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.

 

 

 

- 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 

 

 

 

8:00 a.m. – 8:25 a.m.

 

8:25 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

 

8:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

 

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

 

 

10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

 

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

- Technical Issues

- Electronic evidence and spoliation issues

- Computer forensics

- Use of other investigators⁄specialists

 

 

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

 

1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

- Compliance with professional standards

- Withstanding a Daubert⁄Frey⁄Schrek challenge

- Types of reports

- Comprehensive v. summary

- Oral reports

 

 

2:30 p.m. – 3:35 p.m.

- 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

 

 

3:35 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

 

3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

- Comments on case preparation

- A view from the bench

- Questions and answers

 

 

 

 

Bradley Devitt & Arp PC

Golden, Colorado

 

Betzer Critchfield & Call LLP

Boulder, Colorado

 

First Judicial District

Golden, Colorado

 

McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP

Denver, Colorado

 

Seigneur Gustafson LLP

Lakewood, Colorado

 

McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP

Denver, Colorado

 

 

Denver:  CLE Classroom, 1900 Grant Street, Suite 300

Grand Junction:  1250 East Sherwood Drive

Colorado Springs:  421 South Tejon Street, Suite 100