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In Mallory the Supreme Court held that Pennsylvania can require corporations that register to do business in Pennsylvania to consent to general jurisdiction in Pennsylvania. While some think that the decision railroaded out-of-state corporations, we will discuss ways you can stay on track.
This Webcast will cover steps that in-house lawyers can take to minimize and, if necessary, handle disputes that could result in litigation. Complete with practical, real-world strategies, participants will learn how to spot a dispute before it materializes and gain helpful advice for drafting and responding to demand letters. Plus, participants will receive a crash course on privilege to protect potentially harmful internal communications and tactics for preserving evidence in case a dispute hits the court system. Other key topics to be explored include when to call outside litigation counsel and ways to discuss litigation-related topics with non-lawyers.
This Webcast will cover steps that in-house lawyers can take to minimize and, if necessary, handle disputes that could result in litigation. Complete with practical, real-world strategies, participants will learn how to spot a dispute before it materializes and gain helpful advice for drafting and responding to demand letters. Plus, participants will receive a crash course on privilege to protect potentially harmful internal communications and tactics for preserving evidence in case a dispute hits the court system. Other key topics to be explored include when to call outside litigation counsel and ways to discuss litigation-related topics with non-lawyers.
When faced with litigation, you will likely need to partner with outside counsel to effectively handle the matter. The panel will discuss best practices including how to select and manage your outside counsel, including keeping costs under control, to help ensure that the litigation is appropriately handled to achieve your company's goals.
When faced with litigation, you will likely need to partner with outside counsel to effectively handle the matter. The panel will discuss best practices including how to select and manage your outside counsel, including keeping costs under control, to help ensure that the litigation is appropriately handled to achieve your company's goals.
Everyone understands litigation can be costly, but how should employers accurately estimate their litigation costs? What types of alternative fee arrangements are available? This session will explore the key cost drivers among various types of litigation, what cases are suited to flat rate billing, and things companies should think about when budgeting litigation phases.
Tamar Wise, a member of Cozen O’Connor’s Commercial Litigation Department, will provide insights into the most intriguing cases on the Supreme Court’s docket this term. This legal update will provide a comprehensive overview of these cases, offering a “season preview” of what to expect from the Court. Additionally, Tamar will delve into some of the impacts that the Chevron decision has already had on the broader legal landscape.
Experienced litigators and in-house attorneys discuss best practices to maximize the benefit of insurance policies in litigation, from identifying potential coverage to controlling the litigation.
