Insurance Coverage Issues Presented by the Opioid Epidemic
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Identification: DRI3527
With increasing anticipation on the eve of the opioid MDL trials in Ohio, we are excited to include Special Master Mr. David Cohen, who was appointed by the Court in that matter to serve in this capacity.
The Opioid Epidemic continues to make front page news with devastating stories of addiction and loss. Thousands of cases are winding their way through the Court system seeking to determine responsibility for the consequences of the epidemic. This panel discusses the insurance issues raised by these cases including a discussion of the underlying claims, legal theories asserted, and coverage decisions to date.
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Using Experts to Navigate the Minefields of Litigation
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Identification: DRI3521
Bringing one or more experts into play early in the process can assist parties in targeting issues for pre-litigation resolution and in developing theories, evidence, defenses and strategies that shape the litigation, and ultimately, the outcome at an alternative dispute resolution forum or trial. We will discuss perspectives outside consultants can bring to a construction dispute when they are engaged early. Building upon our 2019 Seminar discussion, we will use hypothetical scenarios to show how experts can assist counsel in framing issues and solutions from the outset of a potential dispute, allowing counsel to efficiently navigate the dispute resolution process.
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Gathering, Preserving, and Using Non-Traditional Sources of Electronic Data in Your Trucking Case
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Identification: DRI3516
Attendees will hear from an experienced Professional Engineer with extensive experience in crash data retrieval and analysis and from a seasoned trucking lawyer regarding non-traditional sources of electronic data that can be used to vigorously defend motor carriers and drivers in your trucking cases. Specifically, attendees will learn about the electronic data (other than a passenger vehicle’s airbag control module (ACM) or a commercial vehicle’s electronic control module (ECM)) that may be gathered following a collision, including infotainment systems, collision avoidance systems, ABS systems, traffic signal data loggers, and more. Additionally, the speakers will discuss best practices associated with the collection and preservation of these non-traditional sources of electronic data and how you can use the data obtained from such non-traditional sources in your trucking cases.
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The Value of Hiring a "Credible" Attorney
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Identification: DRI3513
Attorney credibility and its influence on courtroom verdicts has been a topic of interest to attorneys for quite some time. Some attorneys believe that their credibility matters, while others believe that only the evidence matters. The purpose of this webinar is to take an in-depth look at the definition of attorney credibility, discuss the ways in which attorney credibility can influence verdicts, and identify ways in which attorneys are hurting their credibility.
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Dirt Impacts Your Life, Bet You Didn’t Know How Much!
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Identification: DRI8011
CLE is currently unavailable for this session.
Soil and soil-related issues are impactful in an astonishing number of construction claims/lawsuits. Are construction delays costing your client money? Is soil a factor? If your client has a construction related claim and is a general contractor, grading contractor, structural engineer, architect, civil designer, inspection company: soil may be related to the claim. Were the soils considered properly during design? It is a tangled web woven on a construction site given the interaction between prime and subcontractors, inspection duties, duty to protect, control of the site, duty of design professionals, etc.
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Lateral Hiring and Separation
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Identification: DRI3510
The presenters will discuss ethical considerations when hiring a lateral attorney as well as considerations when a lateral attorney leaves the firm.
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Toxicology, Pharmacology and General & Specific Causation
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Identification: DRI3511
CLE is currently unavailable for this session.
The program will provide an overview of the general principles of toxicology and pharmacology, and how toxicologists and pharmacologists examine general (what adverse effects are associated with a chemical or physical agent) and specific (did exposure to a chemical or physical agent cause an individual’s disease or ailment) causation. Throughout the webinar topics of current interest, such as opioids, ethanol, talc, glyphosate and cannabis, will be discussed to illustrate the principles of toxicology and pharmacology and the application of the Hill Criteria to the literature that exists for these substances.
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Student Loan Best Practices for DRI Members
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Identification: DRI8001b
Laurel Road, the preferred student loan refinancing provider of DRI, is hosting a “Student Loan Best Practices” presentation for DRI members. The webinar will cover a variety of topics related to refinancing student loans such as; the state of student loan debt in the US, common refinancing terms, different repayment options available, public service loan forgiveness eligibility, potential savings by refinancing.
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Identification: DRI3505
CLE is currently unavailable for this session.
Minimize loss and maximize profit by employing best practices in planning for desired transition out of practice, as well as interruptions in practice like natural disasters, medical emergencies, or death.
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Preemption in Drug and Medical Device Cases: An Overview and Hot Topics
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Identification: DRI3507
Federal preemption is a key defense in drug and medical device product liability cases, and the FDA’s regulatory framework is the ever-present background factor for our clients and for litigation involving their products. This webinar will provide a brief introduction to federal preemption, aimed at newer lawyers, before shifting to a robust discussion of strategically raising preemption defenses, and will conclude with a forecast of where federal preemption is headed, particularly given the impending changes to the FDA’s 510(k) clearance program.
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