Delegating on a Deadline: Opposing Summary Judgment Motions
My last post discussed making a motion for summary judgment. Now let’s imagine you’re on the receiving end of that motion. You have to review the evidence and frame a response, fast. How to proceed? Remember the standard of review favors the non-movant, and the non-movant is you. The court must view the...Minnesota Appeals – A Few Key Questions
Think you may be heading for an appeal in one of your cases? Here are a few things to think about: First, check that all errors have been preserved. If you are the appellant, you want to assess error-preservation as you proceed in the case. And for sure, at the post-trial motion stage, which will be your...MFAN Members Present CLE for MoreLaw Minneapolis
On May 7, 2014, MFAN members Karin Ciano, Emerald Gratz, and Lynn Walters presented a CLE for MoreLaw Minneapolis entitled “Working Productively (and Ethically) with Freelance Attorneys.” The lunch hour CLE addressed how freelance attorneys can help solo and small firm attorneys who need help managing their...Delegating on a Deadline: Summary Judgment Motions
Compared to a motion to dismiss under Rule 12, you have acres of time to bring a summary judgment motion under Fed. R. Civ. P. 56. The court will allow several months for fact and expert discovery, and only after discovery concludes will a summary judgment motion be due. The federal summary judgment...MFAN Member Participates on Panel at MWL Solo/Small Firm Group Meeting
On May 2, 2014, MFAN member Emerald Gratz participated as part of a panel presentation on practice management for the Minnesota Women Lawyers Solo/Small Firm affinity group monthly meeting. Other panelists included a virtual assistant, a representative from MoreLaw Minneapolis, two career service...