This CLE course will examine the liability of freight brokers and shippers for injuries sustained in trucking accidents. The panel will discuss the prevailing theories of liability, including negligent hiring, selection, vicarious liability, and the statutory employment doctrine. They will also exam... Read More

This CLE webinar will help personal injury lawyers navigate and overcome the unique challenges that arise when litigating liability for accidents caused by delivery drivers on e-bikes and e-scooters as opposed to traditional motor vehicles. Read More

This CLE course will guide personal injury attorneys in navigating the complex liability issues that arise from auto accidents involving rideshare services, such as Uber and Lyft, as well as provide an overview of insurance coverage issues. The panel will discuss the plaintiff and defense perspectiv... Read More

This CLE webinar will discuss car accident spine injuries from rear-end collisions and offer guidance on recurring challenges related to preexisting conditions and causation. Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to attorneys for identifying the diagnostic criteria of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in car, truck, and even aviation accident victims and pursuing appropriate compensation. The panel will discuss best practices for proving and defending PTSD claims and... Read More

This CLE course will provide personal injury counsel with a review of conventional theories of liability in trucking accident injury cases and discuss the complexities involved with litigating and settling claims. In addition, the panel will explain the impact of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Reg... Read More

This CLE course will examine the unique legal and practical challenges personal injury counsel face when representing bicyclists (including ebike riders) and pedestrians injured in accidents involving motor vehicles. The panel will discuss effective strategies for identifying all potential claims an... Read More

This CLE webinar will examine the unique insurance coverage issues in trucking accident cases, including federally mandated minimum insurance requirements and endorsements for trucking companies, how to determine applicable insurance coverage, the impact of a truck driver's classification as an empl... Read More

This CLE course will discuss strategies for personal injury attorneys to draft and leverage demand letters in auto accident cases to maximize settlements, get cases resolved faster, and create better results for clients. The panel will consider the pros and cons of demand letter automation and the u... Read More

This CLE webinar will discuss managing the risk of PFAS litigation and navigating the injuries, costs, and claims being asserted by individuals, secondary users, landowners, and others. The panel will analyze the key difficulties plaintiffs face in proving standing and causation in PFAS lawsuits aga... Read More

This CLE course will prepare attorneys in trucking and auto cases to depose accident reconstruction and biomechanical experts. The panel will highlight emerging issues about the role of artificial intelligence. Read More

This CLE course will discuss how to defend motor carriers against negligent entrustment, hiring, training, and retention lawsuits. The panel will guide counsel through the claims handling, evaluation, and discovery process; historical, emerging, and waning defenses; and the impact of Federal Motor C... Read More

This CLE course will examine Colossus and similar claims adjustment software used by insurers to evaluate auto accident claims. The panelist, James Mathis--who implemented the program on which is the basis of TEACH (Total Evaluation and Claim Handling) and Colossus and taught Colossus to insurers--w... Read More

This CLE webinar will guide attorneys through obtaining benefits available under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act and related statutes and legislation. The panel will discuss time limits, eligibility, procedure and prerequisites, available compensation, and more. Read More

This CLE course will prepare personal injury attorneys representing victims in trucking injury cases to depose truck drivers and trucking company representatives. The webinar will discuss best practices for effectively questioning deponents, videotaping driver depositions, using demonstrative exhibi... Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to personal injury plaintiff and defense counsel for pursuing and defending against claims of construction site accident injury. The panel will discuss effective tactics for assessing potential claims; identifying all potential defendants, including construction... Read More

This CLE course will guide counsel through pursuing or defending serious and catastrophic personal injury and property damage claims involving utilities. The program will explore commonly encountered fact patterns and allegations; special pleading, notice, service requirements; co-defendants and ind... Read More

This CLE webinar will discuss defending freight brokers from claims of negligence and vicarious liability after a trucking accident. The panel will discuss the significance of Ying Ye v. GlobalTranz Enterprises Inc., No. 22-1805 (7th Cir. July 18, 2023) and new Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administr... Read More

This CLE course will equip defense counsel in trucking cases, or any case involving a safety expert, to not only prevent the plaintiff's safety expert from inflicting damage but to use the plaintiff's expert to tell the defense's narrative. This webinar will show what useful cross-examination covers... Read More

This CLE webinar will discuss litigating personal injury claims arising in domestic commercial and general aviation accident cases. The panel will review theories of liability, defenses, discovery strategies, and the complexities involved with litigating and settling claims, as well as offer legal a... Read More

