13th Biennial Employment Law Institute

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University of Kentucky Office of Continuing Legal Education 13 th Biennial EMPLOYMENT LAW INSTITUTE THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, MAY 17 & 18, 2012 University of Kentucky College of Law Lexington, Kentucky Fulfill Your Entire Annual CLE Requirement With This Program! 12.5 hours of CLE, including 2 hours of ethics — Your Entire Annual CLE Requirement!

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A brochure for UK/CLE's 13th Biennial Employment Law Institute, held May 17 & 18, 2012 at the University of Kentucky College of Law. To view a larger version of this brochure on our website, please visit http://ukcle.com/Employment12Brochure.pdf For more information, or to register for this conference, please call our office at (859) 257-2921.

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University of KentuckyOffice of Continuing Legal Education

13th Biennial

EMPLOYMENT LAW INSTITUTE

THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, MAY 17 & 18, 2012University of Kentucky College of Law

Lexington, Kentucky

Thursday and Friday, May 17 & 18, 2012University of Kentucky College of Law – Lexington, Kentucky

13th Biennial

EMPLOYMENT LAW INSTITUTE

Employment law has evolved from a relatively narrow

specialty to a pervasive concern for attorneys in

all areas of practice. Staying abreast of the latest

developments requires comprehensive, high quality

continuing education. This Institute gives you just that!

Presentation of both plaintiff and defense viewpoints

provide a balanced, stimulating program. Updates in

traditional topics combine with sessions focusing on

emerging problem areas to give you the finest practical

information available.

Richard G . GriffithStoll Keenon Ogden PLLC

Lexington, Kentucky

Fulfill Your Entire Annual CLE Requirement With This Program!

Understanding current issues in employment law is a necessity for . . .•general practitioners•employment law

specialists•business law practitioners•managementofficers•personnelofficers•humanresources

professionals

Comprehensive coverage of the latest developments:•12topics•17presenters•extensive written

materials

12.5hoursofCLEcredit2hoursofethics

(Your Total Annual CLE Requirement!)

MAKEYOURCLEHOURSPRODUCTIVE!REGISTERTODAYFORTHISCOMPREHENSIVE&INFORMATIVEPROGRAM.

University of KentuckyOffice of Continuing Legal Education

Program Planning Co-Chairs

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONU.S. POSTAGE

PAIDLEXINGTON, KENTUCKY

PERMIT NUMBER 51

12.5 hours of CLE, including 2 hours of ethics — Your Entire Annual CLE Requirement!

University of Kentucky Office of Continuing Legal EducationCLE Suite, Room 20 Law BuildingCollege of LawLexington, KY 40506-0048

An Equal Opportunity University

Walter Aden HawkinsHawkins Law FirmBowling Green, Kentucky

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University of KentuckyOffice of Continuing Legal Education

13th Biennial

EMPLOYMENT LAW INSTITUTE THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, MAY 17 & 18, 2012

University of Kentucky College of Law Lexington, Kentucky

Thursday and Friday, May 17 & 18, 2012University of Kentucky College of Law – Lexington, Kentucky

13th Biennial

EMPLOYMENT LAW INSTITUTE

Employment law has evolved from a relatively narrow

specialty to a pervasive concern for attorneys in

all areas of practice. Staying abreast of the latest

developments requires comprehensive, high quality

continuing education. This Institute gives you just that!

Presentation of both plaintiff and defense viewpoints

provide a balanced, stimulating program. Updates in

traditional topics combine with sessions focusing on

emerging problem areas to give you the finest practical

information available.

Richard G . GriffithStoll Keenon Ogden PLLC

Lexington, Kentucky

Fulfill Your Entire Annual CLE Requirement With This Program!

Understanding current issues in employment law is a necessity for . . .• general practitioners• employment law

specialists• business law practitioners• managementofficers• personnelofficers• humanresources

professionals

Comprehensive coverage of the latest developments:• 12topics• 17presenters• extensive written

materials

12.5hoursofCLEcredit2hoursofethics

(Your Total Annual CLE Requirement!)

