Effective Juror Selection Strategies: Part 3
By Steve Ginsburg – July 22, 2019 | Voir dire is ostensibly for choosing an objective, impartial jury, but nothing could be further from the truth.
Business Torts & Unfair Competition
The Business Torts & Unfair Competition Committee keeps business litigators fully informed on burgeoning issues such as fiduciary duties, fraud, unfair trade practices, tortious interference, trademarks and trade secrets, remedies, and evidence, as well as technological issues and developments impacting the practice in this area.
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The Business Judgment Rule: A Shield and Sword
By Iván Resendiz Gutierrez – July 22, 2019 | Key tips to know about the business judgment rule when litigating shareholder derivative actions.
Practice Points
How to Choose the Best Way to Choose
By John A. Stone – September 30, 2019 | Tips regarding choice of law provisions in trade secret litigation
Tips on Filing for Preliminary Injunction in Trade Secret Cases
By Christopher W. Tackett – September 30, 2019 | Considerations when seeking an emergency injunction
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Gender Diversity With Mediators, Arbitrators and Expert Witnesses
Naomi Berry – January 24, 2019 | This program discusses the gender disparities in use of mediators, arbitrators and expert witnesses and strategies for improvement. (6:50 min)
Three-Day Rule Eliminated for Electronic Service
Make sure to correctly calendar your response deadlines under the most recent edits to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. You no longer get three extra days for electronic service. (3 minutes, 53 seconds)
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Events & CLE
Oct
17
Events | In-Person
23rd Annual National Institute on Class Actions
CLE 630 min
This premier class action conference is in Nashville and more relevant than ever. Whether you litigate and try class action lawsuits, want to learn how to best help your clients, or learn about curre…
Nov
13
2019 Women in Litigation Joint CLE Conference
CLE 825 min
The conference will highlight women leading for success in the courtroom, in the judiciary, and in the profession. You'll have the opportunity to learn from litigators from across the nation and netw…
Jan
29
Events | In-Person
2020 Environmental & Energy, Mass Torts, and Products Liability Litigation Committees' Joint Regional CLE Program
CLE 540 min
The 2020 Joint Regional CLE Program will cover cutting edge litigation topics that impact environmental & energy, mass torts, and products liability practice areas over the course of three days in Sn…