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SUMMARY:PENNSYLVANIA ASSOCIATION OF HEALTH CARE RISK MANAGEMENT (PHCRM) INVITES PDI MEMBERS TO PHCRM ANNUAL CONFERENCE – DAY 2
DESCRIPTION:Pennsylvnaia Association for Health Care Risk Management (PACHRM) has invited PDI Members to attend the  PACHRM Annual Meeting on April 9-10\, 2026 at the Nittany Lion Inn\, State College\, Pennsylvania.  Through PDI\, 9 PACLE Credits are available.  Cost is $175 payable to PDI. The Agenda for the education portion of the program is as follows: \nThursday\, April 9\,. 2026  \n9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – Long-Term Sequelae after Dobb’s on Abortion Care: \nImpact on PL Including Criminality \n10:15 a.m. – 12-15 p.m. – Keynote Address: A Conversation with RaDonda Vaught on Criminalizing Errors \n12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Lunch \n1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Litigation Avoidance and Best Charting Practices \n2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Legal\, Medical and Ethical Issues Surrounding Sexually Trafficked Youth \n3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Psychological Safety in the Health Care Workplace \nFriday\, April 10\, 2026  \n9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – Economic Challenges Facing Hospitals: What it Means in Pennsylvania \n10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – MPL Market Update and Emerging Issues \n11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – End of Meeting Wrap Up and Roundtable
URL:https://padefense.org/event/pennsylvania-association-of-health-care-risk-management-phcrm-invites-pdi-members-to-phcrm-annual-conference-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Legal Education
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260409T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260409T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T182049
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SUMMARY:PENNSYLVANIA ASSOCIATION OF HEALTH CARE RISK MANAGEMENT (PHCRM) INVITES PDI MEMBERS TO PHCRM ANNUAL CONFERENCE - DAY 1
DESCRIPTION:Pennsylvania Association for Health Care Risk Management (PACHRM) has invited PDI Members to attend the  PACHRM Annual Meeting on April 9-10\, 2026 at the Nittany Lion Inn\, State College\, Pennsylvania.  Through PDI\, 9 PACLE Credits are available.  Cost is $175 payable to PDI. The Agenda for the education portion of the program is as follows: \nThursday\, April 9\,. 2026  \n9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – Long-Term Sequelae after Dobb’s on Abortion Care: \nImpact on PL Including Criminality \n10:15 a.m. – 12-15 p.m. – Keynote Address: A Conversation with RaDonda Vaught on Criminalizing Errors \n12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Lunch \n1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Litigation Avoidance and Best Charting Practices \n2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Legal\, Medical and Ethical Issues Surrounding Sexually Trafficked Youth \n3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Psychological Safety in the Health Care Workplace \n  \nFriday\, April 10\, 2026 \n  \n9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – Economic Challenges Facing Hospitals: What it Means in Pennsylvania \n10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – MPL Market Update and Emerging Issues \n11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – End of Meeting Wrap Up and Roundtable \n  \nDownload the PDF form here >>
URL:https://padefense.org/event/pennsylvania-association-of-health-care-risk-management-phcrm-invites-pdi-members-to-phcrm-annual-conference-day-1/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Legal Education
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251205T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251205T133000
DTSTAMP:20260424T182049
CREATED:20251107T170726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T125434Z
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SUMMARY:PDI LUNCH TIME WEBINAR - 1 PACLE ETHICS CREDIT - DECEMBER 5\, 2025 @ 12:00 P.M. - TODD SCOTT\, VP RISK MGT\, MLM PRESENTS "Cyber Security Protection for Lawyers in 2026"
DESCRIPTION:Cyber Security Protection for Lawyers (2026) equips attorneys to prevent\, detect\, and respond to\nmodern threats. Todd Scott\, Esquire\, VP of Risk Management\, Minnesota Lawyers Mutual Insurance Company\, will cover phishing\, deep-fakes and AI-driven fraud\, Ransomware\, data-loss prevention\, secure communications\, vendor/cloud risks\, and practical safeguards (MFA\, encryption\, backups\, zero-trust). Learn incident-response steps\, breach-notification basics\, ethics and confidentiality duties\, and insurer expectations. Attendees leave with a prioritized checklist\, policy templates\, and recommended low-cost tools suited to solo\, small\, and mid-size practices. Attendees will learn how to: \n• Identify top cybersecurity threats facing lawyers in 2026.\n• Understand ethical duties to protect client data.\n• Spot phishing\, spoofing\, and AI-driven scams.\n• Secure email\, cloud\, and remote systems effectively.\n• Create a practical incident-response plan.\n• Use affordable security tools for small firms.\n• Align cyber insurance with risk management goals.\n• Apply a prioritized cybersecurity checklist immediately. \nThe following ethics rules will be addressed: \nABA Model Rule 1.1 – Competence\nABA Model Rule 1.4 – Communication\nABA Model Rule 1.6 – Confidentiality of Information                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    ABA Model Rule 1.15 – Safekeeping Property \n  \nDownload the PDF form here >>
