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Fundamentals of pretrial litigation / by Roger S. Haydock, David F. Herr, Jeffrey W. Stempel.
Published
St. Paul, MN : Thomson/West, [2011]
Copyright
©2011
Call Number
KF8900 .H433 2011
Edition
Eighth edition.
ISBN
9780314267696 (pbk.)
0314267697 (pbk.)
0314267697 (pbk.)
Description
xxiv, 797 pages : forms ; 26 cm .
System Control No.
(OCoLC)709889335
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Record Appears in
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Table of Contents
pt. ONE
PREPARATION FOR LITIGATION
ch. 1
Case Planning
3
[§] 1.1
Elements of Planning
3
[§] 1.1.1
Introduction
3
[§] 1.1.2
The Dispute Resolution Process
5
[§] 1.1.3
The Law and the Facts
6
[§] 1.1.4
The Role of the Lawyer
7
[§] 1.1.5
The Adversary System
8
[§] 1.1.6
The Client
10
[§] 1.1.7
What, a Game?
11
[§] 1.2
Case Preparation
12
[§] 1.3
Creative Planning
19
[§] 1.4
Factual Analysis and Development
20
[§] 1.5
Credibility Analysis
22
[§] 1.6
Legal Analysis and Reasoning
24
[§] 1.7
Client Interviewing and Counseling
25
[§] 1.8
Dispute Resolution Methods
27
[§] 1.8.1
Negotiation and Mediation
28
[§] 1.8.2
Arbitration
28
[§] 1.8.3
Mediation and Arbitration
30
[§] 1.8.4
Mediation Criteria
30
[§] 1.8.5
Arbitration Criteria
32
[§] 1.8.6
Selecting the Best Method
34
[§] 1.9
Ethics
34
[§] 1.10
Dispute Resolution Reform
37
Practice Problems
38
ch. 2
Investigation
45
[§] 2.1
Introduction
45
[§] 2.2
Legal Investigation
46
[§] 2.3
Determining the Applicable Law
49
[§] 2.4
Fact Investigation
52
[§] 2.4.1
Introduction
52
[§] 2.4.2
The Investigation Process
52
[§] 2.4.3
Timing of Investigations
53
[§] 2.4.4
Investigative Personnel
56
[§] 2.4.5
Sources of Information
57
[§] 2.4.6
The Internet as a Source of Information
59
[§] 2.4.7
Tangible Objects and Physical Evidence
61
[§] 2.5
Witness Interviews
62
[§] 2.5.1
Purposes of Interviews
62
[§] 2.5.2
Who Should Be Interviewed and Why?
63
[§] 2.5.3
Locating Witnesses
63
[§] 2.5.4
Types of Witness Interviews
64
[§] 2.5.5
Types of Witnesses
65
[§] 2.5.6
Reasons to Talk
65
[§] 2.5.7
Obtaining and Maintaining Witness Cooperation
66
[§] 2.5.8
Interview Questions
68
[§] 2.5.9
Interview Topics
69
[§] 2.6
Witness Interview Approaches
70
[§] 2.6.1
Interview Techniques
70
[§] 2.6.2
Influencing the Interview Responses
70
[§] 2.6.3
Maintaining a Record of the Interview
71
[§] 2.6.4
Written Statements
72
[§] 2.6.5
Witness Statement Mechanics
73
[§] 2.6.6
Recording the Statement
75
[§] 2.6.7
Copies of Witness Statements
76
[§] 2.6.8
Payments to Witnesses
77
[§] 2.6.9
Carrying Lethal Weapons
77
[§] 2.6.10
Advising Witnesses
77
[§] 2.7
Use of Experts
78
Practice Problems
79
pt. TWO
PLEADING
ch. 3
Pleading the Case
89
[§] 3.1
Preliminaries to Pleading
89
[§] 3.1.1
Dispute Resolution Forums
90
[§] 3.1.2
Subject-Matter Jurisdiction
