DTCI: North Central Region Trial Academy
The Trial Academy is the only trial technique seminar in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin specifically designed for the defense lawyer.
From DTCI
Articles
DTCI: Legal pitfalls and evidence considerations in health care provider apologies
Health care provider apologies in the face of adverse patient outcomes can have profound effects in the defense of subsequent patient litigation.
DTCI: Indiana Civil Litigation Review
The DTCI’s flagship publication, the Indiana Civil Litigation Review, will be distributed soon.
DTCI: Meet your 2012 Board of Directors
Read about the 2012 Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana board of directors.
DTCI: A lesson not learned in law school
DTCI attorney Gregory Freyberger provides insights on differing litigation strategies.
DTCI: Recovery of workers’ comp in third-party action
An overview of the statutory rights of an employer/carrier to recover on such liens is often a good refresher as many attorneys tend to overlook this important aspect when seeking to settle their liability case.
Nov. 17-18 DTCI conference speakers
Indiana Supreme Court Justice Steven David is the featured speaker at the luncheon Nov. 18.
DTCI: Admissibility of subsequent product modifications
Andrew Palmison writes about Indiana’s treatment in a strict liability action.
DTCI: Photo of car admissible to show lack of injury
On Aug. 10, 2011, the Indiana Court of Appeals issued an opinion that addressed for the first time the issue of whether a photograph of vehicle damage is relevant and admissible to assist a jury in determining the extent of bodily injury in a trial arising from a motor vehicle accident.
DTCI awards nominations invited
The Defense Trial Counsel’s Annual Meeting will be held Nov. 17-18 at French Lick Resort. One of the highlights of the meeting is the presentation of the “Defense Lawyer of the Year,” the “Diplomat of the Indiana Defense Trial Counsel,” and the “Outstanding Young Lawyer” awards.
DTCI: Top 10 issues employers should know about social networking
It is likely that most of you reading this article use some form of social media, whether it be for business or personal use.
DTCI: ‘Justification to file’ on medical device review
A medical device which “presents a potential unreasonable risk of illness or injury” that cannot be alleviated by alternate means such as proper labeling, prohibitions against adulteration, performance standards, or post-market surveillance falls within Class III under the Medical Device Amendments to the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.
DTCI: The anatomy of jobsite accident claims
In the unfortunate event of a construction jobsite accident that results in bodily injury or, in the worst-case scenario, a fatality, the resulting claims and litigation can be extremely complex. Construction jobsite accident claims often play out as follows.
DTCI: Pennell receives ADTA President’s Award
Stephen R. Pennell, former president of DTCI and partner in the Lafayette firm of Stuart & Branigin, received the President’s Award for Outstanding Service to the ADTA at the Association of Defense Trial Attorneys’ annual meeting in Hawaii.
DTCI: New tool in defending defective products
The Indiana Supreme Court recently held that a plaintiff’s fault in initially causing an accident may be considered in a crashworthiness case against the car manufacturer.
DTCI: Technology in the practice
Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana’s Dave DeMoss discusses the impact of technology and how it has created opportunities for attorneys.