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2023 Strictly Automotive Seminar

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Duration:: 50 Hours 30 Minutes
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Wed, Aug 16, 2023 - 10:00am to Fri, Aug 18, 2023 - 12:30pm EDT

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Join us for a timely seminar focused on current issues affecting those who practice in the automotive space. Stay up to date on emerging technologies, electric vehicles (EV), Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), and supply chain developments. Gain perspective from in-house counsel regarding their business and legal concerns. Additionally, attain deeper knowledge from experienced trial counsel and experts about key litigation trends and best practices for defending various types of automotive claims.

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Alabama

Number of Accredited Hours: 7
Seminar Course/Activity Number: NA
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You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

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Alaska

CLE programs which take place outside of Alaska are not required to be accredited by the Alaska Bar Association. Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attendance at CLE programs offered in or from other jurisdictions if the program has been accredited by another MCLE jurisdiction.

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Arizona

Number of Accredited Hours: 7
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency
Arizona does not pre-approve CLE.

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Arkansas

Number of Accredited Hours: 7
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

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California

Number of Accredited Hours: 7
Post Seminar Action: Please Keep The Certificate For Your Personal Records.

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Colorado

Number of Accredited Hours: 8
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

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Connecticut

Number of Accredited Hours: 7
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

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Delaware

Number of Accredited Hours: 7
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

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Florida

Number of Accredited Hours: 8.5
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

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Technology

2.5

Georgia

Number of Accredited Hours: 7
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

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Hawaii

This course was approved under the Hawaii "Approved Jurisdiction" policy, Pennsylvania being an Approved Jurisdiction.
Number of Accredited Hours: 7
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

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Idaho

Number of Accredited Hours: 7
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

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Illinois

Number of Accredited Hours: 7
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

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Indiana

Number of Accredited Hours: 7
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

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Iowa

Number of Accredited Hours: 7
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

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Kansas

Number of Accredited Hours: 8
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

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Kentucky

Number of Accredited Hours: 7
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

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Louisiana

Number of Accredited Hours: 7
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

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Maine

Number of Accredited Hours: 7
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

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Minnesota

Number of Accredited Hours: 7
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

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Mississippi

Number of Accredited Hours: 7
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

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Missouri

Number of Accredited Hours: 8.4
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

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8.4

Montana

Number of Accredited Hours: 7
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

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Nebraska

Number of Accredited Hours: 7
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

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Nevada

Number of Accredited Hours: 7
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

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New Hampshire

Number of Accredited Hours: 7
As of July 1, 2014, attorneys will be reporting their own attendance to programs on a new online system. There will no longer be sponsor accreditation in NH.

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New Jersey

Number of Accredited Hours: 8.4
Post Seminar Action: Please Keep The Certificate For Your Personal Records

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8.4

New Mexico

Number of Accredited Hours: 7
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

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New York

This course was approved under the New York Approved Jurisdiction Policy, Pennsylvania being an Approved Jurisdiction.

Number of Accredited Hours: 7
Post Seminar Action: Please Keep The Certificate For Your Personal Records

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North Carolina

Number of Accredited Hours: 7
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

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North Dakota

Number of Accredited Hours: 7
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

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Ohio

Number of Accredited Hours: 7
Post Seminar Action: DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency

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Oklahoma

Number of Accredited Hours: 8.5
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

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8.5

Oregon

Number of Accredited Hours: 7
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

General

Pennsylvania

Number of Accredited Hours: 7
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

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Rhode Island

Number of Accredited Hours: 8
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

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South Carolina

Number of Accredited Hours: 7.5
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

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7.5

Tennessee

Number of Accredited Hours: 7.5
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

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7.5

Texas

Number of Accredited Hours: 7
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

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Utah

Number of Accredited Hours: 7
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

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Vermont

Number of Accredited Hours: 7
Post Seminar Action: Please Keep The Certificate For Your Personal Records

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Virginia

Number of Requested Hours: 7
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

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Washington

Numbera of Accredited Hours: 7
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

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Other

West Virginia

Numbera of Accredited Hours: 8.4
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

General

8.4

Wisconsin

Numbera of Accredited Hours: 8
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

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Wyoming

Numbera of Accredited Hours: 7
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

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Course Materials

Agenda

: Wednesday, August 16, 2023

: Live Burn (Add-on) Auto Additional Fees: $130.00
Date/Time: Wed, Aug 16, 2023 - 09:30 AM to 05:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Washington D.C. Fire & EMS Training Academy

Detail: Are you ready to dig through the ashes? Join us for exclusive hands-on fire investigation training w....

