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DATA CONFIRMS IT: Nuclear Verdicts® are everyone’s problem! 

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Mediation is a delicate art, and there are certain tactics you should note to stay ahead of plaintiffs! Start smart, bring your dough, settle your case, and away you go! Even if plaintiff’s demand exceeds policy limits, there are strategies to help you! Do not be afraid of mediation – see it as an opportunity to secure a better outcome.

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Soft Skills for Hard Claims Situations

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Conference Keynote: Are YOU Causing Nuclear Verdicts®? If Not, Who Is? March 13, 2024 at 9:15am-10:00am ET   Plaintiffs’ counsel have convinced juries across the country to award billions of…

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Can you accept responsibility and get a defense verdict? And what happens if you refuse to accept any responsibility at all? In the three years since the No. 1 Amazon bestseller Nuclear Verdicts®: Defending Justice for All was published, the insurance industry has begun the necessary evolution to change the story and stop the madness.

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What are the top 5 trends and tactics the plaintiffs’ bar is using to drive Nuclear Verdicts®, and how can the insurance industry and their counsel respond to stop them? Join Bob Tyson, the author of the only playbook for the defense, and Ashley Fetyko, trial and...

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Please join us for what promises to be timely & thought-provoking discussion: Nuclear Verdicts! Coming to a Court near you!

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Preventing Nuclear Verdicts®: Strategies Every Public Agency and Their Counsel Should Use

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Defusing the Bomb: Proven Methods ​to Stop ​Nuclear Verdicts®​

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The rise of Nuclear Verdicts® over the past 10-15 years and the reasons for same. How to identify types of construction cases that tend to lead to larger verdicts. Various best practices for avoidance of Nuclear Verdicts®

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Keeping up with the Chatbots: AI to 30(b)(6) January 12 at 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm

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Join us for a deep dive into two proven Nuclear Verdict® Defense Methods: Give a Number and Argue Pain and Suffering! Attendees will learn not only the psychology behind why these methods work to defuse the anger driving Nuclear Verdicts® but will come away with hands-on tools for how to implement them. Claims professionals and their counsel will not want to miss this webinar, which was created in response to trends and concerns echoed throughout the insurance defense industry. You will be engaged and empowered to take back justice - for all.

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"Talkin' 'bout My Generation: Strategies for Effective Negotiations with Millennial and Gen Z Plaintiffs and Claimants" with Danielle Pascale and "RIP: The Death of the Billable Hour" with Pat Mendes

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The biggest difference between plaintiffs’ counsel and defense counsel? MOTIVATION. Recent data analysis reveals the pattern driving Nuclear Verdicts® and the biggest trends and tricks the plaintiffs’ bar uses to achieve them. What’s the good news? By motivating...

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Preventing Nuclear Verdicts® with Bob Tyson

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In this interactive table-top exercise, attendees in industry-based teams will have to survive a simulated cybersecurity incident. As the scenario evolves through layers of severity, potential legal liability, and twists like ransomware attacks or third party demands, the teams will provide advice to the panelists on how to respond to each step. Attendees will leave this session with the ability to consider different risk scenarios and prepare for potential cyber threats.

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In the three years since Bob Tyson released the Amazon #1 bestseller, "Nuclear Verdicts®: Defending Justice for All," the number one question he has received from claims professionals is: How do I detect a Nuclear Verdict® before it happens?

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Recent Developments in Personal Jurisdiction October 10, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.   SDDL Members: Join us for our next Lunch & Learn on Tuesday, October 10, 2023,…

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Defusing Nuclear Verdicts® to Achieve Justice for All

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How to Stop Nuclear Verdicts® Through Education, Innovation and Compensation September 27 at 8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m

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New Standard for Religious Accommodations as Articulated by SCOTUS in Groff v. DeJoy

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What can we learn from Taylor Swift when it comes to stopping Nuclear Verdicts®? Swifties and non-Swifties alike will want to jump in with this dynamic duo for an interactive webinar packed with more strategy and Style than you could imagine in your Wildest Dreams.

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A focus on the importance of fitness as a means of protecting one’s mental health and methods attorneys can use to effectively deal with stress and remaining professional even in an unprofessional situation.

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What if all your defense lawyer used the Nuclear Verdicts® defense methods? Unfortunately, we are not there yet. Runaway jury verdicts are happening everywhere across the country. They are becoming, dare we say, commonplace, which feeds the pattern fueling juror anger and driving up Nuclear Verdicts®.

