2012 Wisconsin Defense Counsel Summer Conference

Attorney Kara M. Burgos, Program Chair

As Program Chair for the Summer Conference of the Wisconsin Defense Counsel, Attorney Kara Burgos has planned and coordinated the events and speaking engagements for this year's attendees.  The event will be held on August 2-3 at the Kalahari, Wisconsin Dells, WI.  You can obtain more information from WDC or register online.  The schedule of events is as follows:

Thursday, August 2

8:30 - 9:00am
Registration

9:00 - 10:30am
Legislative Update: Past, Present, Future

9:30am - 10:30am
TRACK I - Bad Faith Litigation: Claims, Demands & Damages

9:30 - 10:30am
TRACK II - Coverage Issues in Construction Defect Litigation

10:30 - 10:45am
Break

10:45 - 12:00pm
Daubert - A View From the Bench: Where We Were, Where We Are, Where We
Are Going

12:00 - 1:15pm
Luncheon and Annual Business Meeting Featuring Past President
Recognition

1:15 - 2:30pm
Big E...little e: Ethics and the Trial Lawyer

2:30 - 2:45pm
Break

2:45 - 3:45pm:
TRACK I - Discretionary / Municipal Immunity

2:45 - 3:45pm
TRACK II - Business Torts

3:45 - 5:30pm
"Friends of WDC" Reception

Friday, August 3

9:00 - 10:00am
Torts Update

10:00 - 10:15am
Break

10:15 - 11:15am
TRACK I - Appellate Practice: Tips From the Bench for Both Trial and
Appellate Practitioners

10:15 - 11:15am
TRACK II - Limiting Damages for Employment Claims

11:15 - 12:15pm
TRACK I - Costs: Before (Security for Costs) and After (Bill of Costs)
- Preserving and Protecting Your Client's Pocket

11:15 - 12:15pm
TRACK II - Advanced Litigation Issues in Attacking and Enforcing
Restrictive Covenants