Tag: Civil Procedure

Many civil cases never make it to trial, instead getting resolved at an earlier stage, including the summary judgment stage. But, still, the Federal Rules of Evidence—which govern the admissibility of ...

In many cases, a party needs to offer expert testimony to prove its case. Before such testimony can be presented to a jury, however, it must get past the “gatekeeper”: the judge. But ...

When can an employer be held responsible for the statements of its employee? This question, which often arises in employment discrimination cases, was recently the subject of a spirited debate amongst ...