Lisa M. Lamm Bachman, Partner, Foley & Mansfield to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Webcast

NEW YORK - Jan. 29, 2016 - PRLog -- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Lisa M. Lamm Bachman, Partner, Foley & Mansfield will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: : “Safeguard Against Employment Retaliation Claims: What You Need to Know LIVE Webcast.” This event is scheduled for February 12, 2016 from 12:00pm – 2:00pm (ET).

For further details, please visit:

https://theknowledgegroup.org/event-homepage/?event_id=1392

About Lisa M. Lamm Bachman, Partner, Foley & Mansfield

Lisa Lamm Bachman is a partner in Foley & Mansfield’s Minneapolis office.  During her 20 years of practice she has represented clients in all aspects of litigation including motions and depositions, jury trials, bench trials, evidentiary hearings, appeals, arbitration hearings and mediation.   Lisa’s practice experience includes representing and advising employers in matters involving claims of discrimination, retaliation, whistleblower, ADA, FMLA, ERISA interference, FLSA, misappropriation of trade secrets, and non-compete agreements. Likewise, Lisa has significant experience representing businesses in a variety of commercial matters, contract disputes, closely held shareholder disputes, fraud claims and general liability matters.  Lisa’s recent notable trials include a defense verdict following a 9-day jury trial in a matter involving a non-compete agreement and misappropriation of trade secrets, a defense verdict issued from the bench after a two-day court trial, and a $1.5M jury verdict on behalf of an apparel manufacturer for a breach of contract claim.

About Foley & Mansfield

Foley & Mansfield, named a 2015 “Go-To” Law Firm for Fortune 500 clients, is a national defense firm with approximately 150 attorneys in offices from coast to coast. Foley & Mansfield provides legal expertise, creative solutions and extensive trial experience across multiple jurisdictions.

Event Synopsis:

In the latest findings of the U.S Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed in 2014, 42.8% of all EEOC charges is dominated by discrimination charges in alleged form of retaliation against the employee acting on a claim. The number of charges is greatest in Texas (8,035), followed by Florida (7,528) and California (6,363). The statistics barely reflect that retaliation claims are good and dangerous for many employers.

Employers commit unlawful retaliation if they "fire, demote, harass or otherwise retaliate against an individual" for filing complaints either internally or to a government agency. However, retaliation liability encompasses the unclear scope.  Thereby, employers should create clear and unambiguous policy to avoid potential retaliation claims.

In addition, it is critical for employers to be aware of the existing federal statutes under which employees can bring retaliation claims: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), The Fair Labor Standards Acts (FLSA), Sarbanes-Oxley, Dodd-Frank and a dozen more state laws.

In a two-hour LIVE Webcast, a panel of thought leaders and practitioners assembled by The Knowledge Group will discuss the significant issues and latest Safeguard Against Employment Retaliation Claims.

Key topics include:

• Assessing the Rise in Employment Retaliation Claims
• Proving Retaliation Claims At Trials
• Protected Activity
• Adverse Action
• “But for” Causation
• Retaliation Claims under Federal Statutes
• Litigation Strategies for Defending Against Retaliation Lawsuits
• Strategic Ways to Prevent Retaliation

About The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series

The Knowledge Group was established with the mission to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webinars that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format. To contact or register to an event, please visit: http://theknowledgegroup.org/