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SPEAKER |
TOPIC |
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James
H. Heffernan |
1. Administrative
Law
Synopsis: Administrative
courts are constitutionally distinct
from state and federal courts.
An overview of practice concentrating
on regulatory law, including
enabling statutes such as the
Administrative Procedures Act
(APA), administered by state
and federal offices.
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Nate
Alder |
2. Your
First Auto Claim
Synopsis: The
state statutes largely govern
automobile accident claims. In
particular, know Utah Code Ann.
31A-22-309, which is the gateway
to filing an automobile accident
claim. Ask the right questions
and take the steps necessary
to navigate your first automobile
accident claim.
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Lori
Nelson |
3. Civil
Procedure and Family Law
Synopsis:
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Don
Winder |
4. Civility in Professional
Practice
Synopsis: The Utah
Standards of Professionalism and Civility
are useful tools for encouraging and
enforcing civility within the practice
of law. Civility improves the quality
of your practice and your relationships
both with clients and opposing counsel.
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Brent
Manning |
5. Depositions
Synopsis:
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L.
Rich Humpherys |
6. Discovery
Synopsis: Use
discovery to efficiently establish
each aspect of your client's
case. Determine what evidence
is needed and carefully use the
requests for documents and admissions
to obtain all necessary and relevant
information.
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Phil
Ferguson |
7. Discovery
Response
Synopsis: Admission
requests are deemed admitted
by a party who fails to timely
respond. Calendar the due date
of the discovery responses. Carefully
review the requests and make
objections when appropriate and
necessary. Consider whether a
protective order is needed. Send
the draft responses to the client
with the original requests and
clear instructions about deadlines.
Follow up and timely file.
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Sharon
Donovan |
8. Family
Law
Synopsis: Practical
advice and pointers both for law
practice in general and for those
practicing family law: always endeavor
to take the high road; treat your
opponent as professional and worthy;
good judgment comes from experience
and experience comes from bad judgment;
treat others as you would like
to be treated.
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Paul Wake |
9. Utah Juvenile Defense
Synopsis: An overview of how to defend children accused in juvenile court of delinquent acts. This video explains why and how cases are resolved nonjudicially, judicially, or through transfer to the district court.
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Harold
Christensen |
10. Professionalism
Synopsis: Law is the noble profession
of advisors and protectors of the
downtrodden and disadvantaged. The
profession should be seen as an opportunity
to serve rather than as a trade.
We as lawyers should work to maintain
the integrity of our legal system.
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