Tuesday, November 10, 2015 | 6 pm – 9 pm
PROGRAM CHAIR
Michael Graff
Graff Law Offices
Pleadings begin every lawsuit. But skillfully drafted pleadings are filed only in a handful of cases. In this new program, a panel of experienced practitioners, along with a New York state judge and a federal court judge will provide views from the bench and give practice pointers on what techniques work and which do not. Panelists will examine both the basic requirements and various advanced strategies in crafting pleadings that will not only survive motions to dismiss, but also provide strategic support throughout your case. Recent case law affecting traditional pleading requirements for complaints, answers and other types of pleadings will be addressed, along with various differences in state and federal practice. Additionally, ethical considerations related to pleadings will be considered. Don’t miss this interactive panel discussion where members of the bench and bar will share thoughts on best practices and encourage audience participation.
Live Program:
$229 Member / $329 Nonmember
Small Law Firm and Recent Law Grad:
$119 Member / $219 Nonmember
Program Chair:
Michael P. Graff
Graff Law Offices
Program Faculty:
John M. Lundin
Schlam Stone & Dolan LLP
Honorable Jeffrey K. Oing
Justice
Commercial Division
New York State Supreme Court
Michael P. Regan
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP
Honorable Vera M. Scanlon
US Magistrate Judge, EDNY
US District Court
6:00 pm – 6:10 pm |
Introduction Michael P. Graff |
6:10 pm – 7:10 pm |
Pleadings in State Courts – Requirements, Tips, Techniques & Strategies – Special Rules for Particular Actions, Verifications, When & by Whom, etc. – Recent & Pending Legislation – Ethical Considerations in Complaints, Answers & Affirmative Defenses Michael P. Regan A View from the Bench: Motions Directed Toward Pleadings Hon. Jeffrey K. Oing |
7:10 pm – 7:25 pm |
Break |
7:25 pm – 8:35 pm |
Pleadings in Federal Court – Requirements, Tips, Techniques & Strategies – Special Rules for Particular Actions, Verifications, When & by Whom, etc. – Contrast Between Federal Court & State Court Standards John M. Lundin
A View from the Bench: Motions Directed Toward Pleadings |
8:35 pm– 9:00 pm |
Panel Discussion & Question/Answer Session – The Use of Speaking & Narrative Allegations – Pleadings as a Discovery Tool – View Towards Settlement Negotiations – Court-Directed Mediation, Value to Court & Parties, Timing Panelists |
NY: 3.0 skills
NJ: 3.2 general
CA: 3.0 general
PA: 2.5 general
Save $$ on DVDs & CDs
*DVDs: $229 Member / $329 Nonmember
*CDs: $179 Member / $249 Nonmember
*Materials Only (no CLE credit): $99 Member / $129 Nonmember
* New York residents will be charged the New York sales tax for all audio visual purchases.
Can’t make it to the program in person? You can attend this program from your office or home. Register and view by clicking on the Casemaker logo below:
Sponsoring Association Committees:
State Courts of Superior Jurisdiction| Adrienne B. Koch, Chair
Litigation| Cary B. Samowitz, Chair
Sponsorship Opportunities are Available! Please Contact:
Ann Rappleye, Director of Programs, City Bar Center for CLE | (212) 382-6606 | ARappleye@nycbar.org
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