MDTC Annual Meeting and Conference

Join us June 21-22, 2013 at the Crystal Mountain Resort for this year’s Annual Conference, “Winning Litigation—The Masters Speak.”  The program covers topics important to all litigators and will enable you to hone your litigation skills while participating in a variety of networking and social activities.  The conference boasts a distinguished faculty from across the state, including experienced and successful trial lawyers, prominent consultants and well-respected state and federal trial and appellate judges.  Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from Michigan’s best!

Registration Form Here!

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MDTC President Diemer Interviewed on WJR

As you know from previous updates, the MDTC Executive Committee sent a letter to Governor Snyder urging him to implement the advisory screening commission recommended by the Michigan Judicial Selection Task Force for appointing Justice's Hathaway's replacement on the Michigan Supreme Court.  WJR Radio Host Frank Beckmann reached out to President Tim Diemer to explore MDTC's support of the judicial screening commission and interviewed him on his radio program last Tuesday. 

We greatly appreciate the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing public debate surrounding the Task Force and appreciate the opportunity to publicly share those views. The video to the audio of the interview is below.

MICHIGAN DEFENSE TRIAL COUNSEL Teleconference on Medicare Reimbursement 2013 Streamlined by the SMART Act

MICHIGAN DEFENSE TRIAL COUNSEL

Teleconference on Medicare Reimbursement 2013 Streamlined by the SMART Act

This Teleconference will cover the latest on how the new provisions will impact
your cases/claims and what you can do to help your clients manage the changes
in the Medicare reporting and reimbursement scheme.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Brought to you by:
The MDTC Professional Liability and Health Care Section.

Presenter:
Richard J. Joppich, Kitch Drutchas Wagner Valitutti & Sherbrook.

MICHIGAN DEFENSE TRIAL COUNSEL Webinar

Event Date: 
02/14/2013 - 02/15/2013

MICHIGAN DEFENSE TRIAL COUNSEL Webinar
Working Effectively and Efficiently with Technical Experts
in Litigation
 
Thursday, February 14, 2013
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Brought to you by the Young Lawyers Section & Sponsored by
Exponent Engineers and Scientists

Presenter:
Steven R. Arndt, Ph.D., CHFP, Exponent
This presentation is a primer and refresher for attorneys to illustrate (from the expert's perspective) the relationship between the attorney and expert in accident analysis and investigation. Attorneys practicing personal injury or products liability law frequently employ technical experts to assist with the engineering and scientific issues of their cases. Knowledge of the process that an expert uses and the resources that can assist
the expert in providing the highest quality work product can lead to much more effective development and use of the expert's testimony.

Member Rate: $35 Phone connection and access to Audio Recording – Mp3 link

Non-Member Rate: $50 or $195 which includes a 1 year membership in MDTC

Office Rate: $200 (for multi or single office firms which permits unlimited listeners for lawyers in the same physical office) Phone connection and access to Audio Recording – Mp3 link

Download registration form

MDTC Member Update - June 2012

Position Statement of MDTC on Medical Malpractice Reforms Currently Under Consideration by the Senate

As many of you already know, the Michigan Senate is currently considering legislation aimed at reforming Medical Malpractice litigation in Michigan Courts.  The package of bills is known as the "Patients First Reform Package."

Because potential Medical Malpractice reform is an area of great concern to our membership, the Executive Committee of the Michigan Defense Trial Counsel has studied the bills and formulated a position statement on the proposals (a link to the statement is provided below) that we have communicated to the members of the Senate Insurance Committee, the Senator responsible for drafting these bills, as well as the bills' sponsors.

MDTC - First Annual Judicial Award

This award is presented annually to commend one or more state or federal judges for their service to and on behalf of the state civil bar, the legal profession, and the public.  This award is established to recognize judges who have demonstrated the highest standards of judicial excellence in the pursuit of justice, while exemplifying courtesy, integrity, wisdom, and impartiality.  It is awarded to the judges who best exemplify that which brings honor, esteem, and respect to the practice of law.

 

The award will be presented at the Winter Meeting Luncheon, Friday, November 2012 at The Baronette Renaissance in Detroit.

This year's award recipient is Justice Marilyn Kelly.

Crystal Mountain Event - June 20, 2013-June 23, 2013

Join us June 21-22, 2013 at the Crystal Mountain Resort for this year’s Annual Conference, “Winning Litigation—The Masters Speak.”  The program covers topics important to all litigators and will enable you to hone your litigation skills while participating in a variety of networking and social activities.  The conference boasts a distinguished faculty from across the state, including experienced and successful trial lawyers, prominent consultants and well-respected state and federal trial and appellate judges. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from Michigan’s best!

 

Crystal Mountain Resort June 20, 2013 - June 23, 2013. Make your reservations by May 21, 2013 to ensure a spot.

 

The package includes: Lodging Only

Up to 2 children ages 17 & under sleep free when occupying the same room with 1 paying adult.

There is a $20.00 plus tax, per person, per night charge for additional adults above the quoted occupancy.

Credit card imprint is required at check-in for all guests.

There are no refunds on unused portions of lodging or package stays.

 

Download the hotel registration form here

 

Recovery Rights in Litigation Teleconference

Download or listen directly here

New MDTC Databank Now Online! Orders and Briefs on Ex-Parte Physician Meetings Under HIPPA Available

Richard JoppichThanks to many of our members who have been sharing their excellent briefs and qualified protective orders from around the state pertaining to defense counsel's right to meet with healthcare providers ex-parte in personal injury matters under HIPAA, MDTC is proud to announce that its databank containing these orders and briefs is now available on-line at the MDTC’s website.

Winter Meeting – Marriott, Troy, MI

Event Date: 
11/07/2014
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