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2011 Emerging Issues in Motor Vehicle Product Liability Litigation

Mark your calendars for March 30th – April 1st and plan to attend the premiere national CLE in motor vehicle litigation. This program, celebrating its 21st year, will take place at the beautiful Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa. Whether you represent defendants, plaintiffs or work in-house, this is a must-attend event if your practice includes motor vehicle related litigation or products liability law.

This program will feature leading figures from the government, judiciary, industry, in-house counsel, and master trial and appellate lawyers covering the issues that are on the cutting edge of what is happening in both the industry and the courtroom. Among the faculty, NHTSA’s current Chief Counsel, O. Kevin Vincent, will address the current state of NHTSA regulation and enforcement and preview upcoming developments. NTSB Member Mark Rosekind will discuss the latest on distracted driving and fatigue issues. Malcolm Wheeler, the lawyer who helped pioneer the current preemption framework, will address the preemption landscape in the wake of Williamson v. Mazda. The program will also feature senior in-house counsel for manufacturers such as General Motors, Nissan, Hyundai, Kia, Suzuki, TRW, Magna, ArvinMeritor, Takata, Michelin, Goodyear, Continental, Bridgestone, and Tyco Electronics.

Our other panels of experienced counsel and experts will address recent developments in class actions, handling government investigations, litigating brake pad asbestos cases, trial related topics, and technical areas involving accident and biomechanical reconstruction, component-specific issues such as side airbags and curtains, and much more!

As a special treat this year, on March 30th, Exponent is opening the doors to its Phoenix facility for a state-of-the-art demonstration. Exponent will provide round-trip transportation from the Biltmore and lunch. This special event is open to all program attendees, however, because this is a secured government location, RSVPs are required by March 15, 2011, and should be directed to Amir Nassihi at anassihi@shb.com or 415-544-1949.

In addition to the exceptional program and fantastic locale, the TIPS Toxic Torts and Environmental Law Program will be held concurrently at the Arizona Biltmore. This allows you double the networking opportunities at the joint cocktail reception on Thursday evening for all attendees.

We are offering a $100 discount for anyone attending both programs. Firms that register two or more lawyers for this program and the Toxic Torts and Environmental Law Program will receive a $100 discount for each registrant. As an added bonus, TIPS members registered for either program may purchase the materials for the other program at the substantially reduced rate of $85.

Be sure to set March 30th - April 1st aside. We look forward to seeing you there!

Don't Delay - Hotel Deadline: March 9, 2011
Advance Registration Deadline: March 15, 2011

For more information & to register, click here.

Past Events

2010 Emerging Issues in Premises Liability Litigation

It is with pleasure that the TIPS Products, General Liability and Consumer Law Committee again announces it’s Annual National Program on Emerging Issues in Premises Liability Litigation. This year, the program is scheduled for September 30 - October 1, 2010 at the brand new, luxurious Loews Atlanta Hotel in Atlanta, GA. Join us for two days of interesting and emerging legal topics with a diverse panel of experienced presenters and excellent networking opportunities in historic downtown Atlanta.

If you practice tort law for plaintiffs, defense, in-house or as an insurance representative, this program is invaluable. And as an added bonus, law firms and companies that register two or more lawyers for our Emerging Issues in Premises Liability Litigation will receive a $50 discount for each registrant.

We expect this program to be attended by in-house attorneys and leading premises liability practitioners for both plaintiffs and defendants. The atmosphere will be collegial and the discussion interesting and often spirited. It promises to be a great program, attended by great people, in a beautiful venue. So mark your calendars for September 30 - October 1, 2010. You won’t be disappointed!

Don't Delay - Hotel Deadline: September 8, 2010
Advance Registration Deadline: September 17, 2010

For more information & to register, click here.

2010 Emerging Issues in Motor Vehicle Product Liability Litigation

Be sure to set aside April 8th through April 9th, 2010 to attend the premiere national CLE event in automotive products liability litigation. This annual program will once again take place at the legendary Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa. This is a must attend event if you practice products liability law, whether for the Plaintiffs, the Defendants, in-house, or for Insurance Companies.

This year’s program includes some of the top trial and appellate lawyers in the business. The program also features seven in-house counsel from six automotive manufacturers, as well as nationally recognized experts in, biomechanics, accident reconstruction, human factors, crash testing, materials sciences, FMVSS regulations, jury selection, tort reform, and electronic discovery.

Emerging Issues in Premises Liability Litigation

It is with pleasure that the TIPS Products, General Liability and Consumer Law Committee present the first annual National Program on Emerging Issues in Premises Liability Litigation. The program is scheduled for November 5 & 6, 2009 at the fabulous Loews Don Cesar Hotel & Resort in St. Pete’s Beach, Florida. Join us for two days of interesting cutting edge legal topics, a diverse panel of experienced presenters and excellent marketing opportunities.

If you practice tort law for plaintiffs, defendants, in-house or as an insurance representative, this program is invaluable. Topics to be covered include the following:

• Resolving Moderate and Lower Value Claims for the Right Price
• Time Tested Defenses to the “Injury”
• What Makes a Good Case Against Your Company or Premises Client?
• What Every Lawyer, Adjuster and Insurance Representative Needs to Know Before Settling Their Next Case
• Five Successful Trial Proven Strategies for Lowering Economic Exposure
• Plaintiffs—What They’re Looking for Beyond Dollars and Cents
• Perspectives on Exposures, Responsibility Theories and Culpability Apportionment
• Effective Presentation of Complex Evidence
• The Mistakes Repeatedly Made by Plaintiffs’ and Defendants’ Counsel
• The Effect of Criminal Activity Around a Property—Is My Business Safe Enough?
• How to Handle the Case When You’re the Last One Standing
• Dealing With Cases Involving Mixed Causes of Action
• And Much, Much More!

Law firms and companies that register two or more lawyers for our Emerging Issues in Premises Liability Litigation Program will receive a discount for each registrant.

We expect this program to be attended by in-house attorneys and leading premises liability practitioners for both plaintiffs and defendants. The atmosphere will be collegial and the discussion interesting and spirited. It promises to be a great program, attended by great people, in a great venue. So mark your calendars for November 5 & 6, 2009. You won’t be disappointed!

An International Perspective on Comparative Toxic Tort, Environmental and Product Liability Legal Systems Teleconference

Tuesday, December 8, 2009 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT

This program will provide an overview of comparative British, Canadian, French and German legal systems for litigating and adjudicating toxic tort, environmental law and products liability claims. The panel will be comprised of leading international toxic torts, environmental law and products liability practitioners with in-depth experience and invaluable insights. Each of the four speakers will speak for 15 to 20 minutes. The remainder of the time will be used for questions from the audience.

Lien On Me! Hot Topics in Settlement Negotiations Teleconference

Wednesday, June 24, 2009
1:00 - 2:30 p.m. EDT

2009 Emerging Issues In Motor Vehicle Product Liability Litigation

Mark your calendars for April 2nd and 3rd and plan to attend the premiere national CLE in automotive products liability litigation. This program, celebrating its 19th year, will take place at the beautiful Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa. Whether you represent defendants, plaintiffs or work in-house, this is a must-attend event if your practice includes automotive or product liability law.