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Employment Discrimination Class Actions After Wal-Mart V. Dukes, Michael Selmi, Sylvia Tsakos
Employment Discrimination Class Actions After Wal-Mart V. Dukes, Michael Selmi, Sylvia Tsakos
Akron Law Review
This Article explores the ramifications of Wal-Mart approximately five years after the case was decided. While five years hardly provides definitive data on how the case will be interpreted, it is possible to identify trends in the cases that have been decided to date—trends that are likely to provide insight into the future of class action claims. That future suggests that there will be fewer, and perhaps no, nationwide class actions in cases that do not involve a clear challenged practice (any such cases are likely to be disparate impact cases) and that the prospect for class certification will turn …
The Discovery Sombrero And Other Metaphors For Litigation, William H. J. Hubbard
The Discovery Sombrero And Other Metaphors For Litigation, William H. J. Hubbard
Catholic University Law Review
Little is known about discovery costs in civil litigation, particularly in regard to preservation—the duty to preserve relevant information when litigation is reasonably anticipated. This article is one of the first to present and analyze empirical evidence on the nature and costs of preservation and discovery. Using this data, the author proposes three new metaphors for civil litigation: the discovery sombrero, the preservation iceberg, and the long tail of litigation costs. These metaphors help demonstrate the sometimes surprising ways that the Erie doctrine, the role of technology in litigation, and the Federal Rules’ commitment to transsubstantivity interact with current challenges …
The Citizen's Relief Against Inactive Federal Officials: Case Studies In Mandamus, Actions "In The Nature Of Mandamus," And Mandatory Injuctions, Howard W. Brill
The Citizen's Relief Against Inactive Federal Officials: Case Studies In Mandamus, Actions "In The Nature Of Mandamus," And Mandatory Injuctions, Howard W. Brill
Akron Law Review
Historically, the citizen-plaintiff would have sought the common law writ of mandamus if he were able to scale, or avoid, the threshold barriers of standing and sovereign immunity. This article will examine briefly the history of the writ of mandamus, the requirements for issuance of the writ, and the defenses accepted by courts to deny its issuance. The article will focus specifically on the unique position of the writ in federal courts, including its abolition by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
Developing Standards For The Imposition Of Sanctions Under Rule 11 Of The Federal Rules Of Civil Procedure, Adam H. Bloomenstein
Developing Standards For The Imposition Of Sanctions Under Rule 11 Of The Federal Rules Of Civil Procedure, Adam H. Bloomenstein
Akron Law Review
This article will argue that the standard for imposing sanctions under Rule 11 should focus on the nature of the conduct alleged to violate the rule. Sanctions under the rule can be triggered by different types of conduct. Certain types of conduct should be scrutinized more closely, requiring the imposition of sanctions more frequently. Factors such as whether a party subject to Rule 11 sanctions is acting pro se or through counsel should also impact on a decision to assess sanctions under Rule 11. Each type of conduct should be evaluated under an independent set of standards. Part I will …
Procuring Trial Testimony From Corporate Officers And Employees: Alternative Methods And Suggestions For Reform, Richard J. Oparil
Procuring Trial Testimony From Corporate Officers And Employees: Alternative Methods And Suggestions For Reform, Richard J. Oparil
Akron Law Review
This article discusses the situation under the current Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, including some alternative methods of obtaining testimony at trial. The article then discusses various ways the problem could be solved through rule changes to help ensure live trial testimony by corporate officials.
"Procedural Swift": Complex Litigation Reform, State Tort Law, And Democratic Values, Joellen Lind
"Procedural Swift": Complex Litigation Reform, State Tort Law, And Democratic Values, Joellen Lind
Akron Law Review
My discussion is made in the spirit of an essay and proceeds in four major parts. Part II, Diversity Jurisdiction and Democracy, describes the problematic connection between democratic values and diversity jurisdiction. It explains that when Congress deploys minimal diversity to make access to federal courts available in class action and mass tort cases there are potential risks to the role of states in promoting the democratic values of political participation, transparency, and accountability. Part III, Complex Litigation—The Rationale for Intrusion relates these issues to the specific reforms in complex litigation recently initiated by Congress. Part IV, Tilting the Playing …
The Forms Had A Function: Rule 84 And The Appendix Of Forms As Guardians Of The Liberal Ethos In Civil Procedure, A. Benjamin Spencer
The Forms Had A Function: Rule 84 And The Appendix Of Forms As Guardians Of The Liberal Ethos In Civil Procedure, A. Benjamin Spencer
Faculty Publications
The Appendix of Forms that, from the time of their adoption have accom - panied the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, are a seeming anachronism, more appropriate for a much simpler time that hardly characterizes modem day federal civil litigation. Perhaps the form for a negligence complaint is the most striking in this regard, offering only that at a certain time and place "the defendant negligently drove a motor vehicle against the plaintiff," causing harm.2 Not only does such a complaint fail to typify the negligence claims one might find on any federal docket, but it also fails to reflect …
Reflections Of A Recovering Aggregationist, Linda S. Mullenix
Reflections Of A Recovering Aggregationist, Linda S. Mullenix
Nevada Law Journal
No abstract provided.
