J. Clifford Wallace, Otto Richard Skopil Jr., William W Schwarzer, Charles W. Nihan, Russell R. Wheeler
May 1, 1992
Five articles on long-range planning adapted from papers presented at the Ninth Circuit's Judicial Council meeting. The first article, "The Future of the Judicial Council of the Ninth Circuit--Until 1939," is an overview of the historical background to the formation of the council.
Alan Hirsch, David J. Barrans, William W Schwarzer
January 1, 1991
The authors suggest ways of thinking about summary judgment that can help judges and lawyers make more effective use of the rule as a vehicle to reach the objectives of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 1: the just, speedy, and inexpensive resolution of litigation.
A description of case-management procedures various courts have used to facilitate prompt resolution in asbestos litigation. The report is based on a conference of federal judges, magistrate judges, and clerks.
Alan J. Chaset, Allan E. Lind, Gordon Bermant, Joe S. Cecil, Patricia A. Lombard
January 1, 1981
A report on the nature and management of long, complex civil trials, based on interviews with sixty-eight experienced judges and lawyers. The report highlights facts and opinions about the role of juries in protracted trials.