How To Defend A Nursing Home/Alf Lawsuit

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1 SEMINAR Nursing Home/ ALF Litigation September 19 20, 2013 The Westin Kierland Scottsdale, Arizona IN-HOUSE SPEAKERS INCLUDING Kasie Leigh Cousino Chelsea Rhone LLC Erin M. Pope Golden Living and Affiliates

2 DRI s Nursing Home/ALF Litigation Seminar is the preeminent seminar for attorneys in private practice, in-house counsel, claims specialists, and other professionals involved in the defense of claims against long-term care facilities, assisted living facilities, and other aging services providers across the country. This year, we will again host a number of industry counsel meetings and create opportunities for long-term care providers, insurers, risk managers, and defense counsel to exchange ideas and information, collaborate on new and developing trends and strategies in defending claims, and enjoy each other s company while obtaining continuing education credit. Register now to ensure your place at this cutting-edge seminar at the Westin Kierland in Scottsdale, Arizona. Pamela S. Schremp Program Chair Albert Barclay Wong Program Vice Chair Ted J. McDonald III Committee Chair Todd W. Smyth Committee Vice Chair Stephen O. Plunkett Law Institute WHAT YOU WILL LEARN The latest ways to protect confidential information using the patient safety privilege and other confidentiality mechanisms How to use the top 10 factors that drive long-term care claims to reduce risk and deliver better claims outcomes How race, income, gender, age, and geography shape juror perspectives on potential cases and damage awards in aging services cases What the standard of care in long-term cases actually is and how you can extrapolate useful data from MDS 3.0 to assist in the defense of your aging services client PRESENTED BY DRI s Medical Liability and Health Care Law Committee THIS SEMINAR BROCHURE IS SPONSORED BY

3 PROGRAM SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, :00 a.m. DRI Nursing Home/ALF Litigation Seminar Golf Tournament (see back cover for details) 6:00 p.m. Registration 6:00 p.m. Networking Reception SPONSORED BY Damon Morey LLP THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2013 Boarding Pass Kiosk SPONSORED BY Fonda & Fraser LLP Internet Café SPONSORED BY Litigation Management Inc. Device Charging Station SPONSORED BY Sedgwick Claims Management Services Inc. 7:00 a.m. Registration 7:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast SPONSORED BY Fudge & McArthur PA 7:00 a.m. First-Time Attendees Breakfast MEDICAL LIABILITY AND HEALTH CARE LAW COMMITTEE CHAIR Ted J. McDonald III 7:00 a.m. In-House to In-House Breakfast (in-house counsel only) SPONSORED BY DRI Corporate Counsel Committee 7:45 a.m. Welcome and Introduction Stephen O. Plunkett, Bassford Remele PA, Minneapolis, Minnesota Ted J. McDonald III, Adam & McDonald PA, Overland Park, Kansas Pamela S. Schremp, J.D., MSN, RN, CNA, Chicago, Illinois Albert Barclay Wong, Harrison & Moberly LLP, Indianapolis, Indiana 8:00 a.m. The Impact of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) on Long-Term Care This session will review the portions of the PPACA applicable to long-term care facilities and examine its impact on provision of services, reporting, staff training, and accountability. The Act s impact on litigation and its anticipated use by the plaintiffs bar will also be covered. Dan L. Longo, Murchison & Cumming LLP, Santa Ana, California 8:55 a.m. The Top 10 Drivers of Aging Services Claims A statistical analysis demonstrates that 10 factors drive most aging services claims. This session will explore the interactions of these drivers, their causes, and what can be done from a risk management perspective, using data derived from the over 3,000 aging services claims Chelsea Rhone LLC has managed to resolution. Kasie Leigh Cousino, Chelsea Rhone LLC, Ann Arbor, Michigan 9:50 a.m. Refreshment Break SPONSORED BY Rendings Fry Kiely & Dennis LLP 10:05 a.m. Steering the Top 10 Drivers Toward Better Claim Outcomes A panel of experienced aging services litigators will discuss selected drivers of long-term care claims and share their strategies for achieving positive claim results. MODERATOR Albert Barclay Wong, Harrison & Moberly LLP, Indianapolis, Indiana PANEL Minton P. Mayer, Wiseman Ashworth Law Group PLC, Memphis, Tennessee Janet A. McSharar, Harrison & Moberly LLP, Indianapolis, Indiana Kathleen M. Reilly, Damon Morey LLP, Buffalo, New York 10:30 a.m. Alternative Dispute Resolution in the Digital Age Try an alternate approach to alternative dispute resolution. Visual persuasion tools can give you an edge in mediation and arbitration. Learn how to incorporate PowerPoint, Prezi, KeyNote, timelines, and YouTube in your ADR submission. Get creative with an anatomical illustrator, robotic medical simulator, and professional movie maker to tell your story. Patrick B. Curran, Damon Morey LLP, Buffalo, New York PROGRAM SCHEDULE 1