URL:https://padefense.org/event/pdi-lunch-time-webinar-1-pacle-ethics-credit-december-5-2025-1200-p-m-todd-scott-vp-risk-mgt-mlm-presents-cyber-security-protection-for-lawyers-in-2026/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Legal Education
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251029T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251029T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T182049
CREATED:20251014T174951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T172231Z
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SUMMARY:PDI EAST DISTRICT WILL HOST AN EVENING OF EXPERTS AND PIZZA - "How to Best Use an Expert"
DESCRIPTION:The Officers and Directors of the PDI East District will again host a Pizza\, Beer\, & Experts education and social event.  This will be an hour long presentation entitled “How to Best Use an Expert” followed by social time to network with colleagues and the experts.  The event will provide 1 PACLE substantive credit.  You will learn how the following experts can assist you with the defense of your case. \nEXPONENT \nRUDICK FORENSIC ENGINEERING \nCONSULTING ENGINEERS & SCIENTISTS \nPREMIER VOCATIONAL EXPERTS \nThis list is the experts who have currently registered for attendance.  This may change as we get closer to the event. \nCome to this event and enjoy an evening of discussion\, social interaction and an enjoyable evening. \nPlease register for this event by emailing me at cwasielfski@padefense.org or Linda Gamby at lgamby@padefense.org.  Please RSVP on or before Tuesday\, October 27\, 2025.
URL:https://padefense.org/event/pdi-east-district-will-host-an-evening-of-experts-and-pizza-how-to-best-use-an-expert/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Legal Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250515T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250515T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T182049
CREATED:20250303T202950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T221449Z
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SUMMARY:PDI MIDDLE DISTRICT NORTH CIGAR AND BOURBON SOCIAL - THURSDAY\, MAY 1\, 2025 CLE - 4:00 P.M. - SOCIAL 5:00 P.M. @ SCRANTON CLUB
DESCRIPTION:PDI Middle District North will host and present a CLE and networking social on Thursday\, May 1\, 2015 – CLE – 4:00 p.m. and Social – 5:00 p.m. at The Scranton Club.  Come and obtain 1 PACLE credit and enjoy the camaraderie with fellow attorneys.  Topic of the CLE\, and speakers TBA.  BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION FORMS.
URL:https://padefense.org/event/pdi-middle-district-north-cigar-and-bourbon-social-thursday-may-1-2025-cle-400-p-m-social-500-p-m-scranton-club/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Legal Education,Social Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250509T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250509T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T182049
CREATED:20250219T175606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T122201Z
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SUMMARY:PDI/PADC HOSTS OSHA TRAINING FOR CLE AND OSHA CERTIFICATE
DESCRIPTION:PDI and PADC are jointly presenting a new program for the PDI/PADC Members and their clients.  PDI/PADC will host “OSHA 10 Construction Training” presented by Lancaster Safety Consulting\, Inc. on Thursday and Friday\, May 8 and 9 in the Large Conference Center\, 1515 Market Street\, Suite 2050\, Philadelphia\, PA  19102.  The program offers instruction on hazard identification\, avoidance and control\, and responsibilities under OSHA.  Topic areas to be covered will include:  OSHA Focus Four Hazards (Falls\, Electrocution\, Struck-By [e.g. falling objects\, trucks\, cranes)\, Caught-in or Between (e.g. trench hazards\, equipment); Personal Protection and Lifesaving Equipment; Health Hazards in Construction; Cranes\, Derricks\, Hoists\, Elevators and Conveyors; Excavations; Materials Handling\, Storage\, Use and Disposal; Scaffolds; Stairways and Ladders; and Tools-Hand and Power.  The program is intended for liability defense counsel and their clients involved n construction and products liability litigation.  Ten substantive PACLE credits are offered to attorney attendees and OSHA training certification is offered to all attendees.  Lunch on May 8 is included in the cost of registration. This program offers a unique opportunity to learn about the construction site rules and regulations\, better prepare our clients in construction site operation and arm defense counsel with the information to defend our clients against litigation.  WATCH FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION and plan on attending this unique event.  The cost will be $275. \nDownload the PDF form here >>
