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Bellwether Trials in MDL Proceedings: A Guide for Transferee Judges

Melissa J. Whitney

May 15, 2019

This pocket guide was created to provide transferee judges handling multidistrict litigation (MDL) with an overview of the bellwether trial process. Bellwether trials are one of many case-management tools available to MDL transferee judges.

Remote Participation in Bankruptcy Court Proceedings

Elizabeth C. Wiggins

November 15, 2017

This guide on the use of distance participation (DP) technology to conduct bankruptcy hearings and trials provides an overview of general considerations, ranging from philosophical to practical, and then examines separately the use of the teleconferencing and videoconferencing.

Securities Litigation

Jayme J. Herschkopf

June 28, 2017

This guide is designed to offer judges an introduction to the law and practice of securities litigation. It provides an overview of the types of legal and practical issues judges may confront in litigation arising under the securities laws, and, where possible, offers suggestions.

Jurors’ and Attorneys’ Use of Social Media During Voir Dire, Trials, and Deliberations: A Report to the Judicial Conference Committee on Court Administration and Case Management

Meghan A. Dunn

January 1, 2014

This report summarizes the results of a Center survey of district court judges to assess the frequency with which jurors used social media to communicate during trials and deliberations in the past two years, and to identify strategies for curbing this behavior.

Manual on Recurring Problems in Criminal Trials, Sixth Edition

Tucker Carrington, Kris Markarian

January 1, 2010

The Manual on Recurring Problems in Criminal Trials (6th ed.) outlines the law governing many of the specific issues and procedural matters that arise frequently in criminal trials. The Sixth Edition added new material and revised the organization and format to enhance usability.

Exhibit IV-1. Sample Confirmation Trial Scheduling Order

January 1, 2009

Exhibit III-7. Sample Order Regarding Estimation of Claims Through Summary Trial

January 1, 2009

Jury Instructions: Retrial

Jorge Antonio Solis

November 10, 2008

Jury Instructions, United States v. Holy Land Foundation, No. 3:04-cr-240 (N.D. Tex. Nov. 10, 2008).

Jury Instructions: First Trial

A. Joe Fish

September 19, 2007

Jury Instructions, United States v. Holy Land Foundation, No. 3:04-cr-240 (N.D. Tex. Sept. 19, 2007).

Denial of New Trial

Garland E. Burrell Jr.

May 17, 2007

Opinion, United States v. Hayat, No. 2:05-cr-240 (E.D. Cal. May 17, 2007), D.E. 482, 2007 WL 1454280.

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