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The Network
of Trial Law Firms
presents
A TRIAL.COM
Litigation Management SuperCourse
'OO'ctober 23-26, 2003
Palm Beach Four Seasons Resort
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to attend cutting-edge
litigation management CLE."
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SPECIAL EVENT FOR SPOUSES &
SIGNIFICANT OTHERS
A View To A Meal
Gourmet Chef Cooking Demonstration in "The Living Room"
Fri - 10:00a (during our CLE SuperCourse)
Named one of ‘America's Ten Best New Chefs’ by Food & Wine magazine
and frequently seen on PBS’ ‘Great Chefs of the Southeast’, Hubert Des
Marais is noted for his southeastern regional cuisine,
characterized by an inspired blend of the traditions and flavors of
the Deep South, Caribbean, and South and Central America. Tour his
exotic orchid greenhouse and tropical herb garden, from which many of
the flavorings used in his recipes originate. Returning, we will be
treated to a cooking presentation showcasing one his regional
delicacies, during which there will be ample opportunity for
questions. |
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Program Agenda
Under Development |
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2003 |
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Thu --
7:00p |
OUR DR. NO-PENING
RECEPTION -- Pool Terrace
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Thu --
10:30p |
HOSPITALITY
SUITE (You Only Live Twice -- enjoy yourself!)
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER
24, 2003 |
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Fri --
7:50a |
CONTINENTAL
BREAKFAST AND PROGRAM REGISTRATION
Flagler Ballroom
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Fri -- 8:20a |
Opening Remarks
 Rod
"The P.M." Heard
2003 Chair - The Network of Trial Law
Firms
Wildman, Harrold Allen & Dixon
● Next SuperCourse Movie Trailer
● Introduction to the Network
● 2003 Justice in America Award
Bio
Firm
Welcome From
Seminar Co-Chair:
 Michael
"Double-" O'Donnell
2003 Seminar Chair
Wheeler Trigg & Kennedy
Bio
Firm |
Fri --
08:30a
Peter
Wechsler
Agent 001
Ruden, McClosky, Smith, Schuster
& Russell
Miami, FL
Bio
Firm |
"He'll light the fuse on any
explosive situation."
PAINTING PLAINTIFFS INTO CORNERS
Case studies in how plaintiffs lose cases; avoiding mass tort
class certification; avoiding punitive damage exposure;
ineffective closing arguments. |
Fri --
08:50a
Steve
Kravit
Agent 002
Kravit, Gass, Hovel
& Leitner
Milwaukee, WI
Bio
Firm |
"Bond has
escaped."
FEDERAL SENTENCING GUIDELINES HEAVY-WEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
In this corner, Attorney General Ashcroft eliminates charge
bargaining, and a new law (the Feeney Amendment) closes downward
departure "loopholes" while keeping tabs on federal judges who
downwardly depart from the rules. And in the blue trunks, the
federal judiciary, led by the Judicial Conference of the United
States, declares that congressional restrictions on judicial
discretion in sentencing were passed without consultation and
should be repealed. Advice for counsels general; protective
action to take now no matter who wins. |
Fri -- 9:10a
Kelly
Corr
Agent 003
Corr Cronin
Seattle,
WA
Bio
Firm |
"I'm
having fun with my headlines. Make sure you use the right type
of bullets."
HOT OFF THE PRESS: THE SEATTLE NEWSPAPER WARS
Learn how Kelly Corr of Corr Cronin just last month defeated The
Seattle Times' attempts to put the other Seattle daily
newspaper, The Post Intelligencer, out of business. |
Fri --
09:30a
Alex
Marconi
Agent 004
Snell & Wilmer
Phoenix,
AZ
Bio
Firm |
"And very few
people haven't heard of Bond. James Bond, 007, licensed to kill.
He's Good. Even by my standards."
QUALIFYING AND DISQUALIFYING EXPERT WITNESSES
Daubert, its history and how it and its progeny are used to
ensure the success of the most important motion you will make. |
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Fri -- 9:50a
Tom
Tardy
Agent 005
Forman, Perry, Watkins, Krutz & Tardy
Jackson,
MS
Bio
Firm |
"It looks like you
lived to die another day."
PANEL DISCUSSION ON
ASBESTOS LITIGATION: THE END?
2,000 companies have now been sued in asbestos litigation.
Proposed federal legislation may impact current litigation
strategies and long term forecasting. Remaining insurance
coverage may be insufficient. How the proposed $108B settlement
will be "collected" from the insurance industry and corporate
America. Prospects for passage - this year and next. Key
players provide historical perspective of the asbestos morass -
how we got here - and a discussion of the proposed legislation
to end it all. And, where goeth silica litigation? The next
asbestos?
