This session will provide practical strategies for identifying and managing problematic claims, minimizing litigation costs, and navigating interactions with persistent legal adversaries.
Key Topics Covered:
- Identifying Bad Claims: Learn what makes a claim "bad," including false allegations, use of inapplicable laws, affirmative defenses, and lack of damages or subject matter jurisdiction.
- Litigation Strategies for Bad Claims: Explore early dispositive motions, arbitration tactics, sanctions, and how to document and track claims effectively.
- Managing Litigious Attorneys: Understand how to address issues early, identify serial litigators, and employ settlement strategies that minimize long-term costs and disincentivize further claims.
- Settlement vs. Litigation: Analyze the pros and cons of quick settlements versus defending against meritless claims and strategies for documenting communications to safeguard against serial litigation.
- Recovering Fees and Expenses: Discover tools and regulations to pursue recovery in cases of bad faith litigation, such as monetary sanctions and federal rules governing meritless claims.
This session will provide actionable insights and tools for professionals dealing with complex legal challenges, aiming to protect your organization's interests while maintaining efficiency.
Speakers: Mike Poncin and Bradley Armstrong