Dean J. Schaner, Partner, Haynes and Boone, LLP to Speak at KC’s Important Updates on Employment Law Live Webcast

New York, NY, November 13, 2012 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Dean J. Schaner, Partner, Haynes and Boone, LLP, will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Important Updates on Employment Law LIVE Webcast.” This event is scheduled for January 15, 2013 from 12pm-2pm (ET).

About Dean J. Schaner

Dean Schaner has exclusively practiced employment and labor litigation for more than 23 years, representing employers in all aspects of unfair competition, discrimination, retaliation, whistleblower, ERISA, wrongful termination, and tort/contract claims arising out of the employment relationship. Mr. Schaner has tried a wide variety of cases in the federal and state courts, including the successful defense of an energy company in a class action case in which plaintiffs sought $30 million in damages. Mr. Schaner is certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization as a labor and employment law specialist. Mr. Schaner is the Editor-in-Chief of the Texas Employment Law Desk Reference, 5th Edition.

About Haynes and Boone, LLP

Haynes and Boone, LLP is an international corporate law firm with offices in Texas, New York, California, Washington, D.C. and Mexico City, providing a full spectrum of legal services. With more than 5 25 attorneys, Haynes and Boone is ranked among the largest law firms in the nation by The National Law Journal and has been named a “Top Corporate Law Firm in America” (Corporate Board Member Magazine, 2001-2012).

To know more about Dean J. Schaner and Haynes and Boone, LLP, please visit www.haynesboone.com/

Event Synopsis:

Over the past few years, there's a significant increase in legal entanglements related to Employment Law. Employers must keep abreast with these developments to mitigate the risk of potential problems and their associated costly litigation.

This webcast will provide fundamental information on the important updates on employment law including:

- Workplace Violence - Discrimination and Harassment
- Updates on Fair Labor Standards Act
- Developments in Wage and Hour Law
- Discussion on Leaves of Absences - Maternity, Sick, and Disability Leave
- Drafting Employment Releases and Arbitration Agreements

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

The Knowledge Congress is a series of live webcasts produced by The Knowledge Group, LLC, which examine trends, regulatory, and technology changes across a variety of industries. Its mission is to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webcasts 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.

The organization brings together the world's leading authorities and industry participants through informative two-hour webcasts to study the impact of changes and emerging trends. Hear from leading government officials/regulators, key thought leaders, and industry experts objectively analyze the latest trends and issues and their impact on industries. For further details, please visit the organization’s website: www.knowledgecongress.org