28th Annual Employment Law Update 2019 (Online Seminar)

MCLE Credits: 7.0
Ethics Credits Included: 1.0

MCLE Credit:	7.0 (Ethics: 1.0)
Live-Interactive Credit:	0.0
Designation Credit:	1.0 Ethics (Designations Information)
Price:	$339 (Includes a downloadable audio version.)
Viewable Through:	5/31/2022

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A pre-recorded streaming VIDEO replay of the May 2019 live seminar, 28th Annual Employment Law Update.

For nearly three decades, this seminar has been the indispensable educational and networking opportunity for all attorneys practicing in, or wanting to learn more about, employment law. This seminar provides detailed explanation, in-depth analysis, and practical advice for both management and plaintiffs’ counsel in a number of today’s hot employment topics.

Topics include:

An exploration of recent arbitration issues and how states are restricting it for harassment claims
A look at employment issues that arise during merger and acquisition transactions
A review of several little known “traps” in the Family and Medical Leave Act arena
Practical guidance to counsel for employers and employees in addressing pay disparity and equity issues
A discussion on “negligence torts” and when employers are held liable for an employee’s actions under respondeat superior
Ethics and the Annual Case Law Update

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COURSE TOPICS

Ethics for Employment Lawyers: Staying on the Job
Paul D. Georgiadis

A discussion of ethical issues involved in negotiations, witness testimony, dealing with represented parties, and lawyer impairment.

Employment Law: Annual Case Update
Betty S.W. Graumlich, J. Thomas Spiggle

A comprehensive overview of the most important Supreme Court, Fourth Circuit, and Virginia employment law decisions from the past twelve months.

Employment Arbitration
John M. Bredehoft, Harris D. Butler, III

This session will explore recent arbitration issues and how states are restricting it for harassment claims.

Employment Law Considerations in Mergers and Acquisitions
Kara M. Ariail, Frances P. Dwornik

Employment lawyers play a critical role in the entire M&A life cycle, guiding and advising clients on both sides of the transaction through pre-deal preparation, diligence and risk assessment, key employment agreements and post-deal integration. This session will discuss critical employment law issues to consider when advising a client on the purchase or sale of a company.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Update
Sarah A. Belger, Edward Lee Isler

You may think you know the FMLA regulations and case law, but this session will examine several little known traps for the unwary.

Pay Disparity Issues and Equity Claims
Stacey A. Bastone, Kellee B. Kruse

Many states have proposed or passed pay equity statutes, and several state and local governments have banned employers from asking questions about or relying upon salary history. The session will provide practical guidance to counsel for employers and employees in addressing pay disparity and equity issues.

The Workplace Under Attack
Craig J. Curwood, Broderick C. Dunn, David L. Greenspan

This session will address the “negligence torts” and when employers are held liable for an employee’s actions under respondeat superior.

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FACULTY

Kara M. Ariail, Holland & Knight LLP / Tysons
Stacey A. Bastone, Jackson Lewis P.C. / Melville, NY
Sarah A. Belger, Odin, Feldman & Pittleman, P.C. / Reston
John M. Bredehoft, Kaufman & Canoles / Norfolk
Harris D. Butler III, Butler Royals / Richmond
Craig J. Curwood, Curwood Law Firm / Richmond
Frances P. Dwornik, Odin Feldman & Pittleman, P.C. / Reston
Paul D. Georgiadis, Law Office of Paul D. Georgiadis, PLC / Richmond
Betty S.W. Graumlich, Reed Smith LLP / Richmond
David L. Greenspan, McGuireWoods LLP / Tysons
Edward Lee Isler, IslerDare PC / Tysons
Kellee B. Kruse, The Employment Law Group, PC / Washington, DC
J. Thomas Spiggle, The Spiggle Law Firm / Arlington

MODERATOR AND CHAIR OF THE PROGRAM PLANNING COMMITTEE

Sarah A. Belger, Odin, Feldman & Pittleman, P.C. / Reston