Origins of the lawsuit -- Selecting the locale for litigation -- Deciding whether to sue in federal or state court -- Venue : a final decision about the forum -- Choosing the law that governs a suit -- Commencing the lawsuit -- The opening defense -- Prelude to discovery -- Gathering evidence and refining strategy : the discovery process -- Joinder & amendment -- Summary judgment -- Trial -- Final resolution.
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