The Pennsylvania Defense Institute
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Recently, a lively discussion took place on the PDI Listserv regarding the continued use of remote technology in the courtroom post-COVID. There appears to be strong opinions on both sides of this question. Denise M. Montgomery, Esquire, Sweeney & Sheehan, and Lisa R. Whisler, Esquire, Co-Chairs of the PDI Civil Practice and Procedures Committee have […]
Recently, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court repealed medical malpractice venue reforms enacted in 2003. This repeal is effective on January 1, 2023 and changes venue requirements in medical malpractice cases. As a result, the PDI Professional Liability Committee will present “Deja Venue – The Repeal of Malpractice Venue Reforms, Status of Legislative Efforts to Intervene, […]
Brian S. Quinn, Esquire, Education and Outrach Coordinator, Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers of PA, Inc., will present “The Burned Out Lawyer – Recognition and Prevention Strategies in the Post-COVID World”. This is an important topic in which mr. Quinn will discuss: What does burnout look like and feel like? What can we do to prevent […]
Board Meeting will be live at the Marshall Denehey Office on the 17th Floor of the Union Trust Building, Pittsburgh, PA and via Zoom for those unable to attend live.
PDI Members will kick-off the West District Holiday Party with a charity event during which PDI Members will assemble gift baskets that will be donated to the Light of Life charity. Please try to attend and participate in this worthwhile event. It will take place at the Union Trust Building, Pittsburgh Pa Register Online
Join your PDI friends and colleagues for an early evening of conversation, food and beverage and just plain Holiday fun. Enjoy the camaraderie of fellow PDI Members for a fun evening.
The Pennsylvania Defense Institute, Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association, and Philadelphia Association of Defense Counsel will again host the Western District/Philadelphia Holiday Party on December 15, 2022 at The Double Tree. Be on the lookout for more details. Online Registration
PDI Gold Sponsor Versed is sponsoring a Happy Hour in the PDI Western District. Time and Location to be decided. Watch for more information.