MAKEYOURCLEHOURSPRODUCTIVE!REGISTERTODAYFORTHISCOMPREHENSIVE&INFORMATIVEPROGRAM.

University of KentuckyOffice of Continuing Legal Education

Program Planning Co-Chairs

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONU.S. POSTAGE

PAIDLEXINGTON, KENTUCKY

PERMIT NUMBER 51

12.5 hours of CLE, including 2 hours of ethics — Your Entire Annual CLE Requirement!

University of Kentucky Office of Continuing Legal EducationCLE Suite, Room 20 Law BuildingCollege of LawLexington, KY 40506-0048

An Equal Opportunity University

Walter Aden HawkinsHawkins Law FirmBowling Green, Kentucky

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THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2012

13th Biennial

EMPLOYMENTLAWINSTITUTEUniversity of Kentucky College of Law

Lexington, KentuckyThursday and Friday, May 17 & 18, 2012

INSTITUTECHAIRS RichardG.Griffith WalterAdenHawkins StollKeenonOgdenPLLC HawkinsLawFirm Lexington,Kentucky BowlingGreen,Kentucky

MakecheckpayabletoUniversityofKentuckyandmailto:OfficeofContinuingLegalEducation•Suite20LawBuilding•UniversityofKentucky•Lexington,KY40506-0048Phone:(859)257-2921 Fax:(859)323-9790 Web:www.UKCLE.com

13th Biennial

EMPLOYMENTLAWINSTITUTEThursday and Friday, May 17 & 18, 2012

Rec

For Office Use Only Doc # Amt

FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2012

Payment Type

(circleone) Check

MasterCard Visa

Sorry,we are unable to accept AmericanExpress orDiscoverCard

7:30 a.m. Registration Table Opens / Contintental Breakfast

8:10 a.m. Welcome and Announcements

8:20 a.m. Update in the Law of Discrimination & HarassmentMauritia G. KamerStites & Harbison PLLCLexington, Kentucky

9:20 a.m. Legal Issues Arising from Wage and Hour LawsW. Kevin SmithSmith & SmithLouisville, Kentucky

10:15 a.m. Morning Break

10:25 a.m. Legal Issues Surrounding the Contingent WorkerWendy C. HylandFisher & Phillips LLP Louisville, Kentucky

11:25 a.m. Update on Labor Law Issues Affecting the Employment LawyerRaymond C. Haley IIIFisher & Phillips LLP Louisville, KentuckyGeorge J. MillerWyatt, Tarrant & Combs LLP Lexington, Kentucky

12:20 p.m. Lunch Break

1:00 p.m. Update on the Law of ERISAJ. Whitney WallingfordWallingford Law, PSCLexington, Kentucky

2:00 p.m. Litigating an Employment Law ClaimPlaintiff ’s PerspectiveW. Keith RansdellRansdell and Roach, PLLCLexington, KentuckyDefense PerspectiveSusan C. SearsLittler MendelsonLexington, KentuckyJudicial PerspectiveHon. Robert E. WierU.S. Magistrate JudgeLexington, Kentucky

3:00 p.m. Afternoon Break

3:15 p.m. Legal Issues Surrounding State EmployeesDinah T. BevingtonOffice of Legal Services, Personnel CabinetFrankfort, Kentucky

4:00 p.m. Class Actions in the Employment Law ContextMarko J. MrkonichLittler Mendelson P.C.Minneapolis, Minnesota

4:55 p.m. Recess Institute

7:30 a.m. Registration Table Opens / Continental Breakfast

8:00 a.m. Crafting Settlement Agreements and Releases in the Employment ContextSadhna G. TrueDinsmore & Shohl LLPLexington, Kentucky

9:00 a.m. Employee Activities Occurring Away from WorkWendy Bryant BeckerGreenebaum Doll & McDonald PLLCLexington, Kentucky

10:00 a.m. Morning Break

10:15 a.m. Employee Background Checks and Decisions Based ThereonDrew B. MillarDinsmore & Shohl LLPLexington, Kentucky

