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JOIN US IN SCOTTSDALE FOR THE 2022 MIDYEAR MEETING We are so excited to welcome you to one of our favorite destinations to connect with each other...in-person! Join us for the 2022 Midyear Meeting, February 19 to 24, at the JW Marriott Camelback Inn in Scottsdale, Arizona. Meeting attendees will experience the IADC’s new wildly important goals (WIGs) in action: engagement, relationships, and referrals. The entire meeting has been crafted around these WIGs. Every program, every event, and every gathering—even the technology—has been designed to allow members to dig deeper into the Association and build lasting relationships. With more than 20 hours of curated CLE, networking events that will focus on expanding your referral and business networks, and lots of social opportunities and activities sprinkled throughout, you won’t want to miss this meeting. For registration and full meeting details, visit the 2022 Midyear Meeting page on the IADC website.
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A New Year’s Resolution It’s that time of year again to consider New Year’s resolutions. The IADC has been thinking hard about resolutions and has settled on the wildly important goal (WIG) of increasing member satisfaction with business referrals (incoming and outgoing). We resolve to make progress toward that goal in 2022. We believe that satisfaction with business referrals is linked directly to satisfaction with business relationships. And to increase satisfaction with business relationships in the IADC, members must do just one thing: engage. There’s no substitute for engagement. The easiest way to engage in the IADC in 2022 is simply to show up to one of the spectacular major meetings we have planned throughout the year: Midyear Meeting, Scottsdale, AZ—February 19-24 Corporate Counsel Training Academy, Chicago, IL—April 6 Corporate Counsel College, Chicago, IL—April 7-8 Professional and Medical Liability Roundtables, Chicago, IL—May 12 Annual Meeting, Berlin, Germany—July 9-14 Trial Academy—Summer (confirmed details coming soon) International Corporate Counsel College, Vienna, Austria—October (confirmed details coming soon) Make it your New Year’s resolution to show up to one or more (or all!) of these meetings. I promise: the more you engage in the IADC in 2022, the more satisfied you will be with your membership. Spencer H. Silverglate IADC President
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The IADC Corporate Counsel Training Academy is a half-day, complimentary primer for those who have been in-house counsel for 0-3 years. The program will be an intimate classroom setting with a maximum registration of 25 attendees. It will take place Wednesday, April 6, the day before the IADC Corporate Counsel College, and Training Academy attendees are invited to stay and attend the Corporate Counsel College. There are no fees for the Training Academy attendees to attend the Academy and the Corporate Counsel College, but registration is required, and space is limited. For up-to-date information and to register, check out the Corporate Counsel Training Academy page on the IADC website.
You can now register online to attend the 2022 Corporate Counsel College, April 7 - 8 at The Ritz-Carlton in Chicago, Illinois USA. This two-day program is designed specifically for in-house counsel and their trusted outside advisors. During this program for senior in-house counsel and their trusted outside counsel, program offerings will include: Highlights When Congress Calls: Strategies for Preparing for Investigations and Testimony on the Hill The Equifax Data Breach: From Suspicion to Settlement The Art and Science of Disagreeing with Management Have You Checked On Your Corporate Compliance Program Lately? If Not, You Should! Lessons for Lawyers from the Science of Well-Being Managing Litigation with Effectiveness and Efficiency Lawyers as Trusted ESG Advisors to the Business A Company Under Siege For up-to-date information, check out the Corporate Counsel College page on the IADC website.
Coming This April - 2022 Corporate Counsel College
Great Benefit for Corporate Counsel Members and Their In-House Team!
Member Spotlight
The IADC's Member Spotlight program is designed to introduce and focus attention on members. Fill out the brief Member Spotlight Form to be featured next!
Think IADC First is a program designed to encourage our members to consider fellow members when the opportunity arises to refer business. With the talent and expertise of our members, you can be confident that your client will be well represented when referred to a member. In the video above, Melissa Dorman Matthews shares what IADC membership has provided her - friendships, business development, career growth, and camaraderie. Have you had a Think IADC First referral? We would love to anonymously share your success. Email Ashley Hatfield, Director of Communications, at ahatfield@iadclaw.org.
