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Articles From Travis J. Ketterman

The demands of a jury demand By Travis J. Ketterman Federal Civil Practice, March 2012 While the right to a jury trial is deemed a fundamental right, the right is not self-enforcing. Thus, a party seeking a jury trial—even a party with a cause of action that entitles the party to a jury—must affirmatively demand a jury trial. Rule 38(b) dictates the jury demand requirements.  
Welcome to the Federal Civil Practice Section By Travis J. Ketterman Federal Civil Practice, September 2010 The Section's Chair gives a glimpse into what lies ahead for members in the 2010-11 bar year.
Enforcing federal court monetary judgments By Travis J. Ketterman Federal Civil Practice, December 2009 Although obtaining a judgment is a worthwhile endeavor, a plaintiff is only truly successful if the defendant actually pays the judgment. This article reviews the various actions taken by plaintiffs to collect money after obtaining a judgment in federal court.
The Supreme Court clarifies the standards for vacating or modifying arbitration awards in federal court By Travis J. Ketterman Federal Civil Practice, March 2009 Parties cannot obtain heightened judicial review when seeking to vacate or modify an arbitration award under the Federal Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C. § 1 et seq.
Disclosing expert witnesses By Travis J. Ketterman Federal Civil Practice, September 2007 The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure provide a roadmap for the proper disclosure of expert witnesses.
The Supreme Court enforces employer health plan reimbursement provisions By Travis J. Ketterman Federal Civil Practice, December 2006 In a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that a health plan may enforce a reimbursement provision against a participant who receives medical benefits and later recovers from a third party in a tort claim.
Rule 50 motions: Effective and proper use of motions for judgment as a matter of law By Travis J. Ketterman Federal Civil Practice, June 2006 Rule 50 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure sets forth the procedural and substantive requirements for seeking a judgment as a matter of law in a jury trial.
Profile of Judge Mark Filip By Travis J. Ketterman Federal Civil Practice, March 2006 Growing up in Chicago, Mark Filip felt inspired to attend law school based, in large part, on the Greylord scandal.
Effectively using Rule 36 in summary judgment motions By Travis J. Ketterman Federal Civil Practice, December 2005 This article explores using Rule 36 Requests for Admissions as both a sword and shield in the crucial juncture of summary judgment motions.

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