4 PROGRAM SCHEDULE 11:05 a.m. Electronic Medical Records: Blessing or Curse? This session will explore a variety of issues related to electronic medical records (EMR), including what constitutes the medical record in an EMR; the benefits and risks of using EMRs; managing the transition from paper to EMRs; and litigation challenges. Lisa Pierce Reisz, Vorys Sater Seymour and Pease LLP, Columbus, Ohio 12:00 p.m. Lunch (on your own) 1:15 p.m. Reptile Theory: Taming the Lizard A dramatic shift in the method used to present medical negligence cases requires an understanding of the legal method and neuropsychology relied upon by the reptile. This theory focuses on instilling fear in the jury. Undefended, these new trial tactics will have a substantial impact on professional malpractice defense. Minton P. Mayer, Wiseman Ashworth Law Group PLC, Memphis, Tennessee 2:15 p.m. Mythbusters: Legal Edition Jury Selection and Trial Messaging A national jury consultant will expose the myths and realities about how race, income, gender, age, and geography shape juror perspectives and damage awards, especially in cases involving aging services claims. This fast-paced presentation will incorporate statistics and actual focus group footage that will test attendees assumptions regarding potential jurors. Claire N. Luna, Jury Impact, Costa Mesa, California 3:10 p.m. Refreshment Break TRACKS A & B RUN CONCURRENTLY FROM 3:25 5 P.M. Track A: Regulatory 3:25 p.m MDS 3.0 and Staffing Measures What It Means to Staff to Acuity for Your Client or Insured MDS 3.0 collects information for building Resource Utilization Groups (RUG), which describe the burden of care required by the resident. This session will describe how staffing should be calculated based on the RUG, review the differences between Medicare and Medicaid RUG, and discuss how to determine whether staffing is an issue. John F. Sheridan, FACHE, MHSA, CHE, ehealth Data Solutions LLC, Cleveland, Ohio 4:15 p.m. Standard of Care in Long-Term Care Cases How we define the standard of care in the aging services industry is key to defending long-term care cases. Those who bring lawsuits against nursing facilities are attempting to broaden the definition to include state and federal regulations and nursing societies guidelines. This session explores different strategies for defining the standard of care. Janet A. McSharar, Harrison & Moberly LLP, Indianapolis, Indiana Track B: Special Topics in Long-Term Care HIPAA HITECH Enforcement Attorneys are business associates. This session will discuss privacy protections, as well as the pitfalls and impact of final HIPAA regulations. Erin M. Pope, Golden Living and Affiliates, Plano, Texas Patient Safety Privilege and Other Confidentiality Mechanisms Long-term care facilities must track and analyze patient safety data, which can be damaging in litigation, but may not enjoy the same peer review protections as physicians and hospitals. This session will discuss methods to protect this information, including the federal and state Patient Safety Acts, selfcritical analysis and expanded peer review. Robin Locke Nagele, Post & Schell PC, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 5:00 p.m. Adjourn 5:05 p.m. Long-Term Care Subcommittee Meeting (open to all) 6:00 p.m. Networking Reception SPONSORED BY Adam & McDonald Murchison & Cumming LLP 2

5 7:30 p.m. Dine-Arounds Join colleagues and friends at selected restaurants for dinner (on your own). More details on-site. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 Boarding Pass Kiosk SPONSORED BY Fonda & Fraser LLP Internet Café SPONSORED BY Litigation Management Inc. Device Charging Station SPONSORED BY Sedgwick Claims Management Services Inc. 7:00 a.m. Registration 7:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast SPONSORED BY Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP 8:00 a.m. Announcements Pamela S. Schremp, J.D., MSN, RN, CNA, Chicago, Illinois 8:05 a.m. Alzheimer s Disease: Managing Difficult Behaviors in Nursing Home Residents Alzheimer s disease is a progressive, neurologic condition that results in the loss of cognitive and physical function. It is associated with behaviors that can be a challenge to manage in the nursing home setting. This session will review the management of commonly seen behaviors, including sundowning, aggression, wandering, and agitation. Sharon A. Brangman, M.D., SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York 9:05 a.m. Disaster Planning Challenges in Long-Term Care Disasters can impact long-term care facilities in a variety of ways, including