Finding The Civil Trial's Democratic Future After Its Demise, David Marcus
Finding The Civil Trial's Democratic Future After Its Demise, David Marcus
Nevada Law Journal
No abstract provided.
Procedural Constants: How Delay Aversion Shapes Reform, Thomas O. Main
Procedural Constants: How Delay Aversion Shapes Reform, Thomas O. Main
Nevada Law Journal
No abstract provided.
How Atypical Cases Make Bad Rules: A Commentary On The Rulemaking Process, Suja A. Thomas, Dawson Price
How Atypical Cases Make Bad Rules: A Commentary On The Rulemaking Process, Suja A. Thomas, Dawson Price
Nevada Law Journal
No abstract provided.
Amending Complaints To Sue Previously Misnamed Or Unidentified Defendants After The Statute Of Limitations Has Run: Questions Remaining From The Krupski Decision, Edward F. Sherman
Amending Complaints To Sue Previously Misnamed Or Unidentified Defendants After The Statute Of Limitations Has Run: Questions Remaining From The Krupski Decision, Edward F. Sherman
Nevada Law Journal
No abstract provided.
Revisiting The Integration Of Law And Fact In Contemporary Federal Civil Litigation, Elizabeth M. Schneider
Revisiting The Integration Of Law And Fact In Contemporary Federal Civil Litigation, Elizabeth M. Schneider
Nevada Law Journal
No abstract provided.
The Irrepressible Myth Of Burnham And Its Increasing Indefensibility After Goodyear And Daimler, Jeffrey W. Stempel
The Irrepressible Myth Of Burnham And Its Increasing Indefensibility After Goodyear And Daimler, Jeffrey W. Stempel
Nevada Law Journal
No abstract provided.
Scott V. Harris And The Future Of Summary Judgment, Tobias Barrington Wolff
Scott V. Harris And The Future Of Summary Judgment, Tobias Barrington Wolff
Nevada Law Journal
No abstract provided.
Screening Out Unwanted Calls: The Hypocrisy Of Standing "Doctrine", Mark S. Brodin
Screening Out Unwanted Calls: The Hypocrisy Of Standing "Doctrine", Mark S. Brodin
Nevada Law Journal
No abstract provided.
Judicial Rejection Of Transsubstantivity: The Foia Example, Margaret B. Kwoka
Judicial Rejection Of Transsubstantivity: The Foia Example, Margaret B. Kwoka
Nevada Law Journal
No abstract provided.
The Forms Had A Function: Rule 84 And The Appendix Of Forms As Guardians Of The Liberal Ethos In Civil Procedure, A. Benjamin Spencer
The Forms Had A Function: Rule 84 And The Appendix Of Forms As Guardians Of The Liberal Ethos In Civil Procedure, A. Benjamin Spencer
Nevada Law Journal
No abstract provided.
The Grand Poobah And Gorillas In Our Midst: Enhancing Civil Justice In The Federal Courts—Swapping Discovery Procedures In The Federal Rules Of Civil And Criminal Procedure And Other Reforms Like Trial By Agreement, Mark W. Bennett
Nevada Law Journal
No abstract provided.
The Triumph Of Equity Revisited: The Stages Of Equitable Discretion, Doug Rendleman
The Triumph Of Equity Revisited: The Stages Of Equitable Discretion, Doug Rendleman
Nevada Law Journal
No abstract provided.
Federal Court Rulemaking And Litigation Reform: An Institutional Approach, Stephen B. Burbank, Sean Farhang
Federal Court Rulemaking And Litigation Reform: An Institutional Approach, Stephen B. Burbank, Sean Farhang
Nevada Law Journal
No abstract provided.
Contingency Of Openness In Courts: Changing The Experiences And Logics Of The Public's Role In Court-Based Adr, Judith Resnik
Contingency Of Openness In Courts: Changing The Experiences And Logics Of The Public's Role In Court-Based Adr, Judith Resnik
Nevada Law Journal
No abstract provided.
