Motion to Dismiss in the United States District Courts–At A Glance
Use this At A Glance Guide to learn the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure related to bringing a motion to dismiss in the United States District Courts.
Motion for Protective Order United States District Court–At A Glance
Use this “At A Glance Guide” to learn the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure applicable to bringing a Motion for Protective Order in the United States District Court.
Illinois Supreme Court Rule 39 Amended Effective July 1, 2009
Supreme Court of Illinois has announce that Rule 39 of Illinois Supreme Court has been amended on April 23, 2009 and will go into effect on July 1, 2009. Following is the new text of amended rule 39. Rule 39. Appointment of Associate Judges (a) Terms. (1) The terms of all associate judges in office … Read Article
Employee Benefits in mergers and Acquisitions: Benefits in Transactions During Troubled Times
Two 1/2-day Live TeleConferences Broadcasted from the Employee Benefits Mergers and Acquistions National Institute being held at the New York Helmsley Hotel on April 24, 2009. If Interested, please visit ABA website for more information.
Cross-claims in New York Supreme Court–At A Glance
Use this At A Glance Guide to learn the rules of civil procedure (New York’s Civil Practice Law and Rules “CPLR”) applicable to cross-claims in New York Supreme Court. For a more detailed treatment, including local rules, please see the New York Supreme Court SmartRules Guide: Cross-claim.
Motion for Sanctions United States District Court–At A Glance
Following are all the basic federal rules of civil procedure related to a motion for Rule 11 sanctions in the United States District Courts. For more detailed information, including local rules, on bringing a motion for Rule 11 sanctions in a specific United States District Court, please see the SmartRules United States District Court Motion for Sanctions (Non-Discovery).
Counterclaims in New York Supreme Court — the Rules of Civil Procedure
A counterclaim is initiated upon service of the pleading containing it. CPLR 203(d). Counterclaims are subject to the same statute of limitations provisions found in Article 2 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules. Notwithstanding the expiration of time under the statute of limitations, if a counterclaim was not time-barred at the time the original complaint was filed, it may be asserted during the pendency of that action. CPLR 203(d).
Motion to Dismiss, for Involuntary Dismissal, Forum Non Conveniens in Illinois Circuit Court–At A Glance
Use this Illinois Circuit Court Motion to Dismiss/Motion for Involuntary Dismissal/Forum Non Conveniens “Cheat Sheet” to learn all of the rules of civil procedure applicable to bringing a motion to dismiss, a motion for involuntary dismissal or a forum non conveniens motion in the Illinois Circuit Courts. For a more detailed treatment, including local rules and local motion practice procedures, please see the SmartRules Illinois Circuit Court Guides: Motion to Dismiss, Opposition to Motion to Dismiss, and Reply in Support of Motion to Dismiss.
United States District Court, Eastern District of Virginia Proposed Amendments to Local Rules
United States District Court, Eastern District of Virginia Proposed Amendments to Local Rules The Electronic Case Filing Policies and Procedures manual has been amended pursuant to Local Civil Rule 1 and Local Criminal Rule 1 to provide for electronic filing of transcripts of proceedings. Therefore, the present amendments to Local Civil Rule 80 and Local … Read Article