Product Description

Learn the basics of taking a case from its inception to trial in federal court. Understand the considerations at play in deciding to bring an action in federal court, challenges faced at the outset of litigation, including those related to preliminary injunctions and temporary restraining orders, the handling of discovery, dispositive motions, alternative dispute resolution, and trial.

This program gives you the opportunity to learn from thoughtful seasoned litigators with a broad range of experience in federal court, as well as from Judges who oversee these cases.

Agenda & Materials

• 1:00 pm – 1:05 pm

  Welcome and Introduction

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  Inga S. Bernstein, Esq., Zalkind, Duncan & Bernstein LLP , Boston
  
• 1:05 pm – 1:30 pm

  Choosing to Litigate in Federal Court and Initiating a Federal Court Action

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  Hon. Allison D. Burroughs, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts , Boston
  Leonard H. Kesten, Esq., Brody, Hardoon, Perkins & Kesten LLP , Boston
  Doreen M. Rachal, Esq., Sidley Austin LLP , Boston
  
• 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm

  Motions to Dismiss, Preliminary Injunctions and Temporary Restraining Orders

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  Hon. Allison D. Burroughs, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts , Boston
  Christopher E. Hart, Esq., Foley Hoag LLP , Boston
  Mala M. Rafik, Esq., Rosenfeld & Rafik, PC , Boston
  
• 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm

  Commencing and Conducting Discovery

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  Hon. Allison D. Burroughs, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts , Boston
  Christopher E. Hart, Esq., Foley Hoag LLP , Boston
  Doreen M. Rachal, Esq., Sidley Austin LLP , Boston
  
• 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm

  Trials During COVID

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• 3:00 pm – 3:15 pm

  Break
• 3:15 pm – 3:45 pm

  Summary Judgment

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  Doreen M. Rachal, Esq., Sidley Austin LLP , Boston
  Mala M. Rafik, Esq., Rosenfeld & Rafik, PC , Boston
  Hon. Leo T. Sorokin, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts , Boston
  
• 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm

  How Cases Resolve: Trials and ADR

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  Leonard H. Kesten, Esq., Brody, Hardoon, Perkins & Kesten LLP , Boston
  Mala M. Rafik, Esq., Rosenfeld & Rafik, PC , Boston
  Hon. Leo T. Sorokin, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts , Boston
  

Please Note

MCLE webcasts are delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal. There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only. They are posted 24 hours prior to the program and can be accessed, downloaded, or printed from your computer.

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