Allow Me to Reintroduce the Drug, Device and Biotechnology Committee Members Drug, Device and Biotechnology Committee Insurance Brokers Liability in Canada Revisited By: Harmon C. Hayden Professional Liability Committee Promissory Estoppel in Canadian Insurance Law By: Harmon C. Hayden Insurance and Reinsurance Committee Mobile Emissions Sources and the Regulatory Push Toward Lower or Zero Emission Vehicles By: Joel Eagle and Joel Bowers Environmental and Energy Law Committee Supreme Court Settles Circuit Split Over Remand Orders Under 28 U.S.C § 1447(d) By: Brian D. Gross, Jennifer A. Whelan, and Max Doherty Appellate Practice Committee and Product Liability Committee PFAS: 2022 Trending Towards a Major Turning Point in Regulation and Litigation By: Stephanie A. Fox, Samuel D. Habeeb, and Robert W. Petti Toxic and Hazardous Substances Litigation Committee Third Circuit Court of Appeals Gets in Tune with the Second and Third Circuits on Limited Preclusive Effect of Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Proceedings By: Thomas M. Hinchey Intellectual Property Committee Changing the Paradigm: Reimagining the Practice of Law in a Post-Pandemic World By: Andrea Schillaci Professional Liability Committee New German Supply Chain Act – New Challenges and Exposure for Companies Doing Business in Germany By: Kurt B. Gerstner Transportation Committee Talc-Asbestos Claims Against Johnson & Johnson May Proceed for Now; Status of J&J Subsidiary Created to Hold Liabilities Being Weighed By: Stephanie A. Fox and Donald R. Kinsley Toxic and Hazardous Substances Litigation Committee The Duty to Defend Between Several Insurers: Northbridge General Insurance Corporation v. XL Specialty Insurance Company, 2021 BCSC 1682 By: Harmon C. Hayden Insurance and Reinsurance Committee Statute of Limitations in Legal Malpractice Claims – Consent to Change Attorney Forms and Establishing the End of the Continuous Representation Toll By: Andrew R. Jones and Aaron M. Barham Professional Liability Committee Six Degrees of Transportation Law By: Andrew M. Bowman Transportation Committee State of Play of Pending Climate Litigation at European Level By: Sylvie Gallage-Alwis, Stephanie Eaton, and Inès Zaoui Toxic and Hazardous Substances Litigation Committee
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Continuing an IADC Conversation About Becoming an Active Ally with a Focus on Asian American Relationships Speakers: Katie S. Phang, Chris S. Egner To view the recording, visit the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resources page.
Active Ally Series (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee)
President's Page By Spencer H. Silverglate Editor's Page By Christopher B. Parkerson Center of the Circle: In-House Counsel, the Crime-Fraud Exception and "Reasonable Suspicion" By Mark J. Fucile Online Article | PDF to Print Turning the Tables: Non-Retained Experts for Defendants By Stephen P. Huwe and Chad Hutchinson Online Article | PDF to Print The A312 Performance Bond is Not a Blank Check By Bruce Kahn and David W. Kash Online Article | PDF to Print
Defense Counsel Journal - Volume 88, Number 4
Podcast: IADC Speaks
Defense Counsel Journal Highlight: Will Social Media Platforms Continue to Avoid Litigation Faced by Offline Counterparts? Christopher B. Parkerson, a member of Campbell, Conroy & O’Neil, P.C. (Boston) and IADC Defense Counsel Journal Editor, speaks with Peter J. Pizzi, Walsh Pizzi O’Reilly Falanga (Newark). In this interview, they discuss Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act of 1996 with a specific focus on recent criticism and proposed changes to the law. Peter and Christopher engage in a very interesting discussion about current events related to social media and policy issues that have impacted the way Congress, Courts, and the public view the immunities offered by Section 230 and compare the treatment of online platforms to offline counterparts. Play the episode on the IADC website
An Empowerment Collaborative and Active Ally Special Presentation: Becoming an Active Ally with a Focus on Allyship with Women of Color Moderators: Stacy Douglas, Melissa Lin; Speakers: Aisha Abdallah, Sneha Desai, Sherylle Francis The DE&I Committee Welcomes Destiny Peery - Identifying and Addressing Microaggressions in the Legal Workplace Speaker: Destiny Peery To view these recordings, visit the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resources page.
