Michael Starr, Partner, Holland & Knight to Speak at KC’s National Labor Relations Board Joint-Employer Doctrine: Important Revisions in 2015 Live Webcast

New York, NY, December 10, 2014 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Michael Starr, Partner, Holland & Knight will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “National Labor Relations Board Joint-Employer Doctrine: Important Revisions in 2015 LIVE Webcast” This event is scheduled for February 3, 2015 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (ET).

For further details, please visit:
http://theknowledgegroup.org/event_name/national-labor-relations-board-joint-employer-doctrine-important-revisions-in-2015-live-webcast/.

About Michael Starr
Michael Starr, a partner in Holland & Knight's New York office, represents management in a broad range of industries including hospitality, communications, media, publishing and management consulting, as well as in financial services, retail, manufacturing and construction. Appearing regularly before state and federal trial and appellate courts, he represents management in lawsuits arising under federal law and in proceedings before the NLRB; he also defends employers in class action lawsuits alleging employment discrimination or wage-law violations, non-competition and employee disloyalty litigation, employment discrimination, breach of contract and other matters. Mr. Starr is a Fellow of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers and is ranked in Chambers USA, Best Lawyers, and has a Martindale-Hubbell AV Rating.

About Holland & Knight
Holland & Knight is a global law firm with more than 1,000 lawyers and other professionals in 20 U.S. offices, as well as Bogotá and Mexico City. Our lawyers provide representation in litigation, business, real estate and governmental law. Interdisciplinary practice groups and industry-based teams provide clients with access to attorneys throughout the firm, regardless of location.

Event Synopsis:

In a two hour live webcast, a panel of thought leaders and practitioners assembled by The Knowledge Group will help firms understand the latest revisions sought by National Labor Relations Board regarding the Joint-Employer Doctrine. The panel will discuss the joint-employer doctrine rule and discuss the implications of the significant proposed changes promulgated by the Board.

Key topics include:

The Current Joint-Employer Standard
Requirements to the Joint-Employer Doctrine Rule
Old Doctrine vs. Newly Revised Doctrine: Resurrecting the Past
Practical Implications for Established Business Relationships
Franchisor-franchisee Relationships: McDonald’s Case
Compliance, Risks, and Litigation

About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series
The Knowledge Group, LLC 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/