91
[§] 3.1.2
(a) Diversity Jurisdiction
91
[§] 3.1.2
(b) Federal-Question Jurisdiction
94
[§] 3.1.3
Personal Jurisdiction
96
[§] 3.1.4
Venue
97
[§] 3.1.5
Jurisdiction and Venue in Alternative Forums
98
[§] 3.2
Pleadings in General
99
[§] 3.2.1
Federal and State Pleading Provisions
99
[§] 3.2.2
Pleading Definition
100
[§] 3.2.3
Notice Pleading
100
[§] 3.2.4
"Pleadings" in Alternative Forums
104
[§] 3.3
The Complaint
105
[§] 3.3.1
Functions of the Complaint
105
[§] 3.3.2
Timing of the Summons and Complaint
107
[§] 3.3.3
Proper Forum
109
[§] 3.3.4
Parties to the Action
112
[§] 3.3.5
Issues in the Complaint
114
[§] 3.3.6
Content of the Complaint
115
[§] 3.3.7
Forms of Relief
121
[§] 3.4
Signing of Pleadings
122
[§] 3.5
Ethics of Pleadings
123
[§] 3.6
Drafting Techniques
125
[§] 3.6.1
Goals of the Complaint
125
[§] 3.6.2
Drafting Techniques
126
[§] 3.6.3
Alternative Complaint Forms
130
[§] 3.6.4
Federal Court Civil Cover Sheet
131
[§] 3.6.5
Drafting Techniques and Forms for Alternative Forums
131
[§] 3.7
Defendant's Pleadings
133
[§] 3.7.1
The Answer
133
[§] 3.7.2
Affirmative Defenses
134
[§] 3.7.3
Responses in Alternative Forums
136
[§] 3.8
Counterclaims, Cross-Claims, and Third-Party Complaints
137
[§] 3.8.1
Generally
137
[§] 3.8.2
Counterclaims
137
[§] 3.8.3
Cross-Claims
139
[§] 3.8.4
Third-Party Claims
140
[§] 3.8.5
Tactical Summary
141
[§] 3.9
Replies
142
[§] 3.10
Intervention and Interpleader
143
[§] 3.11
Class Actions and Special Pleading Situations
144
[§] 3.12
Amendment of Pleadings
145
[§] 3.12.1
Introduction
145
[§] 3.12.2
The Standards for Permitting Amendment
146
[§] 3.12.3
Litigation Amendment Procedure
148
[§] 3.13
Supplementation of Pleadings
150
[§] 3.13.1
Introduction
150
[§] 3.13.2
Litigation Pleading Supplementation Procedure
151
Practice Problems
152
ch. 4
Motions Attacking the Pleadings and Jurisdiction
161
[§] 4.1
Motions Attacking the Pleadings
161
[§] 4.1.1
Generally
161
[§] 4.1.2
Attacks on Service of Process
161
[§] 4.1.3
The Applicable Law
162
[§] 4.1.4
Waiver of Service
163
[§] 4.1.5
Procedure
163
[§] 4.2
Attack on the Form and Specificity of the Pleadings
164
[§] 4.3
Failure to Plead Special Matters
165
[§] 4.3.1
Introduction
165
[§] 4.3.2
Available Attacks on Pleading Specificity
166
[§] 4.3.3
Strategy, Tactics, Procedure
168
[§] 4.4
Attack on Substance or Legal Adequacy of the Pleadings
169
[§] 4.4.1
Dismissal for Failure to State a Claim
169
[§] 4.4.2
Judgment on the Pleadings
171
[§] 4.4.3
Procedure
171
[§] 4.5
Motions Attacking Jurisdiction
172
[§] 4.5.1
Motions to Dismiss for Lack of Subject-Matter Jurisdiction
172
[§] 4.5.2
Motions Attacking Personal Jurisdiction
174
[§] 4.5.3
Motions Seeking Non-Exercise of Jurisdiction
176
[§] 4.5.4
Motions Seeking to Dismiss State Claims
177
[§] 4.5.5
Motions to Dismiss "Ancillary" Claims
178
[§] 4.5.6
