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Whitney, Melissa J.,

Bellwether trials in MDL proceedings : a guide for transferee judges / Bellwether trials in multidistrict litigation proceedings Melissa J. Whitney. - iv, 47 pages ; 22 cm. - Federal Judicial Center pocket guide series . - Federal Judicial Center pocket guide series. .

"First printing"--Title page verso. Shipping list number: 2019-0240-P. CRDP Program record.

Includes bibliographical references (page 47).

Introduction -- What is a bellwether trial? -- Raising a bellwether process early and conferring with the parties -- Addressing venue and jurisdiction issues -- Developing a bellwether case-selection protocol and case-management plan -- Selecting bellwether trial structure -- Coordinating with state judges on related cases -- Mediation -- Other bellwether trial considerations -- For further reference.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Complex litigation--United States--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Pre-trial procedure--United States--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Complex litigation.
Pre-trial procedure.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
United States.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Handbooks and manuals.
Handbooks and manuals.

GPO Item No.: 0743-C-15

Gov. Doc. Class. No.: JU 13.8/5:B 41