U.S. Magistrate Donald G. Wilkerson
By Jack A. Strellis
Federal Civil Practice,
September 2005
This early spring, Donald G. Wilkerson, of Glen Carbon, Illinois, age 53, continued his career as a public servant now serving as the newest federal magistrate judge within the Southern District of Illinois, filling the position formerly held by Magistrate Gerald B. Cohn.
Avoid being blindsided by Federal Rule Civil Practice 30(a)(2)(B)
By Jack A. Strellis
Federal Civil Practice,
May 2005
Most lawyers are well aware that all depositions taken pursuant to Federal Rules are evidentiary in nature, yet many allow the opposing party to take the federal depositions of their client's treating or tendered medical professionals, economists, engineers and etc., as if the deposition is being taken for discovery purposes only.
Chair’s note
By Jack A. Strellis
Federal Civil Practice,
November 2004
The frequency of discovery abuses, intentional or otherwise, under the federal rules of civil procedure appear to be on the rise, causing consternation for practitioners and judges alike.
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