Agenda / Content Covered

1. IDENTIFYING THE "RAMBO" LITIGATOR
   9:00 - 10:00, Jonathan H. Dodd
   
   1. Who is This "Rambo?"
   2. Civility: The Hallmark of Professionalism
   3. Knowing What You are up Against: 13 Helpful Hints on How to Deal With Difficult Opposing Counsel
   4. Win Battles by Knowing the Rules of Procedure
   5. Documenting Bad Behavior and Dirty Tactics
2. HIDDEN AGENDAS: WHY DOES "RAMBO" EXIST?
   10:00 - 11:00, Jonathan H. Dodd
   
   1. Climbing the Ladder
   2. Beware of "Little Big Man"
   3. Bad Facts = Bad Case
   4. Overcompensating
   5. Preparation, Knowledge and Experience
3. DIRTY TRICKS THAT YOU NEED TO LOOK OUT FOR
   11:15 - 12:30, Simon I. Allentuch
   
   1. "Hiding the Ball:" Make Sure You Get Documents and Discovery That You are Entitled To
   2. How to Deal With Frivolous Objections to Discovery
   3. Improper Behavior of Counsel at Depositions: Coaching the Witness and Instructing a Witness Not to Answer a Question
   4. Dealing With the "Rambo" Lawyer Who Will Not Communicate
   5. The Paper War and the Poison Pen
   6. Prescriptions for Controlling Bad Conduct: Videotaped Depositions and Providing for Special Masters/Judges at Depositions
   7. "Scorched Earth" Litigation Tactics: Winning at All Costs
   8. "The Documents Don't Exist:" The Needle in the Haystack
   9. Hiding Discovery That is Relevant to the Case
   10. Dealing With "Paid for Hire" Expert Witnesses
   11. How to Ensure That Your Opponent Designates the Proper 30(B)(6) Corporate Designee Witnesses
   12. Using Motions to Compel Effectively
4. USING EFFECTIVE REMEDIES TO COMBAT "RAMBO" LITIGATION
   1:30 - 3:15, Christopher P. Kriesen
   
   1. Sanctions
   2. Motions to Strike Pleadings
   3. Rules Governing Professional Conduct
   4. Telling it to the Judge
   5. Your Reputation and the Big Picture
   6. Why Playing by the Rules is the Only Way to Practice
   7. Weeding Out the "Rambos:" Cleaning the Slate
5. ETHICS - IT'S LEGAL, BUT IS IT RIGHT?
   3:30 - 4:30, Christopher P. Kriesen
   
   1. State Bar Code of Ethics and Ethics Code of Various Specialties
   2. Real and Potential Conflicts of Interest
   3. Vigorous Representation or Questionable Practices

SIMON I. ALLENTUCH is a partner in the law firm of Stockman O'Connor PLLC. Mr. Allentuch has a broad litigation practice representing healthcare providers and institutions, like hospitals and hospital based medical groups, concerning an array of legal issues facing these clients. These legal issues include: ERISA, director and officer disputes and liability, products liability, employment advising and litigation, healthcare regulatory issues, and medical malpractice defense. He drafts and advises clients regarding employment contracts, restrictive covenants, severance agreements, and the implementation of employment manuals, policies and procedures. Mr. Allentuch represents clients in state and federal court at the trial level and on appeal, in arbitrations, and before various administrative agencies, including the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, and the National Labor Relations Board. He received his B.A. degree from the University of Chicago, with departmental and general honors, and his J.D. degree from New York University School of Law, where he served as an associate editor for the Review of Law and Social Change. He has been designated as a Superlawyer starting in 2014 and each year thereafter. Mr. Allentuch is a regular speaker at continuing legal education seminars for other lawyers.

JONATHAN H. DODD is an attorney and partner at The Dodd Law Firm, LLC, where he focuses his practice on personal injury, workers compensation, products liability, motor vehicle accidents and injuries in slip and fall cases. Mr. Dodd was named Connecticut Super Lawyer member, 2012 and 2013 and named Outstanding Young Lawyer, Connecticut Magazine, Rising Star Section, 2009 - 2011. He is admitted to practice in Connecticut and the U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut. Mr. Dodd received his B.S. degree from Vanderbilt University and his J.D. degree at George Washington University.

CHRISTOPHER P. KRIESEN is the founder and principal of The Kalon Law Firm, LLC. He has tried several jury trials and has argued appeals before Connecticut's Appellate and Supreme Courts. He serves as an attorney trial referee in Hartford Superior Court. He holds a J.D. degree from the University of Connecticut School of Law.