Potential Collective Consumer Lawsuits Coming to the EU - The EU's Collective Redress Directive Presented by - Class Actions and Multi-Party Litigation Committee, Drug, Device and Biotechnology Committee, International Committee, and Product Liability Committee Presenters: Teresa Griffin, Faegre Drinker; Patrick Reilly, Faegre Drinker; Kaitlyn E. Stone, Faegre Drinker; and Michael C. Zogby, Faegre Drinker PDF of Presentation | Webinar Recording | Password can be found here Defeating a Product Claim Based on the Absense of a Safer Alternative Design Presented by - Drug, Device and Biotechnology Committee, Product Liability Committee, and Trial Techniques and Tactics Committee Moderator: Scott J. Wilkov, Tucker Ellis LLP Presenters: Edward Blakemore, Rockwell Automation, Inc.; Helen Kathryn Downs, Law in Motion: Downs, LLC; and Martin J. Healy, Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, P.C. PDF of Presentation | Webinar Recording | Password can be found here How Cultural Competence and Social Determinants of Health Impact Health Care and What To Do About It Presented by - Medical Defense and Health Law Committee and Social Justice Pro Bono Committee Presenters: Shari L. Aberle, Optum, Inc.; William S.W. Chang, McKesson; and Brian Stimson, McDermott Will & Emery LLP PDF of Presentation | Webinar Recording | Password can be found here SCOTUS Resolves the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act Circuit Split -- What is Left for Employers? Presented by - Amicus Curiae Committee and Cyber Security, Data Privacy and Technology Committee Presenters: Patrick Oot, Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.; Peter J. Pizzi, Walsh Pizzi O'Reilly Falanga LLP; and Florence Yee, The Prudential Insurance Company of America PDF of Presentation | Webinar Recording | Password can be found here
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Aida Wondwessen Babalola PepsiCo Plano, Texas United States Teresa A. Griffin Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP Indianapolis, Indiana United States Frank Cruz-Alvarez Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. Miami, Florida United States Ariane Bisaillon Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP Montreal, Quebec Canada Kenneth Gutsch Richmond & Quinn Anchorage, Alaska United States Randy Sutton Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP Toronto, Ontario Canada Christy Amuny Germer PLLC Beaumont, Texas United States Amanda Villalobos Tucker Ellis LLP Los Angeles, California United States Megan M. Mitchell Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani Houston, Texas United States Cody C. Bailey Brunini, Grantham, Grower & Hewes, PLLC Jackson, Mississippi United States Constantine "Dean" G. Nickas Wicker Smith O'Hara McCoy & Ford, P.A. Coral Gables, Florida United States Joshua D. Lerner Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell Miami, Florida United States Jean-Simon Cléroux SNC-Lavalin Montreal, Quebec Canada MaryJane Dobbs Bressler Amery & Ross, PC Florham Park, New Jersey United States Tiffany F. Turner Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania United States Andrew D. Cassidy Cassidy & Mueller, P.C Peoria, Illinois United States Daniel I.A. Smulian Greenberg Traurig, LLP New York, New York United States Jeffrey M. Odom Lane Powell PC Seattle, Washington United States Harrison A. Lord Lord Law Firm, PLLC Charlotte, North Carolina United States Randholf Guzman ASSA Compañía de Seguros, S.A Panama City, Panama Joshua Benjamin Forman GlobeNet Fort Lauderdale, Florida United States Robert L. Christie Christie Law Group Seattle, Washington United States Jonathan W. Yarbrough Constangy, Brooks, Smith, & Prophete LLP Asheville, North Carolina United States Diana Cole Surprenant Adams and Reese LLP New Orleans, Louisiana United States Michael J. Shipman Fletcher, Farley, Shipman & Salinas, LLP Dallas, Texas United States Nate Walker Husqvarna Group Charlotte, North Carolina United States Trisha Volpe Barnes & Thornburg LLP Minneapolis, Minnesota United States Stephanie Stroup Tesla, Inc. Austin, Texas United States Monika McQuillen Lustenberger Rechtsanwälte KLG Zurich, Switzerland Clyde "Chip" O. Adams Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani Houston, Texas United States Veronica Lei Eli Lilly and Company Indianapolis, Indiana United States Michael D. Wilson, Jr. Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. San Francisco, California United States Amy M. Stewart Stewart Law Group Dallas, Texas United States K. Lee Marshall Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP San Francisco, California United States Jason Lee Gill Ragon Owen, P.A. Little Rock, Arkansas United States Nikole Setzler Mergo Nexsen Pruet, LLC Columbia, South Carolina United States
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The Role of the European Court of Justice in Developing a Pro-Plaintiff Product Liability Case Law (Webinar) - January 12 2022 Midyear Meeting - February 19 - 24, JW Marriott Camelback Inn, Scottsdale, Arizona USA 2022 Corporate Counsel Training Academy - April 6, The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago, Illinois USA 2022 Corporate Counsel College - April 7 - 8, The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago, Illinois USA 2022 Professional Liability Roundtable and 2022 Medical Liability Roundtable - May 12, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois USA
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To submit an accolade, courtroom win, or pro bono accomplishment, email Ashley Hatfield, Director of Communications, at ahatfield@iadclaw.org.
