Basics of Trial Practice - After the Verdict
Friday, April 26, 2013
- Location - MCLE CREDITS: 4.0 (3.0 Skills; 1.0 Areas of Professional Practice)DescriptionThe trial is over, but your work is far from completed. What do you do after the jury returns their verdict? This unique half-day course will provide you with the information you need to navigate the tricky waters of post-verdict trial practice. Top notch trial lawyers will provide insights and practice tips re: - Challenging
civil jury verdicts Don't miss this practical course covering the crucial aspects of post-verdict trial practice so seldom discussed in trial advocacy programs. Agenda8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Registration 9:00 a.m. - 9:10 a.m. Welcome and Introductions 9:10 a.m. - 10:00
a.m.
Challenging the Verdict of the Civil Jury 10:00 a.m. - 10:50
a.m.
An Introduction to Collateral Source Reductions under CPLR Sec.
4545 and Set-offs under GOL Sec. 15-108 10:50 a.m. - 11:05 a.m. Coffee Break 11:05 a.m. - 11:55
a.m.
An Introduction to the Operation of Articles 50-A 50-B of the CPLR 11:55 a.m. - 12:45
p.m.
Preparing the Judgment and Bill of Costs 12:45 p.m. Adjournment
COURSE MATERIALS FOR NYSBA CLE PROGRAMS ARE NOW DISTRIBUTED ELECTRONICALLY! All program materials are distributed exclusively online in searchable PDF format, allowing attendees more flexibility in storing this information and allowing you to copy and paste relevant portions of the materials for specific use in your practice. A CLE NotePad © (paper) will be provided to all attendees at the live program site. The CLE NotePad © includes lined pages for taking notes on each topic, as well as any PowerPoint presentations submitted prior to printing. Prior to a scheduled program date, all registrants will receive an email message containing a hyperlink that when clicked will provide you with access to the complete course materials in a searchable PDF format which can be downloaded to your computer using the “Save As” option under your “File” tab. Printing the complete materials is not required for attending the program. Online materials are updated periodically to reflect last minute submissions from program faculty, guaranteeing that you will always have the latest version of the materials. Traditional printed course books may be ordered at the program site for a discounted price and will be shipped subsequent to the program date. Directions(FROM NORTH: 87 South to I-90 East (toward Boston), then 787 South to downtown Albany (Clinton Ave exit). Turn left at first light (Broadway), right at State Street and right at Lodge Street. Park at Crowne Plaza Hotel Parking Garage and walk up Pine Street. Turn right onto Eagle Street and continue to corner of Elk and Eagle Streets. State Bar Center is directly across the street.FROM SOUTH: NYS Exit 23 to 787. Exit Rt. 9 North and Rt 20 West, bear right. Turn left at light, right onto Broadway, left onto State Street and right at Lodge Street, where you may park at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Parking Garage. Follow walking directions above.FROM WEST: NYS Thruway Exit 24 to I-90 East (toward Boston). Take 787 South to downtown Albany (Clinton Avenue exit) and follow parking/walking directions above.FROM EAST: I-90 West to 787 South to downtown Albany (Clinton Avenue) and follow parking/walking directions above)The last day to pre-register online was April 25, 2013. Members, please login to get member discounts.
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