The Abstention Doctrines
179
[§] 4.5.7
Miscellaneous "Abstention" or Quasi-Abstention Provisions
182
[§] 4.5.8
Removal and Remand
183
[§] 4.6
Prior Pending Actions and Stays
188
[§] 4.7
Motions to Transfer Venue
189
[§] 4.8
Joinder of Parties
194
[§] 4.8.1
Joinder Generally
194
[§] 4.8.2
Class Actions
194
[§] 4.8.3
Intervention
196
Practice Problems
198
pt. THREE
DISCOVERY PRACTICE
ch. 5
The Scope
213
[§] 5.1
Purposes of Discovery
213
[§] 5.1.1
Federal "Disclovery"
214
[§] 5.1.2
Discovery in Arbitration and Administrative Cases
214
[§] 5.1.3
Zen and the Art of Discovery Practice
215
[§] 5.2
Scope of Discovery
215
[§] 5.2.1
Timing and Sequence of Discovery
216
[§] 5.2.2
Methods of Discovery
216
[§] 5.2.3
Arbitration and Administrative Discovery Methods
218
[§] 5.3
Disclosure Information
218
[§] 5.3.1
Initial Disclosure
218
[§] 5.3.2
Exempt Actions
219
[§] 5.3.3
Disclosure of Individuals
219
[§] 5.3.4
Disclosure of Documents
219
[§] 5.3.5
Impeachment Uses
220
[§] 5.3.6
Use to Support Claims and Defenses
220
[§] 5.3.7
Damages
221
[§] 5.3.8
Insurance Agreements
221
[§] 5.3.9
Voluntary Disclosures
222
[§] 5.3.10
Timing of Initial Disclosures
222
[§] 5.3.11
Scope of Preliminary Investigation
222
[§] 5.3.12
Modifications
223
[§] 5.4
Relevancy: What Is Discoverable
223
[§] 5.4.1
Relevancy Standards
224
[§] 5.4.2
Relevancy Limits
227
[§] 5.4.3
Practical Discovery Limits
228
[§] 5.5
Privilege
229
[§] 5.5.1
Analysis
229
[§] 5.5.2
Privilege Under the United States Constitution
234
[§] 5.5.3
Privilege Under Acts of Congress and State Legislatures
236
[§] 5.5.4
Privilege Under Supreme Court Rules
237
[§] 5.5.5
Common Law Privileges
237
[§] 5.5.6
Attorney-Client Privilege
238
[§] 5.5.7
Other Specific Privileges
241
[§] 5.5.8
Objections to Claims of Privilege
243
[§] 5.5.9
Waiver of Privileges
244
[§] 5.6
Insurance Agreements
245
[§] 5.7
Trial Preparation Materials
246
[§] 5.7.1
Introduction
246
[§] 5.7.2
The Who, When, Why Rule
247
[§] 5.7.3
Substantial Need and Undue Hardship
249
[§] 5.7.4
Objections to Trial Preparation Materials
250
[§] 5.7.5
Witness Statements
250
[§] 5.7.6
Attorney Mental Processes
252
[§] 5.7.7
Practice Considerations
254
[§] 5.8
Experts
255
[§] 5.8.1
Introduction and Categories of Experts
255
[§] 5.8.2
Types of Experts
255
[§] 5.8.3
Expert Discovery in Federal Cases
257
[§] 5.9
Supplementation
260
[§] 5.10
Protective Orders
261
[§] 5.10.1
Introduction
261
[§] 5.10.2
Forbidding Discovery or Disclosure
263
[§] 5.10.3
Specifying Terms and Conditions
263
[§] 5.10.4
Prescribing a Method of Discovery
264
[§] 5.10.5
Forbidding Inquiry into Certain Matters
264
[§] 5.10.6
Designating or Limiting the Persons Present
265
[§] 5.10.7
That a Deposition Be Sealed and Opened Only by Order of the Court
266
[§] 5.10.8
That a Trade Secret or Other Confidential Information Not Be Revealed or Be Revealed Only in a Designated Way
