The Pennsylvania Defense Institute
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PDI Platinum Sponsor Minnesota Lawyers Mutual Insurance Company will be presenting "Ethical Social Media Engagement for Lawyers". This will be a live Webinar and one (1) Ethics Credit will be provided. The presentation will be made by Todd C. Scott, VP Risk Management of MLM. Please be on the lookout for more information on this […]
Honorable Emil Giordano (Retired), Honorable James S. Miller (Retired) and Richard B. Lord, Esquire, very experienced Neutrals/Mediators/Arbitrators, will provide a very interesting and informative presentation providing "The Best Mediation Tips You've Never Heard" Mark you calendars and plan on attending this Webinar and hear from very experienced mediators and obtain information on mediation that you […]
PDI Sponsor ARCCA will present "How to Manage Slip, Trip or Fall Cases". This course will discuss a biomechanical engineer's review of the causative factors of slips, trips and falls, including both the injured party's behavior as well as the specific factors of the incident. Attendees will benefit from an understanding of human movement, human […]
Effective supervision is crucial for ensuring the success of a legal practice. With the advent of innovative technologies, such as remote working tools and ChatGPT, legal professionals have a unique opportunity to enhance their remote supervisory skills and streamline their management approaches. This seminar is designed to equip legal professionals, including law firm partners, senior […]
“Practical Tips for Premises Cases” Enhance your understanding of premises cases from the perspective of professional engineers! Join liability experts Jared E. Barket, P.E., Dave J. Littlewood, P.E., and founder of Fleisher Forensics, David H. Fleisher, P.E., on September 17, 2024 at 12:00 PM via Zoom as they share their useful and practical tips from […]
PDI Products Liability Committee will present a Products Liability Update, featuring a discussion of recent cases and the effect upon the defense of product liability cases and the Newly Revised Suggested Standard Jury Instructions for Products Liability cases. The speakers will include William J. Ricci, Esquire, Ricci, Tyrrell, Johnso & Grey, James M. Beck, Esquire, […]
Todd C. Scott, Vice President Risk Management for MLM, will discuss the everchanging developments in technology as it relates to the practice of law. Much change has come in the technology available for lawyers in the post-pandemic era. So, where might we be going from here? And what does 2024 have in store for attorneys […]
Jonathan B. Stepanian, McQuaide Blasko, will present "Venue and Forum Non Conveniens: Navigating Pennsylvania's Latest Updates". This program provides an overview of recent legal developments regarding venue and forum non conveniens in Pennsylvania. Attendees will gain insights into key case law updates, strategic considerations for defense counsel, and pratical implications for raising venue defenses, including […]
Neil T. Dombrowski, Esquire, The Dombrowski Group, P.C., will moderate a knowledgeable panel consisting of Katherine Richardson, Esquire, The Dombrowski Group, P.C., Jane A. Lombard, Esquire, Swartz Campbell, and Stephen F. Moore, Esquire, Peters & Wasilefski, in the discussion of the current information and case law related to payments, counsel fees, Notice of Report Injury, […]
Michael E. Goldberg, CIH, CSP, of Consulting Engineers & Scientists, will present "The Role of Industrial Hygiene & Safety in Litigation". This CLE will discuss how Industrial Hygiene and Safety Professional play a crucial role in litigation by providing expert testimony to determine the severity and impact of health and safety hazards with in the […]
