Thursday, October 17, 2013

October 21: Webcast - Labor & Employment Update - Negotiating the Pitfalls of Constructive Discharge: Building the Case for Reasonable Economic Damages

The area of Labor & Employment law is always changing. It is affected by the actions of Congress, Federal agencies, state agencies and local ordinances. In addition, what happens in the state and federal courts often has a real impact on how attorneys can and should represent their clients. That is why throughout the course of the year the New York Law Journal covers the area of Labor & Employment law online, in our daily newspaper and our weekly special sections. On October 21, 2013 the Law Journal will publish a special section featuring four articles focusing on different areas of Labor & Employment of law. These articles, as always, will be written by leading industry practitioners.
In addition to the content mentioned above, we are also pleased to provide you with a 60 minute, CLE-accredited webinar featuring a distinguished panel of experts. The panel will be discussing the issue of Constructive Discharge and Building the Case for Reasonable Economic Damages.
In this webinar you will learn:
  • What is Constructive Discharge?
  • The End Result of Constructive Discharge
  • Basics for Economic Damages Plaintiff & Defense Side
  • Reasonable Economic Damages: The Expert in the Middle
  • Panel Discussion: Working Towards Reasonable Economic Damages.
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Title:
Labor & Employment Update - Negotiating the Pitfalls of Constructive Discharge: Building the Case for Reasonable Economic Damages
When/Where:
Monday, October 21, 2013
1:00PM ET
Speakers:
  • Donna Napolitano, Associate, Berkman, Henoch, Peterson, Peddy & Fenchel, P.C. In April 2011, Ms. Napolitano joined Berkman Henoch in the Litigation Department. She represents the firm’s corporate and municipal clients in both federal and state court on such claims as Section 1983, Title VII, Fair Labor Standards Act, and ADA. In September 2012, Ms. Napolitano was lead counsel on an eleven-week federal trial and successfully represented the County of Nassau and the individually named County employees in Matthew Prince v. County of Nassau et al. In October 2011, Ms. Napolitano was part of the litigation team that successfully represented the County of Nassau in a three-week federal trial in Peter Solomon v. County of Nassau.
  • Tom Ricotta, Partner, White, Ricotta & Marks, P.C. Tom is a partner at the law firm of White, Ricotta & Marks, P.C., which specializes in plaintiff’s side employment law. Prior to joining White, Ricotta & Marks, P.C. in February 2013, Tom worked as a Senior Associate for seven and one half years at Leeds, Morelli & Brown, P.C. as one of their primary litigation attorneys. During the course of his professional career, Tom has distinguished himself as a successful litigation attorney who has won multiple federal and state trials, and has handled all aspects of litigation.
  • Josefina V. Tranfa-Abboud, Ph.D,  is a Principal in the Litigation and Corporate Financial Advisory Services Group at Marks Paneth & Shron LLP. Dr. Tranfa-Abboud has extensive experience in economic analysis related to labor and employment disputes as well as commercial disputes involving claims of breach of contract and business interruption. Dr. Tranfa-Abboud provides research, statistical analysis and damages analysis and also serves as an expert witness for both plaintiffs and defendants. Dr. Tranfa-Abboud also provides consulting services in transfer pricing, as well as other areas of economic analysis.
By:
Law.com
Credit:
  • Approved for 1 CLE credit in CA, IL, NY and NJ.
  • Other Jurisdictions: consult your credit-granting authority.
Cost:
No charge

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Wednesday, October 16, 2013

October 28: Washington, PA - CLE & Pro Bono Celebration

A CLE & Pro Bono Celebration will be held by the Washington County Bar Association on October 28, 2013 at noon, following a 11:45 a.m. Lunch & Bar Meeting. Both events will be held at the George Washington Hotel in Washington.
A panel of local attorneys (Mary Bates, moderator; Becky Bowman, David Rundquist and Bill Speakman) will present a program on the Rules of Professional Responsibility and provide personal perspectives on their pro bono experiences in Washington County.
Free CLE for attorneys who are panelists for any of WCBA's pro bono programs (Legal Aid Conflict, Modest Means, the new Limited Representation Custody) or the City Mission's Legal Clinic.
Title:
CLE & Pro Bono Celebration
When/Where:
Monday October 28, 2013
12:00 PM
George Washington Hotel
60 South Main Street
Washington, PA
By:
Washington County Bar Association
www.washcobar.org
Cost:
Free CLE for attorneys who are panelists for any of WCBA's pro bono programs (Legal Aid Conflict, Modest Means, the new Limited Representation Custody) or the City Mission's Legal Clinic.
More:
http://www.paprobono.net/civillaw/calendar/event.495148-CLE_Pro_Bono_Celebration

November 20: San Francisco - Introduction to Family Law Training #MCLE


BASF's Family Law Project assists individuals, families with children or families with domestic violence in matters including marital dissolutions, child custody, child support, restraining orders, guardianships, conservatorships, wills, powers of attorney and probate litigation. This is a full-scope project in which the volunteer can take the case from start to finish. Depending on the circumstances of each case, cases can last for weeks, months or even years.
This training will be given by JDC’s Supervising Attorneys who will go over the volunteer procedures as well as the forms for completing a simple divorce.
Pre-registration is required to attend.
Title:
Introduction to Family Law Training
When/Where:
November 20, 2013
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
BASF Conference Center
301 Battery Street
3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111
By:
Bar Association of San Francisco
MCLE Credits:
1 Hour
Cost:
Free to volunteers
More:
http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=VF131120/VF131120

