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Check out the Symposium schedule, who's presenting and which of your colleagues are going to be there! Text the keyword Law to 57780.

If you can only attend one program this year, this is the one you cannot afford to miss. The 2011 Association Law Symposium is a must for every association chief staff, senior level executive, financial and human resource manager and association attorney in Michigan. Join MSAE and your colleagues for this executive level program designed to equip you with the most up-to-date legal, financial and human resource changes that affect your organization. If managed proactively, these are the issues that can make a difference to your organization and your members.

Learn about the recent trends in association law, determine what organizational issues should be handled in-house and what issues require professional help, and gain the practical knowledge you need to stay at the top of your profession. One day is all it will take to stay current and receive the most up-to-date information you need to manage your organization and stay out of legal trouble.

Have questions? Please contact Annie McIntosh.

GET THE MOBILE MENU!
Check out the Symposium schedule, who's presenting and which of your colleagues are going to be there! Text the keyword Law to 57780.

If you can only attend one program this year, this is the one you cannot afford to miss. The 2011 Association Law Symposium is a must for every association chief staff, senior level executive, financial and human resource manager and association attorney in Michigan. Join MSAE and your colleagues for this executive level program designed to equip you with the most up-to-date legal, financial and human resource changes that affect your organization. If managed proactively, these are the issues that can make a difference to your organization and your members.

Learn about the recent trends in association law, determine what organizational issues should be handled in-house and what issues require professional help, and gain the practical knowledge you need to stay at the top of your profession. One day is all it will take to stay current and receive the most up-to-date information you need to manage your organization and stay out of legal trouble.

Have questions? Please contact Annie McIntosh.

*agenda is subject to change
7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Registration & Continental Breakfast

8:00 a.m. – 8:05 a.m.  
Opening Remarks
Z. Kay Fitzpatrick, JD, CAE, Executive Director, Zeek Consulting/Michigan Association of Healthcare Auditors, and Chair, 2011 Association Law Symposium Task Force 

8:05 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.  
Managing the Association in Challenging Times
Kenneth W. Beall and James “J.V.” F. Anderton V, Loomis Law Firm
You’ve heard it over and over - times are tough. We are all doing more with less. How can you effectively manage your association through these challenging times? Attend this session to find out what the personal responsibilities and legal obligations you, as the chief staff executive, have to your board as well as how to distinguish board of directors and staff duties. Is your association facing turbulent waters considering consolidation or merging with another organization? We have you covered with the most up-to-date advice and information you need to be aware of to make educated, effective decisions.

8:45 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
The Ins & Outs of Contracts: What Should You Be Looking For?
Tracey L. Lackman, Loomis Law Firm
Contracts are crossing your desk daily whether for an upcoming event, new hires, or to work in partnership with another organization. Whatever the situation, there is usually one thing in common: what does some of that contractual verbiage mean?! More and more clauses are popping up that leave you wondering if you should call your general counsel before signing on the dotted line. During this interactive session take part in dissecting a common contract to determine the most important details you need to be on the lookout for and what information can be disregarded. Learn to identify when it is necessary to dial your attorney and when you can tackle the contract confidently on your own.

9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Employment Law Update
Kevin J. Roragen and Warren H. Krueger, III Loomis Law Firm
It is imperative that you stay abreast of changing regulations and current trends occurring within employment law. This session will focus on the changing workforce – from elimination and consolidation of positions or the use of independent contractors to the mobile and virtual employee who is accessing the organization from outside the office. Keep your organization safe from litigation by understanding the policies and procedures and special considerations you need to have in place. Hear real-life examples of what to do and what no to do and walk away with the tools to protect yourself, your employees and the association.

10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Refreshment Break

10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Nondues Revenue: Keeping Your Association Fiscally Healthy

Jeffrey S. Theuer, Loomis Law Firm
Nondues revenue programs are important to your association’s fiscal health, but there are several considerations you must put into perspective before offering them to your members. This session will discuss the legal and financial aspects to contemplate when it comes to association-controlled self-insured workers compensation programs, endorsed royalty-based health care and supplemental benefit programs, fleet and supplier endorsed programs, tuition-based apprenticeship programs and fee-based continuing education programs and events. Learn what to do and what not to do from examples of other association nondues revenue programs so when you return to the office to take the temperature of your programs you will be able to identify how to keep the organization’s fiscal health in check.