11:15 a.m. Ethical Issues for the Employment LawyerProfessor William FortuneUniversity of Kentucky College of LawLexington, KentuckyD. Patton PelfreyFrost Brown Todd LLCLouisville, KentuckyShannon Arthur “A.J.” SingletonStoll Keenon Ogden PLLCLexington, Kentucky

1:15 p.m. Adjourn Institute

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT

This program is certified by the Kentucky Bar Association for 12.5 hours of credit, including 2 hours ethics. Other “60 minute states,” including Indiana and Tennessee should qualify as well. “50 minute states,” including West Virginia should qualify this program for 15 hours of CLE credit, including 2 hours of ethics credit.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

The advance registration fee includes attendance for all sessions, course materials in format chosen, refreshments during breaks, and the Thursday box luncheon. Pre-registration is strongly recommended. Door registrations on the day of the program are accepted on a space available basis. Full refund of conference tuition (less $50 administrative charge) is given if cancellation is received by 4:30 p.m., May 15, 2012. If seminar materials are desired after cancellation of registration, they will be mailed after the seminar and the price of the materials will be deducted from the refund. No refunds are made for cancellations made after 4:30 p.m., May 15, 2012, however, materials will be forwarded in full consideration for tuition paid. Registrations are transferrable and substitution of registrants may be made any time before the seminar begins.

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

We will make every effort to ensure that meetings are held at facilities which are fully accessible to persons with mobility disabilities. If you plan to attend our program and will need other special facilities or assistance relating to a disability, please contact us at (859) 257-2921. Parking spaces for visitors with disabilities are located in close proximity to the College of Law and are available to visitors with special needs. However, these spaces require a disabled permit issued by Parking Services. To obtain a permit, please call UK Parking Services at (859) 257-5757.

SEMINAR LOCATION AND ACCOMMODATIONS

The seminar will be held at the University of Kentucky College of Law, located at 620 South Limestone in Lexington, immediately south of the central downtown area. Allow at least 20 minutes extra for parking on both days. Pay parking is available. Directions are provided with registration confirmation.

KEEPING IN TOUCH WITH YOUR OFFICE

Should you need to maintain contact with your office while attending this program, please note the telephone number (859) 257-2921 and fax number (859) 323-9790.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Write or call the Office of Continuing Legal Education, Suite 20 Law Building, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506-0048, (859) 257-2921, or visit our website: www.UKCLE.com

A Word of Thanks . . .The faculty for UK/CLE programs are volunteers in service to the

profession. Their generous contributions of time and talent make this Institute a high quality instructional event.

Please note that a $25.00 fee will be charged for all returned checks.

CAN’T COME TO THIS PROGRAM, BUT STILL NEED CLE?

WE’VE GOT SOME OPTIONS.

Call(859)257-2921ifyouhaveanyquestions abouttheseconvenientCLEopportunities.

NAME E-MAILADDRESS(required)

FIRM/AFFILIATION PHONENUMBER

ADDRESS (Mailing & Shipping) CITY STATE ZIP

Foryourprotection,allcreditcardinformationmustbetakenoverthephone.Pleasecallusat(859)257-2921toregisterwithacreditcard.

Self-Study Multimedia Obtainupto6hoursofCLEcreditviaUK/CLE’saccred-itedSelf-StudyAudio&VideoLearningProducts.Over75differenttitlestochoosefrom!

Checkoutourmultimediacatalogonlineat:www.UKCLE.com

Last Chance Video Program MakeplanstoattendyourlastchanceforCLEcreditinthe2011-2012ReportingYear! Our LastChanceVideoprogramisJune28&29attheUKCollegeofLaw—PayOnlyfortheHoursYouNeed.YourtotalannualCLErequirementisavailableatthislastchancecourse!

Getmoreinformationandadownloadablebrochurebyvisiting www.UKCLE.comandclickingon“Courses.”

Box Luncheon Sponsored by the KBA Employment Law Section

Icannotattendbutpleasesendme____copiesof theconferencematerialsat$55.00percopy.Chooseone:___CD-ROM___hardcopy (Kentucky residents, please add 6% sales tax for a total of $58.30)PleaseregistermefortheEmploymentLawInstitutewithmycourse

materialsonCD-ROM.IencloseConferenceTuitionof$325($385atdoor).

