1
  • Recent Developments in Affirmative Action
  • Executive Employment Agreements
  • Managing The Aging Work Force
  • SOX and the Single HR Professional
• 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. - Hosted Luncheon
  • Speaker: Hon. Donna Dell State Labor Commissioner and Chief - Division of Labor Standards Enforcement
• 1:45 - 2:45 p.m. - Workshop Session 2
  • The Rights of Domestic Partners
  • Recent Developments in NLRB Law and Trends in Union Organizing
  • Managing The Aging Work Force
  • California Wage and Hour Law Developments
• 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Workshop Session 3
  • Seyfarth Shaw's Labor & Employment Law Audit
  • Recent Developments in Employee Benefits
  • The Digital HR Department
  • Advanced Topics in Employee Leave Laws
• 4:15 - 5:15 p.m. - Workshop Session 4
  • Workers Compensation Law Developments
  • Advanced Strategies in Class Action Litigation
  • The Digital HR Department
  • Advanced Topics in Employee Leave Laws
• 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. - Hosted Cocktail Reception
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Seyfarth Shaw and Collateral Mortgage Capital invite you to join our distinguished panel of leading experts to discuss the fundamentals of developing, marketing and operating a successful mixed-use project. Our speakers will provide these insights from several different professional perspectives: developer, architect, urban designer/academic, market analyst, commercial finance and attorney. This breakfast briefing will benefit any person who works in the residential or commercial real estate industry, including real estate developers and investors, architects, urban planners, general contractors, leasing brokers, and related professionals.

Time: 7:30 - 9:45 a.m.

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Doing Coast to Coast Business from Minneapolis A Breakfast Briefing in Your Own Backyard

Topics:

• California Labor & Employment Challenges
• East Coast Labor & Employment Challenges
• Unfair Business Practices, Restrictive Covenants, and Litigation Challenges Unique to California
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

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On September 29, the IRS released its long awaited guidance on the new rules governing deferred compensation plans and agreements that were enacted by the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004. These lengthy and detailed proposed regulations will profoundly impact the operation of virtually every deferred compensation plan, as well as many executive employment agreements, severance policies, and equity compensation arrangements, both for public and private employers.

The conference call will also provide for an open discussion, with questions and comments from participants.

Time: 1:00 p.m. CDT (2:00 p.m. Eastern; Noon Mountain; 11:00 a.m. Pacific)

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Basic and Advanced Training Class, Warner Robins, GA, Oct. 6-7

Atlanta Partner, Dan McRae, will be a guest speaker at this Basic & Advanced Training Seminar. The training program is designed to further the knowledge and skills of economic development professional staff, elected officials and attorneys as Development Authority Board Members in development authority work.

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Due to the recent events with Hurricane Rita, "Just the Facts" will be postponed until a later date. If you have any questions, please contact Patty Robbins at probbins@seyfarth.com.

A breakfast briefing for busy attorneys and human resource professionals, learn how to conduct effective internal investigations.

Agenda:
Breakfast - 7:30 a.m.
Program - 8 to 9:15 a.m.
Q&A - 9:15 to 9:30 a.m.

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Chicago Partner, Paul Vishny, will present at the 20th Annual ALI-ABA Course Study. After an introductory discussion of the basics of international law and researching skills, this annual course of study, comprising more than 18 hours of instruction, covers international sales of goods; regulation of imports and exports; contracting with agents and distributors; intellectual property rights and licensing; e-commerce; foreign investment, including foreign law restrictions and insurance; joint ventures; and dispute resolution. Also included are issues of immigration law and of ethics and professional responsibility (one hour). Throughout, the tax aspects of international transactions are considered. The course also includes concurrent breakout sessions for those wanting more in-depth information on taxation or on mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.

For more information, go to http://www.ali-aba.org/aliaba/CL037.htm.

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On September 28, Karla Grossenbacher, Partner in Seyfarth Shaw LLP's Washington D.C. Office, will be the facilitator for the H.R. Roundtable.

For more information please go to: http://www.nonprofitrisk.org/training/2005/summit/summit.htm

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In the weeks since Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast, both the IRS and the Department of Labor have issued guidance allowing employers to ease some of the restrictions applicable under their benefit plans to make recovery easier for residents of the affected area. Although the current government guidance deals only with areas affected by Hurricane Katrina, it may be expanded if widespread damage is also caused by Hurricane Rita.

Time: 1:00 p.m. CDT (2:00 p.m. Eastern; Noon Mountain; 11:00 a.m. Pacific)

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Basic Training Class, Savannah – Coastal Georgia Center September 23-24

Atlanta Partner, Dan McRae, will be a guest speaker at this Basic Training Seminar. The training program is designed to further the knowledge and skills of economic development professional staff, elected officials and attorneys as Development Authority Board Members in development authority work.

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An employer faces a variety of risks for failing to use reasonable care in hiring or retaining employees. The background check process is a valuable way to gather information about a prospective or current employee and provide an alert to potential problems. At the same time, an employer must be aware of and comply with a growing list of state and federal statutes and regulations that limit access to and use of this information. This Breakfast Briefing will focus on recent changes in the law affecting background checks, and discuss practical advice for employers in conducting background checks.

Discussion topics will include:

• Why employers should conduct background checks and what they should include
• Tips for working with credit reporting agencies
• Conducting background checks for applicants and current employees
• Recent changes in the Massachusetts CORI regulations and the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act
• Tricky issues and traps for the unwary

Registration and Breakfast: 8:00 a.m.


Program: 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

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Seyfarth Shaw LLP and the Washington Business Journal have joined together to bring you an opportunity to learn from leaders of the Washington area's real estate and finance community, as they discuss the current state of Real Estate in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, as well as their predictions for where Real Estate is headed over the next three to five years.

Time: 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

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WEBCAST

On July 27th, Governor Blagojevich signed into a law a signifi cant amendment aff ecting virtually all present and past owners, lessees, and users of property at which an environmental release has occurred. Th e new law requires the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to notify off -site property owners if contamination from a release extends beyond the property line and grants IEPA broad – and controversial – authority to compel the remediation of off -site clean-ups. Please join us on September 8th for a Webcast presentation on the potential impacts of this new law.

Topics Covered Include:

• Notification of Contamination
• Notification of Enforcement or Removal Actions
• Administrative Order Authority - New Section 22.2d of the Illinois Environmental Protection Act

Participation is free but prior online registration is required. Detailed instructions will be e-mailed to all registrants two days prior to the event.

Please contact Meridith Fee at mfee@seyfarth.com for more information.

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Seyfarth Shaw LLP invites you and a guest to Mingle at the Max

Beer and Wine Reception followed by the IMAX presentation of Mystery of the Nile. Space is limited. Please register early. RSVP by Friday, August 19

When registering, please let us know if you are bringing a guest in the Comments section of the Registration form

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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