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  <tableOfContents>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.</tableOfContents>
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