266
[§] 5.10.9
That Parties Simultaneously File Discovery Responses
267
[§] 5.10.10
Summary
267
[§] 5.11
Overall Discovery Strategy
268
[§] 5.11.1
Discovery by Agreement
268
[§] 5.11.2
Planning a Discovery Program
270
[§] 5.11.3
Factual Stipulations
272
[§] 5.12
Pre-Complaint Discovery: Rule 27
273
[§] 5.12.1
Introduction
273
[§] 5.12.2
Procedures
274
[§] 5.12.3
Contents of the Petition
274
[§] 5.12.4
Other Provisions
275
Practice Problems
275
ch. 6
Depositions
291
[§] 6.1
An Overview of the Deposition Process
291
[§] 6.1.1
Advantages of Depositions
291
[§] 6.1.2
Disadvantages of Depositions
292
[§] 6.1.3
Scope of Depositions
292
[§] 6.1.4
Timing of Depositions
292
[§] 6.1.5
Number of Depositions
294
[§] 6.1.6
Location of Depositions
295
[§] 6.1.7
Time Allocated to Depositions
295
[§] 6.1.8
Non-Party Depositions
296
[§] 6.2
Preliminary Deposition Considerations
298
[§] 6.2.1
Noticing the Deposition
298
[§] 6.2.2
Persons Present at the Deposition
301
[§] 6.2.3
Ensuring Production of Documents and Materials
305
[§] 6.3
Recording the Deposition
305
[§] 6.3.1
The Deposition Transcript
306
[§] 6.3.2
Telephone and Remote Electronic Depositions
306
[§] 6.3.3
Electronic Recording of Depositions
307
[§] 6.3.4
Video and Digital Depositions
308
[§] 6.3.5
Reducing the Cost
309
[§] 6.3.6
The Record
311
[§] 6.3.7
Reporters and Depositions
312
[§] 6.4
Preparing for the Deposition
314
[§] 6.4.1
Outline Organization
316
[§] 6.4.2
Deposition to Preserve Testimony
317
[§] 6.5
Taking the Deposition
319
[§] 6.5.1
Preliminary Procedural Matters
319
[§] 6.5.2
The Demeanor of the Attorneys
319
[§] 6.5.3
Stipulations
320
[§] 6.5.4
Introductory Statements and Questions
321
[§] 6.5.5
Handling Exhibits
323
[§] 6.5.6
Discovery of Materials
324
[§] 6.5.7
Confidential Information
326
[§] 6.5.8
Reacting to Objections
327
[§] 6.5.9
Controlling Interference
329
[§] 6.5.10
Concluding Questions and Considerations
330
[§] 6.6
Deposition Questioning Strategies
331
[§] 6.6.1
Specific Techniques: How to Probe
335
[§] 6.6.2
Specific Techniques: What to Ask
338
[§] 6.6.3
Specific Techniques: How to React
340
[§] 6.6.4
Specific Techniques: Deposing the Expert
343
[§] 6.7
Representing the Deponent
344
[§] 6.7.1
Selecting the Deponent
344
[§] 6.7.2
General Deponent Preparation
345
[§] 6.7.3
Specific Deponent Preparation
346
[§] 6.7.4
Raising Objections During the Deposition
347
[§] 6.7.5
Instructing the Deponent Not to Answer
350
[§] 6.7.6
Protecting the Deponent
351
[§] 6.7.7
Questioning the Deponent
353
[§] 6.8
Concluding the Deposition
355
[§] 6.8.1
Stipulations
355
[§] 6.8.2
Review of the Deposition by the Deponent
355
[§] 6.8.3
Review of the Deposition by Another Attorney
356
[§] 6.8.4
Signing of the Deposition by the Deponent
357
[§] 6.8.5
Changes in the Deposition by the Deponent
358
[§] 6.8.6