URL:https://padefense.org/event/pdi-padc-hosts-osha-training-for-cle-and-osha-certificate/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Legal Education
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250508T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250508T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T182049
CREATED:20250219T175211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T175801Z
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SUMMARY:PDI/PADC HOSTS OSHA TRAINING FOR CLE AND OSHA CERTIFICATE
DESCRIPTION:PDI and PADC are jointly presenting a new program for the PDI/PADC Members and their clients.  PDI/PADC will host “OSHA 10 Construction Training” presented by Lancaster Safety Consulting\, Inc. on Thursday and Friday\, May 8 and 9 in the Large Conference Center\, 1515 Market Street\, Suite 2050\, Philadelphia\, PA  19102.  The program offers instruction on hazard identification\, avoidance and control\, and responsibilities under OSHA.  Topic areas to be covered will include:  OSHA Focus Four Hazards (Falls\, Electrocution\, Struck-By [e.g. falling objects\, trucks\, cranes)\, Caught-in or Between (e.g. trench hazards\, equipment); Personal Protection and Lifesaving Equipment; Health Hazards in Construction; Cranes\, Derricks\, Hoists\, Elevators and Conveyors; Excavations; Materials Handling\, Storage\, Use and Disposal; Scaffolds; Stairways and Ladders; and Tools-Hand and Power.  The program is intended for liability defense counsel and their clients involved n construction and products liability litigation.  Ten substantive PACLE credits are offered to attorney attendees and OSHA training certification is offered to all attendees.  Lunch on May 8 is included in the cost of registration. This program offers a unique opportunity to learn about the construction site rules and regulations\, better prepare our clients in construction site operation and arm defense counsel with the information to defend our clients against litigation.  WATCH FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION and plan on attending this unique event.  The cost will be $275.
URL:https://padefense.org/event/pdi-padc-jointly-presents-osha-10-construction-training/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Legal Education
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250326T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250326T133000
DTSTAMP:20260424T182049
CREATED:20250206T201844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T182738Z
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SUMMARY:PDI CLE LUNCHEON - PDI SPONSOR ARRCA PRESENTS LIVE CLE "Assessing Injury Causation:  The Role of the Biomechanical Engineer"
DESCRIPTION:PDI and ARCCA will present a live Lunch and Learn Program at Maggiano’s Little Italy Restaurant\, 12th and Filbert Street\, Philadelphia\, PA on March26\, 2025.  The Program is entitled: “Assessing Injury Causation:  The Role of the Bio-mechanical Engineer”.  Speakers are Scott Schneider\, moderator\, and Featured Speaker Dr. Jacqueline Lewis Devine from ARCCA.  The presentation will include s biomedical analysis of injury causation involving understanding the severity of the incident\, individual response\, and the presence or absence of the required injury mechanism in the context of human tolerance and an individual unique bio-mechanical attributes.  This presentation will explore each of these areas and outline the foundational methods and tools often used by ARCCA experts. An emphasis will be placed on understanding the concept of an injury mechanism and its critical role n determining a cause and effect relationship.  WATCH FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION. \nDownload the PDF form here >>
URL:https://padefense.org/event/pdi-cle-luncheon-pdi-sponsor-arrca-presents-live-cle-on-biomechanics/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Legal Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250321T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250321T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T182049
CREATED:20250303T202225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T183449Z
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SUMMARY:PDI LUNCH TIME WEBINAR - MINNESOTA LAWYERS MUTUAL ETHICS PRESENTATION - Topic to be Announced - Friday\, March 21\, 2025 @ 12:00 P.M. VIA ZOOM
DESCRIPTION:Todd Scott\, Esquire\, Vice President of Risk Management\, Minnesota Lawyers Mutual Insurance Company\, will present an ethics webinar on a topic “Legal Malpractice Trends in 2025”. \nA recent report from the ABA reveals startling new trends in professional liability for attorneys.  Minnesota Lawyers Mutual Insurance Company (MLM) Vice President Risk Management Todd C. Scott\, Esquire\, will provide information regarding which areas of practice suddenly became the riskiest practice area after 4 decades of claim reporting and the errors mot frequently made by attorneys.  This program will identify the latest trends leading to malpractice claims and ethics complaints against attorneys and will also provide best practices advice for lowering the risk of malpractice in your legal practice. \nDownload the PDF form here >>
