2022 Product Liability Committee Fly-In Meeting

Presented by the American Arbitration Association

Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is a process for resolving disputes outside of the traditional court system. ADR methods such as mediation and arbitration can be a more efficient and cost-effective way to resolve disputes, while also preserving relationships between the parties involved. The hospitality industry is fast-paced and competitive, and disputes can arise at any time. Traditional litigation can be time-consuming and expensive, which can be a major burden for hospitality businesses.

In this moderated discussion, a panel of experts will share their perspectives on ADR and how it can be used to resolve disputes and discuss some of the benefits of ADR for the hospitality industry, such as:

1. Confidentiality
2. Speed and efficiency
3. Flexibility
4. Expertise

The webinar will also cover some of the most common types of disputes that arise in the hospitality industry, how they are resolved through arbitration, and provide practical advice for hospitality businesses that are considering using ADR to resolve a dispute.

Registration is free for DRI members and non-members.

The premier senior living and long-term care litigation seminar in the country returns to Chicago on September 18-20! Join us at the Hyatt Regency, just steps from the Chicago River Walk, for an event tailored specifically for defense counsel, in-house counsel, claims professionals, and industry insiders. Gain access to unparalleled insights, CLE, and networking opportunities. The exceptional faculty includes a neurosurgeon, jury consultant, wound care nurse, an expert in electronic medical records (EMR), and "Pepper," a robot that assists with therapy and care in the skilled nursing facility/assisted living facility setting. Reconnect with clients and colleagues alike during counsel meetings, an afternoon of networking, or other exciting program events. We look forward to seeing you in the Windy City in September!

DRI members can register now through June 20 and save up to $500 thanks to exclusive, limited-time Early Access Registration! Everyone else can take advantage of Early Bird Registration starting June 21 through August 5. If your membership recently lapsed, please renew your membership prior to registering to ensure you receive your discounted member rate.

This event will be held at Chicago Hyatt Regency. Learn more and book your room.

Join us for a timely seminar focused on current issues affecting those who practice in the automotive space. Gain perspective from in-house counsel regarding their business and legal concerns. Increase your understanding of automotive safety regulations. Attain deeper knowledge from experienced trial counsel and experts about key litigation trends, plus best practices for defending various types of automotive claims.

DRI members can register now through June 20 and save up to $500 thanks to exclusive, limited-time Early Access Registration! Everyone else can take advantage of Early Bird Registration starting June 21 through August 5. If your membership recently lapsed, please renew your membership prior to registering to ensure you receive your discounted member rate.

This event will be held at Chicago Hyatt Regency. Learn more and book your room.

Meet us in the Emerald City: where relationships build business. Join hundreds of civil defense attorneys and in-house counsel from across the country to build your book of business, enjoy networking events, reach your professional goals with cutting-edge education, and more! Hear from keynote speakers including two-time NBA champion and former U.S. Senator, Bill Bradley and popular public television host, best-selling author, and activist, Rick Steves.

DRI members can register now through June 9 and save up to $900 thanks to exclusive, limited time Early Access Registration! Become a DRI member to take advantage of extra savings. Non-member registration opens with Early Bird Registration, June 10 through September 9. If your membership has recently lapsed, please renew prior to registering to ensure you receive your discounted member rate.

This event will be held at Hyatt Regency Seattle. Learn more and book your room.

Hear from the Managing Counsel for Transunion and General Counsel for West Virginia University about when socializing with clients, defense counsel, and insurance professionals, gift-giving and campaign contributions (giving and receiving) go too far and become an ethical issue. The panel will be a roundtable discussion of various situations and the ethical impacts of same.

The registration is free for DRI members and $150 for non-members.

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A 2022 survey from SHRM showed that 85% of large employers currently use artificial intelligence for employment-related tasks and decisions. As the world continues to adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, employers are increasingly leveraging them for a variety of tasks, from measuring employee productivity and performance to selecting employees for a promotion. Join employment law expert Christy Dunn for an informational webinar that will explore the risks of employment discrimination through the use of AI in employment decision making. Earn up to 1.20 hours of CLE credit for attending!

The registration is free for DRI members and $150 for non-members.

Sponsored by LawyerGuard

The tripartite relationship between claims defense counsel, the insured, and the insurer can be tricky, fraught with potential for misunderstanding, disappointed expectations, and conflict. Recently, claims defense counsel have even become the target of legal malpractice actions brought by insurance companies. Avoid this and other only slightly less-expensive outcomes by joining us for a discussion by a veteran legal malpractice and ethics defense lawyer and a experienced claims professional covering best practices in file management, communication, preparation, and collaboration in the defense of claims. Experienced and new lawyers alike will benefit from this fast-paced, information-filled conversation.

This webinar is free for DRI members and non-members.

