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Joseph Laizure

Joseph Laizure joined the School of Government in 2024. He writes about civil procedure, contested hearings, and trials.

The Limits of Reconsideration Under Rule 54(b)

August 18, 2026

Jurisdictional Traps in Appeals from Administrative Decisions

June 16, 2026

Rule 5 Service: What Practitioners Need to Know

April 14, 2026

Answers, Appearances, and General Appearances: Important Distinctions for Avoiding Default

February 17, 2026

When Should an Entry of Default Be Set Aside?

December 3, 2025

When Service of Process Becomes Abuse

September 3, 2025

When can you file a Rule 12(b)(6) motion to dismiss?

June 4, 2025

What Does It Mean to Invoke the Judgment of the Court? The Supreme Court Clarifies General Appearances

April 2, 2025