A new bill would extend filing deadlines for summary judgment motions while limiting what evidence can be introduced in reply briefs. Groups representing lawyers and judges have reached a deal on key ...

Among the critical changes, the amended rule revises the timing and sequence of briefing to a 21- and 7-day response/reply ...

There are three main ways for a defendant to bring a lawsuit to an end. Each involves a different level of proof – and of expense and hassle. It's better to get a lawsuit “disposed of” as early as ...