November 20: Minneapolis - New Volunteer Orientation #MCLE


This meeting introduces new volunteers to our organization, specific volunteer opportunities and our staff. It is a great opportunity to meet with other volunteers too!
Title:
New Volunteer Orientation
When/Where:
Thursday, November 20, 2013
Noon - 1pm CLE
Hennepin County Bar Association
600 Nicollet Mall, Suite 390
Minneapolis, MN
Pregistration Required
By:
Volunteer Lawyers Network
Credit:
1.0 Standard Credit
More Information And Registration:
http://www.volunteerlawyersnetwork.org/CLEs

November 12: NYC - Elder Law for the Non-Elder Law Lawyer: Protecting Your Client and Yourself

  • Intro - Real Life Stories you Would Not Believe (The Post Office Client ... e.g, Astor)
  • Part 1 - Ethics : Review of Ethics Codes, including ( Rule 1.14) ... that no one ever thinks about "Clients with Diminished Mental Capacity" with real world examples and working documents
  • Part 2 - Longevity ("Elder") Planning - Medicare, Medicaid, T&E
  • Part 3 - Practical Applications - Guardianship and How to Avoid It; Real Estate; Tax; I want to be an Elder Lawyer; Cocktail Parties, Relatives and Friends
Title:
Elder Law for the Non-Elder Law Lawyer: Protecting Your Client and Yourself
When/Where:
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Banco Popular
120 Broadway, 16th Floor
New York, NY 10036
Speakers:
tbd
By:
National Law Institute
Credit:
2 Professional 1 Ethics
Cost:
Free.

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

November 7: NYC - What Every Lawyer Needs to Know About the Department of Buildings

The New York City Department of Buildings is an essential and important part of any real estate attorney’s practice yet many do not fully understand all that this Department does, what it governs, how it works, and the details buried in the all-important Building Code. This class is taught by Phyllis Arnold, Esq., the former General Counsel of the Department of Buildings who is widely recognized as the preeminent expert on the Department and the Building Code which was totally rewritten under her leadership as primary legal counsel in 2008. This class is extremely comprehensive and should not be missed by any real estate practitioner.
Title:
What Every Lawyer Needs to Know About the Department of Buildings
When/Where:
Thursday, November 7, 2013
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Bank of America
114 West 47th Street, 12th Floor (US Trust Bldg)
New York, NY 10036
Speaker:
TBD
By:
National Law Institute
Credit:
3
Cost:
Free.

November 22: Buffalo, NY - U.S. Supreme Court Review and Preview #MCLE

A review of key decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court's October 2012 Term in civil, criminal and constitutional matters and a preview of the upcoming cases in the Court’s October 2013 Term.
Title:
U.S. Supreme Court Review and Preview
When/Where:
Friday, November 22, 2013 - 8:30am - 1:30pm
Ceremonial Courtroom
92 Franklin Street 2nd Floor
Buffalo, NY
Speakers:
  • Keynote: Jay D. Wexler, Professor of Law, Boston University School of Law; Member, Board of Advisors, ACS Boston Lawyer Chapter
  • Craig R. Bucki, Attorney, Phillips Lytle LLP
  • Timothy J. Graber, Attorney, Gibson, McAskill & Crosby, LLP; Chair, Federal Practice Committee, Bar Association of Erie County
  • Anjana Malhotra, Professor of Law, SUNY Buffalo Law School
  • Timothy P. Murphy, Attorney, Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria LLP; Chair, Appellate Practice Committee, Bar Association of Erie County
  • Moderator: Frank T. Housh, Attorney, Co-Founder, Housh Law Offices; Chair, ACS Western New York Lawyer Chapter

By:

  • The Western New York Lawyer Chapter of the American Constitution Society
  • The Appellate Practice and Federal Practice Committees of the Bar Association of Erie County
  • The Erie Institute of Law.

Credit:
4
Cost:
Free
More:
http://www.acslaw.org/WNYSCOTUSReviewandPreviewRSVP


November 19: Albany, NY + Webcast - The Effective Deposition #MCLE

Douglas J. Rose, Esq.
Title:
The Effective Deposition
When/Where:
November 19, 2013
6:00-7:00 p.m.
441 New Karner Road
Albany, NY 12205
Also Webcast
Speaker:
Douglas J. Rose, Esq.
Credit:
Skills: 1 CLE Credit Hour
Cost:
There is no fee for this event.
By:
Tully Rinckey PLLC, Attorneys & Counselors at Law
More Information And Registration



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November 20: Webcast - Introduction to Boolean (Keyword) Search (2013)

This webinar is designed for users who are already familiar with the basics of Fastcase but are new to Boolean (keyword) searches.
Title:
Introduction to Boolean (Keyword) Search (2013)
When/Where:
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
2:30pm - 3:30pm EST
Webcast - Preregistration Required
Credit:
  • Typically Fastcase webinars are eligable for free CLE credit in Arizona, Arkansas, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois (ISBA members only), Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon,  South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin
  • Also free to members of the following bar associations: AILA, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Jenkins, Kern County, LA County, NACBA, San Fernando Valley and the Social Law Library.
By:
Fastcast
More:
http://www.fastcase.com/webinars/




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November 20: Stillwater, MN - Wine Law MCLE

The Washington County Law Library is pleased to present the following Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs free of charge. These programs are presented in coordination with the Washington County Bar Association, but membership in the Association is not required for attendance.
Title:
Wine Law
When/Where:
November` 20, 2013
Noon-1:00 p.m.
Washington County Government Center
14949 62nd St. N.
Stillwater, MN 55082
Speaker:
Paul Quast, Esq. Halleland Habicht, PA
By:
Washington County Law Library
Credit:
One Standard CLE Credit will be applied for.
Cost:
Free!
More:
http://www.co.washington.mn.us/index.aspx?NID=1059