This CLE course will provide personal injury counsel with a review of conventional theories of liability in trucking accident injury cases and discuss the complexities involved with litigating and settling claims. In addition, the panel will explain the impact of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Reg... Read More

This CLE course will discuss how defense counsel can prevent the plaintiff from using the Commercial Drivers' License (CDL) manual to turn an accident into a case of "professional driver" malpractice with inflated damages. The program will discuss how to recognize the potential pitfalls surrounding... Read More

This CLE webinar will guide counsel through an in-depth look at the law of self defense and the values that underpin it. The program will offer strategies, tips, and guides for representing clients that have utilized force. The panelist will review self defense laws and their elements, the use of de... Read More

This CLE webinar will discuss recovering damages for those injured during protests or similar events and the best strategies for defending persons from whom civil damages are sought. The panel will discuss identifying defendants, claims, and defenses, as well as navigating criminal cases in light of... Read More

This CLE course will examine Colossus and similar claims adjustment software used by insurers to evaluate auto accident claims. The panelist, James Mathis--who implemented the program on which is the basis of TEACH (Total Evaluation and Claim Handling) and Colossus and taught Colossus to insurers--w... Read More

This CLE course will guide attorneys representing clients injured by dogs. The panel will discuss identifying all possible defendants, finding insurance coverage, using animal control laws to plaintiff's advantage, special issues with child victims, and practical strategies to maximize recovery. Read More

This CLE course will provide practical guidance to personal injury attorneys for pursuing or defending traumatic brain injury (TBI) claims. Our panel will explain best practices for assessing a potential TBI injury client, collecting and presenting medical records and materials, developing high impa... Read More

This CLE webinar will guide attorneys for plaintiff or defense in the best strategies and practices for investigating a commercial motor vehicle case, with a particular focus on tractor-trailer accidents. The panel will discuss how counsel's leading or hands-on involvement in the investigation can i... Read More

This CLE course will discuss mechanics and repair shop liability for repairs that allegedly cause or contribute to car or truck accidents and severe and permanent injuries. The program will review the relevant standards of care, preservation of evidence, overcoming recurring defenses, the role of "g... Read More

This CLE course will explore the defense of federal preemption to common law personal injury claims against drug manufacturers for failure to warn, emphasizing "impossibility" preemption. The panel will discuss what is required to succeed on this defense and how "presumption against preemption" shou... Read More

This CLE course will review commercial driver license (CDL) requirements and other crucial regulations and standards that govern the operation of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) and their drivers. The panel will discuss when compliance with these rules is required or voluntary and whether evidence... Read More

This CLE course will review how to pursue or defend dangerous and hazardous roadway cases, resulting in catastrophic injuries and sometimes damages of seven, eight, or more figures. The program will discuss the elements of the claims, disputing immunity, potential defendants, investigating the case,... Read More

This CLE course will explore the controversial, urgent, and complicated issues arising in lawsuits seeking to recover damages or other relief for exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The program will review the injuries, costs, and claims being asserted by individuals, secondary u... Read More

The CLE course will address how to identify strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPP) and best practices for defeating them. The discussion will address anti-SLAPP motions, cease and desist letters, the logistics of asserting the claim, and the widening circuit split over whether anti-... Read More

This CLE course will examine proving or limiting what is often the largest category of damages in personal injury cases: future medical expenses. The panel will first focus on the pitfalls and strengths of studies that purport to establish a causal connection between a present injury and some aggrav... Read More

The CLE course will show both plaintiffs and defense counsel in trucking accident litigation how to prevent a manufacturer whose product caused an accident from escaping its obligations to contribute its fair share of any recovery. As product liability issues routinely intrude into trucking cases, a... Read More

This CLE course will explore one of the fastest and most recently developing areas of personal injury liability: e-scooters. Whether the potential client has been harmed while riding an e-scooter or was harmed by someone riding an e-scooter, the client will only hire an attorney who grasps the possi... Read More

This CLE course will deliver personal injury trial lawyers the necessary knowledge and tools to prevail for their clients on these common and tragic claims for injury and death. There are so many things that can go wrong with tires (a wide swath of installation and manufacturing issues) that manifes... Read More

This CLE course will provide personal injury plaintiff and defense counsel with a detailed examination of the rapidly expanding area of foodborne illness litigation. Regardless of the source, reactions to and injuries caused by contaminated food vary; the CDC estimates 47.8 million foodborne illness... Read More

