Category Archives: Legal Procedure
There’s More Than One Way To Skin A Cat: Spotting Grounds For Automatic Dismissal Of A Complaint
by Wilton H. Strickland When presented with a complaint against a client, many attorneys reflexively think ahead to a possible trial — they sketch out the relevant issues and witnesses, …
Federal Practice Tip: Easy Dismissal Of International Disputes
by Wilton H. Strickland International litigation is growing as the world is shrinking, a phenomenon I explored in a previous article concerning service of process abroad. Much of this litigation …
Practice Tip: Removing To Federal Court On The Basis Of Diversity Of Citizenship, Even When Parties Are Not Diverse
by Wilton H. Strickland In my previous post I discussed what an attorney might do when confronted with a complaint that is legally deficient. However, an attorney often faces a …
Practice Tip: Consider Filing A Motion For Judgment On The Pleadings
by Wilton H. Strickland It’s a familiar moment for attorneys who handle civil disputes: your client is served with a complaint or counterclaim that appears legally defective, but you remain …
Service Of Process Abroad
by Wilton H. Strickland It’s no secret that technology has made the world a smaller place. My interest in international law seemed odd or impractical back when I was attending …
Important Federal Practice Tip — Disclose Testimony To Be Offered By Medical Providers
by Wilton H. Strickland For a long time it has been understood in federal practice that it is not necessary to provide detailed expert disclosure regarding the opinions to be offered by medical providers …
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