Federal Civil Practice

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2020 Articles

Amended Rule 30(b)(6) Fed. R. Civ. P. Requires Conference Regarding Matters for Examination in a 30(b)(6) Deposition By Patricia S. Smart December 2020 Effective December 1, Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 30(b)(6) now imposes a requirement that the party serving a Rule 30(b)(6) deposition notice or subpoena and the organization to be deposed confer regarding the matters for examination.
Bostock: The Textualism Fights By Aaron B. Maduff September 2020 On June 15, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court held that sexual orientation discrimination in employment is prohibited by Title VII in Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia and Altitude Express, Inc., v. Zarda.
The Federal False Claims Act: A Primer By Stanley N. Wasser September 2020 An overview of the False Claims Act, which addresses all fraudulent attempts to cause the federal government to pay out monies.
Federal Presuit Information Preservation Orders By Jeffrey A. Parness December 2020 Federal civil procedure laws allowing presuit information preservation orders by courts should be expanded in order to promote greater compliance with current substantive and procedural laws on the duties of preserving civil litigation information. 
A Few Interesting Practice Issues That You May Not Regularly Deal With By Stanley N. Wasser March 2020 A look at how to handle issues you may not come across regularly in your federal civil practice.
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Judicial Profile: Andrea Wood June 2020 A spotlight on Judge Andrea Wood, who has been on the bench for six years.
Keeping Up With Court Responses to Coronavirus By Timothy J. Chorvat & Samantha N. Smith June 2020 A look at how federal courts in Illinois have adapted to the coronavirus pandemic and accompanying state-mandated closures.
Meet Our Newest Judge: Magistrate Judge Lisa Jensen By Scott Paccagnini March 2020 A spotlight on Judge Lisa Jensen, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Western Division’s newest magistrate judge.
Proposed Amendments to Disclosure Required by Rule 7.1 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure By Patricia S. Smart March 2020 The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts’ Advisory Committee on Civil Rules has recommended amendments to Rule 7.1 of the Federal Rule of Civil Procedure. If approved, the amendments will go into effect on December 1, 2021.
Proposed Changes to FRAP 3 Face Rare Pushback From Judiciary By Daniel Thies June 2020 A look at a recent Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure issue that arose out of the eighth circuit.
Trial Court Errs in Denying Motion to Intervene as a Matter of Right By Michael R. Lied September 2020 A summary of Driftless Area Land Conservancy & Wisconsin Wildlife Federation v. Huebsch, et al.
What Are Costs That You Can Recover on State Law Actions Filed in Federal Court? By Ambrose V. McCall December 2020 A look at the costs that can be recovered on state law actions filed in federal court.
What’s App: Government Apps for You December 2020 A look at the federal government apps designed to help you with your practice.