A settlement conference (also called mediation or pretrial conference) is a meeting between the two parties to a civil lawsuit where they discuss their claims and attempt to resolve their dispute prior to trial. In general, a judge or a court-appointed neutral mediator presides over the confere...
In my practice of PR, I like to spend time right at the beginning on getting to know each of the attorneys on my Who’s Who list. The tricky part is getting everyone in the same place at the same time (or on a conference call together from disparate office locations). That’s why ...
Drivers fighting traffic citations in Nevada should then expect a pretrial conference or a trial date to be scheduled. During the pretrial conference, drivers will have the chance to change their plea to guilty in exchange for a lighter sentence. Motorists must prepare and deliver a strong NV ...
In addition to the meetings, the attorneys sometimes have to submit a pretrial brief that outlines all of the facts of the case with indications of whether the facts are disputed or undisputed. The brief also has to detail their exhibits and evidence and provide a list of witnesses. The ...
For federal courts, the rules are determined by committees composed of judges, professors and lawyers appointed by the Chief Justice of the United States. The rules are then approved by the Judicial Conference of the United States and become law unless Congress votes to reject or modify them. ...
Now, I would never do that to you because you were the person who was hurt, but I am not negotiating with you as I have a business to run and this is not a charity. I have lost enough money and time on this case and a thank you would have been nice. ...