MINNEAPOLIS
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Check-In: 8:30 AM
Minnesota CLE Conference Center
600 Nicollet Mall # 370
3rd Floor, City Center
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Join us for a helpful full-day seminar focused on Minnesota State District Court Civil Practice.
Our expert faculty will discuss the important topics related to civil practice in Minnesota state district courts including pretrial considerations, the complaint, motions, the trial, and more, while also highlighting how the growth of online practice impacts the different stages of a case! This course also will feature a panel of judges sharing their insights and a presentation on effective mediation.
FREE DESKBOOK FOR EVERY ATTENDEE!
Minnesota State District Court Civil Practice Deskbook, 4th Edition
Whether you are evaluating a case, organizing for a hearing, writing a brief, preparing for trial, or searching for information on the many other civil practice issues that arise when you’re handling a case before a Minnesota state district court – including how the growth of online practice in recent years impacts the different stages of the case – this Deskbook is an invaluable resource! The Minnesota State District Court Civil Practice Deskbook covers an incredible range of practice issues throughout its 22 chapters, providing you with the orientation, analysis, and authorities you need. This great resource is packed with insights and practice tips by experienced litigators, as well as ethics and judicial commentary. Unlike other publications that cover the rules and descriptions of how to apply them, the Minnesota State District Court Civil Practice Deskbook also offers advice and practical application of them – direct from knowledgeable practitioners. Organized in a systematic fashion, replete with relevant cases, statutes, and rules, this is one publication that you will find yourself using often. From new lawyers to seasoned litigators alike, there is no doubt that this “must have” Deskbook will make your practice more effective and efficient.
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
CHECK-IN & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
9:00 – 9:05 a.m.
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
9:05 – 9:45 a.m.
Pre-Filing Considerations Including How the Growth of Online Practice May Impact the Case
– B. Steven Messick
9:45 – 10:15 a.m.
The Top 10 Complaint-Related Considerations
– Wilbur Fluegel
10:15 – 10:30 a.m.
BREAK
10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
The Response to the Complaint Including Best Practices for Responding to an Unfiled Complaint After Mandatory eFiling
– Terrance C. Newby
11:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Motions and Tips Related to Remote Motion Arguments
– Loren Hansen
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Pre-Trial Preparations with Special Considerations Related to eFiling and eService
– Katherine M. Swenson
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
LUNCH BREAK (on your own)
1:00 – 1:30 p.m.
What You Need to Know About the Trial From Start to Finish
– Bryce M. Miller
1:30 – 2:00 p.m.
The Process of Obtaining Orders and Judgments
– Thomas H. Boyd
2:00 – 2:50 p.m.
Judges Panel – 5 Biggest Mistakes Lawyers Make in the Courtroom
– Justice Gordon Moore, Judge Susan N. Burke & Judge Richelle Wahi
2:50 – 3:00 p.m.
BREAK
3:00 – 3:30 p.m.
ADR: How to be Effective in Mediation
– Justice James H. Gilbert (Ret.) & Judge Elizabeth Cutter (Ret.)
3:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Ethics: How People Get in Trouble in Litigation
0.5 ethics credit applied for
– Karin Ciano
LIVE IN-PERSON
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Minnesota CLE Conference Center
600 Nicollet Mall, Suite 370
Seventh Street & Nicollet Mall, Third Floor City Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota
ONLINE REPLAYS
Friday, March 1, 2024
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Attend online
A moderator will be available to answer questions by email.
$295 MSBA members / $295 paralegals / $345 standard rate
Other discounts that may apply:
Scholarships available!
Need-based scholarships are available for in-person and online seminars. For further information or to obtain a scholarship application, contact us at 800-759-8840 or customerservice@minncle.org.
Minnesota CLE is applying to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for 5.5 CLE credits, including 0.5 ethics credit. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this program is 5.5 credits.
Minnesota CLE also has applied to the Minnesota State Bar Association for 5.5 civil trial specialist credits.
