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University of Houston CLE - Advanced Civil Litigation

August 11, 2005

This two-day course, sponsored by the University of Houston Law Foundation with generous underwriting support provided by Andrews Kurth, will give the experienced litigator a broad review of important areas of civil litigation. See below for details:

Location:

  • Houston, Texas: May 5-6, 2005 at the Hilton of the Americas
  • Dallas, Texas: May 19-20, 2005 at the Cityplace Conference Center
  • Austin, Texas: August 11-12, 2005 at the Norris Conference Center

Agenda - Day 1

  • Contributions, Indemnity, and Proportionate Responsibility
  • Winning Before Trial Part One
  • Care and Feeding of Fact Witnesses
  • Current Ethical Issues for the Litigation Attorney
  • Litigation with Insurance Companies
  • Products Liability
  • Current Issues Regarding Spoliation of Evidence
  • Medical Privacy in Litigation
  • Employment Litigation Update

Agenda - Day 2

  • Attorneys' Fees
  • Winning Before Trial Part Two
  • Business Torts
  • Care and Feeding of Expert Witnesses
  • Piercing the Corporate Veil and Successor Liability
  • Litigating Preferential Rights
  • Practical Considerations in Arbitrating Disputes
  • Calculating Lost Profits Damages in Commercial Litigation
  • Post-Verdict Collection Steps: How to Recover What You've Won