the potential for injuries and death, property loss, business interruption, and damage to reputation. Aging services providers must prepare for emergencies, and facilities without adequate preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery protocols in place face significant risk exposure. Stanley J. Szpytek, Jr., Fire and Life Safety Inc., Mesa, Arizona 9:55 a.m. Refreshment Break SPONSORED BY Gwin Steinmetz & Baird PLLC 10:10 a.m. Disasters and Catastrophes: What Are the Duties and Consequences? When disaster strikes, long-term care facilities must be ready to respond. Afterwards, litigation related to the provider s management of the situation remains. Mr. Cranner will discuss how to risk manage an emergency and address questions associated with applicable standards of care and related liabilities in the post-katrina and Sandy context. Bruce A. Cranner, Frilot, New Orleans, Louisiana 11:00 a.m. Facing Up to Facebook: Social Media in Long-Term Care Social media is a fact of life in the modern longterm care facility. Mr. Browning will analyze the implications and legal risks posed by social media, including labor and employment issues, HIPAA concerns, and NLRB actions. This session will help long-term care facilities address the realities of providing care in the digital age. John G. Browning, Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP, Dallas, Texas 11:45 a.m. ILF vs. ALF vs. SNF Managing the Transitions on the Slippery Slope of Aging Services Senior housing has changed dramatically. This session will discuss progressions in long-term care, including changing levels of care, managing expectations, educating residents, and the pitfalls of promises in marketing and service contracts. An analysis of real fact patterns will provide insight to protect families and maximize the defense of facilities. Kathleen M. Reilly, Damon Morey LLP, Buffalo, New York 12:30 p.m. The Ethical Entanglements of Defending a Guilty Client: Defending Rudolph v. Goodwill Hear a discussion of what to do when everything goes wrong before the first notice of claim. From the perspectives of the insurance adjuster, defense counsel, and coverage counsel, Ms. Natoli-Duffy will discuss the ethical responsibilities that arose in this action involving separate regulatory, criminal, and civil matters. 1:30 p.m. Adjourn Noelle M. Natoli-Duffy, Foley & Mansfield PLLP, Los Angeles, California PROGRAM SCHEDULE 3

6 FACULT Y FACULTY Sharon A. Brangman, M.D., is professor of medicine, division chief of Geriatrics and director of the Central New York Alzheimer s Disease Assistance Center at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York. She has over 25 years of experience providing medical care to older adults in the office, hospital, and nursing home settings. Dr. Brangman has been an invited speaker at national and international meetings and is the author of numerous publications. John G. Browning, the founding partner of Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP s Dallas office, represents a variety of companies in areas ranging from employment and intellectual property to commercial cases and the defense of product liability, professional liability, media law, and general negligence matters. Mr. Browning has extensive trial, arbitration, and summary judgment experience, and is the author of The Lawyer s Guide to Social Networking, Understanding Social Media s Impact on the Law. Kasie Leigh Cousino is the director of claims for Chelsea Rhone LLC in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Chelsea Rhone administers HealthCap, which provides general and professional liability coverage to over 1,000 senior care facilities. Ms. Cousino directs all aspects of HealthCap s carrier-level claims functions, including data analytics, strategy support, and case management. She holds an MBA from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan and undergraduate degrees in mathematics, actuarial science, and economics. Bruce A. Cranner is a partner in the New Orleans firm of Frilot LLC. He practices in the firm's commercial litigation, medical malpractice and health care and product liability sections. He has extensive experience in the trial of complex medical liability involving birth trauma, gynecological surgery, cardiology, neurosurgery and oral surgery. He also represents health care facilities in peer review matters. Mr. Cranner is a former DRI board member and is a past chair of DRI's Medical Liability and Health Care Law Committee. Patrick B. Curran is an AV-rated, senior trial partner in Damon Morey LLP s Buffalo, New York, office. Co-chair of the firm s nursing home defense group, he represents long-term care facilities throughout western and upstate New York, having tried 65 jury trials to verdict