Avoiding Whistleblower Claims in the Automotive Industry

The presentation will address such claims asserted under the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP21), as well as the Consumer Products Safety Act of 2008, and various employment discrimination statutes (Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Title VII, and so forth).

Key takeaways include: 

• Basic protections under various whistleblower statutes


• How to minimize risks of such claims


• Best practices for avoiding claims


• Strategies for defending whistleblower claims

Speakers

Jeffrey S. Kopp, Partner, Automotive Industry Team, Foley & Lardner LLP

Felicia S. O’Connor, Associate, Automotive Industry Team, Foley & Lardner LLP

There is no cost to participate in this program, but pre-registration is required. We look forward to having you join us. For more information, please contact Christina Wade at [email protected].

Foley & Lardner LLP will apply for CLE credit after the program, wherever applicable. Foley & Lardner LLP certifies that this activity has been approved for California MCLE credits by the State Bar of California in the amount of one General credit. Foley & Lardner LLP is a State Bar of California MCLE approved provider. Please note that participants must log in to the Web portion on the date of the event and answer the CLE polling question; credit may not be obtained by viewing and/or listening to a program recording after the event.