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Attorney R. Tamara de Silva's…

Attorney R. Tamara de Silva's Blawg

Constitutional matters, politics, Wall Street matters, important cases and lots of opinions.

http://www.desilvalawoffices.com/Chicago-Litigation.aspx
  • Mar 26

    Supreme Court Hears Proposition 8-Marriage Equality Reconsidered

    Supreme Court Hears Proposition 8-Marriage Equality Reconsidered
    Supreme Court Hears Proposition 8-Marriage Equality Reconsidered
  • Mar 19

    First Sale Doctrine in Overseas Copyright Case

    First Sale Doctrine in Overseas Copyright Case
    First Sale Doctrine in Overseas Copyright Case By R Tamara de Silva March 19, 2013 The United States Supreme Court ruled 6-3 today that the “first sale” doctrine, a limitation on the rights of a copyright owner in the copyright…
  • Mar 18

    ACLU v CIA

    ACLU v CIA
    ACLU v. CIA on Targeted Killings and Drones R. Tamara de Silva On March 15, 2013, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia in an opinion written by Chief Justice Garland, held that the Central Intelligence Agency…
Rank this Week: 3423

Defense Litigation Insider

Defense Litigation Insider

Covers complex litigation issues. By Cooley Manion Jones.

http://www.defenselitigationinsider.com
Rank this Week: 3462

Western Canada Business Litigation…

Western Canada Business Litigation Blog

Covers issues emerging in the legal and business communities. By Lawson Lundell LLP.

http://www.westerncanadabusinesslitigationblog.com/
  • Jun 13

    What If You Can't Find Your Dad's Will?

    What If You Can't Find Your Dad's Will?
    Posted by Peter RobertsDespite the advice of professionals to the contrary, families often fail to discuss estate matters with each other.  Parents may not even say they have a will, let alone discuss its contents or location.  This…
  • May 29

    Can a Fundamental Breach of Contract Sink an Exclusion Clause?

    Can a Fundamental Breach of Contract Sink an Exclusion Clause?
    Posted by Peter RobertsFrequently, sales contracts contain exclusion clauses that insulate a seller from responsibility for the condition of the goods being sold.   The buyer gets a product they think is of a certain quality and,…
  • May 23

    "Relief from Forfeiture" under the Civil Forfeiture Act

    "Relief from Forfeiture" under the Civil Forfeiture Act
    Posted by Peter RobertsEarlier this year, I blogged about the civil forfeiture case of B.C. (Director of Civil Forfeiture) v. Wolff.  That appellate decision set guidelines for the trial courts on what and how to consider the…
Rank this Week: 3478

Virginia Injury Lawyer Blog

Virginia Injury Lawyer Blog

Provides trial & litigation, and injury & accident news, resources and commentary. By Doug Wessel.

http://www.virginiainjurylawyerblog.com/
  • Jan 6

    PARENTS BEWARE: INFANT SEATS FAIL IN SIDE-IMPACT CRASHES

    PARENTS BEWARE: INFANT SEATS FAIL IN SIDE-IMPACT CRASHES
    According to Consumer Reports, car seats for infants (the rear-facing seats for infants up to about one year in age) usually fail in broadside crashes -- 10 of 12 models tested failed, some "disastrously" (the seat often separated completely…
  • Jan 6

    PARENTS BEWARE: INFANT SEATS FAIL IN SIDE-IMPACT CRASHES

    PARENTS BEWARE: INFANT SEATS FAIL IN SIDE-IMPACT CRASHES
    According to Consumer Reports, car seats for infants (the rear-facing seats for infants up to about one year in age) usually fail in broadside crashes -- 10 of 12 models tested failed, some "disastrously" (the seat often separated completely…
  • Jan 3

    TO PERSONAL-INJURY VICTIMS AND PAIN-SUFFERERS -- OVER-THE-COUNTER PAINKILLERS CAN BE HARMFUL

    TO PERSONAL-INJURY VICTIMS AND PAIN-SUFFERERS -- OVER-THE-COUNTER PAINKILLERS CAN BE HARMFUL
    If you -- like many personal-injury victims -- are taking over-the-counter (OTC) pain medications, you need to be aware of new proposed FDA (Food and Drug Administration) warnings.
Rank this Week: 3495