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PANEL |
Trish Henry
Senior Vice President |
Tom Hill
Vice President |
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ACE
Insurance |
General
Electric |
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Fri --
10:10a |
Coffee &
Refreshment Break
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Fri -- 10:40a
Sawnie
McEntire
Agent 006
Beirne, Maynard
& Parsons
Houston, TX
Bio
Firm |
"What did he promise you?
His heart? Give her his heart."
NEGATIVE CONSUMER PRODUCT REVIEWS
This presentation will focus on the media's powerful impact when
conducting consumer product reviews. The presentation will
address several instances where negative reviews have had a
dramatic adverse impact on the sales of consumer products in the
United States. The presentation will discuss various rights of a
product manufacturer in such instances. |
Fri --
11:00a
John
Fitzpatrick
Agent 007
LeClair Ryan
Richmond, VA
Bio
Firm |
Win, Lose or
Die
WINNING CATASTROPHIC CASES
Some cases just demand more attention and resources. You
probably can spot them easily. Setting them up for victory is
another story. The hard questions and when to ask them; the
warning signs when you have too much case and too little lawyer;
red flags and how to spot them; changing counsel -- when and
why; experts and their impact on results. |
Fri --
11:20a
Joe
Ortego
Agent 008
Nixon Peabody
Garden City,
NY
Bio
Firm |
"Your license
to kill is hereby revoked."
UNDER ATTACK: PROFESSIONALISM IN THE PRACTICE OF LAW
Explore conduct
that is on the borderline between civil, zealous representation
and inappropriate, unprofessional conduct. |
Fri -- 11:40a
Jeff
Parsons
Agent 009
Beirne, Maynard
& Parsons
Houston, TX
Bio
Firm |
"One must rise to meet a
challenge."
PANEL DISCUSSION ON 21ST CENTURY LITIGATION: NEW CHALLENGES
Hot topics, issues,
trends, problems, creative solutions and processes facing
in-house litigation chiefs and business unit counsel.
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PANEL |
Paul
Baddeley
Asst. Gen. Counsel |
Benjamin Clark
Asst. Gen. Counsel |
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BP |
Honeywell
International |
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Craig Glidden
Vice President & Gen. Counsel |
Rebecca Ruppert
Sr. V.P. & Sr. Managing Counsel |
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Chevron
Phillips |
Keycorp |
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Fri
12:10p - 7:00p |
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 GOLFFINGER
(18 Holes at Breakers West)
Tournament --
The Breakers is the destination of choice for avid golfers, as
well as vacationers who enjoy the game. From the first tee until
the final approach on the 18th hole, these meticulously designed
courses entice and challenge golfers of all levels. The Breakers
West Course, a par-71, contemporary-style course is the perfect
locale to test your drive and determination.
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 DIAMONDS
ARE FOREVER
...so why not browse Tiffany's at Worth Avenue? They are
just one of the over 250 merchants
committed to making your visit to Worth Avenue as memorable
as it is rewarding. The Worth Avenue experience has been
treasured for half a century by visitors the world over as
the epitome of fine shopping and excellent dining in a
historic and beautiful venue. It is an experience
distinguished by an old-world interpretation of service and
hospitality, integrity and taste. For more than 50
years, Worth Avenue has been synonymous with international
standards of superior quality - elegant couture houses; art
and antiques; jewelry and leather goods; spa services; fine
furnishings; and great restaurants (Lunch at
Taboo.) |
 THE
SPA THAT LOVED ME
The Spa at Four Seasons features a wide range of
rejuvenating and restorative treatments, including
traditional massages, facials, pedicures and manicures, as
well as contemporary services such as mud and seaweed wraps
and aromatherapy. One hour massage and facial appointments
available throughout the day and can be booked through the
Network's office.
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 FROM RUSSIA WITH
LUV
(Tennis)
Join the Network's tennis pro, Alex Marconi (2-time US Open
spectator) on the Four Season's tennis courts for fun and
tournament play.
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Fri --
7:30p
Busses board from 6:45p to 7:30p |
Dinner and
Dancing at Club LaSalle
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LIVE AND LET
DINE
Expect "Party
Perfect" while dining at Club LaSalle at Ragtops featuring a
"Tropical Deco" decor accented with a collection of
beautiful vintage automobiles.
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Then, after
dinner, we'll open up the dance floor for our live band.
(It'll be a surprise.)
