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retail restaurant ANNUAL CONFERENCE “Reconnect, Network and Get Continuing Education in the Bay Area, and Leave Your Heart in San Francisco” Wednesday, February 19 to Friday, February 21, 2014 Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport Burlingame, CA Celebrating 7 decades and counting... “Reconnect, Network and Get Continuing Education in the Bay Area, and Leave Your Heart in San Francisco” We believe staying power stems from employee-ownership and ongoing teamwork. Thank you to our clients and business partners for the privilege of providing Gold Level Claim Service for 70 years. We look forward to many more years of mutual success. Now that’s something to celebrate. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Wednesday, February 19th Please contact us to learn about our expertise in liability and workers’ compensation claims administration, subrogation and other services. 7:00 am – 1:00 pm Golf Outing at Half Moon Bay (Optional) 4:30 – 5:30 pm New Member Meeting Grand Peninsula A 5:00 – 6:00 pm Registration Grand Peninsula Foyer 5:30 – 7:00 pmOpening Founders Cocktail Reception (All Invited) Grand Peninsula Foyer Dinner on your own Thursday, February 20th 800-572-6900 / www.carlwarren.com 7:00 – 8:00 am Registration and Breakfast 8:00 – 8:15 amWelcome Ian Neil Matthes, Esq., NRRDA President Grand Peninsula Foyer Grand Peninsula D 8:15 – 8:30 amConference Overview – Introduction of the Grand Peninsula D Thematic Fact Pattern Michael L. Amaro Esq., Conference Advisor and Paul Caleo, Conference Chair 8:30 – 9:15 amDoes the Merchant’s Privilege Protect the Retailer Grand Peninsula D from Tort Liability? Panel: Brad Nielsen, Michael McCue, Renee Ramirez, Kimberly Hall 9:15 – 10:00 amBREAKOUT SESSIONS BREAKOUT ANightmares of Social Media Posts – Expect the Unexpected Speaker: Michael Fleming Grand Peninsula BC OR BREAKOUT BThe Affluence of Incohol: Overcoming the Challenges of “Shram Drop” Legislation Panel: R. Anthony Michetti, Esq., Suzanne Carpenter, Katrina S. Lindsey, Jacqueline H. Canter 10:00 – 10:20 am Grand Peninsula D Break 10:20 – 11:20 amFailure to Preserve Evidence: What Grand Peninsula D Constitutes Spoliation? Panel: Jacqueline H. Canter, John Kemppainen, Mark Bernstein, Scott Bermack, David Satterfield 11:30 am – 12:15 pmBREAKOUT SESSIONS BREAKOUT AA Workers Compensation Dating Game Grand Peninsula BC Contestant: Georgianna Ingram Panel: Brian Chance, Brian Dowling, Sean Martin, Miriam Rich Friday, February 21st 7:00 – 8:00 am Breakfast Grand Peninsula Foyer 8:00 – 8:30 am Technology and You: Getting the Most out of your iPad Speaker: Scott Grossberg 8:30 – 9:15 am Is the Retailer at Risk for an Award of Punitive Damages? Grand Peninsula D Panel: Timothy Waldeck, Stuart Miller, Brian Chance OR 9:15 – 10:00 am You Decide! Participate in Jury Deliberations Regarding the Seminars Case Scenario and Answer the Questions on the Jury Verdict Form BREAKOUT BTap Dancing on a Minefield: The Potential Perils of Grand Peninsula D Out-of-Date Employment Policies Panel: Amy L. Gaffney, Esq., Jonathan M. Walsh, Esq., Brent Boyd, Esq., Jenny Novoa 10:00 – 10:15 am OR BREAKOUT CHot Issues: Food Allergies and Restaurant Responsibilities Grand Peninsula EF Speaker: Dennis Gemberling 12:15 – 1:45 pm Lunch and Keynote Speaker, Bob Eubanks 2:00– 2:45 pm Grand Peninsula D BREAKOUT SESSIONS BREAKOUT AOpening your Eyes to the Pitfalls of Data Breaches – Good Strategies and Safeguards to Protect Your Establishment Speakers: Gerald Ferguson and Paul G. Nikhinson Grand Peninsula BC OR BREAKOUT BAn Update on Collateral Source Issues Panel: Preston Garvin and Ian Neil Matthes, Esq. Grand Peninsula D OR BREAKOUT CDisciplining Employees and Its Impact on Risk Assessment of Third-Party Lawsuits and the Liability Analysis Panel: Meredith Biegay Genochio and Allyson Cook Grand