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WEDNESDAY, MAY 14
3:45PM - 5:15PM
Judicial Perspectives: A Round Table Discussion on Landlord Tenant Law
Civil Litigation Track (Studio 4)
Join us for a thought-provoking seminar led by a distinguished panel of judges, where we focus on key legal principles of landlord-tenant law. Gain valuable insights into the court process, post judgment applications, explore evolving legal trends, and engage in a dynamic exchange of perspectives. This seminar offers a unique opportunity to learn from the collective wisdom of judges who bring years of experience presiding over cases that shape the landscape of landlord tenant law, as well as hear from experienced practitioners.
Moderator/Speaker:
Tracey Goldstein, Esq., Goldstein Kelin LLC
Speakers:
Hon. William Anklowitz, J.S.C., Special Civil Part Supervising Judge - Mercer County, Mercer County Courthouse
Hon. Joseph G. Monaghan, J.S.C., Special Civil Part Supervising Judge - Bergen County
Hon. Stephen L. Petrillo, J.S.C., Complex Business Litigation Program Judge - Essex County, Superior Court of New Jersey
Hon. L. Grace Spencer, J.S.C., Special Civil Part Supervising Judge - Essex County
Lindsay Baretz, Esq., Lindsay R. Baretz, Esq. LLC
Felipe Chavana, Esq., Essex Newark Legal Services
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14
3:45PM - 5:15PM
Understanding Apportionment in Joint Tortfeasor and Successive Tortfeasor Cases
Civil Litigation Track (Studio 2)
The Comparative Negligence Act and the Joint Tortfeasor’s Contribution Law provide remedies to injured parties as well as tortfeasors. However, the right to apportion may vary when there are joint tortfeasors versus successive tortfeasors. The Tort Claims Act, bankruptcy, lack of personal jurisdiction, and the worker’s compensation bar may also affect how apportionment of liability will apply in a personal injury matter. Come hear about these nuances to make sure you effectively represent your client.
Moderator/Speaker:
Christina Vassiliou Harvey, Esq., Lomurro Munson, LLC
Speakers:
K. Raja Bhattacharya, Esq., Bendit Weinstock PA
Benjamin H. Haftel, Esq., Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14
3:45PM - 5:15PM
Hot Topics in Insurance Defense
Civil Litigation Track (Waves)
This seminar will feature speakers who will discuss multiple issues of current importance to attorneys engaged in civil litigation primarily defending lawsuits through assignments from insurance carriers. The topics include litigation funding, changes in the OPRA laws, proposed revisions to the civil mandatory non-binding arbitration program and ethical considerations with respect to conflicts of interest for attorneys assigned to represent an insured through a carrier. In addition, we will have a sitting Superior Court judge who will provide their perspective of these issues.
Moderator/Speaker:
John C. Macce, Esq., Macce & Cresti, PC
Speakers:
Hon. Kimberly Espinales-Maloney, J.S.C., Hudson County, Superior Court of NJ
Frank D. DeRienzo, Esq., Leary Bride Mergner & Bongiovanni P.A.
John F. Gillick, Esq., Rainone Coughlin Minchello
Kimberly M. Parson, Esq., Rebar Kelly
Renee Rivas, Esq., Law Offices of James H. Rohlfing
THURSDAY, MAY 15
8:45AM - 10:00AM
Chancery Judges Roundtable
Civil Litigation Track (Luna)
Join us for a discussion on the latest developments, trends, issues and important cases coming from the Chancery Division. The new conference chair and several judges will share insights that practitioners need to know.
Moderator/Speaker:
Alexandra V. Gallo, Esq., O'Toole Scrivo, LLC
THURSDAY, MAY 15
8:45AM - 10:00AM
Ethics in Appellate Practice
Civil Litigation Track (Central Ballroom CD)
Attorney ethical obligations do not cease when a case goes on appeal. A distinguished panel will discuss the ethics of appellate practice, including the decision whether to appeal, the duties of competence, candor, and other obligations created by the Rules of Professional Conduct, and what to do when a client wants counsel to make a frivolous argument on appeal. Other Related Tracks: Ethics and Professionalism
Moderator/Speaker:
Bruce D. Greenberg, Esq., Blogger, NJ Appellate Law Blog , Lite DePalma Greenberg & Afanador, LLC
Speakers:
Hon. Katie A. Gummer, J.A.D., Monmouth County, Superior Court
Christina Vassiliou Harvey, Esq., Lomurro Munson, LLC
Ezra D. Rosenberg, ACLU of New Jersey
Shalom D. Stone, Esq., STONE CONROY LLC
THURSDAY, MAY 15
1:15PM - 2:45PM
Civility in Litigation
Civil Litigation Track (Central Ballroom AB)
Join an esteemed panel of judges and lawyers as they delve into civility in civil and criminal litigation. They will define uncivil conduct, analyze the state and federal court rules governing civility and certain disciplinary opinions of the New Jersey Supreme Court on civility, what the RPCs say about civility and importantly how a lawyer (and a Judge) deals with an adversary who is uncivil in the litigation.