11:00 a.m. –11:30 a.m.
Annual Legal Audit: How to Be Prepared

Michael G. Oliva and Michael G. Stefanko, Loomis Law Firm
You can’t escape the annual legal audit, but you can make it easier by understanding how you can do to be fully prepared when the accountants come knocking. This session will discuss how to ensure you are maintaining your not-for-profit status, as well as the important trends in antitrust compliance. Develop a comprehensive list of the best practices to keep you organization covered each year.

11:30 a.m. –12:30 p.m.
Ask the Experts: Key Issues Associations Need to Know
Loomis Law Firm Attorneys
Get your most burning legal questions answered by the experts! During this panel discussion, Loomis Law Firm attorneys will fire off some of the most important updates in association law, finance and human resource issues and then open the floor to your questions and biggest challenges.

12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. 

Round Table Lunch
Want to know more about a topic that was discussed during the morning?  Or maybe there is another topic you want more information about. What about a specific issue unique to your organization that you’ve been seeking advice on? Join one of the Loomis Law Firm attorneys for lunch to get your questions answered!

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
You Did What?! The Information Your HR and Legal Experts Wish You Knew
Toni C. Talbot, SPHR, Principal, Human Resource Management Services, LLC
Okay, now that we have grabbed your attention…do you want to save money on legal fees? Listen up! This session will provide you with a rundown of the most common mistakes employers make that put money directly into the attorney’s pocket. Identify the guidelines on how to keep the money within your organization while making your attorney happy at the same time – yes, it is possible! Discuss best practices related to how you should be recording information, handling employee problems and minimize the potential risk for litigation. 

2:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Refreshment Break

2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Compliance Exposure: The Critical Need for a Defensible Position
Frank R. Mitchell, Director of Research and Development, Identity Theft Loss Prevention, LLC
There is no shortage of compliance fatigue as associations and their members struggle to prepare for the myriad of legal requirements from well-intentioned legislators. Complying with information protection laws, such as the Red Flags Rule, traditionally has been a checklist approach of line items to ensure that policies meet the letter of the law. However, when information has been lost, associations and their members have an incredible amount of unnecessary liability even though they feel protected by these policies. This participant directed discussion focuses on common pitfalls that make information exposure compliance impossible for any organization. Recognize “unknown” aspects of institutional and personal liability retained in your current compliance programs. Evaluate the benefits of proven practice methodology to build a defensible position for information exposure, regulators, lawsuits, insurance claims, vicarious liability and consumer confidence.

3:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Wrap-Up

Share your takeaways and solidify the network of colleagues you can call on after the Symposium to research the most important aspects you discovered at the program.

*agenda is subject to change
7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Registration & Continental Breakfast

8:00 a.m. – 8:05 a.m.  
Opening Remarks
Z. Kay Fitzpatrick, JD, CAE, Executive Director, Zeek Consulting/Michigan Association of Healthcare Auditors, and Chair, 2011 Association Law Symposium Task Force 

8:05 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.  
Managing the Association in Challenging Times
Kenneth W. Beall and James “J.V.” F. Anderton V, Loomis Law Firm
You’ve heard it over and over - times are tough. We are all doing more with less. How can you effectively manage your association through these challenging times? Attend this session to find out what the personal responsibilities and legal obligations you, as the chief staff executive, have to your board as well as how to distinguish board of directors and staff duties. Is your association facing turbulent waters considering consolidation or merging with another organization? We have you covered with the most up-to-date advice and information you need to be aware of to make educated, effective decisions.

8:45 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
The Ins & Outs of Contracts: What Should You Be Looking For?
Tracey L. Lackman, Loomis Law Firm
Contracts are crossing your desk daily whether for an upcoming event, new hires, or to work in partnership with another organization. Whatever the situation, there is usually one thing in common: what does some of that contractual verbiage mean?! More and more clauses are popping up that leave you wondering if you should call your general counsel before signing on the dotted line. During this interactive session take part in dissecting a common contract to determine the most important details you need to be on the lookout for and what information can be disregarded. Learn to identify when it is necessary to dial your attorney and when you can tackle the contract confidently on your own.

