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, the 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

• 2:00pm - 2:05pm

  Welcome and Introduction

  Doreen M. Rachal, Esq., Sidley Austin LLP , Boston
  
• 2:05pm - 2:25pm

  How (and Why) Did I End Up Here? Court Selection and Forum Shopping

  Hon. Katherine A. Robertson, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts , Springfield
  Christopher G. Clark, Esq., Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP , Boston
  Stephanie Siegmann, Esq, Hinckley Allen LLP , Boston
  
• 2:25pm - 2:45pm

  Handling Preliminary Injunctions and Temporary Restraining Orders

  Christopher E. Hart, Esq., Foley Hoag LLP , Boston
  Payal Salsburg, Esq., Laredo & Smith LLP , Boston
  
• 2:45pm - 3:10pm

  Discovery Practice: Know the Rules and Processes

  Christopher G. Clark, Esq., Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP , Boston
  Payal Salsburg, Esq., Laredo & Smith LLP , Boston
  
• 3:10pm - 3:25pm

  Break
• 3:25pm - 3:55pm

  Dispositive Motions: Embracing Successful Techniques and Avoiding Landmines

  Christopher E. Hart, Esq., Foley Hoag LLP , Boston
  Leonard H. Kesten, Esq., Brody, Hardoon, Perkins & Kesten LLP , Boston
  
• 3:55pm - 4:30pm

  How Cases Resolve: ADR and Trials

  Hon. Katherine A. Robertson, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts , Springfield
  Leonard H. Kesten, Esq., Brody, Hardoon, Perkins & Kesten LLP , Boston
  
• 4:30pm - 4:50pm

  Practice Developments: New Trends in Federal Practice

  Stephanie Siegmann, Esq, Hinckley Allen LLP , Boston
  
• 4:50pm - 5:00pm

  "Ask the Experts" Q&A Session and Key Takeaways

  Panel
  

Special Program Materials:

• Federal Civil Litigation in the First Circuit

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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