Uniting to Defend Better
We’re heading to the Healthcare Defense Summit Midwest Series in Columbia, MO.
Join the nation’s leading healthcare defense professionals to discover real-world tools, learn advanced mediation techniques, build connections to strengthen the defense, and more. We hope to see you there.
Date: July 1, 2026
Location: University of Missouri Law School – Columbia, Missouri
How Defense Openings Shape Juror Understanding
At its best, the opening statement becomes the roadmap for everything that follows. It provides jurors with the language, themes, and standards they will later use in deliberations.
Redirecting Juror Focus to the Facts
Plaintiffs often attempt to appeal to the jurors’ emotions, shifting the focus to sympathy and outrage. By using three tactics, the defense can guide jurors towards rational, fact-based decision-making that upholds the integrity of the legal system.
Autonomy vs. Safety in Fall Cases
Fall cases in long-term care reveal the tension that many providers face when caring for a resident: the balance between safety and autonomy.