9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Employment Law Update
Kevin J. Roragen and Warren H. Krueger, III Loomis Law Firm
It is imperative that you stay abreast of changing regulations and current trends occurring within employment law. This session will focus on the changing workforce – from elimination and consolidation of positions or the use of independent contractors to the mobile and virtual employee who is accessing the organization from outside the office. Keep your organization safe from litigation by understanding the policies and procedures and special considerations you need to have in place. Hear real-life examples of what to do and what no to do and walk away with the tools to protect yourself, your employees and the association.

10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Refreshment Break

10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Nondues Revenue: Keeping Your Association Fiscally Healthy

Jeffrey S. Theuer, Loomis Law Firm
Nondues revenue programs are important to your association’s fiscal health, but there are several considerations you must put into perspective before offering them to your members. This session will discuss the legal and financial aspects to contemplate when it comes to association-controlled self-insured workers compensation programs, endorsed royalty-based health care and supplemental benefit programs, fleet and supplier endorsed programs, tuition-based apprenticeship programs and fee-based continuing education programs and events. Learn what to do and what not to do from examples of other association nondues revenue programs so when you return to the office to take the temperature of your programs you will be able to identify how to keep the organization’s fiscal health in check.

11:00 a.m. –11:30 a.m.
Annual Legal Audit: How to Be Prepared

Michael G. Oliva and Michael G. Stefanko, Loomis Law Firm
You can’t escape the annual legal audit, but you can make it easier by understanding how you can do to be fully prepared when the accountants come knocking. This session will discuss how to ensure you are maintaining your not-for-profit status, as well as the important trends in antitrust compliance. Develop a comprehensive list of the best practices to keep you organization covered each year.

11:30 a.m. –12:30 p.m.
Ask the Experts: Key Issues Associations Need to Know
Loomis Law Firm Attorneys
Get your most burning legal questions answered by the experts! During this panel discussion, Loomis Law Firm attorneys will fire off some of the most important updates in association law, finance and human resource issues and then open the floor to your questions and biggest challenges.

12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. 

Round Table Lunch
Want to know more about a topic that was discussed during the morning?  Or maybe there is another topic you want more information about. What about a specific issue unique to your organization that you’ve been seeking advice on? Join one of the Loomis Law Firm attorneys for lunch to get your questions answered!

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
You Did What?! The Information Your HR and Legal Experts Wish You Knew
Toni C. Talbot, SPHR, Principal, Human Resource Management Services, LLC
Okay, now that we have grabbed your attention…do you want to save money on legal fees? Listen up! This session will provide you with a rundown of the most common mistakes employers make that put money directly into the attorney’s pocket. Identify the guidelines on how to keep the money within your organization while making your attorney happy at the same time – yes, it is possible! Discuss best practices related to how you should be recording information, handling employee problems and minimize the potential risk for litigation. 

2:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Refreshment Break

2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Compliance Exposure: The Critical Need for a Defensible Position
Frank R. Mitchell, Director of Research and Development, Identity Theft Loss Prevention, LLC
There is no shortage of compliance fatigue as associations and their members struggle to prepare for the myriad of legal requirements from well-intentioned legislators. Complying with information protection laws, such as the Red Flags Rule, traditionally has been a checklist approach of line items to ensure that policies meet the letter of the law. However, when information has been lost, associations and their members have an incredible amount of unnecessary liability even though they feel protected by these policies. This participant directed discussion focuses on common pitfalls that make information exposure compliance impossible for any organization. Recognize “unknown” aspects of institutional and personal liability retained in your current compliance programs. Evaluate the benefits of proven practice methodology to build a defensible position for information exposure, regulators, lawsuits, insurance claims, vicarious liability and consumer confidence.

3:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Wrap-Up

Share your takeaways and solidify the network of colleagues you can call on after the Symposium to research the most important aspects you discovered at the program.