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February 2010
Federal Practice Update 2010 - WEBCAST
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Program Description
Whether you are a seasoned federal court practitioner or you are about to step into the arena for the first time, this program has been designed to arm you with the latest wisdom and insight that our distinguished faculty of judges, magistrate judges and experienced federal attorneys will share with you, so that you will emerge prepared to represent your clients to the best of your ability. Learn what is expected of you, and what you can expect in return from the Court. From our judges and seasoned
practitioners hear the recent developments governing your practice and the ethical issues you are bound to face. Our panel of magistrate judges will teach you everything you need to know about successfully handling your cases in their courtrooms, including useful practice pointers that you can take back to the office.
Agenda
8:30 - 9:00 am
Registration
9:00 - 10:15 am
Critical Issues in Federal Court Practice as Told by the Judges
Presented by Honorable Wiley Y. Daniel, Honorable Philip A. Brimmer, Honorable Christine M. Arguello, Honorable Marcia S. Krieger
10:15 - 10:30 am
Break
10:30 - 11:00 am
Federal District Court Local Rule Changes
Presented by Gregory C. Langham, Clerk of the Court
11:00 -11:50 am
Hot Topics in Intellectual Property and Immigration Law
Presented by Sabrina C. Stavish, Esq. and Jeff Joseph, Esq.
11:50 am - 1:00 pm
Lunch Break
1:00 - 2:15 pm
Jury Instructions in Federal Cases
Presented by Christopher M. Leh, Esq., Moderator
Charlotte N. Sweeney, Esq. - Employment from the Plaintiff's Perspective
David H. Stacy, Esq. - Employment/Civil from the Defendant's Perspective
Tom Hammond, Esq. - Criminal from the Defendant's Perspective
2:15 - 2:30 pm
Break
2:30 - 3:40 pm
The Magistrate Judge's Role in Your Case and Pointers for Successful Litigation
Presented by Honorable Kristen L. Mix, Honorable Michael E. Hegarty, Honorable Craig B. Shaffer and
Honorable Michael J. Watanabe
3:40 - 4:30 pm
Ethics… No Beginner's Luck
Presented by Philip R. James, Esq.
4:30 pm
Adjourn
Video Replays: February 24, 2010
Denver: CLE Classroom, 1900 Grant Street, Suite 300
Grand Junction: 1250 East Sherwood Drive
Colorado Springs: 421 South Tejon Street, Suite 100