Are you ready to dig through the ashes? Join us for exclusive hands-on fire investigation training with a team of recognized experts in fire science and engineering will present on a variety of fire-related topics, with individual knowledge stations covering topics pertaining to fire science and investigation, such as mechanical and electrical systems, automobiles, electric vehicles, and Li-ion batteries. The training will include the opportunity for attendees to investigate at least one fire scene designed by the experts and burned prior to the event, and it will culminate in a live burn demonstration. DRI will provide live burn event registrants with transportation to/from the seminar hotel to the EMS Fire and Training Academy and lunch.

Time: 9:30am - 5:00pm (includes transportation time)

Deadline to register is Thursday, August 10.
Note: This is an additional charge event.

: Registration
Date/Time: Wed, Aug 16, 2023 - 01:00 PM to 06:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Concourse Foyer (Concourse)

: Networking/Cocktail Hour
Date/Time: Wed, Aug 16, 2023 - 06:00 PM to 07:00 PM (EDT)
Location: International Terrace (Terrace)

: Thursday, August 17, 2023

: Registration
Date/Time: Thu, Aug 17, 2023 - 08:00 AM to 06:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Concourse Foyer (Concourse)

: Coffee & Conversations
Date/Time: Thu, Aug 17, 2023 - 08:30 AM to 09:00 AM (EDT)
Location: Concourse Foyer (Concourse)

: Welcome and Introductions
Date/Time: Thu, Aug 17, 2023 - 09:00 AM to 09:15 AM (EDT)
Speaker(s): Roman Lifson , Elizabeth L. L. Moyo
Location: International Blrm East (Concourse)

: Emerging Technologies & How They Will Impact the Insurance Industry and the Transportation Ecosystem
Date/Time: Thu, Aug 17, 2023 - 09:15 AM to 10:15 AM (EDT)
Speaker(s): John Danenberger
Location: International Blrm East (Concourse)

Detail: The purpose of this presentation is to provide an up-to-date survey of various emergent technologies....

The purpose of this presentation is to provide an up-to-date survey of various emergent technologies that are redefining Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), Advanced Vehicle Technology (AVT), and our concept of what constitutes a contemporary vehicle. Autonomous capabilities, telematics, black box data, and smart car connectivity are greatly influencing our transportation ecosystem, safety statistics, and driver engagement. With these changes come new challenges for the insurance industry, from defining who and what a driver and vehicle is to creating coverages that shift from personal negligence to the incorporation of product liability concepts. Other implications of the proliferation of new technology in our cars involve questioning who owns the driving data and who can use it and for what purpose. Finally, the presentation will showcase new vehicles themselves that disrupt the definition of a vehicle under current insurance policies and what product enhancements and innovations are in store in the near future.

: Coffee Break
Date/Time: Thu, Aug 17, 2023 - 10:15 AM to 10:30 AM (EDT)
Location: Concourse Foyer (Concourse)

: Investigating Airbag Non-Deployment Claims: Case Studies
Date/Time: Thu, Aug 17, 2023 - 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM (EDT)
Speaker(s): Hernan Mercado-Corujo , George Wray
Location: International Blrm East (Concourse)

Detail: If an airbag within a vehicle fails to deploy in a crash and an occupant is injured as a result, lit....

If an airbag within a vehicle fails to deploy in a crash and an occupant is injured as a result, litigation is sure to follow. This presentation focuses on the various claims and associated investigations regarding alleged airbag non-deployments. Case studies will be used to demonstrate the approach and methodology to investigate these cases, including assessment of vehicle deformation, crash dynamics, sensor conditions, EDR data analysis, relationship to other vehicle restraints, associated recalls, etc. Simple techniques all the way to simulations will be included.

