Law Practice
Feb. 18, 2011
Federal Courts Mull Mini Trials
Following in the footsteps of the state courts, which in January launched the Expedited Jury Trial Act allowing for one-day civil trials, the Northern District is looking into a similar program.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
SAN FRANCISCO - With the confirmation of Edward J. Davila to a seat on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, another pair of hands is available to work through the more than 8,000 pending cases before the court.
Still, with another vacancy to fill and one more opening up at the end of the month, the court, like many others, faces a crushing caseload: If you file a civil cas...
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