Remote Only Event (Date
moved from 2/28/24)
This presentation will cover a broad range of
considerations and trial skills to win inmate medical neglect cases. These
include:
Investigation:
• Presuit | This CLE will cover the
importance of obtaining all of the evidence you can presuit through data
practices requests. This includes incident reports, jail or prison video footage
and investigation reports.
• Who is at-fault? Correctional
staff or private medical provider and why does it
matter?
Lawsuit:
• Federal vs State Court | Which venue
should I choose for my lawsuit? What are the advantages and disadvantages of
each forum?
• Official Immunity vs. Qualified
Immunity
Discovery:
• How to establishing rule violations
by focusing on jail policies and procedures.
• How to effectively
depose correctional staff and medical experts.
Motion
Practice:
• Defeating the defenses of Official Immunity and Qualified
Immunity.
Trial
• How to successfully try
an inmate medical neglect case.
Presenter:
Oliver Edward Nelson,
III| Attorney and
Owner, Magna Law Firm
Cost:
Civil Litigation Section Member:
Free
MSBA Member: $15
Non-Member: $45
New Admittee/Law Student:
FreeCLE Credits: 1.0 Standard CLE Credit | Event Code: 498927
Registration Deadline: June
7th, 2024. To register after that time, email the program manager.
Program Manager: Kelly Kozicky | kkozicky@mnbars.org |
612-278-6329
Payments/Cancellations: Please register online or over the phone by credit card
whenever possible. If you must pay by check, please use this registration
form. Need to cancel? Please see our cancellation
policy .
Accommodations: We are
committed to creating an inclusive environment in which all members can
participate fully. If you need reasonable accommodations to participate in this
event, please notify the program manager with at least 72 hours notice prior to
the meeting to allow sufficient time to make arrangements for accommodations.
Thank you.