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Report on Pilot Project Regarding Initial Discovery Protocols for Employment Cases Alleging Adverse Action

Emery G. Lee, Jason A. Cantone

October 1, 2015

A brief report on case-processing times, case outcomes, and motions practice in employment discrimination cases included in a pattern discovery pilot, compared with a nationwide random sample of similar cases.

Update on Resolution of Rule 12(b)(6) Motions Granted with Leave to Amend: Report to the Judicial Conference Advisory Committee on Civil Rules

Joe S. Cecil, George W. Cort, Margaret S. Williams, Jared J. Bataillon, Jacqueline G. Campbell

November 1, 2011

In our March 2011 report, we indicated that following the Supreme Court decision in Ashcroft v. Iqbal (2009), Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6) motions to dismiss for failure to state a claim were granted more frequently with leave to amend the complaint.

Motions to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim After Iqbal: Report to the Judicial Conference Advisory Committee on Civil Rules

Joe S. Cecil, George W. Cort, Margaret S. Williams, Jared J. Bataillon

March 1, 2011

This report presents the findings of a Federal Judicial Center study on the filing and resolution of motions to dismiss for failure to state a claim under Rule 12(b)(6) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The study was requested by the Judicial Conference Advisory Committee on Civil Rules.

California Guidelines for Motions for Preliminary and Final Approval of Class Settlement (with comments referencing authorities) Draft, May 3, 2010

May 3, 2010

This California Superior Court document is made available on the Federal Judicial Center website at the request of the authors of Managing Class Action Litigation: A Pocket Guide for Judges, Third Edition,

Appendix G-1: Southern District of Ohio — Decision and Order Granting Motion to Hold Case in Abeyance

March 1, 2010

Appendix C: Motions Report

March 1, 2010

Appendix C-15: Western District of Texas — Order Denying Motions for Authorization of Expert Assistance and Leave to File Ex Parte Application Under Seal

March 1, 2010

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Report on Pilot Project Regarding Initial Discovery Protocols for Employment Cases Alleging Adverse Action

Update on Resolution of Rule 12(b)(6) Motions Granted with Leave to Amend: Report to the Judicial Conference Advisory Committee on Civil Rules

Motions to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim After Iqbal: Report to the Judicial Conference Advisory Committee on Civil Rules

California Guidelines for Motions for Preliminary and Final Approval of Class Settlement (with comments referencing authorities) Draft, May 3, 2010

Appendix G-1: Southern District of Ohio — Decision and Order Granting Motion to Hold Case in Abeyance

Appendix C: Motions Report

Appendix C-15: Western District of Texas — Order Denying Motions for Authorization of Expert Assistance and Leave to File Ex Parte Application Under Seal

Form 24: Pretrial Order - Civil Case

Appendix C: Ripe Motions Report

Form 25: Scheduling Order and Standing Order on Discovery Procedures

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