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The medical professional liability (MPL) insurance industry has been implementing year-to-year rate increases since 2019, and claims frequency has plunged to less than half of what it was in 2001. Despite these gains, last year marked the industry’s eighth consecutive year of an underwriting loss. So why aren’t we seeing better results?

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Lunch & Learn: Recent Learnings on How to Reduce the Risk of Nuclear Verdicts®

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Is there a pattern to Nuclear Verdicts®? You guessed right… There is! Join the Tyson & Mendes trial lawyers who wrote the only book on the subject, and are doing it again! What is causing the rise in these outsized awards, what innovative new tools exist to detect them before they happen, and what can be done to stop them? Come play “Guess the Number!” using a real verdict in this interactive and entertaining session! You will come away armed with the knowledge of how plaintiffs’ attorneys are inciting juror anger to obtain Nuclear Verdicts® and will leave empowered to use the methods to stop them!

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Big problems call for big solutions, and this tech talk will dive into some of the biggest and most innovative solutions available to address the ever-growing threat of Nuclear Verdicts®. Harnessing the power of AI and data analytics, Schaefer City Technologies has developed game-changing tools for insurance companies and their counsel to identify, manage, and reduce the risk of these outsized awards. Learn about what these technologies are and how they work, and get a high-level overview of how they can change your risk assessment and corresponding strategies.

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Dive right in to learn about the importance of preparing witnesses for Reptile Theory attacks in deposition – especially in trucking and transportation cases. The Reptile Theory is a pernicious plaintiffs’ tactic helping stir up juror anger in the hope of securing a Nuclear Verdict®. What happens in deposition will have an impact on trial, and claims professionals and their counsel should be prepared for the onslaught of unsavory tactics plaintiffs’ counsel will use there, and how that may impact the trial moving forward. Fortunately, preparing the witness can significantly improve trial outcomes and reduce the efficacy of plaintiffs’ Reptile traps.

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Nuclear Verdicts® Wednesday, July 12 10:20 AM – 11:10 AM

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Dive right in to learn about the importance of preparing witnesses for Reptile Theory attacks in deposition – especially in trucking and transportation cases. The Reptile Theory is a pernicious plaintiffs’ tactic helping stir up juror anger in the hope of securing a Nuclear Verdict®. What happens in deposition will have an impact on trial, and claims professionals and their counsel should be prepared for the onslaught of unsavory tactics plaintiffs’ counsel will use there, and how that may impact the trial moving forward. Fortunately, preparing the witness can significantly improve trial outcomes and reduce the efficacy of plaintiffs’ Reptile traps.

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The only trial academy that teaches defense attorneys how to stop Nuclear Verdicts®!

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Nuclear Verdicts® at 8:30am – 9:30am at InterContinental Boston Hotel in Boston, MA.

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It is not unusual for claims professionals to feel overwhelmed when discussing venue selection with their defense attorneys. This session will cover the importance of venue selection, explains the methods for changing venue, and shares other crucial information related to venue selection. Attendees will leave with an understanding of the many issues related to venue selection and strategies to discuss with their defense counsel to ensure their cases are litigated in the most equitable venue for a fair outcome.

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May 17-19, 2023 at The Roosevelt New Orleans, "Reining in Runaway Verdicts"

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IADC Professional Liability Roundtable: Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM EST

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ATA’s Mid-Year Management Session (MYMS) attracts trucking’s top executives and is an important way for ATA members to discuss the association’s strategic priorities, network with colleagues, hear advocacy updates, and influence the direction of the trucking industry.

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Is there a pattern to Nuclear Verdicts®? You guessed right… There is! Jump in with us for an interactive webinar to explore this pattern and how to break it, from the Tyson & Mendes trial lawyers who wrote the only book on the subject! What is causing Nuclear Verdicts® to rise and how can claims professionals and defense counsel stop them?  Attendees will “guess the number” as we dive into two recent jury trials, exploring the methods employed by both plaintiff and defense counsel that led to each verdict! You will come away with the knowledge of how plaintiffs’ attorneys are inciting juror anger to obtain Nuclear Verdicts® and will leave empowered to use the methods to stop them!

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This interactive session will update you on all the new California case law affecting insurance companies and businesses over the past year. Presented by seasoned California trial attorneys with critical insights into what lies ahead, this update is loaded with need-to-know information for insurance professionals and their defense counsel.

