Dec 27, 2023

You’ve made it through summary judgment; now what? This episode wraps up our series on the litigation process in the private sector. Previous episodes have covered the steps of the litigation process, from filing the complaint to the answer, the motions to dismiss, and the discovery process. Now, Tom will guide us...

Dec 20, 2023

Summary judgment is a critical procedural tool in the litigation process, allowing either party, typically the defendant, to seek a ruling in their favor based on the merits of the case.

In this episode, Tom breaks down the textbook definition and the practical realities of the summary judgment stage in the litigation...

Dec 6, 2023

What are depositions, and how do they impact the trajectory of a case? Depositions are the high-stakes phase of the litigation process. Learn why they have the power to make or break a case and how to prepare for the most favorable outcome.

In the legal context, depositions are when both sides in a lawsuit can take oral...

Nov 29, 2023

If you find yourself in federal court, where a significant number of employment lawsuits end up, the first thing that will happen is there are some disclosures you will have to make to the other side. This is part of the discovery process, and we’re breaking that process down for you into a couple of podcast episodes....

Nov 22, 2023

What does a motion to dismiss mean for you and your employment case? Is it a cause for panic?

A motion to dismiss is a potential hurdle that plaintiffs face as defendants seek to have their case entirely or partially dismissed. Receiving a motion to dismiss is not uncommon in litigation, occurring about 25% of the time....