Practica Apelativa

Practica Apelativa

Discussion, analysis and commentary on appellate practice in Puerto Rico.

http://practicaapelativa.blogspot.com/
  • Jul 23

    Impugnación de Subasta

    Impugnación de Subasta
    He decidido incluir en este blog entradas relacionadas con los trámites de subasta pública en Puerto Rico. Esta decisión responde en parte, y en primer lugar, a que, luego de la adjudicación de la subasta, la Ley de Procedimiento…
  • Feb 23

    Nuevas Reglas de Procedimiento Civil (2)

    Nuevas Reglas de Procedimiento Civil (2)
          Cuando trabajé en el TA, muchas veces cuestioné la práctica de algunos abogados de recurrir en certiorari a cada momento en un pleito. Las nuevas Reglas de Procedimiento Civil, específicamente el segundo párrafo de la Nueva…
  • Feb 8

    Nuevas Reglas de Procedimiento Civil (1)

    Nuevas Reglas de Procedimiento Civil (1)
    El 1 de julio de 2010 entrarán en vigor las Nuevas Reglas de Procedimiento Civil de 2010. Como es de suponer, algunas estas Nuevas Reglas modifican la forma es que se realizarán a partir de este verano los trámites apelativos en Puerto…
Rank this Week: 3521

Chicago Law Source

Chicago Law Source

Features articles on real estate litigation and legal representation. By Alisa Levin.

http://chicagolawsource.blogspot.com/
  • May 9

    Forced to Accept Section 8? What? One Real Estate Lawyer's Finger to the Local Government

    Forced to Accept Section 8? What? One Real Estate Lawyer's Finger to the Local Government
    Hello Followers!  News just in to me.... I heard today that the Cook County (Illinois) Human Rights Ordinance is possibly going to be amended to force property owners to accept Section 8 Tenants, citing long-standing issues and the fight…
  • May 8

    2013 LANDLORD TENANT SEMINAR by LEVIN LAW LTD.

    2013 LANDLORD TENANT SEMINAR by LEVIN LAW LTD.
    Hello All in the Blogosphere!   We are just sending out a quick announcement that for Landlords, Tenants and anyone interested in real estate, there will be a FREE LANDLORD SEMINAR sponsored by NTN Online (a fantastic tenant screening…
  • Apr 14

    You Want to Quit Claim What?  How Being a…

    You Want to Quit Claim What?  How Being a Quitter can Hurt... Hi All in the Blogosphere!  Good to be with you.  As some of you may know, I am a once-a-week law professor at DePaul University College of Law, where as an adjunct, I teach…
Rank this Week: 3526

Court Technology and Trial…

Court Technology and Trial Presentation Blawg

Covers court and trial technology, and trial presentation. By Ted Brooks.

http://trial-technology.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 5

    How to Hot-Seat a Trial

    How to Hot-Seat a Trial
    Two new articles are featured in the June edition of Law Technology News covering the role of the Trial Technician, also known as the "Hot-Seat."In "How Not to Crash," John Cleaves offers survival tips for litigation support staff who find…
  • Apr 9

    Managing Exhibits in Trial

    Managing Exhibits in Trial
    Exhibits are the building blocks of litigation, and if you end up at the short end in the battle of admitted evidence, you lose the trial. Like many sports, coming in second place in trial is not really a good thing. While you may have to…
  • Mar 25

    Using Deposition Video in Trial

    Using Deposition Video in Trial
    There are several ways in which deposition video designations may be used in trial. The first and perhaps most frequently used technique would be using it for impeachment purposes. When compared with reading back some testimony of a solid…
Rank this Week: 3650

The Velvet Hammer

The Velvet Hammer

Covers depositions, direct exams, opening statements and other trial tips. By Karen Koehler.

