Taught by Yoav Griver
Panelists introduce the responsibilities of special masters and the advantages of appointing them in ADR, explaining the differences between types of special masters and the post-COVID rise in their use with a case example. They outline the applicable Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and share best practices for selecting and retaining a discovery referee or special master.
Litigators and ADR practitioners handling complex, technology-related disputes.
1. Maximizing Case Efficiency: Untapped Potential of Using Discovery Referees and Special Masters in ADR
In this webinar, our expert panelists introduce viewers to the responsibilities of special masters and the many advantages to appointing them in ADR proceedings. The speakers begin by explaining what a special master does and the differences between the various types of special masters. They continue by explaining the increased tendency in appointing special masters that originated during COVID and review a case involving the work of a special master. The panelists go on to outline the applicable Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to special master appointments. Finally, speakers discuss their recommendations and best practices in considering and executing the appointment of a special master. The topics that will be covered in this course are: Introduction to Special Masters Special Mas
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Partner, Zeichner Ellman & Krause LLP
Zeichner Ellman & Krause LLP
Yoav Griver is a partner at Zeichner Ellman & Krause LLP, where his practice addresses technology, intellectual property, and cybersecurity litigation. He teaches on generative AI intellectual property challenges and current eDiscovery practice.
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The Honorable Richard Kramer is a Legal Cyber Academy speaker and a judge. No further biographical details or affiliation were found in the available course decks.
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