The Impact of Restatements: Summarizing the Law or a Thumb on the Scale

The civil justice system in the United States is in a constant state of flux. Changes occur at both the state and federal levels, through both legislative and judicial actions. At the same time, judges face a constant barrage of new and innovative legal theories and procedural maneuvers. The goal of the annual symposium is to provide a platform that gives judges a systematic review and critique of the most important civil justice issues of the day.