The Pennsylvania Defense Institute
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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 […]
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Recently, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court repealed medical malpractice venue reforms enacted in 2003.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