Join us for the next annual DRI International Seminar to reconnect with peers and make new connections in Madrid! The theme of this year's seminar is "Disruption." There have been several significant legal and regulatory developments which are impacting our global clients and disrupting business agendas. We expect more pressures in 2024, including the increasing risk of class actions and the rise of collective redress regimes across Europe; the maturing litigation funding market; the evolving regulation and liability frameworks around technology and artificial intelligence (AI); a growth in cybersecurity and data breach disputes; and the emergence of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disputes and the dominance of AI. We will be joined by lawyers, in-house counsel, and other members of the legal industry to discuss how the disruption is intensifying and how global businesses need to keep pace or risk falling behind. There will also be a number of excellent opportunities to reconnect and network with friends and colleagues from around the world in the beautiful city of Madrid.

If your membership recently lapsed, please renew your membership prior to registering to ensure you receive your discounted member rate.

This event will be held at ECIJA Abogados. Learn more and book your room.

Get your Golden Ticket to this premier and exclusive opportunity to network and brainstorm with leaders of the insurance industry and defense bar. This program is designed to be one-to-one industry representatives to outside counsel and will allow for maximum networking opportunities for both industry and outside counsel. Discuss and debate important and significant challenges facing the industry and forge synergistic relationships with your peers.

Recent years have seen a steady rise in the frequency and amounts awarded in so-called "nuclear verdicts." At the same time, the jury pool itself is evolving, forcing defense attorneys to reassess what types of jurors might favor their clients’ interests. Two major shifts we have seen include the rise of safetyism and spread of beliefs that aren’t rooted in evidence. These shifts have created a troubling environment for defendants—one in which not only are some plaintiff-friendly jurors becoming more extreme in their views, but some traditionally defense-friendly jurors are now switching sides and fueling some of the largest recent verdicts. Join Dr. Nick Polavin, a senior jury consultant with IMS Consulting & Expert Services, and Nicholas Rauch, an attorney at Larson King, as they discuss research on how:
1. The two shifts have affected jurors and the way they view evidence, particularly science-based arguments/evidence.
2. Defendants can adapt their jury selection strategy and thematic arguments to meet these changes.

The registration is free for DRI members and $150 for non-members.

This program will cover the skills necessary for making a great first impression when receiving a new file, including evaluating for potential monetary exposure. Attendees will be provided with a mock case assignment that will include a Complaint, demand letter, contract including a mandatory arbitration clause, and other relevant materials. The lecture portion of the program will focus on the practical skills of communicating with clients when your knowledge of the case is limited, and on critical points for advising clients at early stages (think: document retention notices, etc.). This CLE is designed to teach participants how to strategize when considering a new case and set out a framework of the general legal information you should be prepared to provide in an initial call with a client or claims professional.

The registration is $75 for DRI members and $100 for non-members.

Save 25% when you purchase the "A Young Lawyer's Guide to Handling A Case" series. Learn more.

This program will provide attendees with a step-by-step guide for removing a case from a state court to a federal district court. Attendees will be provided with a mock case for consideration, along with a checklist that covers the situations that make a case removable, the relevant deadlines impacting removal, and the steps that must be completed to effectively remove a case to federal court. After the lecture, attendees will have the opportunity to discuss the “how, why, and when” of removing a case to federal court in small groups.

The registration is $75 for DRI members and $100 for non-members.

Save 25% when you purchase the "A Young Lawyer's Guide to Handling A Case" series. Learn more.

This program will provide attendees with all prior case materials, along with some specifics on a corporate witness to “prepare” for testimony. After the lecture, attendees will have the opportunity to discuss corporate witness preparation in small breakout groups.

The registration is $75 for DRI members and $100 for non-members.

Save 25% when you purchase the "A Young Lawyer's Guide to Handling A Case" series. Learn more.

This program will provide attendees with the prior case materials, along with select rules from CPR, AAA and other arbitration processes.  The program will provide discussion what makes arbitration different from trial, and how young lawyers in particular can have an expanded role in Arbitration (per the rules, themselves). After the lecture, attendees will have the opportunity to discuss what it’s like taking an arbitration from start to finish, and ask questions of fellow young lawyers who have done so.

The registration is $75 for DRI members and $100 for non-members.

Save 25% when you purchase the "A Young Lawyer's Guide to Handling A Case" series. Learn more.

As settlement demands and some verdicts rise, trial counsel can strategically push back on plaintiff tactics inside and outside of the courtroom.  Learn from client representatives about how companies and trial counsel can better coordinate in combating the rise in litigation costs.

Registration is free for DRI members only.

Sponsored by RJ Lee Group

As per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been a source of widespread public concern, the EPA is anticipated to issue the first federal regulatory limits for six specific PFAS compounds in drinking water and has expanded TSCA retroactively to include PFAS. This webinar will review a wide range of impacted industries along with the challenges of looking for PFAS at every step in the supply chain. Industrial standards are actively evolving to address these emerging concerns, with standard techniques only established thus far for specific PFAS compounds in drinking water and soil. Significant scientific challenges exist for accurate quantification of PFAS in products or the potential for exposure to end users or the environment.

This webinar is free for DRI members and non-members.