http://www.karenkoehlerblog.com
  • Jun 17

    The day after...a crappy jury verdict

    The day after...a crappy jury verdict
    The day after. Oprah talks about the power that our bad secrets hold over us.  The amount of time and energy we spend keeping them hidden.  The worrying that others will find out.  The feelings of unworthiness that fester from…
  • Jun 6

    How Allstate made the jurors wait to start...for over 6 hours: a trial diary story

    How Allstate made the jurors wait to start...for over 6 hours: a trial diary story
      Trial day 1   Instead of doing her usual acrobatic routine, Nala is curled up around my feet.  On the little rug in front of the sink.   I glance up at the little crystal clock on the shelf.  It says 6:10 which…
  • Jun 3

    Exactly one week before trial...uh oh

    Exactly one week before trial...uh oh
    Wake up at 6.  Hear Alysha turn off the alarm and leave to teach her yoga class. Lean down and grab ipad off floor.  Check email.  Check weather. Turn on Pandora Anthony Hamilton station.  Lie there like a slug…
Rank this Week: 3656

CEB blog

CEB blog

Covers practice tips and new legal developments of particular interest to California legal professionals. The CEB blog covers a wide range of practice areas from estate planning to civil litigation, along with posts relating to the practice of law generally.

http://blog.ceb.com
  • Jun 17

    Attorney-Client E-Communication

    Attorney-Client E-Communication
    E-mail is a wonderfully fast and efficient way for attorneys and their clients to communicate and transmit information. But with this new technology comes new risks and the necessity to educate your clients on e-mail security. Protecting…
  • Jun 14

    Prepping Your Client for Cross-Examination

    Prepping Your Client for Cross-Examination
    Most cases are won by witnesses and evidence, not by attorneys. Preparing your client to tell his or her own story effectively is an important aspect of trial and can make your case. Preparation of your client for cross-examination should…
  • Jun 12

    What to Check Before You Collect

    What to Check Before You Collect
    A debt collection case comes your way, but should you take it? There are many issues involved in debt collection that will influence your decision whether to handle a particular debt collection case. First, assess the case by asking: What is…
Rank this Week: 3717

South Carolina Appellate Lawyer

South Carolina Appellate Lawyer

Covers appellate practice in South Carolina. By Christian Stegmaier.Covers appellate practice in South Carolina. By Christian Stegmaier.

http://southcarolinaappellatelawyer.wordpress.com
  • Oct 1

    Supreme Court Replaces Form 4 with new Form 4C in Civil Trial Matter

    Supreme Court Replaces Form 4 with new Form 4C in Civil Trial Matter
    On September 22, the Supreme Court issued an administrative order, which replaces the current Form 4 used for judgments/dispositions in civil matters in the Circuit Court with Form 4C.  The new Form 4C, which can be found here at…
  • Oct 1

    Re-Rolling Out South Carolina Appellate Lawyer

    Re-Rolling Out South Carolina Appellate Lawyer
    I’ve spent the day re-reading the Advance Sheets from the last several months. While reviewing the recent decisions of our Court of Appeals and Supreme Court, I thought about South Carolina Appellate Lawyer and regretted that I had let it…
  • Dec 31

    Supreme Court Issues Administrative Order Regarding Revisions to Family Court Coversheet

    Supreme Court Issues Administrative Order Regarding Revisions to Family Court Coversheet
    In conjunction with the development of the Family Court Case Management System and the Child Support Enforcement System, the Family Court Coversheet has been revised to improve statistical information and reporting in Family Court.  Click…
Rank this Week: 3722

Tennessee Appellate Law Blog

Tennessee Appellate Law Blog

Provides Tennessee appellate news and analysis. Covers Tennessee's Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and Court of Criminal Appeals, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.

http://www.tennesseeappellatelaw.com/
  • Mar 14

    Supreme Court Grants Five Appeal

    Supreme Court Grants Five Appeal
    The Tennessee Supreme Court granted three appeals from Knoxville and one each from Nashville and Jackson; the Court also denied forty-four applications.  Three of the cases are from the Court of Criminal Appeals.
  • Mar 10

