MICPEL and The Maryland State Bar Association Section of Litigation
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4.0 CLE Hours
FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 2008
8:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
University of Baltimore School of Law, Moot Court Room
1415 Maryland Avenue, Baltimore
TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2008
8:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
University of Maryland Shady Grove, Building I Auditorium
9640 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville
WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 2008
8:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Anne Arundel Community College, Cade Building, Room 219
101 College Parkway, Arnold
FACULTY
Charles S. Fax, Esq.
Rifkin, Livingston, Levitan & Silver, LLC
Greenbelt
Hon. Paul W. Grimm
Chief United States Magistrate Judge
United States District Court for the District of Maryland
Baltimore
Paul Mark Sandler, Esq.
Shapiro, Sher, Guinot & Sandler, P.A.
Baltimore
Hon. Philip T. Caroom
Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County
Annapolis
Hon. Michael D. Mason
Circuit Court for Montgomery County
Rockville
Hon. Albert J. Matricciani, Jr.
Circuit Court for Baltimore City
Baltimore
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN AND WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND
Cases can be won or lost during discovery. With the decline
in the number of civil cases reaching trial, discovery has emerged as the
central battleground and the costliest part of litigation. Courts are forever
conducting conferences and hearings to resolve discovery disputes. Evaluation of
cases for settlement is based in large part on discovery, driving the process -
and the costs to the client - even more. Recently, the Court of Appeals of
Maryland approved amendments to the Maryland Rules of Civil Procedure which
signal a sea change in the way Maryland’s circuit courts expect discovery to be
conducted, at least with respect to the vastly expanded and complicated area of
electronically stored information (ESI). Effective discovery is crucial. But,
there are few sources to provide an analytical, practical and strategic guide
through discovery's maze and to explain the intricacies of the new Maryland
Rules governing discovery of ESI. Maryland Discovery Problems and Solutions
is such a source.
In this program - and in the new book it introduces - United
States Magistrate Judge Paul Grimm takes you through the newly amended Maryland
Rules of Civil Procedure to explain what is expected and what is required in the
discovery of ESI. Judge Grimm, with co-authors, Chuck Fax and Paul Sandler, then
illustrate with practical, analytical insight how to handle a number of the most
commonly encountered problems in civil pre-trial practice. Maryland Circuit
Court Judges Philip Caroom (in Arnold), Michael Mason (in Rockville) and Albert
Matricciani (in Baltimore) share their valuable perspectives on how to apply the
Maryland discovery guidelines and when to impose sanctions. Finally, you will
have an opportunity to pose questions about your own real-life discovery
problems to the program faculty for their comments, suggestions and advice.
Questions can be submitted via email or fax before the program or in writing at
the beginning of each presentation of the program.
AGENDA
8:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Welcome, Introductions & An Overview of the New Book
Maryland Discovery Problems and Solutions
9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Discovery of Electronically Stored Information Under the
Amended Maryland Rules of Civil Procedure –
A Sea Change in the Way Courts Expect Discovery to be
Conducted, at Least with Respect to ESI
Hon. Paul W. Grimm
10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m..
A Problematic Discovery Vignette – How Not to Conduct
Your Next Deposition, Conference or Hearing
Charles S. Fax, Esq.
Hon. Paul W. Grimm
Paul Mark Sandler, Esq.
11:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Break
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
The Administrative/Civil/DCM/Trial Judge’s Perspective
on How to Apply Maryland’s Circuit Court Discovery
Guidelines and When to Impose Sanctions
Hon. Philip T. Caroom (on July 16, 2008 in Arnold)
Hon Michael D. Mason (on June 17, 2008 in Rockville)
Hon. Albert J. Matricciani, Jr. (on June 6, 2008 in Baltimore)
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
You Got a Problem with That? –
Are You Involved in a Discovery Dispute Right Now?
Ask the Panelists How to Solve Your Problem Concerning
Interrogatories; Document Requests; Requests for
Admission; Motions for Mental & Physical Examinations;
Depositions; Experts; Sanctions & Protective Orders
[email your questions/problems, in advance, to
info@micpel.edu or submit them in writing at the
beginning of the program and the panelists will address
them, time permitting]
Charles F. Fax, Esq.
Hon. Paul W. Grimm
Paul Mark Sandler, Esq.
Hon. Philip T. Caroom (on July 16, 2008 in Arnold)
Hon. Michael D. Mason (on June 17, 2008 in Rockville)
Hon. Albert J. Matricciani, Jr. (on June 6, 2008 in Baltimore)
1:15 p.m. Adjourn
About the New Book
Maryland Discovery Problems and Solutions
describes the problems that civil litigators encounter most frequently
in pre-trial discovery, and presents suggestions and strategies for solving
these problems. Where appropriate, it offers
definitive answers. In some instances there are no clear answers in the rules or
cases, for example, in the emerging arena of
electronic discovery. In these areas, the authors offer suggestions for the
correct resolution of the problem. This book is
a particularly helpful, handy reference for younger lawyers, who are often
assigned difficult discovery assignments.
Maryland Discovery Problems and Solutions begins with
an overview of the scope and types of discovery contained
in the Maryland Rules of Procedure. The book is then divided into four sections,
one for each major facet of discovery:
Section 1 (Interrogatories, Document Requests, Requests for Admission, and
Motions for Mental and Physical Examinations);
Section 2 (Depositions); Section 3 (Experts), and Section 4 (Sanctions and
Protective Orders). Each chapter
within each section describes a discrete discovery dispute that could arise, and
then reviews the applicable rules and case
law, offering a suggested resolution of the dispute with practice tips, when
appropriate. The book concludes with an
appendix that includes the Maryland discovery rules, discovery guidelines, and
other helpful sources.
Tuition
Tuition for Program and Your Copy of
Maryland Discovery Problems & Solutions:
MSBA Litigation Section Members $269
MSBA Young Lawyers Section Members $269
MSBA Members $289
All Others $319
MICPEL Flex/Select Pass Holders $59
Video Replay $269
PA MCLE Credit Fee ($2/hour) $8
Tuition for Program Only:
Please note that multiple registrants from the same office may
share written materials. Tuition for additional registrant(s)
without written materials is:
MSBA Litigation Section Members $209
MSBA Young Lawyers Section Members $209
MSBA Members $229
All Others $259
MICPEL Flex/Select Pass Holders $0
Video Replay $209
PA MCLE Credit Fee ($2/hour) $8
Note: Attendees who seek MCLE credit are required by most jurisdictions
to obtain written materials.
Can’t make it to one of
these three program presentations?
Maryland Discovery Problems & Solutions will be
presented at the MSBA Annual Meeting in Ocean City
on Thursday, June 12, 2008. For information on how
to register for the 2008 MSBA Annual Meeting go to
http://www.msba.org.
Video Replays
August 15, 2008 -
Baltimore
August 22, 2008 -
Baltimore
August 29, 2008 - Rockville
September 5, 2008 - Rockville
Too Busy to Attend?
Book, Audio Tapes, CDs and DVDs are available for shipment within
thirty (30) days after the course date.
o Maryland Discovery Problems & Solutions
Inventory #5000-08; $91.24*
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Inventory #3137-08; $165.44*
o Maryland Discovery Problems & Solutions with CDs
Inventory #3138-08; $165.44*
o Maryland Discovery Problems & Solutions with DVDs
Inventory #3139-08; $207.84*
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