URL:https://padefense.org/event/pdi-lunch-time-webinar-minnesota-lawyers-mutual-ethics-presentation-topic-to-be-announced-friday-march-21-2025-1200-p-m-via-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Legal Education
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250304T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250304T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T182049
CREATED:20250127T193805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T134103Z
UID:4874-1741089600-1741114800@padefense.org
SUMMARY:PROJECT LITIGATE EVENT - "Stepping Up and Standing Out:  Branding Your Legal Career"
DESCRIPTION:PDI and PADC has organized a Project LITIGATE Eevent that will provide three (3) PACLE credits including such topics as branding within the firm and the legal community\, information regarding the attorneys participating in appellate appellate arguments through the eyes of an experience appellate attorney and an assisting associate\, in conjunction with opportunity to observe Supreme Court arguments at City Hall on the date of the event\, and a panel discussion regarding the need and benefits to be provided by Project LITIGATE\, featuring Justice Donohue\, Pa. Supreme Court\, Judge McNally\, Court of Common Pleas for Dauphin County and Judge Reichley\, Court of Common Pleas for Lehigh County.  A Happy Hour will follow immediately after the CLE presentations for networking opportunities.  It is encourage that participants attend in person but the presentations will be provided live virtually for those from outside of the PDI East District and unable to attend in person.  The Exact TIme of the Events and Location will be announced in the near future. \nDownload the PDF form here >>
URL:https://padefense.org/event/project-litigate-event-stepping-up-and-stand-out-branding-your-legal-career/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Legal Education
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241120T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241120T133000
DTSTAMP:20260424T182049
CREATED:20241018T152321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241027T175016Z
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SUMMARY:PDI LUNCH TIME WEBINAR - "Searching for AI:  Case Management Tips For Existing Litigation's AI Issues"
DESCRIPTION:Gregory P. Graham\, Esquire\, Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin\, will share his expertise regarding Case Management in the use of AI during Litigation and the issues associated with that use.  This will be an extension of the presentation that Mr. Graham made at the 2024 PDI Annual CLE & Conference in Bedford Springs.  Do not miss that very informative presentation regarding litigation issues related to the use of AI during litigation.  Look for Registration information that will be provided in the near future. \nDownload the PDF form here >>
URL:https://padefense.org/event/pdi-lunch-time-webinar-searching-for-ai-case-management-tips-for-existing-litigations-ai-issues/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Legal Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240507T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240507T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T182049
CREATED:20240223T201458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T201538Z
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SUMMARY:PDI LIVE LUNCH AND LEARN PROGRAM - TUESDAY\, MAY 7\, 2024 @ 12:00 P.M. AT GRAN CAFFE L'AUILA - ARCCA WILL PRESENT "Accessing Injury Causation:  The Role of the Biomechanical Engineer"
DESCRIPTION:The PDI East District Officers and Directors will provide a PDI Live Lunch and Learn Program on Tuesday\, May 7\, 2024 @ 12:00 p.m. at Gran Caffe L’Auila\, 1716 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA.  Arrangements have been made for PDI Sponsor ARCCA present the CLE program entitled “Accessing Injury Causation:  The Role of a Biomechanical Engineer”.  This program  will provide a biological analysis of injury causation involving the understanding the severity of the incident\, individual response\, and the presence or absence of the required injury mechanism in the context of human tolerance and an individual unique biomechanical attributes.  This presentation will explore each of these areas and outline the foundational methods and tools often used by ARCCA experts.  An emphasis will be placed on understanding the concept of an injury mechanism and its critical role in determining a cause and effect relationship.
URL:https://padefense.org/event/pdi-live-lunch-and-learn-program-tuesday-may-7-2024-1200-p-m-at-gran-caffe-lauila-arcca-will-present-accessing-injury-causation-the-role-of-the-biomechanical-engineer/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Legal Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231213T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231213T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T182049
CREATED:20230927T163034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T163034Z
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SUMMARY:PDI WEST DISTRICT CLE
DESCRIPTION:The Officers and Directors for the PDI West District is planning a 2 hour CLE in conjunction with the Annual Holiday Social.  More information will be provided in the near future.
