FRCP 26 – Scope of discovery What is the scope of discovery under Rule 26(b)(1)? If something is not admissible in court, can it still be discovered? See 26(b)(1). What is the “proportionality” requirement in Rule 26(b)(1)? How does it differ, if at all, from the limitation guidelines in Rule 26(b)(2)(C)? For additional guidance, see […]
What is a class action? What is a class? What is a class representative? What are the purposes of class actions? What are their benefits? Dangers? Suppose everybody in section 4 wanted to sue everyone in section 1. Would a class action be necessary? Why or why not? Can there be a class of […]
Rules 20, 21, and 42: What should Atticus do? Rule 19 flowchart (format & design by 2013-14 ALI Cristina Morales) Interpleader handout Class action SMJ basics Study questions on class actions Sample of class action website Sample of proposed class action settlement Prezi from 2014-15 ALI Brittnay Wittnebel on the basics of joinder Updated Feb. 21, 2016
Life after Twombly-Iqbal: How has the Law Changed? Twombly-Iqbal: Possibility vs. Plausibility vs. Probability Twombly-Iqbal: How the change in law matters under Iqbal’s facts The Twombly-Iqbal Framework, step-by-step Iqbal hypos Quiz on default judgment & Rule 12 motion practice Answer drafting exercises Defenses (8(c) versus 12(b) versus denials) Quiz on Rule 12 (online once class starts) Quiz […]
