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Providing quality continuing legal education on issues of importance
to the defense bar. |
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Facilitating amicus support for defense litigants. |
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Establishing networking opportunities to discuss legal proceedings
and issues. |
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Exchanging ideas, information, techniques and court rulings
relating to defense litigation; enhancing the skills and knowledge
of the defense lawyers. |
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Working to improve the legal code of conduct, statutes and the
system of jurisprudence in our courts and administrative bodies. |
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Maintaining a presence and voice at the state capitol regarding
legislation affecting the defense practice, and keeping OADC members
informed as to those legislative developments. |
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Hosting social functions and quarterly meetings for member interaction,
practical legal education and fun. |
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Publishing quarterly newsletters with information and developments
relevant to the defense bar. |
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Participating in committees geared towards specialized practice
areas (i.e., workers' compensation, medical malpractice, nursing
home liability, trucking litigation, insurance, etc.). |
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Sharing information with OADC lawyers, such as the growing expert
witness index and database and the OADC bulletin board -- available
only to OADC members. |