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

Call for more information or to enroll:
818-990-3260 (Ext. 2) or 1-800-747-3161 (Ext. 2)

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 ROBERT E. JONES
U.S. District Court
District of Oregon
MODERATOR

JUDGE BARBARA J. ROTHSTEIN
Director, Federal Judicial Center
Washington, D.C.
U.S. District Court
Western District of Washington

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

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

LIVE PROGRAM:

SEATTLE
FRIDAY, JUNE 27
THE WESTIN SEATTLE
1900 Fifth Avenue
(206) 728-1000

CLE Credit

3.25 HOURS MCLE CREDIT
The Rutter Group has been approved as a continuing legal education provider of Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the Washington State Bar. This program will qualify for MCLE credit by the Washington State Bar in the amount of 3.25 hours. The Rutter Group certifies that this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the Washington State Bar governing continuing legal education.

Tuition

TRG Seminar PASSholders (admission only) - FREE

TUITION (all others) - $160

PRACTICE GUIDE SPECIAL OFFERS FOR ENROLLEES:

California 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 Ninth Circuit Civil Appellate Practice - $175 (plus tax – regularly $310)

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