Peninsula EF 2:45 – 3:30 pm Understanding and Combating DIFFUSE TENSOR IMAGING (DTI) the New Diagnostic Imaging Relied on by the Plaintiff’s Bar to Support Claims of Traumatic Brain Injury Panel: David Priest, M.D., Paul Caleo, Ian Neil Matthes, Esq. Grand Peninsula D Association Update – Members Only 6:30 – 9:30 pm Dinner Outing at 111 MINNA GALLERY in downtown San Francisco (Transportation provided) Grand Peninsula D Break 10:15 – 10:45 am ADA and Service Animals in Your Establishment Panel: John Paul Scott and Gary Talbot Grand Peninsula D 10:45 – 11:30 am Domestic Auditing of your Previously Tested Imports: When Paranoia Sets In Panel: Bob Moss, Zina Juroch, Zach T. Mayer Grand Peninsula D 11:30 am – 12:00 pm Ethics and Values in the Retail and Restaurant Industries Speaker: Tucker W. "Bill" Main, FSCI, SCP Grand Peninsula D 12:00 pm Closing Remarks Ian Neil Matthes, Esq., NRRDA President Grand Peninsula D G R O U I N V E S T Ii G A T I V E P MARSHALL Services provided by Marshall Investigative Group: Activity Check Background Check Cargo Claims Location Subrogation Public Records Employment Pre-Employment Wrongful Death Contestable Death Decedent Check Disability Claims Internet Investigations Worker's Compensation 3:30 – 3:45 pmBreak 3:45 – 4:45 pm Grand Peninsula D Grand Peninsula D Founder Doug Marshall Vice President Adam M. Kabarec Nationwide Specialists in Insurance Fraud Investigations Doug Marshall and the Marshall Investigative Group, Inc. provide nationwide coverage and specialize in insurance fraud investigations. Our objective is to provide results that help you determine the merits of your case. We possess the knowledge, skills and experience to secure information needed to successfully evaluate a claim. We use investigators from various fields including Criminal Justice, Business/ Marketing, and IT Engineering. This unique approach is why our investigative product leads the industry in accuracy, attention to detail and timely delivery. Give our office a call at (855) 350-6474 and put us to work for you. Visit www.mi-pi.com for more information. TOLL FREE: (855) 350-6474 i WEB: WWW.MI-PI.COM O U R G O A L I S T O E X C E E D Y O U R E X P E C TAT I O N S Proudly Supporting NRRDA persuasiveness flexibility skill imagination vision craftsmanship creativity honesty character 2014 ANNUAL CONFERENCE SPEAKERS Michael L. Amaro, Esq. - Prindle, Amaro, Goetz, Hillyard, Barnes, Reinholtz, LLP R. Anthony Michetti, Esq. - Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin Scott Bermack - LeClairRyan, PC Stuart Miller - Wilson Elser Mark Bernstein - Carl Warren & Company Bob Moss - SEA Brent Boyd, Esq. - Murphy & Grantland Brad Nielsen - Franke, Schultz and Mullen Paul Caleo - Burnham Brown Paul G. Nikhinson - The Beazley Group Jacqueline H. Canter - Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin Jenny Novoa - Gap Inc. Suzanne Carpenter - Carlson Restaurants Renee Ramirez - J. C. Penney Corporation, Inc. Brian Chance - ECBM, LP authority integrity confidence Allyson Cook - Burnham Brown Brian Dowling - The Workers’ Compensation Trial Group, P.A. Bob Eubanks – Keynote Speaker tradition Gerald Ferguson - BakerHostetler Michael Fleming - Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlours wisdom Amy L. Gaffney, Esq. - Gaffney Lewis & Edwards, LLC pride Preston Garvin - Garvin & Hickey, LLC Dennis Gemberling - Perry Group International knowledge experience intelligence advanced informed WE’VE HELPED OUR CLIENTS THROUGH TWO WORLD WARS, THE GREAT DEPRESSION AND DISCO. Meredith Biegay Genochio - Tastes on the Fly and D-Lew Enterprises Scott Grossberg - Cihigoyenetche, Grossberg & Clouse Kimberly Hall - Elite Investigative Services, Inc. Georgianna Ingram - Arby’s WE CAN CERTAINLY GET YOU THROUGH DIFFICULT CLAIMS. Zina Juroch - Pier 1 Imports At Capehart Scatchard, we’ve been helping our clients through the tough times (and