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How to Try a Civil Rights Case

Date: Oct 27, 2022 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Location: Online

Event Code: I135422

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Earn up to 3 credits! (More Information)

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A wide range of issues may arise when you handle NJ Civil Rights cases. This program will provide you with a working knowledge of the practical tools that exist to help you evaluate, plan, and execute claims in Section 1983 civil rights proceedings.

TOPICS INCLDUE:

  • What factual situations give rise to a civil rights case?
  • Applicable law
  • Elements of the claim
  • Affirmative defenses/Immunities/defenses
  • Federal v. State court
  • Discovery
    • Depositions and interrogatories- questions to defeat any summary judgment motion
    • Using experts for liability and causation
    • Looking at internal affairs
  • Settlement negotiations
  • Trial tips
  • Practical approach and real-world considerations when handling these claims
  • ... and more!

CLE Credits
NJ CLE:NJ CLE information: This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 3 hours of total CLE credit (Full Credits Available: NJ General: 3.0).
NY CLE (t&nt):NY Professional Practice Non-Transitional: 3.0
PA CLE:PA Substantive Credit: 2.5
New: No PACLE fee is required for this program. To earn PA CLE credits, a valid PA Bar ID number must be entered into the CLE form provided after attending the program.

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