IADC member Dixie T. Wells and Luke J. Farley, Sr., of Ellis & Winters LLP, authored an article for Modern Contractor Solutions October 2021 issue on behalf of the IADC. | more
Siraj Omar, SC, Director of Dispute Resolution for Drew & Napier LLC in Singapore, was appointed to the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC)'s Board of Directors. | more
Jeffrey M. Karp, Senior Counsel at Sullivan and Worcester, authored an article for the Financier Worldwide October 2021 issue. | more
Clark Cole, a partner with Armstrong Teasdale LLP, was awarded the 2021 Ben Ely, Jr. Defense Lawyer of the Year Award by the Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers. | more
IADC Foundation Board member Ed Sledge, IV, a partner at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP, authored an article for NFJE as part of the IADC Foundation's support of the organization. | more
Elizabeth Sorenson Brotten, a partner at Foley & Mansfield, PLLP, was named Secretary of Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association. | more
T. Sky Woodward and John Parker Sweeney of Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP received a favorable ruling on behalf of Beretta U.S.A. Corp. | more
your accolades, wins, and accomplishments
Jennifer Snyder Heis, a partner at Ulmer & Berne LLP, was named to the 2021 list of “Women Worth Watching” by Profiles in Diversity Journal. | more
William S. Thomas, co-founder and principal at Gausnell, O'Keefe & Thomas, LLC, authored an article for Modern Contractor Solutions September 2021 issue on behalf of the IADC. | more
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IADC member Danielle Waltz and Alexis Hailpern, both of Jackson Kelly PLLC, authored an article for Modern Contractor Solutions November 2021 issue on behalf of the IADC. | more
Larry D. Smith, Of Counsel with Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell, P.A., has been honored as DEI "Legend" in Florida Bar's Path to Unity Program. | more
Douglas J. Moore, of Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore LLC, Hildy Sastre, and Jon Strongman, both of Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P., received a defense verdict in a Bellwether MDL. | more
Amy E. Askew, principal at Kramon & Graham, P.A., has been recognized as a "Litigation Star" in Benchmark Litigation's 2022 edition. | more
Michael J. Wiggins and Michael Correnti of McDonald Toole Wiggins, P.A., received a defense verdict on behalf of Crown Equipment Corporation. | more
Jennifer Reid Egbe, a partner at Huie, Fernambucq & Stewart, LLP, has been appointed to the Birmingham Airport Authority Board of Directors. | more
Jennifer H. Doan, a partner at Haltom & Doan, LLP, secured a victory for Marriott International in a high profile jury trial. | more
Charles W. Browning, a partner at Plunkett Cooney, PC, was selected a 2021 “Leader in the Law” by Michigan Lawyers Weekly. | more
Mica Nguyen Worthy, a partner at Cranfill Sumner LLP, participated in the October 2021 Fall Symposium for the Charlotte International Arbitration Society Virtual War Room. | more
Christopher Scott D'Angelo, a partner at Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads LLP, authored an article for the December 2021 issue of Modern Contractor Solutions on behalf of the IADC. | more
Sherylle Francis, principal and owner of Sherylle Francis, P.A., secured a victory in federal court for Cruise Planners. | more
IADC member Avanti Bakane, partner at Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP., Margaret Martin, and Kyla Guru authored an article on behalf of the IADC for Security Management. | more
To submit an accolade, courtroom success, or pro bono story, email Diana Leon, Administrative Assistant.
Marcus M. Maples, a shareholder at Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC, was elected to serve as president-elect of the Birmingham Bar Association (BBA). | more
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