Order in the Court is a podcast produced by the Bolch Judicial Institute of Duke Law School and explores new ideas related to rules of practice and procedure. The podcast is hosted by retired U.S. district court judge and director of the Institute, Paul W. Grimm.
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Order in the Court is a podcast produced by the Bolch Judicial Institute of Duke Law School and explores new ideas related to rules of practice and procedure. The podcast is hosted by retired U.S. district court judge and director of the Institute, Paul W. Grimm.
Special Masters: Wizards of Consensus in Complex Cases
Order in the Court
55 minutes 26 seconds
1 year ago
Special Masters: Wizards of Consensus in Complex Cases
On this episode, host Paul W. Grimm talks with retired U.S. Magistrate Judge John Facciola about his ongoing work as a special master in complex litigation cases. They discuss the origins of the term “special master,” why certain complex cases (especially mass tort MDLs) warrant special masters, their role in these cases, and how they can serve as effective resources to counsel and the district court judge. Their conversation emphasizes that, when used effectively and creatively, special masters can reduce the cost of federal litigation to expand access to justice.
Order in the Court
Order in the Court is a podcast produced by the Bolch Judicial Institute of Duke Law School and explores new ideas related to rules of practice and procedure. The podcast is hosted by retired U.S. district court judge and director of the Institute, Paul W. Grimm.