URL:https://padefense.org/event/pdi-west-district-cle/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Legal Education
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231207T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231207T133000
DTSTAMP:20260424T182049
CREATED:20230922T165425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T201411Z
UID:4551-1701950400-1701955800@padefense.org
SUMMARY:PDI EASTERN DISTRICT - LUNCH AND LEARN - "BEING A LAWYER\, NOT JUST THINKING LIKE ONE: LESSONS FROM THE TRENCHES"
DESCRIPTION:PDI Eastern District Officers and Directors  will host an in person Lunch and Learn for 1 PACLE Credit.  The event will take place Magiano’s Little Italy Restaurant\, 12th and Filbert Streets\, Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania.  The topic of the presentation is “Being a Lawyer\, Not Just Thinking Like One: Lessons From the Trenches”.  The Presenters will be Matthew Cioeta\, Esquire\, Ricci\, Tyrrell\, Johnson & Grey\, Anthony M. Knapp\, Esquire\, Post & Schell\, and Jean S. Scanlan\, Wade Clark Mulcahy.  The event will begin at 12:00 p.m.  The cost of the event is $50 per person\, which includes the lunch and 1 CLE credit.  Please register and plan on attending this great educational and social event.  REGISTRATION INFORMATION WILL BE COMING TO YOU SOON. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n>> Download The PDF Registration
URL:https://padefense.org/event/pdi-eastern-district-lunch-and-learn-topic-date-time-and-place-to-be-announced-be-on-the-lookout/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Legal Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231102T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231102T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T182049
CREATED:20230922T163126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T115952Z
UID:4546-1698940800-1698955200@padefense.org
SUMMARY:PDI EASTERN DISTRICT PIZZA AND BEER EVENING WITH PDI SPONSORS WITH CLE - "EXPERT VENDOR 101- HIRING AND BEST UTILIZING YOUR EXPERTS"- THURSDAY\, NOVEMBER 2\, 2023 @ 4:00 PM TO 8:00 P.M. - 1515 MARKET STREET\, BUILDING CONFERENCE ROOM\, PHILADELPHIA
DESCRIPTION:PDI Eastern District Officers and Directors will present “Expert Vendor 101: Hiring and Best Utilizing  Your Expert”.  The event is being underwritten by PDI Firm member Wade Clark Mulcahy\, LLP and will be moderated by Eastern District Vice President\, Robert J. Cosgrove\, Esquire\, Wade Clark Mulcahy\, LLP.  The event will feature 1 CLE credit and a Beer and Pizza Social.  Come out to this free event to meet PDI’s Sponsors\, learn information about working with experts\, obtain 1 PACLE Substantive Credit and socialize with colleagues.  Do not miss this event.  The event will take place on Thursday\, November 2\, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  The event will be held in the building conference room at 1515 Market Street\, Philadelphia  19102. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n>> Download The PDF Registration
URL:https://padefense.org/event/pdi-eastern-district-pizza-and-beer-evening-with-pdi-gold-sponsors-cle-night-with-pdi-sponsors-date-time-and-place-to-be-announced/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Legal Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221026T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221026T180000
DTSTAMP:20260424T182049
CREATED:20220826T203217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220826T203217Z
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SUMMARY:PDI/PADC TO CO-HOST A CLE _"Supreme Court of Pennsylvania at 300 Years: From British Rule to Judicial Federalism" AND SOCIAL AT THE ANNUAL DRI CONFERENCE
DESCRIPTION:The DRI Conference is coming to Pennsylvania in October.  Pennsylvania Defense Institute and Philadelphia Association of Defense Counsel will co-host a CLE and Social to kick off the DRI Annual Conference on October 26\, 2022 at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown\, 1201 Market Street\, Philadelphia\, PA  The CLE portion of the program is entitled “Supreme Court of Pennsylvania at 300 years: From British Rule to Judicial Federalism”. 1 substantive CLE Credit. \nThe Supreme Court of Pennsylvania is the oldest continuously operating appellate court in the Western Hemisphere.  Topics explored by the panel wil include the Court’s beginnings in 1684 as the Provincial Court established by William Penn\, The statutory establishment of the Supreme Court in May 1722\, the relevance for statehood\, and the Court’s contributions to the development of American Law and principles of judicial federalism. \nThe CLE Panel includes: Moderator – Kenneth S. Butensky\, Esquire\, Chief Deputy City Solicitor\, City of Philadelphia; Panel Members – Charles “Chip” Becker\, Esquire\, Kline & Specter\, P.C.; Craig Green Esquire\, Ph.D.\, Professor of Law\, Temple University School of Law; and John J. Hare\, Esquire\, Marshall\, Dennehey\, Warner\, Coleman & Goggin. \nThe CLE will begin at 4:00 p.m. immediately followed by a social hour at 5:00 p.m.  Registrants at this event are invited to attend DRI’s Welcome Reception from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. \nWatch for more information. \n 
