Friday, November 22, 2024
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Check-in/Conference Opening
 
 

Refreshments Provided

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
National Labor Relations Board Issues
 
Rebecca Dormon

Case law changes at the NLRB

9:40 AM - 10:40 AM
FLSA Collective Action Issues
 
J. Smith

This topic will include discussion on developments in FLSA collective action law, particularly in the 5th Circuit, along with tips for successful dismissal of collective action claims.

10:40 AM - 11:40 AM
EEOC Update
 
Gregory Juge

This presentation will cover developments within the EEOC, as well as those in the area of equal employment opportunity (EEO) law.

11:40 AM - 12:40 PM
Lunch (provided)
 
 
 
12:40 PM - 1:40 PM
Legal Ethics in Advanced Technology
 
Rachel Hudson

A review of common legal ethics dilemmas in the digital era, including best practices for cybersecurity and social media use

1:40 PM - 2:40 PM
Arbitrator Panel
 
Amiel Provosty

Overview of the Federal Arbitration Act, state arbitration law (which one applies), the benefits of arbitration verses litigation in the Labor & Employment arena, as well as potential disadvantages, and a review of recent arbitration cases from the US Fifth Circuit.

2:50 PM - 3:50 PM
Recent Developments in Labor & Employment Law
 
William Corbett

A review of all the latest statutes, regulations, and case law over the last year in the area of Labor & Employment law, including a glimpse into what's on the horizon.