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Police Misconduct Litigation

The latest on prosecuting and defending civil rights cases under Section 1983

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    New this year—Recent case law regarding the use of force, deadly force and tasers

    Allegations of police shootings, “take-downs”, verbal abuse, and other forms of police misconduct dominate the national media. What does this mean for lawyers in Massachusetts who work on civil rights cases under Section 1983, and how can attorneys who hope to build their practice do so in this growing field?

    This program provides up-to-the-minute information on the latest developments in both prosecuting and defending cases brought under Section 1983, including insider tactics and key legal updates. Expert practitioners delve deep into the major issues from multiple perspectives, using their wealth of experience to share practical tips and strategies for handling these cases from inception through trial. Their unique insights provide you not just with a thorough overview but a solid grounding in the very latest in this area of the law.

    Topics covered include individual, supervisory and municipal liability; causes of action; scope of discovery; summary judgment; qualified immunity; trial; damages; and attorneys’ fees. The program demystifies the defense of qualified immunity and discusses the latest legal decisions of which every practitioner must be aware. If you practice in this area—or hope to—this program is for you.

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    • 9:00 a.m. - 9:10 a.m.

      Welcome and Introduction

      Thomas R. Donohue, Esq., Brody, Hardoon, Perkins & Kesten LLP , Boston
    • 9:10 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

      Qualified Immunity and Legal Updates

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      Karen M. Blum, Esq., Suffolk University Law School , Boston
    • 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

      Plaintiff's Perspective: Planning to Succeed - Case Selection & Investigation

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    • Plaintiff's Perspective: Who to Sue, Legal Claims & Avoiding Dismissals

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    • 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.

      Defendant's Perspective: Defending Excessive Force Claims

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    • Defendant's Perspective: Defending Deadly Force & Taser Cases, Summary Judgment & Trial Tips

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    • 12:00 p.m.

      "Ask the Experts" Q&A Session

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    Thomas R. Donohue, Esq., Brody, Hardoon, Perkins & Kesten LLP, Boston

    Faculty

    Karen M. Blum, Esq., Suffolk University Law School, Boston
    Howard Friedman, Esq., Law Offices of Howard Friedman P.C., Brookline
    Jessica D. Hedges, Esq., Hedges and Tumposky LLP, Boston
    Leonard H. Kesten, Esq., Brody, Hardoon, Perkins & Kesten LLP, Boston
    Susan M. Weise, Esq., Trial Court/Legal Department, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
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