Evidence in Employment Cases
Why Attend?
This new ALI-ABA webcast looks at some of the most pressing evidentiary issues that arise in employment litigation, including:
The authentication and admission of digital and electronically stored information
Privilege and spoliation issues presented by an employee saving or deleting personal material from an employer-supplied computer
“Me too” evidence and the Supreme Court's February 26 decision in the Sprint case
Evidence supporting or tending against the award of emotional distress damages
Evidence supporting an award of punitive damages
Use of evidence in parallel proceedings, such as an ADA suit proceeding simultaneously with claims for unemployment compensation and social security disability benefits, including issues arising when only examiner’s notes are available, rather than stenographic transcripts
Evidence of hostile working environment
The format for the discussion is the analysis of a series of hypothetical situations. Each hypo is introduced by Magistrate Judge Paul Grimm, one of the country’s most respected teachers and analysts of evidentiary matters. Lawyers from both the plaintiff and defense sides then discuss the situations from their particular perspectives. Judge Grimm has the last word.
Registrants have the opportunity to submit questions for panelists’ consideration during the live webcast.
Faculty
Paul W. Grimm, U.S. Magistrate Judge, Baltimore (moderator)
Stephen Z. Chertkof, Heller, Huron, Chertkof, Lerner, Simon & Salzman, P.L.L.C., Washington, D.C.
Edward T. Ellis, Montgomery, McCracken, Walker & Rhoads, LLP, Philadelphia
Robert B. Fitzpatrick, Robert B. Fitzpatrick, PLLC, Washington, D.C.
Debra S. Katz, Katz, Marshall & Banks, LLP, Washington, D.C.
For group viewing tuition discounts, click on the Registration link at top and register online at the discounted rates, or go to the Group Webcast Page and email Ruth Johnson at rjohnson@ali-aba.org for assistance.
Program Schedule
All Times Eastern Daylight
12:00 noon Program begins
Discussion of hypothetical situations – Panel
Questions and Answers – Panel
3:15 p.m. Adjournment
There will be a 15-minute break approximately halfway through the program.
Total 60-minute hours of instruction: Total 60-minute hours of instruction: 3.0; total 50-minute hours, 3.6.
Suggested Prerequisite: Experience in legal practice in subject matter or completion of Basic CLE Course in subject matter
Educational Objective: Acquisition of knowledge and skills to develop proficiency as a practitioner; maintenance of professional competence as a practitioner; provision of information on recent legal developments
Level of Instruction: Advanced
Times
Eastern 12 noon - 3:15 pm
Central 11 am - 2:15 pm
Mountain 10 am - 1:15 pm
Pacific & Arizona 9 am - 12:15 pm
Alaska 8 am - 11:15 am
Hawaii 6 am - 9:15 am
