Federal Civil Practice in Virginia (Virginia CLE)

Chapter 1 Introduction

• 1.1 Introduction by the Editor
• 1.2 Districts, Divisions, and Court Locations
• 1.3 Admission to Practice
• 1.4 Electronic Filing
• 1.5 Citations to Local Rules
• 1.6 Impact of Covid-19

Chapter 2 Subject Matter and Personal Jurisdiction, Removal, and Other Prefiling Considerations

• 2.1 Strategic Questions—do You Want to Be in Federal Court?
• 2.2 Constitutional and Statutory Foundations
• 2.3 Mechanics of Establishing or Challenging Jurisdiction
• 2.4 Personal Jurisdiction
• 2.5 Federal Question Jurisdiction
• 2.6 Diversity of Citizenship/alienage Jurisdiction
• 2.7 Removal Jurisdiction
• 2.8 Supplemental Jurisdiction
• 2.9 Venue
• 2.10 Preemption and Abstention
• 2.11 Eleventh Amendment and Miscellaneous Other Restraints on Exercise of Jurisdiction
• 2.12 Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction
• 2.13 Service of Process and Corporate Disclosure Statement

Chapter 3 Discovery

• 3.1 Initial Scheduling Orders
• 3.2 The Rule 26(f) Conference
• 3.3 The Rule 26(f) Report (the "discovery Plan")
• 3.4 Rule 16(b) Conference (and Rule 16(b) Scheduling Order)
• 3.5 Rule 26(a)(1) Initial Disclosures
• 3.6 Interrogatories and Document Requests
• 3.7 Depositions
• 3.8 Subpoenas
• 3.9 Expert Disclosures and Discovery
• 3.10 Resolution of Discovery Disputes
• 3.11 Protective Orders

Chapter 4 Motions

• 4.1 Motions to Remand
• 4.2 Motions for Preliminary Injunction
• 4.3 Motions to Dismiss
• 4.4 Motions to Transfer
• 4.5 Motions for Judgment by Default
• 4.6 Discovery Motions and Motions for Sanctions
• 4.7 Motions for Leave to File a Document Under Seal
• 4.8 Motions for Summary Judgment
• 4.9 Motions Challenging Expert Testimony
• 4.10 Practical Considerations for Motions Practice

Chapter 5 Pretrial Matters and Trial Preparation

• 5.1 Use of Settlement Conferences
• 5.2 Final Pretrial Conferences
• 5.3 Preparation and Use of Jury Instructions and Verdict Forms
• 5.4 Trial Briefs, Findings of Fact, and Conclusions of Law
• 5.5 How Jury Selection Works
• 5.6 Trial Subpoenas
• 5.7 Introduction of Exhibits
• 5.8 Use of Depositions at Trial
• 5.9 Use of Technology in Presenting Evidence at Trial