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SUMMARY:Multicounty (Mass Torts) Litigation Forum-Wednesday\, June 17th
DESCRIPTION:NJSBA Multicounty (Mass Torts) Litigation Forum\nGain practical strategies and the latest critical updates across the full spectrum of mass torts litigation – from case initiation through appeal. Join a distinguished panel of federal judges\, state judges\, and experienced practitioners as they share valuable guidance for handling mass tort litigation. \nKey topics include: \n\nRecent mass torts case law update\nJudicial strategies for efficient case management\nBench updates from MCL judges\nNavigating expert witness challenges\nAppellate insights and strategies\nEmerging issues in mass torts litigation\n\nJoin us for high-caliber insight from the judges and practitioners shaping mass torts practice in New Jersey and beyond. \nProgram Agenda:\n9:00 | Introduction \n9:05 | Judicial Roundtable\nMCL and MDL overview\, e-discovery\, the role of magistrate judges\, special masters\, and the coordination component of mass torts litigation – Hon. Rukhsanah L. Singh\, U.S.M.J.; Chief Judge Freda L. Wolfson\, U.S.D.J.\, (Ret.); Hon. Bruce J. Kaplan\, P.J.Cv.; Hon. Gregg. A. Padovano\, J.S.C. and Hon. Ana C. Viscomi\, J.S.C. \n10:10 | Getting to Yes\nPlaintiff and defense strategies for preparation and negotiation for a case management conference\, jointly submitting case management orders and agendas\, settlement negotiations – Melissa A. Geist\, Esq. and Christopher A. Seeger\, Esq. \n10:35 | Break \n10:45 | Bankruptcy Section\nDiscussion of the limits of bankruptcy in mass torts litigation from an esteemed panel – Hon. Christine M. Gravelle\, U.S.B.J.; Sunni P. Beville\, Esq.; Donald W. Clarke\, Esq. and Brent I. Weisenberg\, Esq. \n11:25 | 2026 Case Law Update – Jared M. Placitella\, Esq.; Ellen Relkin\, Esq. and Kristen Renee Fournier\, Esq. \n12:00 | Lunch \n12:30 | Beyond the Settlement: The Mechanics and Humanity of Claims Administration – Jordana H. Feldman\, Esq.  \n1:05 | Arbitration and Mediation\nJudicial and attorney perspectives on arbitration and mediation of mass torts litigation – Hon. Joel Schneider\, U.S.M.J. (Ret.) and Daniel R. Lapinski\, Esq. \n1:40 | Break \n1:50 | Appellate Knowledge: Interlocutory vs. Direct Appeals; Motion Practice Before Appellate Courts\n– Hon. Patty Shwartz\, Judge\, United States Third Circuit Court of Appeals\n– Hon. Douglas M. Fasciale\, Associate Justice Supreme Court of New Jersey \n2:30 | Ethical Implications of AI Use in Mass Torts\nEthical considerations with the use of AI in litigation of mass tort claims\, potential ethical issues – Kaitlyn E. Stone\, Esq.; Lynne M. Kizis\, Esq. and Mark Eveland \n3:30 | Adjourn \n  \n\n\n\n\nSponsored by
URL:https://verusllc.com/event/multicounty-mass-torts-litigation-forum-wednesday-june-17th/
LOCATION:New Jersey Law Center\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, New
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