Presentations

One way Riddell Williams adds value to its client relationships is by making complimentary presentations on-site to in house lawyers or business partners. For your consideration, we offer a List of Presentations, but welcome your suggestions for topics that may be of particular interest.

Corporate Transactions and Finance

pre-2009 Presentations

Preparing to Sell Your Business: Key Business and Legal Issues in Positioning a Company for Sale

Presentation date 6.25.2009

  • The double benefit of being prepared – why it's never too early to start
  • The sale-readiness audit – targeting potential problem areas
  • Protecting your business during preliminary discussions
  • Understanding the Letter of Intent

    • Designed for business owners, executives, directors, and others interested in early stage issues in the sale of a company.

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    Nonprofit Board Governance and the New Form 990

    Presentation date 2.4.2009

    An overview of:

  • Responsibilities of nonprofit directors
  • A review of best nonprofit governance practices, including conflict of interest, whistleblower policies and codes of ethics
  • New requirements and reporting obligations under the revised Form 990

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    Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits

    A Guided Tour Through the Jungles of Health Care Reform and IRC Section 409A

    Presentation date 6.29.2010

    Health Care Reform:  Employer-sponsored group health plan changes and effective dates; Special small business provisions; and Support for wellness programs. IRC Section 409A:  Mini refresher on deferred compensation arrangements; Ongoing reporting requirements; and Traps for the unwary.

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    Health Care

    A Guided Tour Through the Jungles of Health Care Reform and IRC Section 409A

    Presentation date 6.29.2010

    Health Care Reform:  Employer-sponsored group health plan changes and effective dates; Special small business provisions; and Support for wellness programs. IRC Section 409A:  Mini refresher on deferred compensation arrangements; Ongoing reporting requirements; and Traps for the unwary.

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    Insurance and Risk Management

    pre-2009 Presentations

    Labor and Employment

    pre-2009 Presentations

    Bob Howie’s 2010 Employment Law Update

    Presentation dates 6.9.2010 and 6.15.2010

    A review of all significant employment and labor law developments in the past year—cases, legislation, regulations and more!

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    Employment Litigation and Enforcement Trends: What Keeps Your RW Employment Lawyer Awake At Night?

    Presentation date 3.17.2010
    Employment litigation trends are changing in 2010. State and federal agencies have announced new enforcement priorities, and plaintiffs' attorneys are seeking new ways to exploit employer mistakes. Join us for breakfast on March 17 to make sure you are up-to-date about workplace best practices that will help you avoid being part of the latest employment litigation trends!

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    Employee Blogging and Social Networking - What's all the Twitter About?

    Presentation date 11.18.2009
  • What are the most common legal pitfalls presented by employee use of blogs and social networking sites?
  • Can and should employers monitor employee use of blogs or social networking sites?
  • How can employers respond to employee blogs or posts that are harassing, defamatory, or disparaging?
  • What are the legal risks in using the Internet in recruiting and hiring employees?
  • What are the best practices employers should use for avoiding liability and protecting intellectual property?

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    Walking the Wage and Hour Tightrope: Avoiding Missteps that Lead to Litigation

    Presentation date 9.23.2009

    Complying with complicated wage and hour laws is tougher than ever as employers struggle with fewer resources. In this briefing you will learn the essentials to avoiding falling into the trap of unintended wage and hour violations:

    • Who is exempt from overtime pay requirements?
    • Who can be legally classified as an independent contractor?
    • What time must be counted for overtime purposes?
    • What are the rules on meal and rest breaks?
    • What types of recordkeeping practices get employers in trouble?

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    Bob Howie’s 2009 Employment Law Update

    Presentation dates 6.10.2009 and 6.17.2009

    A review of all significant employment and labor law developments in the past year—cases, legislation, regulations and more!

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    Advanced Workplace Investigation Seminar: Insights and Advice for the Experienced Workplace Investigator

    Presentation date 4.15.2009

    This seminar is designed to:

  • Enchance undestanding of when and why to investigate
  • Identify best practices for conducting investigations
  • Review common pitfalls and mistakes
  • Discuss how to reach and use investigative findings
  • Review lessons learned from recent cases

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    The Gathering Storm: A Preview of Probable Changes to Employment and Labor Laws in 2009

    Presentation date 2.11.2009

  • The Employee Free Choice Act
  • Equal Remedies Act
  • Paycheck Fairness Act
  • Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act
  • Washington State Paid Family Leave

    • Plus, two recent legal changes already in effect:

  • Revised FMLA Regulations
  • ADA Amendments Act of 2008

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    Litigation

    pre-2009 Presentations