DTCI award recipients named
During its 2011 Annual Meeting Nov. 17-18 in French Lick, the DTCI will recognize the outstanding defense lawyers of 2011.
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DTCI: Dreaded v. St. Paul revisited
Does an insurer owe coverage, defense and indemnity for costs incurred by the policyholder before notice to the insurer?
Baeverstad: Does M.D. allow expert to rely on junk science?
A patient comes to the hospital and receives twice the amount of thrombolytics ordered by the cardiologist. The thrombolytics have a risk of causing hemorrhagic stroke. Two days later, the patient strokes and dies. The treating cardiologist is of the opinion that the stroke was caused by the excessive dose given to the patient. Does this seem like a “no brainer” on causation?
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: Defensive litigation and essential steps to corporate protection
When asked about the areas of law in which I practice, I say, among others, business law and litigation. Inevitably I am greeted with a curious look and a cocked head similar to a dog that has just heard a strange noise.
Editorial: DRI annual meeting features blockbuster speakers
DRI’s 16th Annual Meeting will be held in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 26 to 30 at the Marriott Wardman Park. DRI’s commitment to provide blockbuster speakers will reach an all-time high at this annual meeting.
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: Summer associates: Find your ‘Bill Wooden’ mentor
DTCI member Misha Rabinowitch reflects on his mentor, Bill Wooden.
DTCI: A refresher in insurance defense client and company reporting
Communication is vital to maintaining ethical obligation, professionalism, and civility in client representation.
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: Who needs government? Maybe we do!
When I got out of bed this morning, a Tea Party activist on the morning news was decrying government intrusion into our lives and our freedom. He seemed to be saying that our lives would be so much better without government getting in our way and getting in the way of businesses trying to make our lives better through the free market system.
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.
Limitation of liability provision enforceable
On March 2, 2011, the federal district court in Indianapolis issued a rather innocuous and unassuming opinion in SAMS Hotel Group, LLC v. Environs, Inc. (S.D. Ind. 2011), No. 1:09-CV-00930-TWP-TAB. However, its ramifications may be far-reaching and are surely welcomed by design professionals working on projects in Indiana.