This CLE course provides an in-depth exploration of Pattern Jury Instructions (PJI), covering essential principles, ethical considerations, and best practices for drafting and applying jury instructions in civil and criminal cases. Led by experienced judges and legal professionals, this session equips attorneys with the knowledge to effectively use jury instructions in trial strategy and case presentation.

Topics List:

• Overview of Pattern Jury Instructions and Their Role in Trials
• Updates in Employment Discrimination Jury Instructions (NY Executive Law 296)
• Revised Jury Instructions on Substituting Jurors During Deliberations
• Medical Malpractice and the "Loss of Chance" Doctrine in Causation
• Damages Instructions: Clarifying Pain and Suffering Awards
• Proximate Cause and Causation in Personal Injury Cases
• Premises Liability: Evolving Standards and Recent Case Law
• Strict Product Liability: Differentiating Defects, Warnings, and Causation
• The Role of Life Expectancy Tables in Damages Calculations
• Best Practices for Requesting Jury Instructions and Preserving Issues for Appeal