King County Superior Court Local Rules VIDEOSTREAM

This timely webcast explores and outlines proposed changes to King County SuperiorCourt Local Rules and an overview of other important topics. For new to intermediateto experienced attorneys, paralegals and legal staff wanting to get the court'sperspective regarding King County local rules from both the judge’s insight andattorney’s insight.This practical webcast discussion will include:‣ Civil Case Management: LCR 4 deadlines and consequences; disclosure ofwitnesses LCR 26(b); possible additional witnesses; discovery cutoff‣ Civil Motion's Practice LCR 7: 6 days minimum notice; working copies; notifycourt if striking a motion LCR 7 (b)(4)(h); motions to shorten time LCR 7 (b)(10);revision of commissioner's orders LCR 7(b)(8); format of motions under LCR5(b)(5)(B); what documents need to be filed‣ Discovery: use of form interrogatories under LCR 33(a); depositions, limitationon requests for admission; modification of limitations by stipulation is allowed‣ Going to Trial: joint confirmation of trial readiness; exchange of witness, exhibitlists and documentary evidence; ER 904; trial brief, proposed findings and juryinstructions; joint statement of evidence; motions in Limine; court reporters‣ Sealing Documents: controlled by LGR 15; interplay of ECF on the filing ofsealed documents‣ ADR and Early Mediation: role of the court; pro forma; scheduling, proposedearly mediation project‣ And more!PROPOSED CHANGES TO KING COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT LOCAL RULESThe rules with proposed changes include: LCR 7, 26, 37, 40, 82, LcrR 5.1, LGR 30,LRALJ 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 7.1, 8.3, 9.2, 10.2, and 12.1. New rule: LRALJ 2.7Pursuant to King County Local Rule 83, the review and comment period for theproposed changes to the King County Superior Court Local Rules is open as of March29, 2010. The Court will consider all comments received by April 30, 2010.Copies of the proposed changes are available on the Clerk’s website at:www.kingcounty.gov/courts/Clerk/Rules.aspx;The final version of the rules as adopted by the Court after the review and commentperiod will become effective September 1, 2010.Attend via your home/office computer Participate in live interactive CLE programs through the internet without leaving youroffice/home. This is a visual presentation – see both the speakers and the powerpoint presentations onyour computer screen.