News Type: Events

2019 ALIS Law Conference

Los Angeles, CA

Dana A. Kravetz presented on the panel, “Labor & Public Policy,” at the 2019 ALIS Law Conference on Monday, January 28, 2019 at 1:15 PM. The conference took place on January 27th & January 28th.

A legislative and legal update on joint employer liability and the National Labor Relations Board that will
address some critical questions: What is the state of the joint employer doctrine, what side should owners
be on, and how do owners comply with the current policy?

Dana A. Kravetz

Firm Managing Partner
Practices
Labor & Employment
Industries
Hospitality

California Wholesaler Industry Days

La Jolla, CA

Mark B. Robinson presented on “Charging and Disclosing Broker Fees for Insurance Wholesalers,” at the 2017 California Wholesaler Industry Days in La Jolla, CA on January 11, 2017. An area of intensive scrutiny by the California Department of Insurance surrounds the charging and disclosing of broker fees. The Department regularly receives a high volume of customer complaints concerning the failure to disclose broker fees or improperly charging broker fees. This webinar examined who may charge broker fees, how such fees must be disclosed to customers, the California law governing broker fees, and tips to help avoid regulatory scrutiny.

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Mark B. Robinson

Co-Founding Partner
Practices
Regulatory & Administrative Law
Industries
Banking & Financial Services, Insurance

National HR in Hospitality Conference

Las Vegas, NV

Dana A. Kravetz spoke on “Pay Equity” at the National HR in Hospitality Conference on March 25, 2019 in Las Vegas, NV.

Could pay equity be the next wage and hour epidemic? Unlike discrimination, there is reprehensible intent, the issues is complicated and difficult to comply with, the target keeps moving, and inertia and status quo prevent companies from addressing it. In this session pay equity experts explain the different laws, set forth the penalties, and provide tools and strategies to prevent what could be “bet the company” lawsuits.

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Dana A. Kravetz

Firm Managing Partner
Practices
Labor & Employment
Industries
Hospitality

American Agents Alliance Convention & Expo

Palm Desert, CA

Mark B. Robinson, Todd H. Stitt, and Jeffrey D. Farrow presented “Legal ‘Jeopardy’ – It’s Not Just a Game Show” at the American Agents Alliance Convention and Expo on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 9:00 AM in Palm Desert, CA. In this session, the presenters discussed the legal issues that affect the insurance industry. Attendees learned how to mitigate against legal liability and how to comply with new laws and regulations.

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Mark B. Robinson

Co-Founding Partner
Practices
Regulatory & Administrative Law
Industries
Banking & Financial Services, Insurance

ALIS Law 2020 Conference

Los Angeles, CA

Dana A. Kravetz will present on the panel, “Labor & Operations – Wages, Strategies, Immigration & the Workforce,” at the 2020 ALIS Law Conference on Monday, January 27 at 11:15 AM.

This session will provide an in-depth look at important employment related issues and policies impacting hoteliers. It will address some critical questions: How will current policies influence overtime minimum wages, operational strategies, and the workforce? What are the overt and covert labor union issues? How does an operator plan for labor cost increases while considering minimum wage hikes and class action threats? With current immigration laws and low unemployment, what labor issues do owners have to be concerned about? Is it best for owners to consider contracted labor vs. in-house? Is there going to be an immigration reform in the short future? Will it affect blue collar jobs hotels highly rely on?

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Dana A. Kravetz

Firm Managing Partner
Practices
Labor & Employment
Industries
Hospitality

Cornell University & Center for Innovative Hospitality Labor and Employment Relations (CIHLER)

Dana A. Kravetz will present on “Understanding and Complying with Employment Laws, Old and New: Navigating the COVID-19 Crisis” at the Cornell University and Center for Innovative Hospitality Labor and Employment Relations (CIHLER) virtual conference on March 27, 2020 at 12PM EDT.

He, along with other lead practitioners and faculty experts, will work to clarify productive answers to the employment law challenges that have emerged due to the COVID-19 crisis.

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Dana A. Kravetz

Firm Managing Partner
Practices
Labor & Employment
Industries
Hospitality

Fiesta Insurance 8th National Conference

Las Vegas, NV

Sanford L. Michelman presented on “Insurance Compliance & Best Practices,” at the Fiesta Insurance 8th National Conference on Saturday, July 22 in Las Vegas, NV. During this interactive presentation, Sanford discussed the importance of aligning a broker/agent’s business model with legal compliance, as well as the value in great customer service.

Sanford L. Michelman

Co-Founding Partner
Practices
Class Action & Complex Litigation
Industries
Advertising & Digital Media, Banking & Financial Services, Insurance