Federal Court Practice

Avoiding removal in the Ninth Circuit after Mayes

The scope of removal and remand for plaintiffs in the Ninth Circuit, and strategies to help avoid removal

How to start your federal case discovery as quickly as possible by countering the defense attempt to delay it

From Issue: 2020 March

Learning how to navigate the federal discovery process is the single most important part of handling a federal case

From Issue: 2020 March

Is your discovery worth it?

From Issue: 2017 July

A blueprint for utilizing the Central District’s mediation program

“Your defendant is a sham and you’re forum shopping.” Remedying removals based on fraudulent joinder

From Issue: 2021 May

Because it’s where we fight for our clients’ civil rights

From Issue: 2024 May

A legitimate federal tool to deal with mass-tort claims?

From Issue: 2024 May

A reason to consider federal court in employment race-discrimination cases

From Issue: 2021 May

Understanding FRCP Rule 12 is vital to keeping your case alive when the pleadings come under attack

From Issue: 2019 March

Trying a case in federal court is nothing to be afraid of but you must know the rules, especially the judge’s “local, local rules”

A guide to mastering federal trial procedures, especially “local, local rules”