    Tennessee Adopts Federal Double-Jeopardy Rule

    Tennessee Adopts Federal Double-Jeopardy Rule
    The Tennessee Supreme Court, in an opinion written by Chief Justice Cornelia Clark, unanimously adopted the federal double-jeopardy rule from Blockburger v. United States.  Tennessee courts since 1996 have applied a different test…
  • Mar 2

    Weekly Review of Habeas Petition

    Weekly Review of Habeas Petition
    Judge D. Kelly Thomas affirmed the circuit court's dismissal of petitioner's petition for writ of habeas corpus.
Rank this Week: 3742

Minority Defense Litigator

Minority Defense Litigator

Address issues relevant to minority trial lawyers who defend civil litigation. By Charles E. Griffin.

http://minoritydefenselitigator.wordpress.com
Rank this Week: 3770

eDiscovery Service Blog

eDiscovery Service Blog

Covers eDiscovery and computer forensic. By D4 eDiscovery.

http://www.d4discovery.com/e-discoveryserviceblog/
Rank this Week: 3794

Alabama Litigation Review

Alabama Litigation Review

Covers business litigation, civil procedure, personal injury and punitive damages. By Jeff Blackwell.

http://www.alabamalitigationreview.com
  • May 16

    Justice And Arbitration Fairne

    Justice And Arbitration Fairne
    Arbitration. What role should it play in our justice system? What role does it currently play? These are important questions if you have an interest in seeing that those injured are able to access the courthouse for justice. As Federal…
  • May 11

    Hospital Bills and Payments: Issues in Personal Injury Case

    Hospital Bills and Payments: Issues in Personal Injury Case
    The U.S. government recently released data detailing and comparing hospital charges. The clear fact revealed by the data -- Charges for specific procedures can vary greatly between hospitals. This comes as no surprise to me. I see hospital…
  • Apr 27

    UPDATE -- Takeda Faces First Trial Over Diabetes Drug Acto

    UPDATE -- Takeda Faces First Trial Over Diabetes Drug Acto
    A few days ago, I wrote about the first case to go to trial against Takeda Pharmaceuticals over its diabetes drug Actos. Takeda faces a huge number of cases alleging that its drug Actos is defective. As I wrote my last post, the jury was…
Rank this Week: 3792

Advocate's Almanac

Advocate's Almanac

Focuses on criminal law and evidentiary issues. By Rubin Sinins.

http://advocatesalmanac.blogspot.com/
  • Aug 1

    N.J. Supreme Court Rejects Defendant's Alleged Right to Perjury for Lesser Plea

    N.J. Supreme Court Rejects Defendant's Alleged Right to Perjury for Lesser Plea
    In State v. Taccetta, the N.J. Supreme Court rejected a defendant's post-conviction relief claim of ineffective assistance of counsel. The decision may be found here. Defendant, an alleged member of an organized crime family, faced murder…
  • Jul 21

    N.J. Supreme Court Reaffirms Particularity Requirement for Warrant

    N.J. Supreme Court Reaffirms Particularity Requirement for Warrant
    Today the N.J. Supreme Court reaffirmed the principle that warrants must state the place to be searched with particularity. The Court also reaffirmed the concept that the Court cannot delegate to the police the detached, neutral assessment…
  • Jul 14

    N.J. Supreme Court Rejects Missing Witness Jury Charge Against Criminal Defendant

    N.J. Supreme Court Rejects Missing Witness Jury Charge Against Criminal Defendant
    For years, the decision in State v. Clawans permitted judges, in appropriate circumstances, to charge juries that a party's failure to call a witness who naturally would have been called may give rise to an inference that the witness's…
Rank this Week: 3843

Vegas Litigator Blog

Vegas Litigator Blog

Focuses on litigation and related issues of interest. By Donald C. Kudler.

http://vegaslitigator.com/blog
  • Oct 8

    Offers of Judgment in Nevada State Court

    Offers of Judgment in Nevada State Court
    Nevada has both a Statute and a Court Rule allowing any party to make an Offer of Judgment on an opposing party. The Rules are given a specific purpose: NRCP 68 and [NRS 17.115] are designed to facilitate and encourage settlement. They do so…
  • May 14