in medical malpractice, product liability, construction, trucking, and general negligence cases. Mr. Curran has been recognized as a New York Super Lawyer, and is an active member of ABOTA s national board and the FDCC. 4 Dan L. Longo, an AV-rated attorney is partner-in-charge of Murchison & Cumming LLP s Orange County office and co-chair of the firm s health law and professional liability practice groups. Mr. Longo focuses on the defense of longterm care facilities, medical malpractice, legal malpractice, and insurance agent/broker E&O and D&O liability. He is a frequent lecturer and contributing author for Inside the Minds: Elder Law Health Care Client Strategies. Mr. Longo has been recognized as a Southern California Super Lawyer. Claire N. Luna is the senior vice president and partner with Jury Impact, a national consulting firm based in Orange County, California. During her seven years with the company, SwissRe s preferred trial research provider, Ms. Luna has conducted focus groups and mock trials in 45 states and assisted with jury selection and trial monitoring in dozens of medical malpractice and other liability cases. Ms. Luna is a former reporter for the Los Angeles Times. Minton P. Mayer, of counsel for Wiseman Ashworth Law Group PLC in Memphis, Tennessee, represents long-term care providers, assisted living facilities, and other health care entities. His practice includes not only complex litigation defense, but also consulting work on commercial, regulatory, and administrative proceedings. His professional practice and volunteer experience as vice president, general counsel, and president-elect of a nursing home provide him with insight into the operational, compliance, and risk management issues. Ted J. McDonald III is a founding partner of Adam & McDonald PA in Overland Park, Kansas. Mr. McDonald specializes in defending long-term care and assisted living facility claims for major providers of health care services throughout the country. He is the chair of DRI s Medical Liability and Health Care Law Committee, and a former member of DRI s Governance Committee. Mr. McDonald is also a member of the Kansas Defense Lawyers Association. Janet A. McSharar, an equity partner of Harrison & Moberly LLP in Indianapolis, represents nursing facilities in all aspects of operations. The majority of her practice is focused on defending nursing facilities from negligence claims. Prior to entering private practice, Ms. McSharar was an Indiana deputy attorney general and in-house counsel for the long-term care division of Indiana State Department of Health. She is a member of DRI and the Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana. Robin Locke Nagele, a principal in the health law group of Post & Schell PC in Philadelphia, has a national health care litigation and consulting practice extending to complex commercial, regulatory, and compliance matters involving hospitals, health care systems, and ancillary service provid-

7 ers, and their medical and corporate leadership. Her practice includes federal and state regulatory issues, fraud and abuse, not-for-profit governance, licensing, EMTALA, HCQIA, and patient safety and quality. She writes extensively for national publications. Noelle M. Natoli-Duffy, an AV-rated litigator in Foley & Mansfield PLLP s Los Angeles office, chairs the firm s elder law and trucking litigation practice groups. Ms. Duffy has represented ALFs, SNFs, RCFEs, AFHs, hospitals, doctors, nurses, and facility employees in both civil litigation and administrative proceedings. She has been recognized as a Southern California Rising Star. Stephen O. Plunkett, shareholder with Bassford Remele PA in Minneapolis, represents nursing home and assisted living facilities in the Midwest. He has chaired national seminars dealing with long-term care litigation issues. Mr. Plunkett is a member of DRI s Law Institute and a former chair of DRI s Medical Liability and Health Care Law Committee. He is admitted to practice in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Mr. Plunkett has been recognized by his peers as a Top 100 Lawyer and Super Lawyer in Minnesota Law & Politics. Erin M. Pope is the acting chief privacy officer and assistant general counsel for Golden Living and its affiliates headquartered in Plano, Texas, a family of healthcare companies serving over 60,000 patients every day. In addition to privacy matters, Ms. Pope also directs records management initiatives and e-discovery efforts for Golden Living. Kathleen M. Reilly is a partner in the Buffalo, New York, law firm of Damon Morey LLP, concentrating her practice on long-term care defense and medical malpractice. Ms. Reilly has been recognized by her peers as a New York Super Lawyer. She is a member of DRI, the New York