Timothy D. Edwards
Russell Law Offices, S.C.
Fort Atkinson
Robert J. Kasieta
Kasieta Legal Group LLC
Madison
8:00 a.m. : Registration
8:30 a.m. : Overview of the Case
- Introduction of case hypothetical
- Preliminary, pre-filing considerations
- How theories and themes are developed through pre-trial advocacy
- Strategies, objectives and audience
8:55 a.m. : Pre-Trial Advocacy and Overview of the Rules, Written and Unwritten
9:45 a.m. : Pleadings
10:35 a.m. : Break
10:50 a.m. : Discovery
- Proportionality
- E-Discovery considerations
- Strategy and timing
- Mistakes to avoid
11:40 a.m. : Ethics and E-Discovery
- Competence in the digital age
- The ethics of spoliation, Preservation and Production
- Overview of California Bar opinion and changes to the Rules of Civil Procedure as they relate to attorney competence in the e-discovery context
12:30 p.m. : Lunch (on your own)
1:30 p.m. : Motion Practice
- Facing dismissal: the motion to dismiss and the motion for summary judgment
- Strategies for addressing discovery disputes
- Good faith meet and confer: no longer an option
- Drafting tips
2:20 p.m. : The Final Six Months Before Trial
- When do I start trial prep?
- What specifically needs to be done?
- Constructive suggestions regarding a time table
- Pulling it all together; Motions in Limine and preparation of opening and closing statement based on anticipated proof
3:10 p.m. : Program Concludes
Following program start times, webcast replay schedule will vary slightly from above listed times.
- Formulate a pretrial strategy using theories and themes to frame the case
- Avoid mistakes by taking a measured approach to discovery
- Gain a tactical advantage by anticipating potential discovery disputes
- Understand the ethical guidelines surrounding e-Discovery
- Receive checklists, timelines, and other helpful litigation resources
- Civil litigators
- Criminal litigators
- Personal injury lawyers
- Tort lawyers
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