Welcome and Introductions  (5 MINUTES)
– Tanner J. Moe & Sylvia Ivey Zinn, Course Co-Chairs

2023 Review of the Top Minnesota Personal Injury Decisions  (45 MINUTES)
An update of cases from 2022 and early 2023 that affect the automobile arena and a brief overview of other important decisions.
– Matthew J. Barber

American Arbitration Association Update – New Rules and Procedures in 2022  (45 MINUTES)
Get the latest information and updates including new a new appeal process of certain No-Fault Standing Committee decisions.
– Krista M. Peach

Lawyer to Lawyer – Considerations of Coverage, Sources and Settlement  (45 MINUTES)
Join this practical discussion of commonly encountered issues. Topics include how to analyze coverage problems, situations that may present hurdles to recovery, and maximizing your position in arbitration, mediation and settlement resolution.
– Tanner J. Moe & Sylvia Ivey Zinn

Collisions at the Crossroads – What Every Personal Injury Attorney Needs to Know About Accidents Involving Trains  (45 MINUTES)
Get a fast-paced overview of the basics of railroad law and practical pointers on how to handle cases involving a train or railroad.
– Jeffrey A. Abrahamson

How to Find and Use Evidence from Cell Phones, Cars, and Other Devices  (60 MINUTES)
Computer forensic expert, Mark Lanterman, offers practical advice on recovering evidence from phones, automated vehicles and other devices, and working with an expert to use the evidence to win your case.
– Mark Lanterman

Injections and Radiofrequency Ablation in Motor Vehicle Accident Cases – Understanding and Presenting Medical Evidence on Injuries  (30 MINUTES)
Dr. David Schultz, a physician specializing in interventional pain management, will discuss injections and RFAs and the efficacy of repeating both types of treatment in injury cases. Learn how a medical expert can provide the information you need to negotiate, mediate, or arbitrate your case.
– Dr. David M. Schultz

Accessing Coverage by Identifying Recoverable Losses – Insight from an Economic Expert  (30 MINUTES)
Properly determining the value of your client’s economic loss is one of the most important parts of your case, and fundamental for accessing umbrella coverage or stacking policies. Dr. Felix Friedt provides insight on determining economic damages.
– Dr. Felix Friedt

Best Practices for Working with Experts – Determining the Benefits, Expectations, and Responsibilities  (60 MINUTES)
A panel of attorneys discuss their experiences working with experts. The discuss includes how to  decide when to use an expert, the qualities of a good (or bad) expert, covering the cost of an expert, working with an expert, and other important considerations for getting the right expert, at the right time, for your case and client.
– Lindsey A. Carpenter, Meghan A. Cooper, Shayne M. Hamann & Cody C. Scharpf
– Sylvia Ivey Zinn (moderator)

$245

Other discounts that may apply:

• Season Pass Discount
• On Demand Bundle Discount
• New Lawyer Discount

Scholarships available!
Need-based scholarships are available for in-person and online seminars. For further information or to obtain a scholarship application, contact us at 800-759-8840 or customerservice@minncle.org.

Minnesota CLE is applying to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for 6.0 standard CLE credits. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this program is 6.0 credits.

Minnesota CLE also has applied to the Minnesota State Bar Association for 6.0 civil trial specialist credits.

Depending on the jurisdiction in which you practice, you may or may not be able to claim credit for viewing this on demand seminar. Please check with your licensing agency for accreditation information.