Federal Bar Association Criminal Justice Section National Meeting - The Big (Not So) Easy: How Recent Litigation Trends Have Affected the Handling of Federal Criminal Cases

Dan Campbell with Speak on the panel "Mastering MDL Case Management: What Proposed Rule 16.1 Really Means for Consolidated Litigation."

Rule 16.1 attempts to guide early case management in MDLs, impacting litigation pace and costs. Permissive language like “should” instead of “must”, could lead to inconsistent applications. This panel will explore the rule’s anticipated impact and implications for procedures.