the good times) since 1876. So we know our way around claims and the courtroom. Katrina S. Lindsey - Darden Restaurants, Inc. John Kemppainen - Rynearson, Suess, Schnurbusch & Champion Tucker W. "Bill" Main, FSCI, SCP - Motivational Speaker Sean Martin – Carr Allisen Ian Neil Matthes, Esq. - Vernis & Bowling of Atlanta, LLC Mount Laurel, Trenton and Holmdel, NJ Philadelphia, PA New York and Elmira, NY Wilmington, DE To learn more about our comprehensive legal services, please contact Stephen J. Alexander, Esq. at 856.234.6800 or via email at [email protected]. Zach T. Mayer - Kane, Russell, Coleman & Logan, PC, Michael McCue - Safeway, Inc. David Priest, M.D. Miriam Rich - Hill Fulwider, PC David Satterfield - Darden Restaurants, Inc. John Paul Scott - City of San Francisco Gary Talbot - The Walt Disney Company Timothy Waldeck - Waldeck Law Firm PA Jonathan M. Walsh, Esq. - Deutsch, Kerrigan& Stiles Mintzer Sarowitz Zeris Ledva & Meyers LLP is a partnership of experienced defense counsel committed to providing our clients with the highest level of representation and service. Our practice concentrates exclusively on the defense of insurance carriers,insureds and self-insured entities. This singular focus ensures that our clients benefit from the experience of attorneys who are well-versed in the issues and highly experienced in their fields of professional interest. We recognize that the most effective and efficient means to provide the highest quality legal services are to offer regional, centrally-managed representation. To that end, we have established strategically located offices in the following locations: Philadelphia' Pennsylvania New York' New York Hicksville' New York Cherry Hill' New Jersey Wilmington' Delaware Pittsburgh' Pennsylvania Tampa' Florida Miami' Florida Wheeling' West Virginia Practice Areas Practice Areas Biomechanical Analysis Engineering Test Facility Crash Reconstruction Radiology Trial Exhibit Development Lawrence S. Sarowitz, Esquire - Philadelphia Location (215) 735-7200 Bradley J. Levien, Esquire- Hicksville Location- (516) 939-9200 To learn more about us, please visit www.defensecounsel.com or call us at 888.848.7200 The Chartwell Law Offices, LLP provides thoughtful counsel and representation to its clients in a wide array of legal matters, including: ▪ Dram Shop ▪ Negligent Security ▪ False Arrest ▪ Insurance Coverage ▪ Premises Liability ▪ Labor & Employment ▪ Transportation ▪ Workers’ Compensation Serving Clients’ Needs in: Florida Massachusetts New Jersey New York Pennsylvania West Virginia Chartwell Attorneys are seasoned litigators who pride themselves in partnering with their clients and providing top quality representation in every case the firm handles. Chartwell…… “Because Results Matter” For more information on other practice areas and office locations please visit: www.chartwelllaw.com Hill Wallack LLP is a proud sponsor of the National Retail and Restaurant Defense Association’s 2014 Annual Conference Hill Wallack LLP Princeton, NJ | Morristown, NJ | Yardley, PA | www.hillwallack.com | 609.924.0808 Suzanne M. Marasco [email protected] Eric H. Bennett [email protected] 2014 ANNUAL CONFERENCE SPONSORS Biodynamic Research Corporation Kalbaugh, Pfund & Messersmith, PC Burnham Brown Kopka, Pinkus, Dolin & Eads, PC Capehart Scatchard, P.A. Carl Warren & Company Chartwell Law Offices, LLP Rynearson, Suess, Schnurbusch & Champion Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin Franke, Schultz & Mullen Marshall Investigative Group Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith McCollum Crowley Hill Wallack LLP Mintzer Sarowitz Zeris Ledva & Meyers LLP 6311 W. Gross Point Rd. Prindle, Amaro, Goetz, Hillyard, Barnes & Reinholtz, LLP • Niles, IL 60714 • 847-324-7050 SEA LTD Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers, LLP The Truitt Law Firm Vernis & Bowling • www.nrrda.org