Why Commercial Motor Vehicle Cases are Different:
The Nuts and Bolts of Handling a Trucking Case

Friday, May 11, 2007
8:15 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
MTLA Center for Legal Education
706 Second Avenue South
140 Baker Building, Minneapolis, MN

Randall G. Knutson, Course Chair
4.25 CLE Hours Requested

AGENDA

7:40 – 8:15
Morning Reception and Registration.

8:15 – 8:30
Introduction.
Randall G. Knutson, Esq.
Farrish Johnson Law Offices, Mankato , MN

8:30 – 9:10
Why Commercial Motor Vehicle Cases are Different: Higher Standards of Conduct, Negligence Per Se, and Punitive Damages.
Bryan L. Bradley, Esq.
Kenneth J. Allen & Associates, Valparaiso , IN

9:10 – 9:50
Winning the Paperwork Battle : Essential Documents to Discover in Trucking Cases and How to Use Them.
Richard P. Traulsen, Esq.
Begam, Lewis & Marks, P.A., Phoenix , AZ

9:50 – 10:30
Preservation of Evidence for Your Expert.
Laura Ruhl Genson, Esq.
Ruhl Forensic, Chicago , IL

10:30 – 10:45
Morning Break

10:45 -11:25
Understanding and Utilizing the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations: An Introductory Outline.
Daniel W. Munley, Esq.
Munley Munley & Cartwright, Scranton , PA

11:25 – 12:05
Defense of Trucking Cases – A Claims Perspective and Finding the Coverage – MCS 90 Forms and Filing Exposures.
Peter J. Kestner, Esq.
Crawford & Kestner , PA , Oakdale , MN

12:05 – 12:45
Depositions: Key Questions to Ask when Deposing the Truck Driver, Safety Director or other Material Witnesses in a Trucking Case.
Daniel T. Ramsdell, Esq.
Ramdsell Law Firm, Springfield , MO

12:45 – 1:00
Closing Remarks.
Randall G. Knutson, Esq.
Farrish Johnson Law Offices, Mankato , MN

1:00 – 2:00
Trucking 101.
Attendee’s will have an opportunity to view a tractor-trailer within walking distance from the conference center. An expert will be available to perform a Pre-Trip Inspection and answer questions.
John W. Moore, CFS/D
Ruhl Forensic, Scottsdale , AZ

Pricing:

$180 - MAJ Members

$210 - Non-Members