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New laws are coming to fruition on everything from cannabis use to lunch breaks. Insurance professionals and their counsel need to be ready! No area of law is safe from Nuclear Verdicts®. Join experts from Tyson & Mendes’ Employment and Labor practice to learn what the latest updates to the law are and how claims professionals and their defense counsel can break the pattern that leads to Nuclear Verdicts® in employment law cases.

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With changes in sexual abuse and molestation (SAM) liability over the past year, and Nuclear Verdicts® on the rise, insurance professionals and their counsel must be prepared and proactive! Join Tyson & Mendes SAM trial attorneys as they break down how to prevent and defend against Nuclear Verdicts® in cases with these types of claims.

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Pay Equity Studies Reduce Employer and Insurance Risk with Lynn Allen

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Partners Sitar Bhatt and Ed Leonard will be speaking at the year's CLM Annual Conference in Tampa, FL.

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Join Tyson & Mendes and SDDL for an engaging presentation by Bob Tyson followed by a happy hour.

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Sitar Bhatt will be speaking at the NRRDA Annual Conference in March 2023.

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Bob Tyson will be speaking on Tuesday, February 28 at 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM PDT as the Closing Keynote on "Going Nuclear: Case Studies in Runaway Verdicts."

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Margaret (Peggy) Holm will be speaking on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PDT with the ABOTA foundation.

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New Mexico Managing Partner Amy Headrick will be speaking at the December 1 CLM Focus event in New York.

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The Cause of Nuclear Verdicts with Bob Tyson and Mark Shanberg.

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Nuclear Verdicts®, outrageous and extreme jury awards, are increasing exponentially across the United States.  Presenters, Bob Tyson, TM HALO® trial attorney, and author of the best-selling book Nuclear Verdicts®: Defending Justice for All, and Cayce Lynch, Administrative Partner, will discuss the formulaic pattern the plaintiffs’ bar follows to drive up Nuclear Verdicts® and how the defense can break the pattern to stop Nuclear Verdicts®. 

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The legal landscape in Arizona is red hot! Join presenters Lynn Allen, Sitar Bhatt, James Brewer, Maria Kupillas, Leah McKeever, and Kim Sayre, as they discuss recent Arizona case law and its impacts on the insurance industry; explore the implications of a new rule change affecting voir dire; and discuss the boom of recent Nuclear Verdicts®. The presenters will also explain how the firm’s proven anti-nuclear verdict methods were used to deliver a defense win in a recent multimillion dollar case handled by Tyson & Mendes attorneys.

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This is a webinar series with four webinars titled: Focusing on Focus Groups, The Secret to Retaining Qualified and Reliable Expert Witnesses, Five Strategies for Preserving the Record for Appeal, and All the Small Things: A Panel Discussion.

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This is a webinar series with four webinars titled: Trending Topics 1 Employment Law Annual Update, Trending Topics 2 Emerging Issues in Medical Malpractice Claims, Annual Update: California Legal Trends & Howell Update, and Jury Verdicts Nuclear Verdicts®️ Deep Dive.

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Plaintiff attorneys will not stop fighting our $10 Billion win for the insurance industry in Howell v. Hamilton Meats! A recent decision out of the California Court of Appeals is changing the landscape once again for the defense industry. In Qaadir v. Figueroa, the appellate court held unpaid medical bills, including for medical treatments provided on a lien basis, are admissible to prove the reasonable value of plaintiff’s past medical damages at trial.

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The trials are coming!  The trials are coming!  The defense industry is facing an unprecedented number of cases queued up for trial as we move toward a post-pandemic world.  As seen in the many large verdicts rendered in the last 18 months, the return to jury trials comes with an increasing threat of Nuclear Verdicts®.  Presenters and TM HALO® trial attorneys Bob Tyson, Mina Miserlis, and Ed Leonard will discuss the current and future state of trials.  The presenters will also analyze two recent cases that resulted in Nuclear Verdicts® and discuss how the application of the Tyson & Mendes Methods could have prevented those astronomical jury awards.

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Over the past 17 months, the COVID-19 pandemic has created significant uncertainty regarding insurance coverage and numerous pitfalls for insurance carriers in bad faith cases. As we move into the second half of 2021, the pitfalls still exist despite restrictions being eased and life returning to normal for some. This webinar will guide attorneys and insurance professionals on how to weather the storm and avoid bad faith lawsuits.

