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Recent Events - Thomas D. Rees will participate in the Pennsylvania Bar Institute's CLE program, "Restrictive Covenants, Trade Secrets and Computer Forensics -- What Every Lawyer Should Know" on December 16, 2011 in Mechanicsburg, PA.
- Alan W. Flenner participated in a panel speaking on land conservation at a November 3, 2011 program co-sponsored by the Real Estate Committee and the Environmental and Energy Law Committee of the Montogmery Bar Association.
- Mary Cushing Doherty and Stephanie E. Murphy were featured speakers at the Pennsylvania Bankers Association's 2011 Wealth Management and Trust Conference and Exhibition in Hershey on October 25, 2011.
- Thomas D. Rees presented "Social Media and Employment Law" at the Montgomery Bar Association's Updates in Employment Law 2011 program on October 17, 2011 in Norristown, PA.
- Thomas D. Rees was a featured speaker for the second consecutive year at the Harrisburg University of Science and Technology's "Social Media Summit" held September 14, 2011 in Harrisburg, PA.
- Stephanie Murphy and Thomas D. Rees presented to the Philadelphia Area Independent Schools Business Officers Association on September 21, 2011 on the topic of notary law.
- Thomas D. Rees was a featured speaker at the Conference, "Managing Risk for Boarding Schools", produced by The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) and Campus Outreach Services, and held at the Hotel DuPont in Wilmington, DE June 22-24, 2011.
- Kenneth R. Myers and Alan W. Flenner presented at the Pennsylvania Land Law seminar on Thursday, June 23, 2011, in Fort Washington, PA.
Mr. Myers discussed State and Federal Site Contamination Law and Mr. Flenner addressed issues pertaining to Ground Water and Surface Water Law. For more information, visit www.halfmoonseminars.com.
- Alan W. Flenner was a featured speaker at the PBI's 2011 Municipal Law Colloquium, June 3-4, 2011, at the Lancaster County Convention Center.
June 3-4, 2011
Mr. Flenner presented "Understanding Green Technologies". More information may be found at www.pbi.org.
- Dina Schlossberg spoke at the ABA's 20th Annual Conference on Affordable Housing and Community Development Law, May 25-27, 2011 in Washington, D.C.
- Mary Cushing Doherty was a featured speaker at the Pennsylvania Bar Institute CLE program, "Presentation of a Custody Evaluation in a Complex Custody Trial" on May 10, 2011 and May 19, 2011.
May 10, 2011
The presentation was held May 10, 2011 at The CLE Conference Center in Philadelphia and May 19, 2011 at the PBI Conference Center in Mechanicsburg, PA. The May 19, 2011 program was simulcast to regional bar associations and professional development facilities. For more information, visit www.pbi.org.
- Dina Schlossberg and William F. Kerr, Jr., attorneys in the Real Estate practice at High Swartz LLP, were featured speakers at two affordable housing seminars on May 5, 2011 and May 6, 2011 in Harrisburg.
May 5,2011
- Thomas D. Rees was a featured speaker at the PBI's 17th Annual Employment Law Institute, April 27-28, 2011, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.
April 27-28, 2011
Mr. Rees co-presented the session, "Breaking Up is Hard to Do: Pitfalls and Practical Advice on Ending the Employment Relationship." The 2011 program marks Mr. Rees's 11th appearance as a speaker at the Institute. More information may be found at www.pbi.org.
- Alan W. Flenner spoke at the Montgomery Bar Association seminar, "Real Estate presents: Uniform Construction Code Appeals Board" on Thursday, April 14, 2011.
April 14, 2011
The CLE seminar focused on how an appeals board is formed, who serves on them, what jurisdiction they have, the application process from filing to hearings held, and the process of appealing a determination. Mr. Flenner discussed the municipal perspective and jurisdictional portions of the programs.
- High Swartz Family Law attorneys played an integral role in the PBI's Family Law Institute on Wednesday, April 13, 2011, in Philadelphia, PA.
April 13, 2011
Mary Cushing Doherty was a Course Planner for the event, and served as Moderator of the Plenary session, "Introduction to Pennsylvania's New Child Custody Law and Parenting Plan". Stephanie E. Murphy presented "Caselaw and Legislative Updates". The program was simulcast to Bar Associations and Law Schools across Pennsylvania. More information may be found at www.pbi.org.
- William F. Kerr, Jr., was a featured speaker at the Pennsylvania Land Boundaries and Access Rights Seminar (DOC)
March 18, 2011
The day-long seminar, designed for attorneys, engineers, surveyors and architects, focused on legal matters pertaining to land boundaries and access rights. Mr. Kerr presented three portions of the program including "Locating and Understanding Easements and Rights of Way," "Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law," and "Understanding Adverse Possession."
- Mary Cushing Doherty and Melissa M. Boyd co-presented the Pennsylvania Bar Institute's live webcast, "Pennsylvania's New Child Custody Law"
January 26, 2011
The webcast addressed Act 112 of 2010, signed into law by Governor Rendell on November 23, 2010, which essentially re-writes Child Custody law in Pennsylvania. Ms. Doherty and Ms. Boyd discussed the new rules and form changes that will be needed under the new law.
- Extra! Extra! New Custody Statute
January 15, 2011
Mary Cushing Doherty and Melissa M. Boyd presented a seminar on Pennsylvania's New Child Custody Law, January 15, 2011, at the Pennsylvania Bar Association's Family Law Section Winter Meeting in Lancaster, PA.