State Bar Association, and the Erie County Bar Association, where she currently serves on the Judiciary Committee and as chair of the Negligence Committee. Lisa Pierce Reisz is a partner in Vorys Sater Seymour and Pease LLP s health care group in Columbus, Ohio, specializing in health care information privacy and security, with a focus on HIPAA/HITECH compliance. She counsels health care providers on breach notification, state privacy laws, electronic health records, meaningful use incentives, and confidentiality of medical and mental health records. Ms. Reisz is the editor of the firm s HealtHITech Law blog and is an active member of AHLA s HIT subgroup. Pamela S. Schremp, J.D., MSN, RN, is the director of strategic claim oversight for CNA s Global Specialty Lines in Chicago, overseeing the evaluation, monitoring, management, and resolution of major claims, investigations, and exposures. Drawing on her background as a registered nurse, advance practice nurse, director of risk management for an academic medical center, and attorney, Ms. Schremp is also a segment owner for CNA HealthPro s Aging Services program. She is the program chair for this seminar. John F. Sheridan, FACHE, MHSA, CHE, is president of ehealth Data Solutions LLC in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. His health care industry experience uniquely qualifies his roles as strategic advisor, consultant, and entrepreneur, serving nursing homes, long-term care, pharmaceuticals, hospitals, and physicians across the United States, Norway, Canada, and Mexico. Mr. Sheridan and a great clinical and information sciences team built the company s current products CareWatch, RiskWatch and UBWatch to serve long-term care professions with easily accessible, useful information. Todd W. Smyth, a founding partner of Smyth Whitley LLC in Charleston, South Carolina, focuses on the defense of the health care industry. He represents physicians, drug and medical device manufacturers, pharmacies, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities. Mr. Smyth is the vice chair of DRI s Medical Liability and Health Care Law Committee and an active member of DRI s Drug and Medical Device Committee. He is listed in Best Lawyers in America under medical malpractice law and as a South Carolina Super Lawyer under medical defense. Stanley J. Szpytek, Jr., a retired deputy fire chief and fire marshal, is the president of Fire and Life Safety Inc. (FLS) in Mesa, Arizona. FLS provides consulting services in life safety code compliance, safety management, and disaster planning for occupancies of all types, focusing on long-term health care facilities and senior-living properties. Mr. Szpytek is a founding member of the Emergency Management Alliance, and the life safety/disaster planning consultant for the Arizona Health Care Association and California Association of Health Facilities. Albert Barclay Wong, an equity partner of Harrison & Moberly LLP in Indianapolis, is the program vice chair for this seminar. His practice focuses on defending nursing facilities and other health care providers from negligence claims. He also represents licensed health care providers, including physicians, nurses, and dentists in professional licensure matters before all of Indiana s health related boards and committees. Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Wong was an Indiana deputy attorney general. FACULT Y 5

8 GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL INFORMATION CLE/CLAIMS ADJUSTERS ACCREDITATION This seminar has been approved for CLE credit by the State Bar of California in the amount of hours, including 1 hour of ethics credit. Accreditation has been requested from every state with mandatory continuing legal education (CLE) requirements. Certificates of attendance will be provided to each attendee. Attendees are responsible for obtaining CLE credits from their respective states. Application has been made for continuing education for claims adjusters. Credit availability and requirements vary from state to state; please check the DRI website at dri.org for the latest information for your state. REGISTRATION The registration fee is $755 for members and those who join DRI when registering and $985 for nonmembers. The registration fee includes course materials, continental breakfasts, refreshment breaks and networking receptions. If you wish to have your name appear on the registration list distributed at the conference and receive the course materials in advance, DRI must receive your registration by August 30, 2013 (please allow 10 days for processing). Registrations received after August 30, 2013, will be processed on-site. REFUND POLICY The registration fee is fully refundable for cancellations received on or before August 30, Cancellations