PleaseregistermefortheEmploymentLawConferencewithahardcopyofthecoursematerials.IencloseConferenceTuitionof$375($400atdoor).

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Join us at www.facebook.com/UKCLE to receive updates on upcoming courses and

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THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2012

13th Biennial

EMPLOYMENTLAWINSTITUTEUniversity of Kentucky College of Law

Lexington, KentuckyThursday and Friday, May 17 & 18, 2012

INSTITUTECHAIRS RichardG.Griffith WalterAdenHawkins StollKeenonOgdenPLLC HawkinsLawFirm Lexington,Kentucky BowlingGreen,Kentucky

MakecheckpayabletoUniversityofKentuckyandmailto:OfficeofContinuingLegalEducation•Suite20LawBuilding•UniversityofKentucky•Lexington,KY40506-0048Phone:(859)257-2921 Fax:(859)323-9790 Web:www.UKCLE.com

13th Biennial

EMPLOYMENTLAWINSTITUTEThursday and Friday, May 17 & 18, 2012

Rec

For Office Use Only Doc # Amt

FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2012

Payment Type

(circleone) Check

MasterCard Visa

Sorry,we are unable to accept AmericanExpress orDiscoverCard

7:30 a.m. Registration Table Opens / Contintental Breakfast

8:10 a.m. Welcome and Announcements

8:20 a.m. Update in the Law of Discrimination & HarassmentMauritia G. KamerStites & Harbison PLLCLexington, Kentucky

9:20 a.m. Legal Issues Arising from Wage and Hour LawsW. Kevin SmithSmith & SmithLouisville, Kentucky

10:15 a.m. Morning Break

10:25 a.m. Legal Issues Surrounding the Contingent WorkerWendy C. HylandFisher & Phillips LLP Louisville, Kentucky

11:25 a.m. Update on Labor Law Issues Affecting the Employment LawyerRaymond C. Haley IIIFisher & Phillips LLP Louisville, KentuckyGeorge J. MillerWyatt, Tarrant & Combs LLP Lexington, Kentucky

12:20 p.m. Lunch Break

1:00 p.m. Update on the Law of ERISAJ. Whitney WallingfordWallingford Law, PSCLexington, Kentucky

2:00 p.m. Litigating an Employment Law ClaimPlaintiff ’s PerspectiveW. Keith RansdellRansdell and Roach, PLLCLexington, KentuckyDefense PerspectiveSusan C. SearsLittler MendelsonLexington, KentuckyJudicial PerspectiveHon. Robert E. WierU.S. Magistrate JudgeLexington, Kentucky

3:00 p.m. Afternoon Break

3:15 p.m. Legal Issues Surrounding State EmployeesDinah T. BevingtonOffice of Legal Services, Personnel CabinetFrankfort, Kentucky

4:00 p.m. Class Actions in the Employment Law ContextMarko J. MrkonichLittler Mendelson P.C.Minneapolis, Minnesota

4:55 p.m. Recess Institute

7:30 a.m. Registration Table Opens / Continental Breakfast

8:00 a.m. Crafting Settlement Agreements and Releases in the Employment ContextSadhna G. TrueDinsmore & Shohl LLPLexington, Kentucky

9:00 a.m. Employee Activities Occurring Away from WorkWendy Bryant BeckerGreenebaum Doll & McDonald PLLCLexington, Kentucky

10:00 a.m. Morning Break

10:15 a.m. Employee Background Checks and Decisions Based ThereonDrew B. MillarDinsmore & Shohl LLPLexington, Kentucky

11:15 a.m. Ethical Issues for the Employment LawyerProfessor William FortuneUniversity of Kentucky College of LawLexington, KentuckyD. Patton PelfreyFrost Brown Todd LLCLouisville, KentuckyShannon Arthur “A.J.” SingletonStoll Keenon Ogden PLLCLexington, Kentucky

