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Construction and Premises Liability: Discovery Through Trial
Join us for this comprehensive six-hour ICLEF program designed to guide practitioners through the intricacies of construction negligence and premises liability litigation—from initial discovery to trial. Led by experienced litigators, this seminar covers key topics including evidence preservation, expert selection, 30(b)(6) strategies, coverage and indemnification issues, ethical considerations, and trial planning. Gain practical insights into both commercial premises and construction claims, as well as lien resolution strategies critical to case closure. Whether you're building a case or defending one, this program equips you with the tools to do it effectively and ethically.
AGENDA
8:30 A.M. Registration and Coffee
8:45A.M.Login Time Opens for Webcast Participants
8:55A.M.Welcome and Introduction Otto J. Shragal, Program Chair 9:00A.M.Litigating the Premises Liability Case Arman G. Sarkisian - Elements of a Premises Liability Case - What is Control of a premises? How do we prove control? - Residential versus Commercial Premises cases – Does our approach to proving them differ? - Necessary topics for written discovery - Necessary topics for a 30 (b)6 notice areas of inquiry in a premises case - Different types of experts to consider in assessing a premises liability case 10:00A.M.Ethical Issues that Arise in Construction Negligence Litigation Margaret M. Christensen - Conflict of Interest - Settlement offers and negotiations inside and outside mediation - What to do and advise client ethically when punitive damages are in play 10:30A.M.Coffee Break
10:45A.M.Litigating a Construction Negligence Case Through Discovery Otto J. Shragal - Liability of a General Contractor - Voluntary assumption of a duty - Non-Delegable Duty of GC or Contractor - Necessary topics for written discovery in a construction case - Necessary topics for a 30(b)6 notice areas of inquiry in a construction case
11:30A.M.First Steps in Building and Defending a Construction Negligence / Commercial Premises liability Case Angela M. Jones - Preservation of Evidence - What to preserve and how - Key documents and evidence both sides want - Pre-suit filings & discovery - Expert involvement (when & why) 12:15 P.M.Lunch Break (On Your Own) 1:15P.M.Coverage & Indemnification Edmund L. Abel, Benjamin A. Katchur - Occurrences that trigger coverage or exclude coverage - Dealing with an SIR - Tenders of Defense and responding to tenders - How to Mediate when coverage issues or disputes 2:00P.M.Preparing the Corporate 30(b)6 witness and Selecting the Right Witness for Construction and Premises Case Renee J. Mortimer - What is TR 30(B)6 - How and when to respond to a 30(b)6 notice - Deposition riders and selecting key areas of inquiry - Selecting and prepping your TR 30(B)6 witness (multiple witnesses versus one) 2:45P.M.Refreshment Break
3:00P.M.Trial Planning & Strategy for Construction and Premises Cases Daniel S. Chamberlain - Jury Selection Strategies in a construction and premises case - Creating an Effective theme in a Construction and premises case as well as effective opening and closing strategies 4:00P.M.Hospital Liens and Workers Compensation Liens Thomas R. Benton - Kornelik v. Mittal steel, et al. - What is a valid lien? - How to negotiate different types of liens - Motion practices for lien reduction 4:30P.M.Adjourn
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS: Please make your reservations with the Hilton Indianapolis Hotel and Suitesby CLICKING HERE or calling 317.972.0600.Please mention ICLEF when calling to book your reservation.Rates and reservations are subject to availability.
6 CLE
0.5 Ethics
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