received after August 30 and on or before September 6, 2013, will receive a refund, less a $100 processing fee. Cancellations made after September 6 will not receive a refund, but the course materials on CD-ROM and a $100 certificate good for any DRI seminar within the next 12 months will be issued. All cancellations and requests for refunds must be made in writing. Fax ( ) or (seminars@dri.org) to DRI s Accounting Department. All refunds will be processed in the same method that the payment was received. Substitutions may be made at any time without charge and must be submitted in writing. HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS A limited number of discounted hotel rooms have been made available at the Westin Kierland, 6902 East Greenway Parkway, Scottsdale, Arizona For reservations, visit dri.org and go to the Nursing Home/ALF Litigation Seminar page or contact the hotel directly at Please mention the DRI s Nursing Home/ALF Litigation Seminar to take advantage of the group rate of $235 Single/ Double. The hotel block is limited and rooms and rates are available on a first-come, first-served basis. You must make reservations by August 20, 2013, to be eligible for the group rate. Requests for reservations made after August 20 are subject to room and rate availability. SPECIAL DISCOUNTS Group Discount The first and second registrations from the same firm or company are subject to the fees outlined previously. The registration fee for additional registrants from the same firm or company is $695, regardless of membership status. All registrations must be received at the same time to receive the discount. In-House Counsel In-house counsel are eligible for free registration to DRI seminars. In-house counsel are defined as licensed attorneys, who are employed exclusively by a corporation or other private sector organization for the purpose of providing legal representation and counsel only to that corporation, its affiliates and subsidiaries. In order to qualify for free registration, the individual must also be a DRI member and a member of DRI s Corporate Counsel Committee. Offer excludes the DRI Annual Meeting. Claims Executives Any member of DRI employed as a claims professional by a corporation or insurance company, who spends a substantial portion of his or her professional time hiring or supervising outside counsel in the representation of business, insurance companies or their insureds, associations or governmental entities in civil litigation, will be entitled to free attendance at any DRI program. Nonmember claims executives should contact DRI s Customer Service at for details. Offer excludes DRI Annual Meeting. Travel Discounts DRI offers discounted meeting fares on various major air carriers for DRI s Nursing Home/ALF Litigation Seminar attendees. To receive these discounts, please contact Hobson Travel Ltd., DRI s official travel provider, at As always, to obtain the lowest available fares, early booking is recommended. The taping or recording of DRI seminars is prohibited without the written permission of DRI. Speakers and times may be subject to last-minute changes. A small portion of your room rate offsets the costs of the seminar. DRI policy provides there will be no group functions sponsored by others in connection with its seminars. 6

9 2013 SEMINAR SCHEDULE May 9 10 May 9 10 May May May June 5 7 June 12 June June Business Litigation InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile, Chicago, IL Intellectual Property Litigation InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile, Chicago, IL Drug and Medical Device Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel, New York, NY Retail and Hospitality Litigation and Claims Management InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile, Chicago, IL Diversity for Success Swissôtel Chicago, Chicago, IL Insurance Bad Faith and Extra- Contractual Liability The Westin Boston Waterfront, Boston, MA Global Arbitration Summit Prague Marriott Hotel, Prague, Czech Republic Hot Topics in International Dispute Resolution Prague Marriott Hotel, Prague, Czech Republic Young Lawyers The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV June July Government Enforcement and Corporate Compliance The Westin Washington, D.C. City Center, Washington, DC Class Actions The Willard Washington, D.C., Washington, DC September Nursing Home/AL Litigation The Westin Kierland, Scottsdale, AZ September Strictly Automotive The Dearborn Inn, A Marriott Hotel, Dearborn, MI September Construction Law The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV October November 7 8 DRI Annual Meeting Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers, Chicago, IL Asbestos Medicine New Orleans Marriott, New Orleans, LA November Sexual Torts