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The Judges Speak: Civil Court Litigation Do's and Don'ts

Learn What the Civil Court Judges Want You to Know to be a Better Advocate

Copyright Date: October, 2019
Product ID#: 83290SADM
Online Access: Expires 6 months from date of purchase

Credit Information: Continuing Legal Education
6.00 - NV CLE
including - Ethics: 1.00

Basic to Intermediate

Judicial Forum

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Program Description

Knowing what your judge expects is the best way for attorneys to practice. That's why we've gathered the wisdom of the local civil court judges to help you learn up front what the rules and expectations in their courtrooms are. Get answers to questions you may not have thought to ask and learn what other attorneys may struggle with. Up your litigation game - order today!

Course Content

Morning Session

Navigating the Local Civil Court Procedure: Concrete Rules and Unwritten Etiquette
Initial Pleadings: Laying out the Legal and Factual Issues of the Case
Answers to Common Questions Asked in Case Conferences
Case Scheduling: Fast-Tracking Options and Handling Conflicts and Delays
Summary Judgment Motions and Hearings
Cooperation Between Counsel
Judges' View of Discovery
Pre-Trial Briefs that Promote Settlement
Unacceptable Pre-Trial Litigation Tactics

Afternoon Session

Seeking the Judge's Guidance Outside of Scheduled Conferences
Jury Selection and Juror Requests: What is Appropriate?
Types of Evidence Judges Value Most/Least
Witness Selection and Testimony: What Works and What's a Waste of Time for Everyone
Legal Ethics
Trial Presentation Do's and Don'ts
How to Confuse the Jury: Top Mistakes Judges Have Seen
Effective Ways of Handling Facts in Controversy at Trial

Agenda / Content Covered

Morning Session - 9:00 - 12:00
Panelists: Hon. Nancy L. Allf, Hon. Mark R. Denton, Hon. Kerry Earley, Hon. Joe Hardy, Hon. Douglas W. Herndon, and Hon. Gloria J. Sturman
Moderator: Josh Cole Aicklen

Navigating the Local Civil Court Procedure: Concrete Rules and Unwritten Etiquette
Initial Pleadings: Laying out the Legal and Factual Issues of the Case
Answers to Common Questions Asked in Case Conferences
Case Scheduling: Fast-Tracking Options and Handling Conflicts and Delays
Summary Judgment Motions and Hearings
Cooperation Between Counsel
Judges' View of Discovery
1. Common Discovery Dispute Issues
2. When You Should and Should Not Make Objections
3. What is Appropriate for a Privilege Log
4. When to Use a Motion to Compel
5. How to Avoid Messing Up the Timing
6. When are Sanctions a Possibility?
Pre-Trial Briefs that Promote Settlement
Unacceptable Pre-Trial Litigation Tactics

Afternoon Session - 1:00 - 4:30
Panelists: Hon. Nancy L. Allf, Hon. Mark R. Denton, Hon. Kerry Earley, Hon. Joe Hardy, Hon. Douglas W. Herndon, and Hon. Gloria J. Sturman
Moderator: Josh Cole Aicklen

Seeking the Judge's Guidance Outside of Scheduled Conferences
1. When is it Appropriate to Contact the Judge or the Clerk?
2. What Questions are Acceptable?
3. Is it Ok to Contact the Judge During a Deposition?
Jury Selection and Juror Requests: What is Appropriate?
Types of Evidence Judges Value Most/Least
Witness Selection and Testimony: What Works and What's a Waste of Time for Everyone
Legal Ethics (2:30 - 3:30)
1. The Meaning of "Justice" and the Role of the Judges and Attorneys in Upholding it
2. Candor Toward Tribunal
3. The Duty of Zealous Representation in the Courtroom Setting
4. How Judges and Lawyers can Work Together to Improve the Justice System
Trial Presentation Do's and Don'ts
How to Confuse the Jury: Top Mistakes Judges Have Seen
Effective Ways of Handling Facts in Controversy at Trial

Accreditation Details:

Credit Information

Continuing Legal Education
NV CLE - 6.00 Approval Exp. 10/18/2020

including - Ethics: 1.00

This course has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program may qualify for up to 6.0 hours of alternative format CLE credits by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education, which includes 1.0 hour of alternative format ethical considerations.

HON. NANCY L. ALLF is a District Court Judge in the Eighth Judicial District Court in Clark County.

HON. MARK R. DENTON is a District Court Judge in the Eighth Judicial District Court in Clark County.

HON. KERRY EARLEY is a District Court Judge in the Eighth Judicial District Court in Clark County.

HON. JOE HARDY is a District Court Judge in the Eighth Judicial District Court in Clark County.

HON. DOUGLAS W. HERNDON is a District Court Judge in the Eighth Judicial District Court in Clark County.

HON. GLORIA J. STURMAN is a District Court Judge in the Eighth Judicial District Court in Clark County.

MODERATOR - JOSH COLE AICKLEN is a partner in the Las Vegas office of the national law firm of Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP and chair of the national hospitality practice group. Since 1990, Mr. Aicklen has practiced in the areas of hospitality litigation; general liability litigation defense in wrongful death of automobile, trucking and motorcycle cases; premises liability/negligent security claims against landowners; products liability; and the investigation and litigation of fraudulent claims. He earned his B.A. degree from the University of Southern California and his J.D. degree, magna cum laude, from Whittier College School of Law.

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