Filing of the Deposition
360
[§] 6.9
Written-Question Depositions
360
[§] 6.9.1
Advantages
361
[§] 6.9.2
Disadvantages
361
[§] 6.10
Use of the Deposition
362
Practice Problems
363
ch. 7
Interrogatories
377
[§] 7.1
Introduction
377
[§] 7.1.1
Advantages
378
[§] 7.1.2
Disadvantages
378
[§] 7.1.3
Parties That Can Be Questioned
379
[§] 7.1.4
Timing of Interrogatory Submissions
379
[§] 7.2
Subject Matter of Interrogatories
380
[§] 7.2.1
Available Information
380
[§] 7.2.2
Primary Information
381
[§] 7.2.3
Objective Information
382
[§] 7.2.4
Additional Information
383
[§] 7.2.5
Opinions and Contentions
385
[§] 7.3
The Interrogatory Form
387
[§] 7.3.1
The Preface
388
[§] 7.3.2
Instructions
388
[§] 7.3.3
Definitions
390
[§] 7.4
Drafting Interrogatories
391
[§] 7.4.1
General Techniques
391
[§] 7.4.2
Number of Interrogatories
392
[§] 7.4.3
Specific Techniques
394
[§] 7.4.4
Form Interrogatories
396
[§] 7.5
Objections to Interrogatories
396
[§] 7.5.1
Interposing Objections
397
[§] 7.5.2
Ineffective Objections
398
[§] 7.5.3
Objection Procedures
399
[§] 7.5.4
Strategic Concerns
400
[§] 7.6
Answers to Interrogatories
401
[§] 7.6.1
Sources of Information
401
[§] 7.6.2
Duty to Investigate
402
[§] 7.6.3
Reasonable Interpretation
403
[§] 7.6.4
Preparation of Answers
403
[§] 7.6.5
Phrasing Answers
404
[§] 7.6.6
Qualifying Answers
405
[§] 7.6.7
Ensuring Complete Responses
406
[§] 7.6.8
Disclosing Harmful and Helpful Information
407
[§] 7.6.9
Amending Answers
407
[§] 7.6.10
Extension of Time
408
[§] 7.6.11
Ethical Concerns
408
[§] 7.6.12
The "Nightmare" Test
408
[§] 7.7
Business Records and Electronically Stored Information (ESI)
408
[§] 7.8
Use of Interrogatories
410
[§] 7.8.1
Contesting Objections
410
[§] 7.8.2
Use of Interrogatories and Responses at Trial
411
Practice Problems
411
ch. 8
Requests for Production and Physical Examinations
417
[§] 8.1
Introduction
417
[§] 8.2
Saying Please
418
[§] 8.3
The Document Disclosure Rule
419
[§] 8.4
The Document Discovery Rule
420
[§] 8.5
Parties
420
[§] 8.6
The Scope of Rule 26 Disclosures
421
[§] 8.7
The Scope of Rule 34 Requests
421
[§] 8.8
Possession, Custody, and Control
423
[§] 8.9
Timing of Disclosures and Requests
425
[§] 8.10
The Request Procedure
425
[§] 8.11
Reasonable Particularity
426
[§] 8.12
Drafting Techniques
427
[§] 8.13
Time, Place, Manner
429
[§] 8.14
Response
429
[§] 8.15
Objections
431
[§] 8.16
Conducting the Examination
433
[§] 8.17
Testing
434
[§] 8.18
Destructive Testing
434
[§] 8.19
Computerized Information
436
[§] 8.20
Independent Actions
437
[§] 8.21
Production From Non-Parties
437
[§] 8.22
Production From the Government
441
[§] 8.23
Physical Examinations
442
[§] 8.23.1
The Examinee
444
[§] 8.23.2
The Controversy
445
[§] 8.23.3
The Good Cause
446
[§] 8.24
Number of Examinations
447
[§] 8.25
Who May Be Present During the Examination?