The Westin San Diego, San Diego, CA December December Insurance Coverage and Practice Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel, New York, NY Professional Liability Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel, New York, NY DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN DRI: A STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLE DRI is the largest international membership organization of attorneys defending the interests of business and individuals in civil litigation. Diversity is a core value at DRI. Indeed, diversity is fundamental to the success of the organization, and we seek out and embrace the innumerable benefits and contributions that the perspectives, backgrounds, cultures, and life experiences a diverse membership provides. Inclusiveness is the chief means to increase the diversity of DRI s membership and leadership positions. DRI s members and potential leaders are often also members and leaders of other defense organizations. Accordingly, DRI encourages all national, state, and local defense organizations to promote diversity and inclusion in their membership and leadership. SEMINAR SCHEDULE 7

10 SEMINAR SPONSORS DRI wishes to thank our sponsors for their support at this year s seminar! SEMINAR SPONSORS 8

11 Nursing Home/ALF Litigation Seminar September 19 20, 2013 The Westin Kierland Scottsdale, Arizona For inclusion on the preregistration list and to receive course materials in advance, register by August 30, FORMAL NAME TITLE NAME (as you would like it to appear on badge) COMPANY/FIRM/LAW SCHOOL ADDRESS CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP/POST CODE TELEPHONE FAX Please list any special needs Are you a first-time attendee at this DRI seminar? Yes No How many attorneys are in your firm? What is your primary area of practice? REGISTRATION FEE Registration fee includes seminar attendance, networking events, and course materials. DRI will a link to download the course materials to all registrants two weeks in advance of the seminar. The CD will be included in the registration packet on-site. You can order additional copies by checking the appropriate box below or going online at dri.org. Member $755 Nonmember $985 Government Member $500 Law Student Member FREE In-House Counsel Member* FREE Claims Executive Member* FREE Group Discount* $695 (*as defined on page 6) ADDITIONAL COURSE MATERIALS Member $75 Nonmember $95 (Illinois residents, please add 9.25% sales tax. Shipping charges for U.S. and Canada only: $6.50) PAYMENT METHOD My check for (USD) is enclosed. Please charge my VISA MasterCard American Express. Card # Signature Please remit payment by MAIL to: DRI Eagle Way, Chicago, IL Exp. Date Golf Tournament Registration Individual player registration $150 Team registration* $600 Golf club rental $50 * Team registration option designates you as team captain. Submit names of the four team members to Josh Davis at jdavis@lbbslaw.com no later than August 30. Please remit payment by COURIER to: JP Morgan, Attn: DRI # S. Dearborn, 6th Floor, Chicago, IL PHONE: FAX: seminars@dri.org WEB: dri.org Nursing Home B

12 55 West Monroe Street Suite 2000 Chicago, IL USA 2013 DRI Nursing Home/ALF Litigation Seminar Golf Tournament Golf Tournament Registration Deadline: August 30, 2013 Note: All players must be registered for the seminar in order to participate in the golf tournament. Experience the best of desert and resort style golf at DRI s Nursing Home/ALF Litigation Seminar Golf Tournament. Join your friends, colleagues, and peers for an entertaining round of golf at the Westin Kierland Resort s Acacia-Ironwood course on Wednesday, September 18. Event Details Modestly priced at $150 per player and $600 per team (foursome), the registration fee includes an on-course continental breakfast, pre-round practice facility use, air-conditioned golf carts, and a post-round lunch. Awards will be presented to the top three finishing teams, with prizes for longest drive and closest to the pin competitions. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Don t miss this exciting opportunity to network with top industry and legal professionals, while enjoying a round of golf on one of Scottsdale s top courses. Come join us for the 8:00 a.m. shotgun start on Wednesday, September 18, Cancellation Policy Cancellations made by August 14, 2013, are eligible for a full refund. Cancellations made after August 14 are nonrefundable. All cancellations and requests for refunds must be made in writing. Fax ( ) or (seminars@dri.org) to DRI s Accounting Department. Questions About the Golf Tournament? Contact Josh Davis at jdavis@lbbslaw.com or Registration Complete the registration form (p. 11) or register online at PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID DRI