- Dina Schlossberg and William F. Kerr, Jr. participated in the "2010 Homes Within Reach" Conference sponsored by the Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania.
November 8-10, 2010
Dina Schlossberg moderated a panel at the "2010 Homes Within Reach" Conference sponsored by the Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania. Ms. Schlossberg has been involved with the Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania for several years, which is dedicated to ensuring safe, decent and affordable housing for all Pennsylvanians. The conference was November 8-10, 2010 at the Hilton Harrisburg, PA and Ms. Schlossberg participated in the session, "Expand Your Tax Credit Toolbox." William F. Kerr, Jr. also presented a session entitled "Real Estate Tax Issues Affecting Affordable Housing."
- The Water Resources Association of the Delaware River Basin
October 26, 2010
Ken Myers moderated a panel of speakers discussing the impact of Marcellus Shale development on the environment, part of a conference at Lake Wallenpaupack. The panel included James Seif, past Regional Administrator of EPA Region 3 and past Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, David Kovach of the Delaware River Basin commission, geologists and landowners’ association leaders. With the potential for 10,000 new wells per year, Marcellus development is the controversial economic and environmental “game changer” of the century for Pennsylvania.
- 2010 Divorce Conference: Survive the Ups and Downs, hosted by the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants
October 19, 2010
Mary Cushing Doherty and Joo Y. Park discussed what new support advocacy strategies have emerged in 2010 and how to present earning capacity issues in a dreary economic climate. Their presentation included a discussion of recent cases issuing from the Superior and Supreme Court, which appellate cases no longer apply to pending support litigation and how courts in general are interpreting changes in divorce legislation.
- Delaware County Estate Planning Council
October 18, 2010
Mary Cushing Doherty spoke on "Economics of Divorce & Estate Planning Implications" at the Delaware County Estate Planning Council October 18, 2010. The Council is part of the National Association of Estate Planners and Councils.
- "What Family Lawyers Need to Know About Using Facebook as an Effective Tool for Online Evidence"
October 8, 2010
Melissa M. Boyd presented an ExecSense webinar October 8, 2010 discussing the use of Facebook as an effective tool for online evidence.
- "Twittervention: Social Media & Legal Issues for Employers, Educators & Parents" at Harrisburg University
September 15, 2010
Thomas D. Rees participated in "Twittervention: Social Media & Legal Issues for Employers, Educators & Parents" at Harrisburg University on September 15, 2010. The Social Media Summit was a free day-long learning event featuring authors, experts, organizational leader and scholars participating in a series of panel discussions on how social networking is changing the law, governments and workplaces, and bringing about business innovation.
- "An Employer's Guide to Facebook, Twitter, Blogging and MySpace," at the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce
August 25, 2010
Thomas D. Rees presented "An Employer's Guide to Facebook, Twitter, Blogging and MySpace," at the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce August 25, 2010. The program was offered at the Chamber Office, the Historic King Of Prussia Inn, King of Prussia, PA. This "Lunch & Learn" Seminar discussed the influx of legal issues social media have created for employers.
- Pennsylvania Bar Institute Seminar: Act 46 Automatic Permit Extensions
August 24, 2010
Alan W. Flenner, J.D. P.E., was a faculty member for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute's August 24, 2010 telephone seminar on Act 46 Automatic Permit Extensions. Pennsylvania Act 46 of July 6, 2010, which primarily amends the Pennsylvania Fiscal Code, also grants automatic extensions to land use and building construction approvals. His portion of the seminar will focus on Act 46's effect on stormwater management and regulation, and the permit fee and verification provisions of the Act.
- Municipal Storm and Waste Water Discharges Seminar, sponsored by the Montgomery Bar Association
April 29, 2010
Alan W. Flenner, J.D., P.E., was a featured speaker at the Montgomery Bar Association's CLE Seminar, "Municipal Storm and Waste Water Discharges - MS4s, TMDLs, and the MPC." The seminar explored the complex, intergovernmental area of municipal management and waste load allocation for both storm water and waste water discharges.
- Pennsylvania Bar Institute's Land Use Institute
March 26-27, 2010
Alan W. Flenner, J.D., P.E., spoke at the Pennsylvania Bar Institute's Land Use Institute in Philadelphia. Mr. Flenner was a panelist on the program, "Water Facilities Planning and Permitting."
- Montgomery Bar Association's Environmental Law Seminar
August 12, 2009
Kenneth R. Myers and Alan W. Flenner were featured speakers at the Montgomery Bar Association's Environmental Law Seminar. The seminar focused on current energy issues and how they affect business and residential consumers. Mr. Myers presentation concentrated on Ethics, and Mr. Flenner discussed, "High Performance Building Regulations."
- King of Prussia Rotary Club
June 8, 2009
Alan W. Flenner was the guest speaker at the King of Prussia Rotary Club meeting, where he discussed sustainable development and green building issues.
- Pennsylvania Bar Institute's Municipal Law Colloquium
May 8, 2009
Alan W. Flenner was a lecturer at the PBI's Municipal Law Colloquium, where he spoke on the topic of "Sustainable Development and Green Building Regulations."
- Water Resources Association of the Delaware River Basin
December 4, 2008
Kenneth R. Myers was a featured speaker at the annual meeting of the Water Resources Association of the Delaware River Basin, where he discussed "Gas Exploration in the Marcellus Shale."
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