Melanie Natasha Howard, Senior Associate, Michelman & Robinson LLP to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Live Webcast

New York, NY, July 14, 2015 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress’s Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Melanie Natasha Howard, Senior Associate, Michelman & Robinson LLP will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Hot Topics in Online Behavioral Advertising for 2015 Explored! LIVE Webcast” This two-hour event is scheduled on July 14, 2015 from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm (ET).

For further details and an updated list of speakers, please visit:
http://theknowledgegroup.org/event_name/hot-topics-in-online-behavioral-advertising-for-2015-explored-live-webcast/

Melanie Natasha Howard will discuss the following:

- Online Behavioral Advertising (OBA) Legal Landscape
- U.S. v. EU
- Types of claims (class actions, state attorneys general, FTC enforcement)
- Damages, remedies and potential exposure
- Litigation Trends
- Current and upcoming/proposed legislation
- Heightened enforcement regarding minors and privacy issues
- OBA Best Practices to Mitigate Legal Exposure

About Melanie Natasha Howard

A member of M&R‘s Advertising & Digital Media Group, Melanie Natasha Howard’s practice involves litigating complex civil disputes in state and federal courts. She has extensive experience with matters involving false advertising claims, corporate governance issues, and breach of contract, fraud, torts, and unfair competition. Ms. Howard advises clients on e-discovery issues, assists in establishing document retention policies, and handles all aspects of case management, from the initial stages of a dispute to resolution. In addition to advertising and digital media, she focuses her practice on the financial services and insurance industries. Ms. Howard has been named to the Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Stars from 2012-2015.

About Michelman & Robinson, LLP

Michelman & Robinson, LLP (M&R) is a national law firm that offers an Advertising & Digital Media Department with a large West Coast and East Coast presence, uniquely positioning us to service national clients that operate in diverse market sectors. Our attorneys provide in-depth legal services to traditional advertising, creative, and media buying agencies; advertisers, multi-channel networks; Internet publishers and other content providers. We represent clients throughout every corner of the digital ecosystem, constantly staying abreast of changing trends and developments. We are nimble and forward thinking, and our practice continually expands with each new technological innovation.

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.