December 2008

 

 

Program Highlights

 

- Overview of Case Facts and Case Management

- Case Management: Tactical Aspects, Legal Aspects

- Evidentiary Issues and Demonstrative Exhibits

- Developing the Opinion

- Preparing Experts for Depositions and Trial

- Findings 

 

 

 

This one day conference will use a case study format utilizing a claim for commercial damages related to a medical equipment design and manufacturing entity.  A select group of attorneys and BVFLS experts will present throughout the day, beginning with a discussion of engagement considerations including how the attorney locates and screens experts and engagement protocols; moving to information gathering, electronic evidence rules, synthesis of data, data management issues, and production of the report; to discovery, deposition and testimony related issues, as presented through the eyes of experienced litigators and experts; culminating with comments from a panel of one or more judges on a view of it all from the bench.

 

  

Topics

 

Overview of Case Facts and Case Management

 

Overview of case fact set to be used throughout the day

- Identification of key issues and basis of claims

- Stipulated facts

 

Case Management: Tactical Aspects

- Screening of qualified experts

- CPA expert vs. non CPA expert, who is qualified, choosing the best expert

- Conflicts checks

- Engagement letters and retainers

- Managing deadlines

- Expert reports

- Compliance with professional standards

 

Case Management: Legal Aspects

- Case Management Orders

- Mandated deadlines

- Discovery, depositions and trial

- Court appointed experts

Presented by Jon T. Bradley, Esq., Ronald L. Seigneur, MBA, CVA, CPA/ABV

 

- Technical Issues

- Electronic evidence and spoliation issues

- Computer forensics

- Use of other investigators/specialists

Presented by Lino S. Lipinsky, Esq.

 

Developing the Opinion

- Compliance with professional standards

- Withstanding a Daubert/Frey/Schrek challenge

- Types of reports

- Comprehensive v. summary

- Oral reports

Presented by Kevin Call, CPA, CFE and John Tatlock, Esq.

 

- Use/misuse of demonstrative evidence within the courtroom

- Bench trial vs. jury trial

- Working with non cooperative client

- What to do if the evidence isn't reliable

- Use of consultants in preparation of the expert

Presented by Kevin Call, CPA, CFE and John Tatlock, Esq.

 

Findings

- Comments on case preparation

- A view from the bench

- Questions and answers

Presented by the Honorable Brooke Jackson