Federal Practice 2008

Recent changes in the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and local court rules, along with new case law, have made federal practice a challenge even to experienced practitioners. This program brings you up-to-date. Distinguished federal judges and litigators explain the purpose and effect of each change and also provide guidance on current evidence issues and other recurring problems encountered in federal civil practice.

Highlights

Presenters

Dates / Times / Locations

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Highlights

	Electronic discovery rules
	Hearsay hazards
	Junk expert opinions
	Rule 703 - Nontestifying expert reports
	Procedural glitches in identifying witnesses
	Effect of administrative adjudications
	Tactics re offers of compromise
	Limits on relevant evidence
	Authorized vs. unauthorized admissions
	Business vs. non-business records
	Dealing with restrictive time limits
	Summaries of depositions
	Reversible closing arguments

Presenters

JUDGE GERALD E. ROSEN
U.S. District Court
Eastern District of Michigan
MODERATOR

JUDGE DAVID M. LAWSON
U.S. District Court
Eastern District of Michigan

THOMAS W. CRANMER
Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C.
Detroit

Dates / Times / Locations
Registration: 1:00 PM · Program: 1:30 - 4:45 PM

LIVE PROGRAM:

DETROIT
WEDNESDAY, JULY 16
THE ATHENEUM
1000 Brush Street
(313) 962-2323

Tuition

TUITION - $160

PRACTICE GUIDE SPECIAL OFFERS FOR ENROLLEES:

Rutter Group Practice Guide: Federal Civil Procedure Before Trial - $200 (plus tax – regularly $425)
Rutter Group Practice Guide: Federal Civil Trials and Evidence - $200 (plus tax – regularly $399)
Rutter Group Practice Guide: Federal Employment Litigation - $175 (plus tax – regularly $295)

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