: Consumer Litigation: Updates, Pitfalls, and Best Practices (Joint Session with Fire Science)
Date/Time: Thu, Aug 17, 2023 - 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM (EDT)
Speaker(s): Rob Shields , Luis Gomez , Nicholas Johnson
Location: International Blrm West (Concourse)

Detail: This presentation will highlight the increasing threat that consumer warranty litigation poses to au....

This presentation will highlight the increasing threat that consumer warranty litigation poses to auto manufacturers and address key trends, including litigation involving corporate policies, class action-type discovery, and fraud and punitive damage claims. The panel will present key strategies to reduce the number of lawsuits filed and efforts to handle matters quickly to limit Plaintiff attorney fees.

: Networking Luncheon (at the hotel) - ticket included in registration price
Date/Time: Thu, Aug 17, 2023 - 12:30 PM to 01:30 PM (EDT)
Location: International Terrace (Terrace)

Detail: Mindful of our impact, we understand that you may have alternative lunch plans due to pre-arranged c....

Mindful of our impact, we understand that you may have alternative lunch plans due to pre-arranged client or colleague meetings. To ensure an accurate count for lunch, reduce food waste, and guarantee your seat, please indicate if you will attend the networking lunch.

: DRI Cares: Blessings in a Backpack
Date/Time: Thu, Aug 17, 2023 - 12:30 PM to 02:00 PM (EDT)
Location: International Terrace (Terrace)

Detail: On your way into lunch, support Blessings in a Backpack, DRI Cares and the DRI Foundation by filling....

On your way into lunch, support Blessings in a Backpack, DRI Cares and the DRI Foundation by filling a bag with food for a child experiencing food insecurity in our community. Feeding a child before you feed yourself is a wonderful way to make a difference in the lives of children and families all over our country and in this local community.

Click here for details.

: Breakout 1: Live Burn De-Brief and Data Analysis (Joint Session with Fire Science)
Date/Time: Thu, Aug 17, 2023 - 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM (EDT)
Speaker(s): Adam Goodman , Todd Hetrick , Amy Gray , Drew Paris
Location: International Blrm West (Concourse)

Detail: Experts will discuss fire science issues using video, photos and data from live burn cells and flash over demonstration.

Experts will discuss fire science issues using video, photos and data from live burn cells and flash over demonstration.

: Breakout 2: Don't Be a Crash Test Dummy (Quick Hits)
Date/Time: Thu, Aug 17, 2023 - 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM (EDT)
Speaker(s): Tony Freund , Lars Reinhart , James Chinni , Eric Welp
Location: International Blrm East (Concourse)

Detail: Quick Hit #1: Using Public Crash Databases Did you know that there is publicly available crash test ....

Quick Hit #1: Using Public Crash Databases Did you know that there is publicly available crash test data? Do you know where to find it? How to use it? How it might impact your evaluation of a case? Join us to learn how publicly available crash databases can provide an objective gut check of your case.

Tony Freund, Biodynamic Research Corporation, San Antonio, TX
Lars Reinhart, Biodynamic Research Corporation, San Antonio, TX

Quick Hit #2: Custom Child Restraint System Testing The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommends that children up to age 8 be restrained in a child restraint system appropriate for their age, weight, and height. Multiple studies over many years consistently report that properly selected and installed child restraint systems provide effective protection for child passengers in vehicle crashes. Despite the best efforts of public safety professionals and a diverse set of advocacy groups, studies indicate that 50% or more child restraint systems are misused. To understand the performance of a child restraint system in a specific crash, oftentimes evidence on the vehicle interior, vehicle seat, vehicle restraints, child restraint system and harness can help identify interactions between them and the child passenger. Join us for a discussion of these fascinating issues and how the data and crash testing could impact your next case.

James R Chinni, P.E, Engineering Answers, Noblesville, IN
Eric Welp, CAPE, Carmel, IN

: Small Group Networking Opportunities
Date/Time: Thu, Aug 17, 2023 - 03:30 PM to 05:30 PM (EDT)

Detail: Sign up for one of these options and start building your connections and developing relationships! ....

Sign up for one of these options and start building your connections and developing relationships!

