Attorney Rulebook for Working with Special Masters in Federal Court

In this course, our expert panelists begin by giving an overview of the role and types of special masters, as well as detailing the advantages of appointing a special master. Next, they discuss the applicable rules for the appointment of special masters and the scope of their authority. Our speakers then review the 2019 ABA Guidelines for the Appointment and Use of Special Masters in Federal and State Civil Litigation, concluding with the 5 commandments for attorneys to succeed when working with special masters in federal court. Topics covered in this webinar: Introduction to Special Masters; Special Masters in Federal Courts: The Applicable Rules; The 2019 ABA Guidelines for the Appointment and Use of Special Masters in Federal and State Civil Litigation.