Seminars & Webcasts

Cleveland, OH

Litigation

• Jun. 20, 2013 Cleveland, OH

Any attorney or human resources professional who advises or represents employers, employees, labor unions or government, or who has judicial/arbitral/mediator responsibility, must keep abreast of changes in the employment discrimination arena, and must also be aware of cutting-edge developments on the litigation front. This program, designed for employment law practitioners and human resources professionals at all levels, brings together prominent ...

• Jun. 27, 2013 Cleveland, OH

For many attorneys, searching for, retaining, and using expert witnesses can be a daunting experience. Don’t miss out on the critical benefits conferred by the effective use of expert witnesses in complex litigation. Our faculty of experienced litigators and expert witnesses will demystify the challenges of selecting, preparing, and using experts. You will come away with practical tools to handle the myriad of issues involved with expert witness ...

• Jun. 27, 2013 Cleveland, OH

What better way to learn about M&A litigation than from the attorneys that litigate the nation’s most important M&A disputes and the judges who preside over them? We have assembled judges from the Delaware Supreme Court and the Court of Chancery, the most experienced and respected courts on M&A matters, and distinguished M&A litigators to give you their perspectives on the best ways to handle corporate M&A disputes.

• Jul. 10, 2013 Cleveland, OH

Class action lawsuits remain an integral and exciting part of high stakes litigation and the courts, including the Supreme Court, have taken notice. This year’s program will focus on recent changes in class action law and give you the tools and strategies you need to effectively handle these complex cases. Our outstanding faculty of plaintiffs’ and defense counsel, distinguished judges, and academics will bring you up-to-date on important ...

• Jul. 30, 2013 Cleveland, OH

A distinguished faculty, including constitutional scholars, a law school dean, and a Supreme Court journalist, will analyze, discuss, and debate the leading Supreme Court decisions of the October 2012 Term. The faculty represents a variety of constitutional views and perspectives, and the decisions will be analyzed for their precedential, doctrinal, and ,where appropriate, their societal and litigation significance.

• Sep. 23, 2013 Cleveland, OH

This program will acquaint you with the basics of e-discovery law and practice. E-discovery permeates nearly every facet of litigation today, and attorneys tasked with meeting today’s complicated e-discovery requirements must recognize the nuances and technicalities involved. Join our faculty of experienced e-discovery practitioners to gain the tools and strategies to efficiently and competently navigate the e-discovery landscape.

• Sep. 23, 2013 Cleveland, OH

Familiarity with Daubert challenges is essential to complex litigation. This new seminar will introduce basic and advanced concepts of expert witness admissibility under Daubert that have evolved over the last two decades. The successful challenge to, or defense of, expert witness opinions can make or break a litigant’s chances in court. Almost every major litigation will require the skills and knowledge that this seminar will cover. Our faculty of ...

• Sep. 24, 2013 Cleveland, OH

The demands and costs of e-discovery in litigation continue to grow. Nearly every case now involves some sort of e-discovery, and it is essential to know how to effectively and fairly handle the many issues that can arise. Our outstanding faculty of experienced lawyers, judges, and e-discovery professionals will provide an inside look at the current state of e-discovery, give tips for avoiding pitfalls litigants have encountered in the years since ...

• Sep. 25, 2013 Cleveland, OH

Construction is one of the largest sectors in the U.S. economy. After several lean years, construction activity is beginning to pick up. The need for major infrastructure development is apparent, but tight budgets require novel contracting approaches. The Great Recession has resulted in the failure of many construction firms. This has placed a renewed emphasis on appropriate risk allocation. These challenging times require innovation in project delivery ...

• Nov. 20, 2013 Cleveland, OH

From opening statements to closing arguments, the jury trial is a unique and essential part of our system of justice. Whether you are just embarking on a career as a trial attorney or are very familiar with the inside of a courtroom, this course will give you valuable insights into jury trials and the best way to handle them. We’ve assembled some of the most experienced and respected state and federal judges, as well as many distinguished litigators, ...