The Trial Academy is the only trial technique seminar in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin specifically designed for the defense lawyer. The Academy is an excellent means of providing practical experience for lawyers who have limited courtroon and trial experience. To learn more about the Academy, follow the link above.

The IDC Young Lawyers Division will present a seminar on Friday, February 19, 2010.

This seminar will feature presentations on retaining experts; depositions and technology at trial; understanding your work style; relationships with in-house counsel; and making and building business as a young lawyer.

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7058/files/Medicare Medicaid Seminar Springfield.pdf The IDC will present "Medicare and Medicaid-Avoiding Post Judgment and Post Settlement Litigation...What Every Illinois Defense Counsel Needs to Know" on Friday, February 26, 2010.

This seminar will focus on the scope of the Medicare Secondary Payee Act and its impact on the settlement of liability and workers compensation claims. Pitfalls and Practice Pointers will also be covered.

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IDC to Present Program with Illinois Insurance Association

The Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel and Illinois Insurance Association are teaming up to bring you the 2010 Claims and Defense Tactics Symposium on Thursday, March 25 and Friday, March 26, 2010 at the Marriott Chicago Oak Brook in Oak Brook, Illinois.

The Symposium will offer timely, informative sessions on Managing Complex Claims and Litigation. The Symposium will also be a great networking opportunity. With the Illinois Insurance Association representing companies like Allstate, American Family Insurance, Auto Club Insurance Association, CNA Insurance Companies, Country Insurance & Financial Services, Frankenmuth Mutual, Illinois Farmers Insurance, Pekin Insurance, Standard Mutual, State Auto Insurance Companies, State Farm, Westfied Group and Zurich Group, there will be many opportunities for you to get to know company claim professionals and general counsel.

To learn more about the Academy, follow the link above.