Moderator/Speaker:
David R. Kott, Esq., Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers , McCarter & English LLP
Speakers:
Hon. Patty Shwartz (3rd. Cir.), US Courts of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Hon. Karen M. Williams, U.S.D.J., U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
Justice Douglas M. Fasciale, New Jersey Supreme Court
Brian J. Molloy, Esq., Wilentz Goldman & Spitzer
Justice Michael Noriega, New Jersey Supreme Court
THURSDAY, MAY 15
1:15PM - 2:45PM
Hot Tips from Hot Litigators
Civil Litigation Track (Tides)
This is a popular, can't-miss program that sheds light on the latest issues, trends and case law facing the civil trial bar.
Moderator/Speaker:
Diana C. Manning, Esq., Bressler Amery & Ross, PC
THURSDAY, MAY 15
3:15PM - 4:45PM
Recent Developments in Class Actions
Civil Litigation Track (Studio 4)
The past year has seen important developments in class action law, and the federal and state courts in New Jersey continue to be a very active battleground for class action practice. In addition, there have been decisions in other jurisdictions that may impact class actions in the District of New Jersey. This panel of leading class action practitioners will discuss some of the developments and trends of interest to both plaintiffs’ and defense counsel who practice or wish to practice in this area. The panel shall address the following topics: Recent Developments in the law governing arbitration agreements, class action waivers in arbitration agreements and stand-alone class action waivers as well as the rise of mass arbitrations, including: (i) the New Jersey Supreme Court’s decision in Pace v. Hamilton Cove; (ii) the Appellate Division’s decision in McGinty v. Zheng; (iii) the status of the mass arbitration rules enacted by the American Arbitration Association and JAMS; and (iv) the limits of Mass Arbitration Protocol as recognized by the Ninth Circuit in Heckman v. Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.; Recent developments in data breach and privacy class actions; Problems encountered with the rise of claims fraud in the administration of class settlements, and issues relating to digital payment of class benefits; The ramifications, if any, of Robey v. SPARC Group, LLC, on the ascertainable loss requirement for Consumer Fraud Act claims; and, May a federal court certify a class when some members purportedly lack Article III injury.
Moderator/Speaker:
David E. Sellinger, Esq., Greenberg Traurig LLP
Speakers:
Lisa R. Considine, Esq., Disabato & Considine LLC
Christopher J. Dalton, Esq., Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney
Jeffrey J. Greenbaum, Esq., Law Office of Jeffrey J. Greenbaum, Esq.
Caroline E. Oks, Esq., Gibbons PC
Ravi Sattiraju, Esq., Sattiraju & Tharney, LLP
Ross H. Schmierer, Esq., Of Counsel, Kazerouni Law Group
THURSDAY, MAY 15
3:15PM - 4:45PM
Supreme Court Year in Review
Civil Litigation Track (Central Ballroom AB)
This popular program returns to provide important insights into some of the biggest cases in New Jersey in the past year. Hear from members of the Supreme Court about the cases that matter to everyone and every client in the field.
Moderator/Speaker:
Hon. Peter F. Bariso, Jr., A.J.S.C. (Ret.), Chasan Lamparello Mallon & Cappuzzo, PC
Speakers:
Hon. Jeanne T. Covert, A.J.S.C., Burlington County, Court Facility
Hon. Fabiana Pierre-Louis, New Jersey Courts
Justice Rachel Wainer Apter, Supreme Court of New Jersey
Justice Anne M. Patterson, New Jersey Supreme Court
FRIDAY, MAY 16
11:45AM - 1:15PM
Civil Trial Bench-Bar
Civil Litigation Track (Central Ballroom AB)
Join us for the latest updates with practitioners and members of the bench to discuss issues facing the civil trial bar.
Moderator/Speaker:
Diana C. Manning, Esq., Bressler Amery & Ross, PC
FRIDAY, MAY 16
11:45AM - 1:15PM
Ethics and E-Discovery
Civil Litigation Track (Central Meeting Room 2/3)
Discovery production of electronically stored information can be challenging and costly (particularly to a solo/small-firm practitioner). What once adversaries would accomplish through a “document dump” is now done via ESI particularly hundreds if not thousands of emails. This panel will discuss how E-Discovery can be managed by the solo and small-firm practitioner in an efficient manner, so it does not become overwhelming. This panel will also discuss the relevant Rules of Professional Conduct that the practitioner needs to know. See attached document for specific points covered and potential speaker information.
Moderator/Speaker:
Thomas J. Perry, Esq., Hutt Shimanowitz & Plocker PC.