1:15 p.m. Adjourn Institute

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT

This program is certified by the Kentucky Bar Association for 12.5 hours of credit, including 2 hours ethics. Other “60 minute states,” including Indiana and Tennessee should qualify as well. “50 minute states,” including West Virginia should qualify this program for 15 hours of CLE credit, including 2 hours of ethics credit.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

The advance registration fee includes attendance for all sessions, course materials in format chosen, refreshments during breaks, and the Thursday box luncheon. Pre-registration is strongly recommended. Door registrations on the day of the program are accepted on a space available basis. Full refund of conference tuition (less $50 administrative charge) is given if cancellation is received by 4:30 p.m., May 15, 2012. If seminar materials are desired after cancellation of registration, they will be mailed after the seminar and the price of the materials will be deducted from the refund. No refunds are made for cancellations made after 4:30 p.m., May 15, 2012, however, materials will be forwarded in full consideration for tuition paid. Registrations are transferrable and substitution of registrants may be made any time before the seminar begins.

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

We will make every effort to ensure that meetings are held at facilities which are fully accessible to persons with mobility disabilities. If you plan to attend our program and will need other special facilities or assistance relating to a disability, please contact us at (859) 257-2921. Parking spaces for visitors with disabilities are located in close proximity to the College of Law and are available to visitors with special needs. However, these spaces require a disabled permit issued by Parking Services. To obtain a permit, please call UK Parking Services at (859) 257-5757.

SEMINAR LOCATION AND ACCOMMODATIONS

The seminar will be held at the University of Kentucky College of Law, located at 620 South Limestone in Lexington, immediately south of the central downtown area. Allow at least 20 minutes extra for parking on both days. Pay parking is available. Directions are provided with registration confirmation.

KEEPING IN TOUCH WITH YOUR OFFICE

Should you need to maintain contact with your office while attending this program, please note the telephone number (859) 257-2921 and fax number (859) 323-9790.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Write or call the Office of Continuing Legal Education, Suite 20 Law Building, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506-0048, (859) 257-2921, or visit our website: www.UKCLE.com

A Word of Thanks . . .The faculty for UK/CLE programs are volunteers in service to the

profession. Their generous contributions of time and talent make this Institute a high quality instructional event.

Please note that a $25.00 fee will be charged for all returned checks.

CAN’T COME TO THIS PROGRAM, BUT STILL NEED CLE?

WE’VE GOT SOME OPTIONS.

Call(859)257-2921ifyouhaveanyquestions abouttheseconvenientCLEopportunities.

NAME E-MAILADDRESS(required)

FIRM/AFFILIATION PHONENUMBER

ADDRESS (Mailing & Shipping) CITY STATE ZIP

Foryourprotection,allcreditcardinformationmustbetakenoverthephone.Pleasecallusat(859)257-2921toregisterwithacreditcard.

Self-Study Multimedia Obtainupto6hoursofCLEcreditviaUK/CLE’saccred-itedSelf-StudyAudio&VideoLearningProducts.Over75differenttitlestochoosefrom!

Checkoutourmultimediacatalogonlineat:www.UKCLE.com

Last Chance Video Program MakeplanstoattendyourlastchanceforCLEcreditinthe2011-2012ReportingYear! Our LastChanceVideoprogramisJune28&29attheUKCollegeofLaw—PayOnlyfortheHoursYouNeed.YourtotalannualCLErequirementisavailableatthislastchancecourse!

Getmoreinformationandadownloadablebrochurebyvisiting www.UKCLE.comandclickingon“Courses.”

Box Luncheon Sponsored by the KBA Employment Law Section

Icannotattendbutpleasesendme____copiesof theconferencematerialsat$55.00percopy.Chooseone:___CD-ROM___hardcopy (Kentucky residents, please add 6% sales tax for a total of $58.30)PleaseregistermefortheEmploymentLawInstitutewithmycourse

materialsonCD-ROM.IencloseConferenceTuitionof$325($385atdoor).

PleaseregistermefortheEmploymentLawConferencewithahardcopyofthecoursematerials.IencloseConferenceTuitionof$375($400atdoor).

Go Green and SAVE!

Join us at www.facebook.com/UKCLE to receive updates on upcoming courses and

publications, plus special discounts!