The Industrial Association of Contra Costa County and Cooper, White & Cooper LLP Present “Do’s and Don’ts of Emergency Response
June 4, 2008, Concord Hilton, 1970 Diamond Blvd., Concord, CA
Phone: 925-827-2000
Agenda
8:30 – 9:00 a.m. Registration & Continental Breakfast
9:00 – 9:15 a.m. Welcoming Remarks and Overview
- Hypothetical
9:15 – 10:00 a.m. Incident Reporting and Response Actions
- Notification requirements; response coordination and management
- Preparation/Anticipation/Damage control
- Response actions and compliance with applicable laws
- Documentation and effective use of legal counsel
10:00 – 10:45 a.m. Crisis Management Guest Speaker
- Larry Kamer Regional Director, Fleishman-Hillard International Communications
10:45 – 11:00 a.m. Break
11:00 – 11:30 a.m. Administrative, Civil and Criminal Processes: Mistakes Companies Make in Failing to Recognize How they Relate
- Creating and protecting the attorney-client privilege: Lessons Learned from the courtroom
- Pivotal decisions for witness interview: mistakes we’ve seen
- Preservation of evidence: how to position a successful defense including early involvement of experts and how to avoid making your Emergency
- Response Plan a floor for liability
11:30 – 12:00 p.m. Coordinating a Resolution: Working With the Agencies, Plaintiff’s Lawyers, and Criminal Authorities to Protect Yourself and Your Company
- Choosing a fully qualified legal team, assistance in factual development, and emphasis on adequate supervision themes
- Early dispute resolution: proper timing, preparation and coordination
- How to resolve one stage without creating jeopardy for the next
- Claims management, insurance considerations and cross-indemnity
- Past or other accidents: how to minimize their impact
12:00 – 12:30 p.m. Remedial Action: Post-Accident How Upgrades to Your Safety Procedures Can Lessen Your Exposure to Civil, Criminal and Administrative Penalties
- What works and what does not, including administrative leaves
12:30 – 2:00 p.m. Luncheon – Guest Speaker
- Robert J. Kochly , District Attorney, Contra Costa County