Liability arising out of Section 1983 claims continued to present challenges for courts across the country in 2009, and the Supreme Court once again has made its presence felt. This annual seminar, now in its 28th year, provides you with the opportunity to examine both the law of Section 1983 as well as the litigation strategies that underlie successful cases. Continuing our tradition of high-quality speakers, experts in the field will address the most important issues and provide wisdom for you as you tackle this years cases, whether you represent plaintiffs or defendants. Part 4 will include the following sessions:
Top 10 Recent Cases Involving Attorney Fees in Civil Rights Litigation: Purdue v. Kenney and performance enhanced fees; Sole v. Wyner and fees for interim, non-permanent victories; fees for out of district lawyers; and establishing hourly rates.
Supreme Court Review and Preview: a review of key cases related to civil rights litigation from the end of the October term 2008 and from the October term 2009.
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