Building a trial notebook can feel overwhelming the first time you prepare for trial. But once you have a structure and a clean template, it becomes one of the most powerful organization tools in litigation. What Is a Trial Notebook?…
When you’re served with a complaint in federal court, the clock starts ticking fast. The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) set strict time limits for filing an answer or responsive motion. Missing a federal deadline can result in a…
How to Make Pleading Paper in Microsoft Word (Free Template + Step-by-Step Guide) Formatting pleading paper in Word can be surprisingly frustrating. The line numbers shift, the margins don’t quite line up, and every court seems to have its own…
Texas Answer Deadline Chart 2025 Applies to Texas district and county courts. Under Tex. R. Civ. P. 99(b), a defendant must file a written answer by 10:00 a.m. on the first Monday after the expiration of 20 days following service…
Federal Rule 26(f) Conference and Initial Disclosure Deadlines – FRCP 26 Quick Reference Under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(f), parties must hold a discovery planning conference at least 21 days before the court’s Rule 16(b) scheduling order deadline. Initial…
Texas Discovery Supplementation Deadlines – TRCP 193.5 and 193.6 Quick Reference Under Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 193.5, parties have a continuing duty to supplement discovery responses that are incomplete or incorrect. Supplementation must be made reasonably promptly after the…
