Best Practices in Civil Discovery in Federal Court (2025 Edition)

This presentation is intended to address advanced topics in civil discovery within the federal system. It presupposes prior experience in written discovery and oral discovery, as well as pretrial procedure. The presentation is divided into two general subject matter areas: Written Discovery and Oral Discovery. The materials are presented in a Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQ”) format that may be more accessible to seasoned practitioners. Key topics to be discussed: Written Discovery Are “General Objections” Acceptable? Do Parties Responding to Requests for Production Have an Obligation to Identify the Document Requests to Which the Documents Are Responsive? How Do You Count…