The Pennsylvania Defense Institute
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PDI Products Liability Committee Co-Chairs, William Ricci, Esquire and C. Scott Toomey present “Tincher Hangs in the Balance: Pennsylvania Products Liability Law 2022”. This will be a very timely webinar that should be of interest to all who handle products liability cases. Download the PDF form here >>
PDI Bad Faith Committee Co-Chairs, Bryan A. Shay, Esquire, Post & Schell, and Daniel J. Twilla, Esquire, Burns White, will present “Bad Faith Update: Recent Trends and Issues”. This is a very important topic that will provide significant information regarding important issues related to the insurance industry and defense counsel. Do not miss this excellent […]
Brian S. Quinn, Esquire, Education and Outreach Coordinator, Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers of PA, Inc., will present a very interesting and new topic “I Don’t Belong – Imposter Theory in the Legal Profession” This will provide 1 Ethics Credit for the then ending Compliance Period. The Imposter Theory involves feelings of self-doubt and personal incompetence […]
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Recently, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court repealed medical malpractice venue reforms enacted in 2003.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 […]
PDI Workers’ Compensation Committee will present a PDI Lunch Time Webinar regarding Pain Management and Medical Reimbursement under the Act. Featured speaker is Gregory Pharo, D.O., board certified in Pain Management and Anesthesia, who will present the current trends in Pain Management. Additionally, Neil T. Dombrowski, Esquire, The Dombrowski Group, Jane Lombard, Esquire, Swartz Campbell, […]
Gold Sponsor Versed will present Neurosurgeon, Peter D. Le Roux, MB, CHB, MD, FACS, FNCS, to discuss Traumatic Brain Injury. Additionally, a yet to be identified attorney will participate in the discussion with Dr. Le Roux.
PDI Workers’ Compensation Committee will present Louis Porrazzo of Exam Works Compliance. Mr. Porrazzo will discuss navigating Medicare Set-Aside compliance and recent developments. , Neil T. Dombrowski, Esquire, The Dombrowski Group, Jane Lombard, Esquire, Swartz Campbell, and Stephen F. Moore, Esquire, Peters & Wasilefski, will discuss Medicare Set-Aside impact and workers’ compensation resolutions and strategies.
The PDI Consumer Finance Defense Litigation Committee has planned a Webinar to be presented by Committee Chair John J. Berry, Esquire and Jeffery M. Stacko, Esquire, both of the Dinsore Firm, to discuss what a data furnisher's obligations in resolving "legal disputes" when responding to indirect credit disputes. Commercial litigators should attend this very informative […]
