Creating Change: an Introductory Primer for Police Misconduct and Civil Rights Cases Webinar

Webinar

Tuesday, June 16, 2020

2:00 - 2:05 p.m.

Moderator Instructions

2:05 - 2:20

Let's Take a Breath to Heal Our Country

What Can Trial Lawyers Do to Help?
How Can the Justice and Policing Systems Be Improved?
Where Do I Learn More Information About These Issues?

2:20 - 2:40 p.m.

Navigating Land Mine Issues with Client Representation

Representing Clients with Criminal Charges
Varying Types of Injuries
Navigating the Media in Highly Publicized Cases

2:40 - 3:00 p.m.

Pleading Basics for Civil Rights and Police Misconduct Civil Cases

Factual Pleading Standards for §1983 Cases
Surviving a Motion to Dismiss
Common Causes of Action in Police Misconduct Cases
Integrating State Law Claims

3:00 - 3:25 p.m.

Best Practicing for Dealing with Municipal Defendants

Overview of Policy and Custom "Monell" Pleadings
Engaging Police
Officer Complaints
Citizen Review Boards

3:25 - 3:40 p.m.

Common Issues in Police Misconduct and Civil Rights Cases

Preparing and Working Around the Absence of Reliable Evidence
Coverage for Damages
Discovery, Proportionality and Bifurcation Issues
Surviving Summary Judgement
Disarming Juror Biases

3:40 - 4:30 p.m.

Representing Protesters in Criminal Court

Intake: Should I Take This Case or Refer it Out?
Arraignment
Know Your Statute: Is Your State a "Bail Reform" Jurisdiction
Felony Hearings
Getting Your Client Released Pre-Trial
Motions to Dismiss
Discovery and Knowing Your Deadlines

4:30 - 4:45 p.m.

Qualified Immunity: What's Happening on the Hill?

4:45 - 5:00 p.m.

Question & Answer Session