Litigation Practice Guides
Select your jurisdiction — federal, California, or Florida.
Federal Jurisdictions
Central District of California
Current through Mar 25, 2026 amendments →Southern District of New York
Southern District of Florida
Southern District of Texas
Northern District of Illinois
Eastern District of Pennsylvania
District of New Jersey
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California State Courts
Litigation guides for California superior courts — motions and discovery.
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State civil procedure reference for Florida practitioners.
Current through 2025 amendments →Cross-Court Patterns
How different federal districts solve the same procedural problems — and what that tells you about a court's underlying approach.
Operating Models
Calendar, submission, and presentment courts
Meet-and-Confer
Discovery-only vs. near-universal requirements
Discovery Disputes
Joint letter vs. full briefing across districts
Brief Format
Formal motion vs. letter-brief track
Length Limits
Where districts track FRCP defaults vs. stricter local limits
Sealing
Provisional seal on filing vs. pre-motion leave
Summary Judgment SMF
Statement of material facts requirements by district