PHILADELPHIA – Aug. 25, 2022 – Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP Labor & Employment Practice Associate Malcolm James Ingram will serve as a co-panelist addressing common cross-state issues in employment law cases in a session presented by the Labor & Employment Law Committee of the Philadelphia Bar Association.
“What a Difference a River Makes: How the Local Rules and Practices Vary in Federal Court in New Jersey v. Pennsylvania,” takes place 12:30 p.m. Aug. 29, on Zoom. The panel will discuss issues related to differences in pretrial orders, magistrate judges, and settlement conferences in New Jersey employment law, how that compares to Pennsylvania employment law, and what lawyers need to consider when navigating both. Participants are eligible for continuing legal education credit, and a fee is associated with this webinar. For registration information, please visit the website here.
Based in the firm’s Philadelphia office, Ingram’s practice focuses on representing employers in workplace law matters, including internal investigations, and virtually all phases of employment litigation. Malcolm defends employers in matters related to The Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, Title VII, Pennsylvania Human Relation Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, and trade secrets before federal courts, state courts, and administrative agencies. He also counsels employers on day-to-day issues, including employee discipline and employees’ leaves of absence.
Formed in 1802, The Philadelphia Bar Association is the oldest bar association in the nation and acts as a leader in addressing difficult and controversial legal issues, while also supporting continued development and educational opportunities, according to its website.
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About Greenberg Traurig’s Labor & Employment Practice: Greenberg Traurig’s Global Labor & Employment Practice serves clients from offices throughout the United States, Latin America, Europe, and Asia. Members of the practice have had numerous trial wins and are frequently called upon to handle complex, bet-the-company, and large high-stake cases, including nationwide class and collective actions. On the labor side, a leading group of lawyers regularly represents management with labor-relations matters. Labor & Employment team members assist clients with complex employment issues, and design practical, proactive strategies that can be readily implemented by today’s human resources professionals. In addition, the practice is recognized by The Legal 500 United States in the areas of Labor and Employment Litigation, Labor-Management Relations, ERISA Litigation, Workplace & Employment Counseling, and Trade Secrets Litigation. Visit Greenberg Traurig’s Labor & Employment Blog for insights and analysis of the latest labor and employment developments, including legislation, regulations, cases, policies, and trends.
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