Washington DC CLE - Litigation Courses
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Navigating The Hospital Licensing Act’s Important and Broad Exception to the Petrillo Doctrine
Since 2000, a hospital’s defense counsel could have ex parte discussions with any employee, staff member or agent of a hospital as per Section 6.17(e) of the Hospital Licensing Act which created an important exception to the Petrillo doctrine. But this act is often overlooked and disbelieved and the communication it allows therefore does not occur. This CLE course will explain the rules as they existed before the HLA, examine the effects of the law for a hospital’s defense team and highlight the... More Info
$291General Credit -
Principles of Agency: Foundation of Ethics
The principles of agency law and the ethical as well as fiduciary responsibilities that each lawyer owes to their client is a critical part of the attorney/client relationship. This CLE course explains all of these duties and they apply to the wide variety of ethical questions that may arise whether intentionally or not. The course will also explain how these duties may or may not apply to third party relationships, and how to avoid predicaments which may call an attorney’s ethics into questio... More Info
$652.25Ethics Credits -
Drafting a Franchise Disclosure Document and Franchise Agreement to Protect a Franchisor in Litigation
This CLE course will explain the national and international laws which govern franchise law whose complexity arises from federal standards which apply in addition to those of each state. The course will explain how to draft successful Franchise Agreements and Franchise Disclosure Agreements including tips and strategies to help protect your clients from litigation. More Info
$552General Credits -
An Overview of Construction Lien Law
Lien law in the US dates back over 200 years and as you might imagine, much has changed since the early 1800’s. Unfortunately, not all the definitions included in the codified law has changed with the times. This CLE course will examine NYS lien law and construction issues with regards to landowners and renters, explain its parameters, issues of consent and the pre-requisites and individuals who may file. The course will review property identification, time periods, and service requirements. More Info
$551.5General Credits -
A Review of the District of New Jersey Local Patent Rules
Local patent rules in the District Court of New Jersey as well as general standards of practice will be thoroughly examined in this comprehensive CLE course. The course will review local practice issues and how they may impact your case with a special emphasis on Local Patent Rules which set deadlines for specific matters related to patents. More Info
$291General Credit -
Direct and Cross Examination of Experts at Trial under New Jersey Law and Procedure
New Jersey’s Rules of Court can be complex and lack of knowledge can derail even a well-prepared expert witness. This CLE course will review the New Jersey Rules of Court and provide strategies for preparing and conducting successful direct and cross examinations of expert witnesses. More Info
$291General Credit -
How to Conduct and Defend Expert Depositions under New Jersey Law and Procedure
Preparing an expert witness is tricky and the relevant Rules of Court in New Jersey are a must to ensure a successful deposition. This CLE course will review those rules and explain how to defend an expert deposition as well as provide strategies for conducting an adverse expert witness deposition. More Info
$291General Credit -
A Behind the Scenes Look at the Decision by the Supreme Court of NJ on Fraud in a Medical Malpractice Policy
Hear from the attorney who successfully represented the Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting Association of Rhode Island in their appeal before the New Jersey Supreme Court in the famous DeMarco vs. Stoddard case which effectively established that a medial malpractice policy procured via fraud can and should be rescinded ab initio. As a result of this decision, the insurer has no obligation to defend or indemnify the doctor. The landslide decision was the result of extensive examination o... More Info
$291General Credit -
Crafting a Case: Openings and Summations
Crafting a compelling opening and summation can make or break a case. It’s a process that begins in the early stages of a case and the result will frame your argument and ultimately be a key element in your success. This CLE course will explain how to develop a persuasive opening and closing argument, how to develop the facts that bolster your position and deflect the information that weakens. The course will include a lively discussion and Q & A between famed attorney Ben Brafman and a Harvard... More Info
$552General Credits -
What Every Company Should Know About Identifying and Preserving Documents For Litigation
Sanctions for companies that fail to preserve electronic materials is an ongoing concern for firms. This CLE course will explain preservation obligations and how a review of a particular firm may be triggered as well as strategies to meet obligations. The course will also outline some practical steps to develop and pre-litigation document retention policy. More Info
$291General Credit