449
[§] 8.26
Place of Examination
450
[§] 8.27
Drafting the Documents
451
[§] 8.28
Selecting the Doctor
452
[§] 8.29
Preparation for the Examination
453
[§] 8.30
Responding to a Motion for Examination
454
[§] 8.31
The Examination and Report
454
[§] 8.32
Waiver and Deposition
456
Practice Problems
456
ch. 9
Requests for Admissions
463
[§] 9.1
Introduction
463
[§] 9.2
Purposes
464
[§] 9.3
Requests
465
[§] 9.4
Opinions and Conclusions
469
[§] 9.5
Documents
470
[§] 9.6
Responses
471
[§] 9.7
Denials
473
[§] 9.8
Qualifying Responses
473
[§] 9.9
Objections
475
[§] 9.10
Response Strategies
476
[§] 9.11
Challenging Responses
477
[§] 9.12
Changing Admissions
477
[§] 9.13
Effects of Admissions
478
Practice Problems
479
ch. 10
Enforcing Discovery Rights
483
[§] 10.1
Introduction
483
[§] 10.2
Informal Enforcement
484
[§] 10.3
The Discovery Plan
484
[§] 10.4
Formal Enforcement
485
[§] 10.4.1
Seeking Disclosure or Discovery
486
[§] 10.4.2
The Order Compelling Disclosure or Discovery
486
[§] 10.4.3
Imposition of Disclosure Sanctions
487
[§] 10.4.4
Imposition of Discovery Sanctions
488
[§] 10.5
Selection of a Sanction
490
[§] 10.5.1
Introduction
490
[§] 10.5.2
Default and Dismissal
490
[§] 10.5.3
Contempt
490
[§] 10.5.4
Preclusion Orders for Disclosure Violations
491
[§] 10.5.5
Preclusion Orders for Discovery Violations
492
[§] 10.5.6
Restriction of Further Discovery
492
[§] 10.5.7
Imposition of Costs
493
[§] 10.5.8
Failure to Make Admissions
493
[§] 10.5.9
Sanctions Against Attorneys
494
[§] 10.5.10
Sanctions Against Pro Se Parties
495
[§] 10.6
Streamlining the Two-Step Process
496
[§] 10.7
Narrower Enforcement Provisions
496
[§] 10.8
Motion Practice
497
[§] 10.9
Enforcing Subpoenas and Non-Party Discovery
498
[§] 10.10
Discovery Malpractice
500
[§] 10.11
Conclusion
501
Practice Problems
501
pt. FOUR
PRETRIAL MOTION PRACTICE
ch. 11
Pretrial Motion Practice
509
[§] 11.1
Scope of Motion Practice
509
[§] 11.1.1
Introduction
509
[§] 11.1.2
Procedure
510
[§] 11.1.3
Approaching Pretrial Motions
511
[§] 11.2
Mechanics of Motion Practice
511
[§] 11.2.1
Form of Motion
511
[§] 11.2.2
Notice of Motion
515
[§] 11.2.3
Service of Motion
517
[§] 11.2.4
Supporting Documents
519
[§] 11.2.5
Local Rules
523
[§] 11.2.6
Withdrawing Motions
523
[§] 11.2.7
Timing of Motions
523
[§] 11.2.8
Extensions of Time
524
[§] 11.2.9
In Forma Pauperis
526
[§] 11.3
Strategic Use of Motions
527
[§] 11.4
Appealability of Decisions on Pretrial Motions
532
[§] 11.5
Ethical Uses of Motions
535
[§] 11.5.1
Ethics of Motion Practice
535
[§] 11.5.2
Attacking Unethical Counsel (and Even Judges and Arbitrators)
537
[§] 11.5.3
Withdrawal and Substitution of Counsel
541
[§] 11.5.4
Motion Malpractice
542
Practice Problems
544
ch. 12
Pretrial Motions Directed to the Merits and Trial
549
[§] 12.1
Motions Affecting the Scope of the Litigation
549
[§] 12.1.1
Introduction
549
[§] 12.1.2
Consolidation
549
[§] 12.1.3
Centralization in MDL Litigation
551
[§] 12.1.4
Severance
552
[§] 12.1.5
Separate Trials
553
[§] 12.1.6
Bifurcation
554
[§] 12.2
Dismissals
555
[§] 12.2.1
Voluntary Dismissals
555
[§] 12.2.2
Dismissal for Failure to Prosecute
558
[§] 12.2.3
Dismissal on Other Grounds
559
[§] 12.3
Summary Judgment Motions
560
[§] 12.3.1
Summary Judgment Generally
560