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As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, attitudes amongst Washington juries have changed, and a revived focus on risk management in some industries has cast doubt over the future of insurance litigation in the state.  Tyson & Mendes is at the forefront of nuclear verdict defense, and our methods for defending against Nuclear Verdicts™ are more important than ever.  Experts from Tyson & Mendes’ Washington office will give a series of webinars focused on defending against Nuclear Verdicts™.

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The COVID-19 pandemic has irreversibly changed the trial landscape.  As a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic, jurors are more likely to consider themselves vulnerable to accidents or disasters, are more likely to make decisions based on fear or anger, and are more likely to think of themselves as “guardians of the community,” obligated to punish wrongdoers.  This change in mindset, paired with changes in the law and increased mistrust in corporations, threatens to increase Nuclear Verdicts™ in a post-pandemic world.  Tyson & Mendes is at the forefront of nuclear verdict defense, and our methods for defending against Nuclear Verdicts™ are more important than ever.  This webinar covers new challenges attorneys and adjusters will face while defending corporate clients, as well as innovative litigation techniques to help mitigate these issues.

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Nuclear Verdicts™ are on the rise. Due to increased ratification for intentional acts, the lifting of statutes of limitations, and an alarming increase in plaintiff-side manipulative tactics, Nuclear Verdicts™ have skyrocketed in sexual torts cases. Tyson & Mendes is at the forefront of protecting its clients from Nuclear Verdicts™. Our team of experienced attorneys will analyze the particular challenges faced by lawyers defending sexual torts cases and will provide innovative litigation techniques to diffuse juror anger and prevent runaway juries.

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Webinar Series on Trending Topics & Annual Update

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The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted every professional and company in some way and a major issue is how juries will impact exposures and the insurance industry. Many corporate boards have been forced to make difficult decisions, healthcare professionals are at the front lines of the fight, and other professionals, such as accountants and lawyers, must quickly and dramatically reinvent how they serve their clients. All while most employers face potential exposure arising out of employee safety, layoffs, or rapid efforts to move their entire workforce remote. This session will explore the emerging issues that could lead to Nuclear Verdicts™, the exposures for the insurance industry, and how insurance defenses can prevail in a post-COVID-19 world.

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COVID-19 rocked the insurance defense industry in 2020. Considering the global pandemic, will nuclear verdicts improve or worsen in the coming years? While many predict the pandemic will have lasting effects on jury pools, plaintiffs’ attorneys are using this time to craft new trial tactics to convince juries to award astronomical verdicts. How should you and your attorneys respond? Join us for an engaging seminar discussing proven solutions to prevent runaway jury verdicts in this changed landscape, including concrete methods insurance professionals and their counsel should implement now to reduce exposure at trial and take back justice for all.

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This session will dive into the issues facing the healthcare industry in light of the COVID-19 health pandemic.   During the last decade, there have been numerous multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements in medical malpractice cases.  Now, due to compounding heightened expectations and exposures, medical malpractice lawsuits are on the rise.  This one-hour session will focus on how to apply important solutions using specific defense tactics to stop Nuclear Verdicts™, including accepting responsibility, personalizing the medical defendant, always giving the jury a defense number, demonstrating empathy, and Tyson & Mendes’ unique and highly effective approach to arguing pain and suffering at trial.

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Join Bob Tyson for a tour through his book, the first ever written for the defense industry, “Nuclear Verdicts®: Defending Justice for All.” Bob will dive into important chapters of the book alongside expert co-speakers on the topic, in a six-part series lasting all summer long. Follow Bob as he guides us through the winding roads that mark the journey toward Justice for All.

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The plaintiffs’ bar does not want you to read the first book ever written for the defense. Find out why! The author of “The Reptile Theory” and “Ball on Damages” has given multiple seminars to try to debunk the proven methods for avoiding runaway jury verdicts set forth in “Nuclear Verdicts™.”

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TRENDING TOPICS & YEAR IN REVIEW Trending Topics I Thursday, May 14 – 11:00-12:00 PST Topics: Employment and Case Management in Light of COVID-19 Gain valuable updates on California employment…

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NUCLEAR VERDICTS® IN A POST-CORONAVIRUS WORLD What In-House Counsel Need to Know Wednesday, April 15, 2020 – 11:00-12:00 PST Nuclear Verdicts. Will there be more? How will the current pandemic affect…

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