This CLE course will educate plaintiffs' and defendants' personal injury counsel about litigation arising out of drownings: the cause of thousands of deaths and tens of thousands of injuries each year. These cases represent significant exposure for property owners, boat owners, local governments, an... Read More

This CLE course will provide valuable guidance to practitioners on the growing role of cannabis in personal injury cases. As attorneys and plaintiffs become more aware of the dangers of cannabis, lawsuits for injuries related to cannabis use will become more common. Read More

This CLE course will provide in-depth legal analysis and practical guidance to trial lawyers regarding the pursuit and defense of the rapidly expanding tort claims of negligent and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The panel will cover the full array of issues ranging from pleading and d... Read More

This CLE course will discuss best practices to preserve critical evidence in trucking injury cases. The panel will explain the components of an effective spoliation letter, significant evidence needed in trucking accident cases, and strategies for challenging the destruction of evidence after issuan... Read More

This CLE course will guide personal injury attorneys on how to navigate lien-basis medical treatment in their cases. The panel will discuss the ethical and legal issues that surround lien-based treatment, in addition to best practices for circumventing settlement and trial obstacles. Read More

This CLE course will guide personal injury attorneys on how to assert a driver fatigue claim following a truck or auto accident. The panel will discuss evidentiary issues, commercial trucking laws, and trial strategies for pursuing claims under this theory. Read More

This CLE course will discuss how to handle superadded psychological injuries when they arise in personal injury claims. The program will cover how to plan case strategy from independent medical examinations to depositions as well as determining case value. Read More

This CLE course will discuss the role of an insurance company's "reserves" in a personal injury claim. The panelist will discuss why reserves are crucial to the eventual claim resolution and how plaintiff's attorneys can work with insurance adjusters to value the claim at the outset to avoid settlem... Read More

This CLE course will discuss how driver distraction, and cell phone use in particular, impacts trucking cases and include tips for both defending against claims of driver distraction and establishing the plaintiff's distraction as a contributing factor to the accident. Read More

This CLE course will provide practical guidance to personal injury attorneys for pursing or defending toxic exposure claims. Our panel will discuss theories of liability, causation, defenses, jurisdiction and damages. The panel will outline best practices for plaintiff and defense counsel. Read More

This CLE course will guide personal injury plaintiff counsel pursuing civil claims on behalf of sexual assault victims. The panel will discuss effective tactics for assessing potential claims, overcoming evidentiary issues, proving liability, and maximizing damages. Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to personal injury attorneys for bringing or defending against catastrophic burn injury claims. Our panel will explain best practices for assessing a potential burn injury client, collecting and presenting medical records and materials, developing effective expe... Read More

This CLE course will discuss the latest developments in sports concussion litigation and settlements. The panel will address the legal and medical issues attorneys must navigate when bringing or defending concussion lawsuits against professional, collegiate, high school or youth teams. Read More

This CLE course will provide counsel with a review of increasing litigation over distracted driving accidents involving smart phones. The panel will provide an overview of state approaches to regulation of device use while driving and outline strategies for pursuing or defending distracted driving c... Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to personal injury attorneys for navigating the emerging area of drone liability. The panel will discuss the current state of drone regulation and explain potential liability issues arising from their use, including claims against drone operators and manufacture... Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to plaintiff and defense counsel for pursuing or defending against wrongful death claims and survival actions. The panel will discuss effective tactics for assessing claims, proving or defending liability, calculating damages, and negotiating settlements. Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to personal injury counsel for pursuing claims against daycare centers over injuries to children in their care. The panel will discuss effective strategies for assessing a potential claim and sources of recovery, proving causation and foreseeability, valuing cla... Read More

The CLE course will provide guidance to municipal and insurance defense attorneys for defending cases filed against municipalities that involve vehicular liability, premises liability and other common municipal liability claims based on negligence. The panel will review the strict procedural require... Read More

This CLE course will address class and individual litigation strategies being used in sports-related concussion lawsuits against professional teams, colleges, sports leagues and conferences, high schools and youth organizations, and equipment manufacturers seeking significant compensation for player... Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance for personal injury counsel on techniques to quantify and maximize pain and suffering damages and loss of future earning capacity damages in auto injury cases. The panel will explain how attorneys can leverage calculation methodologies, medical evidence, expert... Read More