URL:https://padefense.org/event/pdi-padc-to-co-host-a-cle-_supreme-court-of-pennsylvania-at-300-years-from-british-rule-to-judicial-federalism-and-social-at-the-annual-dri-conference/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Legal Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220714T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220716T233000
DTSTAMP:20260424T182049
CREATED:20210813T155530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220526T195452Z
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SUMMARY:PDI ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND CLE - OMNI BEDFORD SPRINGS RESORT
DESCRIPTION:Join PDI Officers\, Directors\, Committee Co-Chairs and Members at this annual event featuring great education opportunities\, social gatherings with friends and colleagues\, and the amenities of the historic and beautiful OMNI Bedford Springs Resort. \nCalendar Of Events\n[one_third_first] \nWednesday – July 13th\, 2022 \n5-6PM – Young lawyers and first time attendees mixer \n6-8PM – Board or directors meeting \n8:30PM-12AM – PDI welcome reception \n[/one_third_first][one_third] \nThursday – July 14th\, 2022 \n7:30-8:30AM – Registration and breakfast-first ladies lounge \n8:30-8:45AM – Welcome-colonnade room \n8:45-9:45AM – Qualified immunity and its significance in civil rights cases \n9:45-10:45AM – Bad faith avoidance for the defense attorney \n10:45-11AM – Break\, constitutional hall and ladies first lounge \n11AM-12PM – Updates on legal developments in civil defense law \n12-1:15PM – Lunch-PDI business meeting and awards ceremony in the colonnade room \n1:15-5PM – Gold tournament/spa time/pool time \n6-9PM – President’s reception and dinner (The Mill) \n9-12PM – Network depositions’ reception-indoor pool terrace \n[/one_third][one_third_last] \nFriday – July 15th\, 2022 \n7:45-8:45AM – Registration/breakfast-first ladies lounge colonnade room \n8:45-9:45AM – Fostering an inclusive workplace-implicit bias\, microaggressions\, and self awareness \n9:45-10:45AM – Negotiating tactics and strategies for the defense attorney \n10:45-11AM – Break\, constitutional hall and ladies first lounge \n11AM-12PM – Litigating traumatic brain injury cases \n[/one_third_last] \nDownload the PDF form here >>
URL:https://padefense.org/event/pdi-annual-conference-and-cle-omni-bedford-springs-resort/
LOCATION:Omni Hotels & Resorts\, 2138 Business 220\, Bedford\, PA\, 15522\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Conference,Continuing Legal Education
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SUMMARY:PDI MIDDLE DISTRICT NORTH CLE AND SOCIAL WITH THE SWB RAILRIDERS @ PNC FIELD - APRIL 28\, 2022
DESCRIPTION:Register now and mark your calendars for a great evening of education\, fun and baseball.  John Zolock\, P.E.\, from PDI Gold Partner\, EXPONENT\, Daniel D. Stofko\, Esquire\, Margolis Edelstein\, and Jamie J. Davis\, Esquire\, Weber Gallagher\,  will present important information regarding “The Essentials of Accident Reconstruction”.  During the presentation\, you will receive legal and practical information regarding the reconstruction of accidents and how that is used at trial.  You will receive one CLE substantive credit.  Immediately following the CLE\, fun\, eats and baseball will occur at the Kost Pavilion where you can socialize with colleagues\, friends and family.  It is expected to be a very educational and fun evening.  Bring the family and enjoy the game with family\, friends\, and colleagues. With your registration\, you will receive one substantive CLE credit\, a ticket to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Railriders v. Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs game with great seats at the Kost Pavilion\, hot dogs\, hamburgers\, pasta salad\, chips\, soda and water\, and an enjoyable evening.  The cost of the event is as follows: \nMembers – $35 \nFamily Members – $25 per person \nNon-Members – $40 \nREGISTRATION AND PAYMENT METHODS: \n_______          Complete Form and mail with check payable to “PDI” to: Pennsylvania Defense Institute\, P.O. Box 6099\, Harrisburg\, PA 17112  and e-mail Registration to cwasilefski@padefense.org or lgamby@padefense.org. and mail a check payable to “PDI” at Pennsylvania Defense Institute\, P.O. Box 6099\, Harrisburg\, PA  17112. \nDownload Form Here >> \n 
URL:https://padefense.org/event/pdi-middle-district-north-cle-and-social-with-the-swb-railriders-pnc-field-april-28-2022/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Legal Education,Social Event
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