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Litigation

Jan. 20, 2001

The American Way

You've spent your legal career practicing in state court. If you're not complacent, you're at least comfortable. You know what's required of you and have more than a nodding acquaintance with the Code of Civil Procedure. One day, you file what appears to be a garden-variety lawsuit, and suddenly you're served with a notice of removal, and you find yourself in federal court. What do you do now?

        By Florence-Marie Cooper

        You've spent your legal career practicing in state court. If you're not complacent, you're at least comfortable. You know what's required of you and have more than a nodding acquaintance with the Code of Civil Procedure. One day, you file what appears to be a garden-variety lawsuit, and suddenly you're served with a notice of removal, and y...

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