This review will provide all the tools you need to succeed in federal court for your clients.

Advance your knowledge and become a better advocate for your client with this advanced federal practice seminar. Topics discussed will include removal, pretrial conference and memorandum, discovery issues, local rule 5.3, and pro bono in the District Court. This seminar offers the chance to connect with federal practitioners and judges from across the state while learning the skills that will serve you and your clients well throughout the year.

A Guide To Local Rule 5.3
Recently, the District Court for the District of New Jersey amended Local Rule 5.3 governing protective orders and public access to documents filed in a federal case. Attendees will learn what the best way is to use this rule to protect client information from public access.

Removal
Removal of state-court actions to federal court has provided a seemingly never-ending source of procedural disputes is an important topic for all litigators. Fortunately many of those mind-numbing issues have been resolved in the last several years by Congress and the courts, with the Supreme Court of the United States weighing in, as well as attendees will hear from our faculty.

Discovery Issues
Court rules and judicial expectations continue to evolve in relation to discovery. Counsel must be aware of relevant technology to competently serve their litigation clients including special skills and knowledge to meet those expectations and reduce the risk of poorly executed discovery or court sanctions.

Pretrial Conferences and Memorandum
Pretrial conferences have become one of the most important devices for achieving success in federal actions. Properly framing discovery and pretrial issues is essential to being able to effectively represent your client in federal court. Practitioners will Learn the most effective techniques for managing these cases in this seminar.

Pro Bono and Pro Se Issues
The Court's Pro Bono Program is essential to the effective handling of pro bono matters in the District. Learn about this program and how you can assist. Plus, more attorneys who practice in federal court face pro se adversaries, and with them, a myriad of frustrating issues. Their lack of information, and sometimes, mistrust of their attorney adversaries or the court, can complicate a case and slow down the entire process, placing attorneys, judges and other court personnel in difficult positions. Hear from the experts how to address these issues so that your client’s interests are protected in a timely manner.

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