Civil Discovery & Mandatory Disclosure: A Guide to Efficient Practice

This resource provides reliable, authoritative answers to questions about the application of the newly adopted affirmative disclosure obligations. It explains how to take advantage of the benefits of the mandatory disclosure rules and how to avoid the burdens of the discovery obligations.

Clear guidance is given on:

* Timing of discovery required disclosure
* What information must be produced
* How the new rules affect claims of privilege and work product
* Protecting material shown in preparation for a deposition to a client, witness, or expert
* How to discourage discovery abuse
* Using the Rule 26(f) conference effectively
* And more

Plus, alternative methods of discovery that can save costs are explained in a 15-step plan. And more than 25 checklists are provided that outline the specific factors to be considered at various stages of discovery.