[§] 12.3.2
Factual Disputes: Knowing Them When You See Them
562
[§] 12.3.3
Strategy and Tactics
565
[§] 12.3.4
Timing
567
[§] 12.3.5
Procedure
568
[§] 12.3.6
Supporting Papers
570
[§] 12.3.7
Affidavits and Declarations Under Penalty of Perjury
573
[§] 12.3.8
Opposing Summary Judgment
575
[§] 12.3.9
Continuance
576
[§] 12.3.10
Cross-Motions for Summary Judgment
576
[§] 12.3.11
Standard for and Availability of Summary Judgment
577
[§] 12.3.12
Summary Judgment and the Burden of Persuasion
579
[§] 12.3.13
Appealability and Review
581
[§] 12.3.14
Partial Summary Judgment Motions
581
[§] 12.3.15
The 2010 Amendment to Rule 56
583
[§] 12.4
Motions Affecting Trial Calendar and Case Management
585
[§] 12.4.1
Introduction
585
[§] 12.4.2
Motions for Continuance
587
[§] 12.4.3
Motions for Jury or Bench Trial
587
[§] 12.4.4
Managing Large, Complex, and Multi-District Cases
589
[§] 12.5
Motions for Provisional Relief
590
[§] 12.5.1
Types of Preliminary Substantive Relief
590
[§] 12.5.2
Temporary Injunctive Relief
590
[§] 12.5.3
Grounds for Injunctive Relief
592
[§] 12.5.4
Temporary Restraining Orders
594
[§] 12.5.5
Preliminary Injunctions
596
[§] 12.6
Motion for Pretrial Evidence Rulings
600
[§] 12.7
Motions to Vacate Defaults
601
Practice Problems
603
ch. 13
Effective Presentation of Motions
613
[§] 13.1
Introduction to Motion Practice
613
[§] 13.1.1
Brevity and Clarity
613
[§] 13.1.2
Arbitration and Administrative Case Motions
614
[§] 13.1.3
Motion Considerations
614
[§] 13.1.4
Motion Themes
615
[§] 13.2
Motion Advocacy
616
[§] 13.2.1
Selecting Issues to Present
616
[§] 13.2.2
Determining Method of Presentation
617
[§] 13.2.3
Presenting the Facts
618
[§] 13.2.4
Presenting the Law
620
[§] 13.2.5
Effective Use of Facts and Law
622
[§] 13.2.6
Differences From Appellate Advocacy
624
[§] 13.3
Briefs and Memoranda
625
[§] 13.3.1
Memorandum Contents
625
[§] 13.3.2
Opposition Memoranda
634
[§] 13.3.3
Effective Brief Writing
635
[§] 13.3.4
Redrafting and Reviewing the Brief
637
[§] 13.4
Oral Argument
638
[§] 13.4.1
Role of Oral Argument
638
[§] 13.4.2
Preparation
639
[§] 13.4.3
Oral Presentation
642
[§] 13.4.4
Styles of Argument
645
[§] 13.4.5
Communications Skills
650
[§] 13.5
Post-Argument Briefs
653
Practice Problems
654
pt. FIVE
SETTLEMENT OF LITIGATION
ch. 14
The Settlement Process
665
[§] 14.1
Role of Settlement in Litigation
665
[§] 14.2
The Role of Negotiation in Pretrial and Prehearing Practice
667
[§] 14.3
Settlement Within the Adversarial Process
674
[§] 14.4
Alternative Dispute Methods for Settlement
680
[§] 14.5
Documentation of Settlements
682
[§] 14.5.1
Settlement Agreements
682
[§] 14.5.2
Documents Implementing the Settlement
683
[§] 14.5.3
Settlement of Multiple-Party Lawsuits
687
[§] 14.5.4
Structured Settlements
689
[§] 14.6
Enforcement of Settlements
691
[§] 14.6.1
The Need to Enforce Settlements
691
[§] 14.6.2
Motions to Enforce Settlement
692
[§] 14.6.3
Procedure
694
[§] 14.6.4
Authority to Settle
696
Practice Problems
697
ch. 15
Pretrial Conferences and Pretrial Orders
701
[§] 15.1
Pretrial Conferences and Orders Generally
701
[§] 15.2
The Pretrial Conference
702
[§] 15.3
Pretrial Orders
705
APPENDICES
A.
Client Deposition Instructions
711
B.
Tables of Deadlines Affecting Motions
725
C.
Case Files
733