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PLI presents its Annual Institute on Employment Law 2010

Tuesday, September 28, 2010 - Wednesday, September 29, 2010

04:00 AM GMT - 04:00 AM GMT

_PLI_s Annual Institute on Employment Law 2010 combines a comprehensive review of case law and regulatory developments, an in-depth analysis of emerging issues, and best practices to maximize employment law compliance, mitigate legal risk and achieve business objectives. The faculty is comprised of nationally recognized management and plaintiffs attorneys, in-house counsel and government enforcement agency officials who share their perspectives, insights and experiences.

What You Will Learn

  • The Year-in-Review: the important federal and state case law and regulatory developments

  • ADA/ADAAA update, including an analysis of the accommodation process

  • The latest guidance regarding the FMLA, military and other types of leave

  • Newest wage and hour developments

  • Emerging workplace claims: privacy considerations and the implications of social networking sites and employee blogging

  • Ethical considerations affecting e-discovery practices

  • RIFs and reorganizations: joint employer/contingent workforce issues, managing the employee selection process and evaluating termination programs

  • Practical tips for managing and pleading retaliation and whistleblower claims

  • Nuts and bolts of class actions: identifying classes, addressing certification issues and the proper use of experts

  • Strategies for successful mediation, arbitration and settlement of employment law claims

Paul Hastings partner Zachary Fasman serves as Co-Chair for this program. Barbara Brown, Partner in the Paul Hastings Washington, D.C, office is a featured speaker on Day One, September 27th, and will discuss "The Year in Review."

  • Discussion of the latest Supreme Court decisions

  • Analysis of current Federal court trends

  • Review of notable State court decisions

  • Legislative update

For additional information and to register, please visit the PLI site here.