February 2012 LADC Newsletter
To view the February 2012 LADC Newsletter, click here: February 2012 LADC Newsletter.
Four cases of interest to defense counsel were handed down by the Louisiana Supreme Court after we went to press with the February 2012 Newsletter. To read our summaries of these four decisions, which include decisions relating to workers' comp, negligence, jury trials and peremption, click here: February 2012 Supplemental LADC Newsletter.
The LADC: Who We Are
The LADC is a nonprofit organization intended to bring together by association, communication and organization, lawyers who devote a substantial amount of their professional time to the handling of civil litigation and whose representation in such cases is primarily for the defense; to provide for the exchange among the members of this Association of information, ideas, techniques of procedure and court rulings relating to the handling of litigation in an effort to enhance the knowledge and improve the skills of defense lawyers; to elevate the standards of trial practice in this area and, in conjunction with similar associations in other areas, to develop, establish and secure court adoption or approval of a high-standard code of trial conduct and courtroom manners; to support and work for the improvement of the adversary system of justice in our courts; to work for the elimination of court congestion and delays in civil litigation; and in general to promote improvements in the administration of justice and to increase the quantity and quality of service and contribution which the legal profession renders to the community, state and nation.
To apply to join the LADC, click here: 2011-2012 LADC Membership Application.
February 2012 Young Defense Lawyers' Skill Set Seminar at Lucy's
The first LADC mini-seminar focusing on skills needed by junior associates was held in New Orleans on Dec. 8, 2011. The seminars will be held every other month. The concept was proposed by LADC Board member Sarah Kirkpatrick and approved by the LADC Board last August.
The second skill-set seminar will be held at Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant in New Orleans on Thursday, Feb. 23 at 4-6 p.m. The CLE program will focus on written discovery, depositions, and strategies for filing motions to compel.
To register, click here: Register for February 2012 Young Defense Lawyers' Skill Set Seminar at Lucy's Retired Surfers' Bar
Spring 2012 Costa Rica Annual Meeting & CLE Seminar
On behalf of the LADC Officers and Board of Directors I am excited to invite you to attend the overseas seminar in Los Sueños (“the Dreams”) Costa Rica. This rain forest setting is a departure from our traditional venues and is aimed towards encouraging more participation by younger members of our Association without sacrificing the quality accommodations our members have come to expect for this event. In an effort to suit every interest and budget, we are offering a buffet of choices for lodging and activities, with those activities ranging from self-guided eco-tours to world class golf and sport fishing. The dress is “Island Casual” – no coats, no ties.
As always, our Directors have put together a top-notch CLE program to include presentations by our Executive Director Emeritus, Professor Frank Maraist, and from a panel of jurists sitting in state and federal district and appellate courts. Please share with us the lush flora, balmy winds, and friendly people of Costa Rica.
To download a brochure in PDF, click here: 2012 LADC Costa Rica CLE. To register on line, click here: Register for LADC Costa Rica CLE.
Thank you,
Ben Mayeaux, LADC President
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