Why Attend?
- Discover the advantages and disadvantages of federal court
- Learn how to get into federal court and, if you find yourself there, how to get out
- Explore how federal jury selection, discovery, motions practice, and trial differ from state court procedures
- Review important things to know about discovery and evidence law, including expert witness issues
- Examine appealability issues
Designed for attorneys who already practice in state court, this seminar will emphasize how litigating personal injury cases in federal court is different from litigating in most state courts. Legal issues will be discussed as well as custom and practice, including examples from the presenter’s own experience.
Zoom Requirements: You must have an Internet connection and the ability to use Zoom for the October 3 presenation of this program. Please click here to see Zoom system requirements.
The day before the seminar, you will be sent an email with more details on accessing the program and receiving program materials.
Zoom Registration Deadline: Registration for the Zoom presentation on October 3 ends at 11:30 a.m.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation/transfer requests will be honored until 5:00 p.m. the day preceding the seminar. You will, however, be charged $40 if you cancel or transfer your registration to a different seminar after the link to the materials has been e-mailed by Virginia CLE.
Full refunds or transfers are available up to two days after a webcast in the unlikely event that you experience technical difficulties.
MCLE Credit Caveat: The MCLE Board measures credits by the time you spend in attendance. If you enter a seminar late or leave it early, or both, you must reflect those adjustments accurately in the credits you report on your credit reporting form. A code will be given at the end of the seminar, which must be written on your MCLE form.
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