Scott V. Harris And The Future Of Summary Judgment, Tobias Barrington Wolff
Scott V. Harris And The Future Of Summary Judgment, Tobias Barrington Wolff
All Faculty Scholarship
The Supreme Court’s decision in Scott v. Harris has quickly become a staple in many Civil Procedure courses, and small wonder. The cinematic high-speed car chase complete with dash-cam video and the Court’s controversial treatment of that video evidence seem tailor-made for classroom discussion. As is often true with instant classics, however, splashy first impressions can mask a more complex state of affairs. At the heart of Scott v. Harris lies the potential for a radical doctrinal reformation: a shift in the core summary judgment standard undertaken to justify a massive expansion of interlocutory appellate jurisdiction in qualified immunity cases. …
Symposium: Erie Under Advisement: The Doctrine After Shady Grove; Forward: Erie's Gift, Jay Tidmarsh
Symposium: Erie Under Advisement: The Doctrine After Shady Grove; Forward: Erie's Gift, Jay Tidmarsh
Akron Law Review
A forward to the articles in this journal. All the articles manifest concern for the constitutional and structural concerns that animated Erie and its procedural progeny. Several articles, especially those by Professors Doernberg, Koppel, and Stempel examine the jurisprudential commitments underlying the Erie doctrine in general and the various opinions in Shady Grove in particular. Professors Genetin and Friedenthal examine the difficulties of, respectively, statutory and rule interpretation in the Erie context. Professor Koppel emphasizes the value of procedural uniformity. Professor Doernberg evaluates the relationship between the procedural Erie doctrine and concerns for federalism. Mr. Gaber brings some realpolitik to …
Obtaining International Judicial Assistance Under The Federal Rules And The Hague Convention On The Taking Of Evidence Abroad In Civil And Commercial Matters: An Exposition Of The Procedures And A Practical Example: In Re Westinghouse Uranium Contract Litigation, Robert J. Augustine
Georgia Journal of International & Comparative Law
No abstract provided.
Conflicting Requirements Of Notice: The Incorporation Of Rule 9(B) Into The False Claims Act's First-To-File Bar, Brian D. Howe
Conflicting Requirements Of Notice: The Incorporation Of Rule 9(B) Into The False Claims Act's First-To-File Bar, Brian D. Howe
Michigan Law Review
Intended to prevent fraud against the government, the False Claims Act (“FCA”) contains a qui tam provision allowing private individuals, known as relators, to bring suits on behalf of the government and receive a portion of the damages. At the heart of the qui tam provision lies the first-to-file bar, which provides that, once a first relator has filed a complaint, subsequent relators are prohibited from coming forward with complaints based on the facts underlying the first relator’s pending action. A circuit split has recently emerged regarding the incorporation of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 9(b)’s heightened pleading standard into …
Linking Rule 9(B) Pleading And The First-To-File Rule To Advance The Goals Of The False Claims Act, Karin Lee
Linking Rule 9(B) Pleading And The First-To-File Rule To Advance The Goals Of The False Claims Act, Karin Lee
Northwestern University Law Review
No abstract provided.
Rationalizing Cost Allocation In Civil Discovery, A. Benjamin Spencer
Rationalizing Cost Allocation In Civil Discovery, A. Benjamin Spencer
Faculty Publications
A movement is afoot to revise the longstanding presumption that in civil litigation the producing party bears the cost of production in response to discovery requests. An amendment to Rule 26( c )-which took effect in December 2015-makes explicit courts' authority to issue protective orders that shift discovery costs away from producing parties. But this authority is not new; what is new is what may be coming next-an undoing of the producer-pays presumption itself. Thus far, the sentiment to move in this direction has been slightly below the radar, advocated by probusiness interest groups and advocates before the Advisory Committee …
The Anti-Plaintiff Pending Amendments To The Federal Rules Of Civil Procedure And The Pro-Defendant Composition Of The Federal Rulemaking Committees, Patricia W. Moore
The Anti-Plaintiff Pending Amendments To The Federal Rules Of Civil Procedure And The Pro-Defendant Composition Of The Federal Rulemaking Committees, Patricia W. Moore
Faculty Articles
For decades, the Civil Rules Advisory Committee (Advisory Committee) has garnered passage of amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) that have incrementally narrowed discovery in the service of the Advisory Committee's stated effort to combat the alleged "cost and delay" of civil litigation. More of the same are on their way to Congress now. In the classical David-and-Goliath lawsuit brought by an individual person against an institutional defendant, these pending amendments hurt David and help Goliath more than any previous round of amendments to the FRCP. The individual versus institution case, not coincidentally, is the most common …
Pragmatism Rules, Elizabeth G. Porter
Pragmatism Rules, Elizabeth G. Porter
Articles
The Roberts Court’s decisions interpreting the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure are reshaping the litigation landscape. Yet neither scholars, nor the Court itself, have articulated a coherent theory of interpretation for the Rules. This Article constructs a theory of Rules interpretation by discerning and critically examining the two starkly different methodologies the Roberts Court applies in its Rules cases. It traces the roots of both methodologies, explaining how they arise from — and reinforce — structural, linguistic, and epistemological tensions inherent in the Rules and the rulemaking process. Then, drawing from administrative law, it suggests a theoretical framework that accommodates …