Patrick M. Connors, Esq., Professor of Law at Albany Law School, covers these important topics:

ü Background

ü Federal Appellate Rule 25(a)(2)(D)

ü Federal Appellate Rule 32.1

ü Rule 16 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure — Pretrial Conferences; Scheduling; Management

ü Rule 26 — General Provisions Governing Discovery; Duty of Disclosure

ü Rule 33 — Interrogatories to Parties

ü Rule 34 — Production of Documents; Electronically Stored Information; and Things and Entry Upon Land for Inspection and Other Purposes

ü Rule 37 — Failure To Make Disclosures or Cooperate in Discovery; Sanctions

ü Rule 45 - Subpoenas

Companion Course Available: This program provides a thorough explanation of the Federal Rules Of Civil Procedure involving Electronic Discovery. For updated information on this important area, including recent case decisions and rules interpretations, you may enjoy Professor Connors’ 3.3-hour February 2008 talk, Electronic Discovery Under The Federal Rules Of Civil Procedure – 2008 Update.