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Litigation with the Federal Government, Cases and Materials - 3rd Edition - Gregory C. Sisk

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Litigation with the Federal Government, Cases and Materials 3rd Edition Gregory C. Sisk ISBN 9798887863139

Any attorney who regularly practices in the federal courts will inevitably encounter the federal government as a party—and, as the Supreme Court has long cautioned, the United States is far from “just another private litigant.” The federal government is involved as either plaintiff or defendant in roughly one-fifth of all civil cases in federal courts, making its unique procedural and substantive rules essential knowledge for any practitioner.

Civil litigation involving the federal government presents distinctive challenges and opportunities. Sovereign and official immunities may apply, administrative requirements must be observed, special defenses can be asserted, and exceptions to liability often exist. Cases frequently address issues with far-reaching impact, including:

  • Personal injury or property damage claims under the Federal Tort Claims Act

  • Monetary benefits under statutes such as the Social Security Act and the Veterans Benefits Act

  • Civilian and employee military claims under the Civil Service Reform Act and the Tucker Act

  • Governmental expropriation of property under the Tucker Act

  • Contractual disputes under the Contract Disputes Act

  • Constitutional claims against federal officers (Bivens actions)

  • Statutory claims for attorney’s fees, such as under the Equal Access to Justice Act

This text equips lawyers, law students, and scholars with a practical, thorough understanding of the doctrines, procedures, and real-world implications involved when the federal government is a party in civil litigation.

Litigation with the Federal Government, Cases and Materials 3rd Edition Gregory C. Sisk ISBN 9798887863139, 979-8887863139 & 9798887869728

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Gregory C. Sisk