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11th Annual Labor and Employment Law Seminar May 22, 2008 Sheraton Needham Hotel
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WHEN

May 22, 2008 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM

WHERE

Sheraton Needham Hotel
100 Cabot Street
Needham, MA 02494

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SUMMARY

Attend Foley Hoag’s 11th Annual Seminar for an update on the following topics:

  • Overview:  Developments in Labor and Employment
  • EEOC’s Guidelines on Discrimination based on Family Responsibilities
  • Massachusetts Data Security Breach Law
  • Immigration Law
  • Benefits Issues:  Health Care Reform Law and ERISA Developments

This year's half-day program will also include an update from one of the Commissioners of the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD):

  • Martin Ebel - Commissioner, MCAD

For more information related to this event, please contact Natalie Shaw.

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2008 Annual Gala Dinner and Auction in Honor of Human Rights and Immigrant Advocacy Jun 3, 2008 Boston Harbor Hotel
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WHEN

June 3, 2008 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

WHERE

Boston Harbor Hotel
70 Rowes Wharf
Boston, MA 02210

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SUMMARY

Among others, Foley Hoag's Neil Austin will be recognized for his pro bono work during the past year.

The Political Asylum/ Immigration Representation Project (PAIR) is a nationally recognized model that works to secure safety and freedom for asylum-seekers who have fled from persecution throughout the world, and works to promote the rights of immigrants unjustly detained.

Founded in 1989, PAIR is the core provider of pro bono legal services to low-income asylum-seekers in Massachusetts, and has over a 95% successful outcome in its cases.

Through its work, PAIR provides hope and a new beginning to asylum-seekers, torture survivors and immigration detainees. Since its inception, PAIR has provided direct legal services to more than 4,500 clients, and has trained and mentored over 900 volunteer lawyers in Massachusetts.

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