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Fri --
10:30p |
HOSPITALITY
SUITE
(You Only Live Twice -- enjoy yourself!)
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SATURDAY,
OCTOBER 25, 2003 |
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Sat -- 8:00a |
CONTINENTAL
BREAKFAST AND PROGRAM REGISTRATION
Flagler Ballroom
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Sat -- 8:30a |
Welcome From
Seminar Co-Chair:
Michael
"Double-" O'Donnell
2003 Seminar Chair
Wheeler Trigg & Kennedy
Bio
Firm |
Sat -- 8:40a
Jack
Sharman
Agent 0010
Lightfoot, Franklin
& White
Birmingham, AL
Bio
Firm |
In Her
Majesty's Not-So-Secret Service
PARALLEL CIVIL, CRIMINAL AND CONGRESSIONAL INVESTIGATIONS
Corporate wrongdoing was politically chic until recently. The
triple threat of civil lawsuits, criminal prosecutions and
congressional investigations. A white-collar criminal law
practitioner and former Congressional lawyer will lay out
practical, pro-active steps to avoid the potentially disastrous
consequences of parallel investigations. Particular focus on
questions of privilege, joint defense, 5th Amendment, stays of
civil proceedings, corporate governance, grand jury fundamentals
and practice before committees of Congress. |
Sat -- 9:00a
Jeff
Williams
Agent 0011
Morgenstein
& Jubelirer
San
Francisco, CA
Bio
Firm |
The
Threat Is Not Enough
PUNITIVE DAMAGES AFTER STATE FARM
The
U.S. Supreme Court decided State Farm v. Campbell in
April, 2003. How have the lower courts have interpreted its
guidance as to permissible limits of punitive damages. How
State Farm can take the wind out of the sails of plaintiffs'
counsel threatening to "own the company". |
Sat -- 9:20a
Linda
Woolf
Agent 0012
Goodell, DeVries,
Leech & Dann
Baltimore, MD
Bio
Firm |
It may not be
'For Your Eyes Only'
OBLIGATIONS WHEN CONDUCTING INVESTIGATIONS OF MISCONDUCT
In
the post-Enron era, with the passage of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
of 2002, questions regarding the impact of corporate internal
investigations abound. This new environment warrants a renewed
examination of ethical considerations involved when the
corporation’s counsel investigates possible wrongdoing within
the corporation. This presentation will address who, precisely,
is included within the attorney-client relationship; potential
conflicts of interest, which communications are confidential and
which are not; and what further communications are required of
corporate counsel as additional information is revealed. |
Sat -- 9:40a
Bobby
Hood
Agent 0013
Hood Law Firm
Charleston,
SC
Bio
Firm |
"You were saying something
about the lost art of interrogation, Mr. Bond?"
CROSS EXAMINATION OF PLAINTIFF EXPERTS IN CATASTROPHIC CASES
Innovative ways to handle hired gun experts in catastrophic
injury cases, effective cross-examination, effective preparation
for cross-examination and winning tactics in dealing with strong
experts supporting Plaintiff's damage claims. |
Sat --
10:00a
Mike
Nilan
Agent 0014
Halleland, Lewis, Nilan,
Sipkins & Johnson
Minneapolis, MN
Bio
Firm |
"On a 'need to
know' basis."
JURY RESEARCH PANEL DISCUSSION: WHAT WORKS AND WHAT DOESN'T
Mike Nilan, Discussion Moderator; Russ Mirabile (USAIG);
Rod Heard
With more than 300 jury research projects under his belt, Russ
Mirabile of U.S. Aviation Underwriters has come to some
conclusions that might surprise, including that jury research
can be over-used and relied upon without cause. He identifies
dangerous trends, including the flaw of being taken in by one's
own rhetoric, failing to consider the impact of charismatic
counsel on both sides, allowing social scientists to control
issue selection and emphasis, result-skewing by predisposed
clients seeking confirmation of their own preconceptions,
absence of counsel ability-testing, filtration of findings for
presentation to executives, and more.
Trial lawyers Mike Nilan and Rod Heard also speak from
experience. While recognizing the advantage of knowing how a
jury is likely to handle the issues in your case, they show us
how to separate the alchemy from the science. They'll talk about
their experience with jury research, including juror surveys
(juror profile, venue and community attitude surveys), small
group studies (focus groups, mock trials and trial simulations),
case preparation (witness, evidence, opening statement, issue
identification and closing argument preparation), jury selection
(voir dire and juror questionnaires), post-trial juror
interviews.
