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A Beginner’s Guide to Mass Toxic Tort Litigation is aimed at educating attorneys with limited mass toxic tort experience. The seminar will provide valuable insight into the key stages of a mass toxic tort case and explore the fundamental issues that arise in these cases. Speakers will address and offer guidance on a variety of important topics, including responsive pleadings, dispositive motions, discovery, case investigation, and expert discovery.
Whether you are a young attorney new to mass toxic tort litigation, or a veteran attorney looking to expand your practice, this seminar offers an invaluable opportunity to learn from a panel of veteran mass toxic tort defense attorneys.
Agenda
| 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. |
Registration & Lunch |
| 1:00 - 1:45 p.m. |
The Defenses Available in Mass Toxic Tort Litigation
Presented by: Donald J. O'Meara, Jr., Pretzel & Stouffer, Chartered
Given the nature of mass toxic tort claims, there are numerous potential defenses that must be evaluated by the defense attorney. This program will focus on the various defenses available in this litigation, explore when to raise those defenses, and examine recent developments in the law that impact those defenses, including venue-specific developments that must be considered.
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| 1:45 - 2:30 p.m. |
Deposing Witnesses in Mass Toxic Tort Litigation
Presented by: Jeremy T. Burton, Falkenberg Fieweger & Ives LLP
Depositions comprise one of the most important aspects of mass toxic tort litigation. In this litigation, the entire nature of a case is often shaped by the deposition testimony of plaintiffs and fact witnesses. During this program, our speaker will discuss the critical issues to explore in mass toxic tort depositions, provide tips for taking successful depositions, and offer helpful feedback for addressing unique situations that can arise in mass toxic tort depositions.
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| 2:30 - 2:45 p.m. |
Refreshment Break |
| 2:45 - 3:30 p.m. |
Conducting a Successful Case Investigation
Presented by: Mandi Ferguson, Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP
In mass toxic tort litigation, success can often hinge on the quality of the case investigation. Because these cases typically involve numerous parties, a variety of products, and a vast time period, conducting a case investigation can seem daunting. This presentation will explore the issues that should be investigated in mass toxic tort litigation, the resources available for conducting a case investigation, and the legal mechanisms that can be utilized to complete your investigation. The presentation also will address venue-specific rules that can impact your case investigation.
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| 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. |
Mass Toxic Tort Science 101
Presented by: Lisa LaConte, Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
For attorneys new to mass toxic tort litigation, one of the most challenging aspects of this litigation involves mastering the science at issue. This presentation will provide an overview of the diseases typically involved in this litigation, including mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis, and will examine the scientific fields implicated by this litigation, including pathology, pulmonology, environmental science, industrial hygiene, B-reading, and epidemiology. This presentation also will address the various factors to consider when determining the types of expert witnesses to retain.
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Continuing Legal Education Credit
The program has been approved by the Illinois MCLE Board for 3.25 hours of continuing legal education (CLE) credit. We will apply for the following CLE credit in other states:
- Indiana 3.25 CLE; 0.0 Professionalism
- Iowa 3.25 CLE; 0.0 Professionalism
- Missouri 3.9 CLE; 0.0 Professionalism
- Wisconsin 3.9 CLE; 0.0 Professionalism
Events Committee
Gregory W. Odom, HeplerBroom LLC, Chair
Kelly A. Pachis, Lowis & Gellen, LLP, Vice Chair
Denise Baker-Seal, Brown & James, P.C.
Laura Beasley, Joley, Oliver & Beasley, P.C.
Jeremy T. Burton, Falkenberg Fieweger & Ives LLP
James P. DuChateau, HeplerBroom LLC
R. Mark Mifflin, Giffin, Winning, Cohen & Bodewes P.C.
Seminar Fees
Registration for this event is COMPLIMENTARY if you have also registered for the 2017 Spring Symposium. Just enter promo code Spring2017 when prompted to have your registration fees for this event waived.
If you are unable to attend the 2017 Spring Symposium, registration for this event is $50 for IDC members ($100 non-members).
Justification Letter
Need approval from firm leadership to help pay/offset your expense for attending the Beginner's Guide to Mass Toxic Tort Litigation? If so, follow this link to view a Justification Letter template for you to use when making the request to your firm.
Refund Policy
Refunds must be requested in writing and will be made according to the following schedule:
- 100% Refund – Through February 10, 2017
- 50% Refund – February 11 - 24, 2017
- No Refund – February 25 - March 10
Substitutions for your registration may be made. However, only one copy of seminar materials will be offered per registration. Please submit substitution information in advance of the event.
Thank you!
Our thanks to ISBA Mutual for hosting this event!
Questions?
Phone: 800-232-0169, Fax: 866-230-4415 (Do Not Fax or Email Credit Card Information)
Email: idc@iadtc.org
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