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How Courts Decide Whether to Certify a Class Action
A class action allows one or more individuals to pursue legal claims on behalf of a larger group of people who are alleged to have...
Relief From Discovery Sanctions Explained
Discovery sanctions are intended to encourage compliance with the rules that govern the exchange of information during litigation. When sanctions have been imposed, a party...
When Courts Permit Video-Recorded Depositions at Trial
Depositions are commonly used during the discovery process to preserve testimony before trial. In some cases, a deposition may be recorded on video in addition...
How Courts Resolve Electronic Discovery Disputes
Electronic discovery has become an important part of modern civil litigation as businesses and individuals increasingly store information in digital formats. Emails, text messages, databases,...
When Courts Permit Changes to Pretrial Conference Orders
As a civil case moves closer to trial, courts issue pretrial conference orders that establish important procedural matters for the remainder of the litigation. These...
When Courts Reopen a Party’s Case Before Judgment
During the course of a trial, a party may ask the court for permission to reopen its case before a judgment is entered. These requests...
How Courts Evaluate Motions to Compel Supplemental Discovery
Discovery allows parties to exchange information that may be relevant to the claims and defenses involved in a civil case. As litigation progresses, disputes may...
How Courts Evaluate Summary Judgment Continuance Requests
Summary judgment hearings play an important role in civil litigation by allowing courts to determine whether certain claims or defenses may be resolved without a...
How Courts Evaluate Motions for Judgment on the Pleadings
A motion for judgment on the pleadings asks the court to decide whether a case can be resolved based solely on the pleadings filed by...