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PANEL |
Russ Mirabile
Senior Vice President |
Rod Heard
Partner - Executive |
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US
Aviation Underwriters |
Wildman
Harrold Allen & Dixon |
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Sat --
10:30a |
Coffee &
Refreshment Break
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Sat -- 11:00a
Kevin
Zielke
Agent 0015
Dykema Gossett
Detroit, MI
Bio
Firm |
From the
Construction Site with Love
MANAGING CONSTRUCTION LITIGATION: THE RIGHT TOOLS FOR THE JOB
Delay costs, lost productivity, liquidated damages, extended
overhead, lien foreclosure actions. When construction projects
do not go as planned, the sheer number and dollar amount of the
claims, counterclaims and third-party claims can be staggering.
A practical framework for dealing with construction disputes,
along with several decision-making tools to increase prospects
of success at every stage of the process. |
Sat -- 11:15a
Carol
Michel
Co-Agent 0016
Weinberg, Wheeler, Hudgins, Gunn & Dial
Atlanta, GA
Bio
Firm |
with
Steve
Mooney
Co-Agent 0016
Weinberg, Wheeler, Hudgins, Gunn & Dial
Atlanta, GA
Bio
Firm |
The Spy
Who Touched Me
INTENTIONAL TORTS IN THE WORKPLACE
Murder, sexual molestation, rape and other intentional torts
committed by employees and former employees are litigation
nightmares. Early pro-active response can minimize costs.
Recent USSC and Appellate Court employment cases reveal
practical approaches to minimize exposures to lawsuits and
administrative complaints. |
Sat -- 11:30a
Tony
Lathrop
Agent 0017
Moore & Van Allen
Charlotte, NC
Bio
Firm |
The Man
With The Golden Tongue
DEPOSITION TACTICS: DEALING WITH SPEAKING OBJECTIONS
One of a trial lawyer's most potent pre-trial weapons --
speaking objections and how to make them.
Description and examples.
Discussion of law and rules. Tactics for dealing with them
during depositions. Sanctions for speaking objections. |
Sat -- 11:45a
Judson
Scheaf
Agent 0018
Thompson Hine
Columbus, OH
Bio
Firm |
Never Say
Never Again
ARBITRATION: IN-HOUSE COUNSEL'S GUIDE TO MINIMIZING COSTS AND
MAXIMIZING RESULTS
Simple guidelines and winning themes can set your company apart,
avoid expansive discovery in arbitration, narrow issues and
focus debate.
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Sat --
12:00p
Tom
Matyas
Agent 0019
Wildman, Harrold,
Allen & Dixon
Chicago,
IL
Bio
Firm |
Thunderball
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS TO THUNDEROUS APPLAUSE
An energetic and tongue-in-cheek offering on very serious and
important topics by a cigar chomping trial lawyer on what every
proud and self-respecting communicator should think about before
signing anything and everything or before pushing the “send”
button. |
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Sat --
12:15p |
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GOLFFINGER
(18 Holes at Emerald Dunes)
Emerald Dunes is committed to bringing you a world-class
golf experience. Expect exceptional playability, impeccable
maintenance, helpful professionals, and, of course, superior
service from the moment you arrive. Such distinctions are
what sets Emerald Dunes apart. We promise a golf experience
that is sure to exceed your highest expectations. One of
Emerald Dunes most exciting and unique features is the
SuperDune, a peak from which panoramic views command your
attention. Three tees, three greens, and a cascading
waterfall are all built into this magnificent centerpiece
which serves as the landmark for this outstanding golf
course.
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 THE CRUISE IS
NOT ENOUGH
Join us aboard the 170-foot luxury yacht "Lady
Windridge" for our
four-hour cruise on the Inter-Coastal Waterway. You'll enjoy
picturesque views and first-class service complete with
lunch and full-service bars on both decks.
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THE
SPA THAT LOVED ME
The Spa at Four Seasons features a wide range of
rejuvenating and restorative treatments, including
traditional massages, facials, pedicures and manicures, as
well as contemporary services such as mud and seaweed wraps
and aromatherapy. One hour massage and facial appointments
available throughout the day and can be booked through the
Network's office.
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FROM RUSSIA WITH
LUV
(Tennis)
Join the Network's tennis pro, Alex Marconi (2-time US Open
spectator) on the Four Season's tennis courts for fun and
tournament play.
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Sat --
7:00p |
Our Famous
"Licensed To Grill" BBQ Dinner
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Sat --
10:30p |
Hospitality Suite
(You only live twice -- enjoy yourself!)
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER
26, 2003 |
Sun
8:00a - 10:00p |
Business Meeting
for Network Member Firms |
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