Realization of substantive rights depends on remedies. Increasing use of emergency dockets places equitable remedies as pivotal from the start of the litigation. The nature and scope of remedies demonstrate what the law honors most from private law to public. Varied remedies are key to advance executive prerogatives or forestall overreaches. We discuss a host of areas, including intellectual property, unjust enrichment, contracts, torts, criminal law, constitutional law, and administrative law. Before equitable or legal remedies may flow, plaintiffs must meet demanding requirements. Judges may also need to consider federalism, separation-of-powers issues, sovereignty, choice of law, and reform statues. This discussion group explores strategies, obstacles, and unifying principles. Discussants ultimately suggest how remedies may best serve underlying rights at stake.
