Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 306: Spotlight on Civil Procedure (Part 3 – The Civil Lawsuit)
What issues do people raise in a federal criminal appeal?
For high-stakes litigation, waiting until after an adverse verdict to engage appellate counsel can be a costly mistake. Traditionally, clients didn’t think about an investment in appellate counsel until after a final...more
A preliminary injunction is a pre-trial court order that stops (or sometimes mandates) action by the opposing party in a lawsuit. A party may seek a preliminary injunction when they will suffer irreparable harm—that is,...more
We’ve all heard of the poem: “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten.” Well the same Kindergarten lessons should apply to how to navigate your litigation through motion practice—a fundamental tool of litigation....more
As in the Michigan state court system, most of your time in a federal civil case will be spent on discovery, and most of your interaction with the court will be through motion practice. Different courts have different rules...more
When a lawsuit is pending, there’s no better, more practical and effective way to resolve the dispute than through alternative dispute resolution (ADR). What a great feeling when all issues are settled. The case is completely...more
Several weeks ago, we reported on some recent updates to Manhattan Commercial Division Justice Bransten’s individual practice rules. New York commercial litigators should take note of some recent changes in the Queens County...more
You’re a commercial litigator in New York. You’ve just been brought in on a case pending in the Commercial Division before a particular Commercial Division judge. Or maybe you’ve just received an administrative bounce to a...more