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Settling Your Case & Sleeping at Night (Winter 2010)
   Materials by Paul K. Isaac, Edward Wilcenski & JM Hayes

Legal Fee Disputes (Winter 2010)
   A Compilation of Recent Cases & Authorities by Michael Ross, Esq.
            & Clifford Robert, Esq.

Ethics in Litigation Financing (Fall 2009 - Winter 2010)
   Litigation Funding in New York by Professor Anthony Sebok

2009 Annual Update (Fall 2009)
    Ethics by Michael Ross, Esq.
    Labor Law by Daniel Santola, Esq.
    Medical Malpractice by John Bonina, Esq.
    Product Liability by Hon. John C. Cherundolo

Doctors & Their Records at Trial (Spring 2009)
    2009 Doctors and Their Records at Trial by Benedene Cannata, Esq.

Understanding ERISA Liens (Spring 2009)
    Understanding ERISA Liens by Prof. Roger Baron and Brett Newman

Proving Damages at Trial (Spring 2009)
    Direct Examination of the Plaintiff by John Bonina, Esq.
    Direct Examination of a Medical Witness by Glenn Verchick, Esq.
    Considering the Need for a Life Care Plan by Harold Bialsky    

    Direct Examination of a Forensic Economist by Dr. Frank Tinari

Admissibility of Electronic Evidence (Spring 2009)
    Admissibility of Electronic and Computer-Generated Evidence: Evidentiary
         and Related Issues by Michael Hutter, Esq.

Advanced Professional Ethics (Spring 2009)
    Ethics and Civility in Civil Litigation by Nelson Timken, Esq.

Critical Ethics Update (Winter 2008)
    Need-to-Know Information About New York’s Move to the Model Code
         by Michael Ross, Esq.

Depositions Rules, Tactics and Strategies (Fall 2008)
    Depositions Rules, Tactics and Strategies by Glenn Verchick, Esq.

Ethics in Structured Settlements (Fall 2008)
    Ethics in Structured Settlements by Brian Schachter and Randy Levine, Esqs.

2008 Annual Update (Fall 2008)
    Civil Evidence by Michael Hutter, Esq.
    Disclosure by David Paul Horowitz, Esq.
    Ethics by Michael Ross, Esq.
    Labor Law by Daniel Santola, Esq.
    Medical Malpractice by John Bonina, Esq.
    Municipal Liability by Michael Bersani, Esq.
    No Fault Law and the Serious Injury Threshold by Michael Hutter, Esq.
    Premises Liability by Sim Shapiro, Esq.
    Product Liability by Hon. John C. Cherundolo
   
Liens, Set-Asides and Special Needs Trusts (Spring 2008)
    Reimbursement Rights Asserted by Health Insurance Carriers
         by Daniel Santola, Esq.
    Liens, Set-Asides and Special Needs Trusts by Brett Newman

Appeals in the 1st Department (Spring 2008)
    A Step-by-Step Approach to Crafting a Successful Appellate Brief
         by Benedene Cannata, Esq.
    Appeals and Evidence by Prof. Richard Farrell
    Procedures for Handling Appeals by Michael Horowitz, Esq.
    Appellate Oral Argument by David Paul Horowitz, Esq.

Direct & Cross Examination of a Medical Witness (Winter 2007)
    Preparation of an Expert Witness by Glenn Verchick, Esq.
    Direct & Cross Examination of a Medical Witness by John Bonina, Esq.

Appeals in the 2nd Department (Winter 2007)
    A Step-by-Step Approach to Crafting a Successful Appellate Brief
         by Benedene Cannata, Esq.
    Procedures for Handling Appeals by Michael Horowitz, Esq.
    Appellate Oral Argument by David Paul Horowitz, Esq.

2007 Annual Update (Fall 2007)
    Civil Evidence by Michael Hutter, Esq.

    Disclosure by David Paul Horowitz, Esq.
    Ethics by Michael Ross, Esq.
    Labor Law by Daniel Santola, Esq.
    Medical Malpractice by John Bonina, Esq.
    Municipal Liability by Michael Bersani, Esq.
    No Fault Law and the Serious Injury Threshold by Michael Hutter, Esq.
    Premises Liability by Sim Shapiro, Esq.
    Product Liability by Hon. John C. Cherundolo
   
Ethics in Advertising – The New Rules (Spring 2007)
    Understanding New York’s New Advertising Rules for Attorneys
         by Michael Ross, Esq.
    Collaborative Process Results in Rules That Will Protect Public, Uphold
        
Dignity of the Profession NYS Bar Announcement, January 4, 2007
    New York’s Newly Amended Advertising Rules Effective February 1, 2007
    New York’s Newly Amended Advertising Rules (Redlined Version) Effective
         February 1, 2007

Trial Tactics (Spring 2007)
    Opening With a Powerful Theme by Jack McGehee, Esq.
    New Voir Dire Using Tort Reform as an Advantage by James Pianelli, Esq.

2006 Annual Update (Fall 2006)
    Civil Evidence by Michael Hutter, Esq.
    Disclosure by David Paul Horowitz, Esq.
    Ethics by David Paul Horowitz, Esq.
    Labor Law by Daniel Santola, Esq.
    Medical Malpractice by John Bonina, Esq.
    Municipal Liability by Michael Bersani, Esq.
    No Fault Law and the Serious Injury Threshold by Michael Hutter, Esq.
    Premises Liability by Sim Shapiro, Esq.
    Product Liability by Hon. John C. Cherundolo
   
Appeals in the 4th Department (Spring 2006)
    Divining Legislative Intent from the Legislative Process by Hon. L. Paul Kehoe
    Ethical Ramifications: Opening Statement Through Oral Argument
        by Hon. Eugene Pigott
    A Step-by-Step Approach to Crafting a Successful Appellate Brief
         by Benedene Cannata, Esq.
   
Dos and Don’ts for Appellate Practices by Michael Hutter, Esq.

Ethics in Advertising (Spring 2006)
    Ethics Update 2006: Ethics in Advertising by Michael Ross, Esq.
    Proposed New Rules on Lawyer Advertising Office of Court Administration
    Report on Lawyer Advertising NYS Bar Association
    Courts Back Lawyer Advertising Restrictions NY Law Journal
    









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