An attorney who specializes in the field of product liability serves two functions. The first is to take measures to prevent clients from being sued. The second is to react to lawsuits and offer clients innovative exit strategies if they are sued. It is essential for companies not to be taken by surprise when problems arise. This MCLE course will review the area of Tort Law and product liability. This course will describe the importance of complying with meeting labeling requirements and keeping current with related to new cases. It will also describe the importance of taking many factors into consideration in order to create an effective defense strategy.
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- For Arizona State Bar
| Course No: | TORT-09-0001 | | Credits: | 4.25 | | Method: | Interactive Online | | Categories: | |
- For Colorado Supreme Court
| Course No: | CLECLU-CORP | | Credits: | 5.00 | | Method: | Self Study | | Course Expiration: | 10/30/2011 NOTE: The course must be completed by the expiration date to receive credit | | Categories: | |
- For New York State Court
| Course No: | TORT-09-0001 | | Credits: | 5.00 | | Approval Code: | Approved Jurisdiction | | Method: | Nontraditional Format (Online) | | Categories: | - Areas of Professional Practice
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- For Florida Bar
| Course No: | 9781 9 | | Credits: | 5.00 | | Method: | Interactive Online | | Course Expiration: | 6/1/2011 NOTE: The course must be completed by the expiration date to receive credit | | Categories: | |
- For Oregon State Bar
| Course No: | 4751*13 | | Credits: | 4.25 | | Method: | Interactive Online | | Course Expiration: | 11/15/2012 NOTE: The course must be completed by the expiration date to receive credit | | Categories: | |
- For Texas State Bar
| Course No: | 901190293 | | Credits: | 4.25 | | Method: | Participatory | | Course Expiration: | 10/31/2010 NOTE: The course must be completed by the expiration date to receive credit | | Categories: | |
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Course Objectives
- Understand the various types of product liability claims.
- Explain the financial risks associated with product liability.
- Explain preventative measures against product liability.
- Explain the statute of limitations impact as it pertains to product liability law.
- Recognize in the legal evaluation: litigate or settlement.
- Describe the ways to plan for litigation in a product liability action.
- Explain how to coordinate the defense in a product liability action.
- List the international issues of product liability.
- Describe the unique practice of professional liability law.
- Gain an understanding of how claims arise.
- Identify the trends in professional liability cases.
- Understand the advantages to companies and their directors and officers of a comprehensive program of directors and officers (D&O) liability insurance.
- Be aware of recent changes in product liability law.
- Explain the strategies for success.
- Describe in detail the steps to avoid a professional liability suit.
- Explain in detail the value of expert testimony.