1. The Dupont Circle & Embassy Row Walking Tour

2. National Museum of American History

3. Museum of Natural History

Sign up for Small Group Networking

: Premier Networking Reception (ticket included in seminar registration)
Date/Time: Thu, Aug 17, 2023 - 06:00 PM to 08:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Heights Courtyard at the Washington Hilton

: GUEST TICKET ONLY: Premier Networking Reception (Price of one ticket included in your seminar registration) Additional Fees: $100.00
Date/Time: Thu, Aug 17, 2023 - 06:00 PM to 08:00 PM (EDT)

: Dine-Arounds
Date/Time: Thu, Aug 17, 2023 - 08:00 PM to 10:00 PM (EDT)

Detail: Join colleagues and friends at selected restaurants for dinner (on your own). Sign up for Dine-Arounds

Join colleagues and friends at selected restaurants for dinner (on your own).

Sign up for Dine-Arounds

: Friday, August 18, 2023

: Registration
Date/Time: Fri, Aug 18, 2023 - 08:00 AM to 11:00 AM (EDT)
Location: Concourse Foyer (Concourse)

: Coffee Service
Date/Time: Fri, Aug 18, 2023 - 08:00 AM to 09:00 AM (EDT)
Location: Concourse Foyer (Concourse)

: Welcome and Announcements
Date/Time: Fri, Aug 18, 2023 - 09:00 AM to 09:10 AM (EDT)
Speaker(s): Natalie J. Eschbach
Location: International Blrm East (Concourse)

: The Intersection of EV, ESG, and Supply Chain Issues
Date/Time: Fri, Aug 18, 2023 - 09:10 AM to 10:10 AM (EDT)
Speaker(s): Joanna Leong , Rachel Cooper , Beth Mykytiuk , Anthony Cooke , Michael Papageorge
Location: International Blrm East (Concourse)

Detail: The rise of electric vehicles complements shifting corporate values reflected in ESG and sustainabil....

The rise of electric vehicles complements shifting corporate values reflected in ESG and sustainability policies–but where does liability fit in? This presentation will address the effects of ESG measures on supply chains, the ways in which sustainability is changing products, how electric vehicles have changed liability concerns, and emerging technologies to counteract those new concerns.

: Coffee Break
Date/Time: Fri, Aug 18, 2023 - 10:10 AM to 10:25 AM (EDT)
Location: Concourse Foyer (Concourse)

: Defending Optional Equipment Decisions in Heavy Duty Trucks
Date/Time: Fri, Aug 18, 2023 - 10:25 AM to 11:25 AM (EDT)
Speaker(s): Bill McDonald , Sally M. Bowman , Marc Carlton
Location: International Blrm East (Concourse)

Detail: Product liability claims centered on the offering of equipment and features as optional are nothing ....

Product liability claims centered on the offering of equipment and features as optional are nothing new, and, as manufacturers innovate and products evolve, these claims are sure to continue. This experienced panel will discuss the challenges posed by these matters and effective defense strategies in the context of heavy truck litigation.

: Structural Crashworthiness Response Strategies
Date/Time: Fri, Aug 18, 2023 - 11:25 AM to 12:25 PM (EDT)
Speaker(s): Harry Pearce , Katherine Pennetti
Location: International Blrm East (Concourse)

Detail: When plaintiff attorneys and experts claim that the structure, or sheet metal, of a vehicle deformed....

When plaintiff attorneys and experts claim that the structure, or sheet metal, of a vehicle deformed too much, what is the best response? First, a deformation comparison in the relevant crash testing of the subject vehicle to similar peer vehicles can be made. The deformations measured in front, side, rear, and roof testing will be discussed. Second, a comparison of material strengths can be made. Information available from various automakers will be presented. Third, a physical buck comparison can be made. Fourth, a structural lineup can help refine the reconstruction, explain why the vehicles crushed as they did, and inform on the likely outcome of alternative designs or potential crash tests. Finally, the different types of crash testing will be discussed.

: Program Adjourns
Date/Time: Fri, Aug 18, 2023 - 12:25 PM to 12:30 PM (EDT)

Continuing Legal Education

2023 Strictly Automotive Seminar

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Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

California

Colorado

Connecticut

Delaware

Florida

Georgia

Hawaii

Idaho

Illinois

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Maine

Minnesota

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

Nevada

New Hampshire

New Jersey

New Mexico

New York

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma

Oregon

Pennsylvania

Rhode Island

South Carolina

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

Washington

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

Course Materials

Agenda