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    By Burton J. Fishman

    The original FMLA included an understanding that not all minors will be cared for by a biological parent and that some caregivers will not have formal rights of custody or similar certifications.  It did so by mandating leave for persons “in loco parentis,” that is, adults who provide day-to-day care and financial support for minors.

    By: Judith E. Kramer

    On July 8, 2010, a new federal regulation went into effect that may have far-reaching implications for companies that have contracts with the federal government.  As of that date, contracting agencies must include in solicitations and contracts of at least $25,000 a clause requiring certain contractors and first-tier subcontractors to report at http://www.ccr.gov the names and total compensation of each of the five most highly compensated executives for the contractor’s or subcontractor’s preceding fiscal year. 

    Fortney & Scott, LLC is pleased to announce that David S. Fortney, Esq. has been recognized in the 2010 edition of the Chambers USA ratings of Washington, DC’s top labor and employment attorneys.  Mr. Fortney was ranked by Chambers USA in Band 1, which is the highest ranking that is awarded to only five labor and employment attorneys in Washington, DC, based on extensive interviews of fellow attorneys and clients.  The Chambers USA evaluation stated that Mr. Fortney “draws praise as a leading authority on wage and hour compliance, but he also counsels clients on equal opportunity requirements, nondiscrimination regulations and workplace health and safety.”  The quality of his legal analysis is outstanding and his approach is described as “unbelievably politically astute.”

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M. Lee Smith Audio Seminar
Thursday, September 9, 2010 (02:00 PM) - Friday, September 3, 2010 (03:30 PM)
David S. Fortney, Esq. of Fortney & Scott, LLC will be co-presenting with W. Carter Younger, Esq. on  "DOL's Next Enforcement Push: Prepare for Compliance Action Plans" on September 9, 2010 2:00-3:30 p.m. EDT.
PLI’s Annual Institute on Employment Law 2010
Monday, September 27, 2010 (10:15 AM - 11:15 AM)

David Fortney, Esq. of Fortney & Scott, LLC will be among the speakers at PLI’s accredited Annual Institute on Employment Law in New York City.  Mr. Fortney will be co-presenting on FLSA Monday, September 27th from 10:15 – 11:15 a.m.

During this presentation, participants will learn:

• The latest legal developments regarding exempt status, off-the-clock work, preliminary and postliminary periods, overtime and more
• Strategies for developing and implementing compliance programs and “first alert” procedures
• Practical tips for managing wage and hour investigations and litigation

This program is designed for legal and human resources professionals who seek an in-depth analysis and discussion of often subtle and rapidly evolving issues arising in employment law.

For more information on this event or for registration details please click here.

GWC Network: Employment Issues in Canada and Mexico
Wednesday, October 13, 2010 (11:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
In October, the GWC Network will host its sixth webinar.  This webinar will feature experts from Canada and Mexico, focusing on employment issues in North America. Stay tuned to www.gwcnetwork.com to learn more and register for the webinar.
David S. Fortney to speak on OFCCP
Friday, October 22, 2010 (08:45 AM) - Friday, September 3, 2010 (09:45 AM)

David S. Fortney will speak on "OFCCP: Can We Cap This Gusher?" in a gathering of industrial employment lawyers on October 22, 2010.

AELC 18th Annual Conference
Saturday, October 23, 2010 (09:30 AM - 10:30 AM)
David S. Fortney, Esq. of Fortney & Scott, LLC will be co-presenting on “Dealing with an Emboldened EEOC and OFCCP” on October 23, 2010 at the American Employment Law Council's 18th Annual Conference in Naples, Florida. 
American Bar Association's 4th Annual Section of Labor and Employment Law Conference
Friday, November 5, 2010 (03:45 PM) - Friday, September 3, 2010 (05:15 PM)
David S. Fortney, Esq. is a speaker at the American Bar Association’s 4th Annual Section of Labor and Employment Law Conference in Chicago on November 5, 2010 from 3:45-5:15 p.m.