Summary Judgment: Federal Law and Practice provides all the guidance and information you need to make effective use of summary judgment. With it, master summary judgment law, practice, and tactics relating to: The role of summary judgment in the federal procedural system The concept of burden shifting The standard for awarding summary judgment Timing of summary judgment You'll find coverage of the role of summary judgment in the federal procedural system and the expanding application of summary judgment to different types of cases, including cases involving: Employment law Civil rights RICO Patents Contract disputes Real estate ownership Libel Antitrust Administrative decision review Personal injury