Program Details
2026-03-12 13:00:00
Over 1,000+ webinars
Course Overview
2026-03-12 13:00:00
2h CLE Credits
Intermediate
2
1:00 pm - 1:20 pm ESTAttorneys will examine how courts decide when to disregard the corporate form, exploring alter ego requirements, horizontal and vertical piercing doctrines, and the practical elements judges prioritize— including control, capitalization, commingling, and fairness—as they appear in active litigation.
Tod Northman.
Edward T. Kang 1:20 pm - 1:40 pm ESTThis segment breaks down Mortimer v. McCool in plain terms and explains why it matters beyond Pennsylvania. Participants will understand how the case reshaped the conversation around enterprise liability and when multiple affiliated entities may be treated as one. The discussion explores how courts are applying or limiting Mortimer in real disputes and what that means for both plaintiffs and defense counsel today.
Tod Northman.Edward T. Kang 1:40 pm - 2:00 pm ESTFocusing on recent decisions including Dewberry Group Inc. v. Dewberry Engineers Inc., this section identifies emerging patterns in affiliated-entity liability—highlighting which arguments are succeeding, what factual records courts find persuasive, and where veil-piercing claims arise most frequently today.
Tod Northman.Edward T. Kang 2:10 pm - 2:40 pm ESTAttorneys will examine how veil-piercing standards differ across major commercial jurisdictions, why forum selection significantly affects exposure, how LLCs are treated compared to corporations, and how those distinctions shape litigation strategy and client risk assessment in multi-state matters.
Tod Northman.Edward T. Kang 2:40 pm - 3:10 pm ESTAttorneys will learn how veil-piercing claims are constructed from financial records and testimony, how to spot red flags early, what governance steps preserve liability protection, and how to respond strategically once a claim is filed against affiliated entities.
Tod Northman.Edward T. KangTod Northman is a seasoned business and corporate attorney with more than 30 years of experience counseling clients on complex commercial, transactional, and regulatory matters. He represents publicly traded and privately held companies nationwide, with practice spanning corporate transactions, contract negotiation, dispute resolution, mergers and acquisitions, and specialized industries such as aviation and autonomous vehicles.
Edward T. Kang is an accomplished business litigation attorney and the managing member of Kang Haggerty LLC, where he represents clients in complex commercial disputes throughout Delaware Valley and beyond. Known for his courtroom experience, Mr. Kang regularly tries cases, including jury trials, and handles high-stakes litigation involving contract disputes, business torts, civil RICO, and fiduciary duty claims with strategic precision and tenacity.
Tod Northman is a seasoned business and corporate attorney with more than 30 years of experience counseling clients on complex commercial, transactional, and regulatory matters. He represents publicly traded and privately held companies nationwide, with practice spanning corporate transactions, contract negotiation, dispute resolution, mergers and acquisitions, and specialized industries such as aviation and autonomous vehicles.
Edward T. Kang is an accomplished business litigation attorney and the managing member of Kang Haggerty LLC, where he represents clients in complex commercial disputes throughout Delaware Valley and beyond. Known for his courtroom experience, Mr. Kang regularly tries cases, including jury trials, and handles high-stakes litigation involving contract disputes, business torts, civil RICO, and fiduciary duty claims with strategic precision and tenacity.
Requirements
The Alabama State Bar MCLE Commission requires attorneys to complete 12 credits, including 1 ethics, by December 31 of each year. All credits must be reported by February 15 of the following year. A maximum of 12 credits, including 1 ethics credit, may be carried over for 1 year only.
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