Nuts and Bolts of Summary Judgment (On-Demand Bundle)

Part 1: Summary Judgment – How to Effectively Litigate Summary Judgment Motions

Speakers will cover:
* Drafting effective briefs
* Understanding and mastering procedural requirements – federal vs. state
* Separate statements
* Plaintiff's Declaration
* Objections to moving party’s evidence
* Points and Authorities
* Affirmative SJ Motions
* Cross-motions
* Summary judgment hearings
* Tips on appeals

Part 2: Strategies to Prevent Adverse Summary Judgment Rulings and Obtain Favorable Rulings
Speakers will cover:
* Overall strategy from beginning of case
* Role of pleadings in summary judgment
* Taking depositions with summary judgment in mind
* Drafting written discovery with summary judgment in mind
* Educating the judge before summary judgment