The Pennsylvania Defense Institute

PDI CLE LUNCHEON - PDI SPONSOR ARRCA PRESENTS LIVE CLE "Assessing Injury Causation: The Role of the Biomechanical Engineer"
2025-03-26 12:00 - 13:30 UTC
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.
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PDI/PADC HOSTS OSHA TRAINING FOR CLE AND OSHA CERTIFICATE
2025-05-08 08:00 - 17:00
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.

PDI/PADC HOSTS OSHA TRAINING FOR CLE AND OSHA CERTIFICATE
2025-05-09 08:00 - 12:00
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.
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PDI MIDDLE DISTRICT NORTH CIGAR AND BOURBON SOCIAL - THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2025 CLE - 4:00 P.M. - SOCIAL 5:00 P.M. @ SCRANTON CLUB
2025-05-15 16:00 - 19:00
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.

PDI EAST DISTRICT WILL HOST AN EVENING OF EXPERTS AND PIZZA - "How to Best Use an Expert"
2025-10-29 17:30 - 19:00
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.
EXPONENT
RUDICK FORENSIC ENGINEERING
CONSULTING ENGINEERS & SCIENTISTS
PREMIER VOCATIONAL EXPERTS
This list is the experts who have currently registered for attendance. This may change as we get closer to the event.
Come to this event and enjoy an evening of discussion, social interaction and an enjoyable evening.
Please 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.

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"
2025-12-05 12:00 - 13:30
Cyber Security Protection for Lawyers (2026) equips attorneys to prevent, detect, and respond to
modern 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:
• Identify top cybersecurity threats facing lawyers in 2026.
• Understand ethical duties to protect client data.
• Spot phishing, spoofing, and AI-driven scams.
• Secure email, cloud, and remote systems effectively.
• Create a practical incident-response plan.
• Use affordable security tools for small firms.
• Align cyber insurance with risk management goals.
• Apply a prioritized cybersecurity checklist immediately.
The following ethics rules will be addressed:
ABA Model Rule 1.1 – Competence
ABA Model Rule 1.4 – Communication
ABA Model Rule 1.6 – Confidentiality of Information ABA Model Rule 1.15 – Safekeeping Property

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