Product Description

Attorneys of all experience levels benefit from hearing directly from the judges in this fast-paced panel format. Judges share their views about the changes happening in District Court and discuss those changes with each other. Hear the view from the bench about the pressing issues of the day, including jury instructions, voir dire, and in-court ADR.

Attorneys face uncertainty when new cases, statues, or rules go into effect. This expert panel of judges wades into the water with you to ensure you are up-to-date. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insight into judicial perspective and be better prepared the next time you walk into court!

Agenda & Materials

• 2:00pm - 2:05pm

  Welcome and Introduction

  Michael D. Molloy, Esq., Marcotte Law Firm , Lowell
  
• 2:05pm - 2:21pm

  Restraining Orders

  Hon. Jason Y. Chan, District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Stoughton
  Hon. Kevin V. Maltby, District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Springfield
  
• 2:21pm - 2:37pm

  Discovery Disputes

  Hon. Andrew J. Abdella, District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Dudley
  Hon. Kevin V. Maltby, District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Springfield
  
• 2:37pm - 2:53pm

  Pre Trial Conferences

  Hon. Robert J. Pellegrini, District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Worcester
  Hon. James G. Haddad, District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Gardner
  
• 2:53pm - 3:09pm

  In Court ADR

  Hon. Kevin V. Maltby, District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Springfield
  Hon. James G. Haddad, District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Gardner
  
• 3:09pm - 3:25pm

  Interpreters

  Hon. Jason Y. Chan, District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Stoughton
  Hon. Robert J. Pellegrini, District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Worcester
  
• 3:25pm - 3:40pm

  Break
• 3:40pm - 3:56pm

  Summary Judgment

  Hon. Kevin V. Maltby, District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Springfield
  Hon. Andrew J. Abdella, District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Dudley
  
• 3:56pm - 4:12pm

  Motions in Limine

  Hon. James G. Haddad, District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Gardner
  Hon. Andrew J. Abdella, District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Dudley
  
• 4:12pm - 4:28pm

  Voir Dire

  Hon. Robert J. Pellegrini, District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Worcester
  Hon. Jason Y. Chan, District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Stoughton
  
• 4:28pm - 4:44pm

  Jury Instructions

  Hon. Andrew J. Abdella, District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Dudley
  Hon. Robert J. Pellegrini, District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Worcester
  
• 4:44pm - 5:00pm

  Jury Trials

  Hon. James G. Haddad, District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Gardner
  Hon. Jason Y. Chan, District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Stoughton
  

Special Program Materials:

• Massachusetts District Court Civil Practice Manual

Please Note

MCLE webcasts are delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal. There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only. They are posted 24 hours prior to the program and can be accessed, downloaded, or printed from your computer.

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