    Negligence Per Se as Proof of Fault

    Negligence Per Se as Proof of Fault
    What happens when a person breaks a law and injures another person? The Law has developed an answer known as “negligence per se.” “Per se” means “in itself” – the negligence per se doctrine holds a person responsible for the…
  • Feb 10

    Sometimes Pride Makes You Write Off Topic

    Sometimes Pride Makes You Write Off Topic
    So, last night my wife, Ondine Darcyl, got an email that she and her music were featured in a blog about jazz. It’s so great to see Ondine get the recognition she deserves.  It’s also great to know that more people might find her music…
Rank this Week: 3924

California Civil Litigation Blog

California Civil Litigation Blog

Covers electronic discovery, insurance litigation, security and privacy, and other civil litigation topics in California. By M. Scott Koller.

http://www.koller-law.com
  • May 20

    NIST releases 4th version of security control catalog SP 800-53

    NIST releases 4th version of security control catalog SP 800-53
    The National Institute of Standards and Technology released April 30 a revised version of its security control catalog for federal systems, SP 800-53. The revision (.pdf), the fourth version of the security controls catalog, also…
  • May 14

    California AG’s Mobile App Case Against Delta Dismissed

    California AG’s Mobile App Case Against Delta Dismissed
    A state court has dismissed the California Attorney General’s claims that Delta Air Lines Inc. (“Delta”) violated the California Online Privacy Protection Act by failing to have an appropriately posted privacy…
  • Jan 17

    HIPAA Omnibus Final Rule Released

    HIPAA Omnibus Final Rule Released
    This afternoon, HHS released the attached omnibus final rule modifying the HIPAA Privacy, Security, Enforcement, and Breach Notification Rules as required the Health Information Technology Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act and the…
Rank this Week: 3949

The Florida Jury Selection Blog

The Florida Jury Selection Blog

Covers voir dire, cause challenges, juror concealment, non-verbal behavior, and peremptory challenges.. Edited by Robert W. Kelley.

http://www.juryblog.com
  • Jan 30

    How to Save a Potentially Contaminated Jury Panel

    How to Save a Potentially Contaminated Jury Panel
    During jury selection in a civil trial a prospective juror stated in open court that he was familiar with one of the defendant’s expert medical witnesses. The juror said the expert had “kind of screwed-up my dad’s…
  • Sep 11

    Failure to Conduct Juror Background Check During Trial May Constitute Lack of Due Diligence

    Failure to Conduct Juror Background Check During Trial May Constitute Lack of Due Diligence
    The Third District Court of Appeal recently held that the failure of trial counsel to perform background checks during trial on the members of the jury  – as was suggested by the judge be done during this trial  – may constitute a lack…
  • Sep 6

    Failure to Conduct Background Check on Jurors During Trial May Constitute Lack of Due Diligence

    Failure to Conduct Background Check on Jurors During Trial May Constitute Lack of Due Diligence
    Last week the Third District Court of Appeal held that the failure of trial counsel to perform background checks during trial on the members of the jury  – as was suggested by the judge be done during this trial  - may constitute a lack…
Rank this Week: 3968

Video and the Law

Video and the Law

Covers the history, the apps and the players that use video in litigation. By Chris Ballard.

http://www.videoandthelaw.com/
  • Jun 11

    VIDEO ENHANCEMENT: New Law Enforcement Video System Premiere

    VIDEO ENHANCEMENT: New Law Enforcement Video System Premiere
    Now, more than ever, you have another golden opportunity to discover forensic video of your accident site.  As previous discussed in a separate blog post, there are 5 or 6 different avenues to find video and/or stills of your accident…
  • May 25

    Trial Presentation: Apple's War Strategy for Trial

    Trial Presentation: Apple's War Strategy for Trial
    Get the duct tape or gaffer's tape ready!  Every trial presentation expert already knows to follow the old Boy Scout's rule and always be prepared.  That's why they pack duct or gaffer's tape in their trial bag, ready to tape down cords and…
  • Mar 26

    iPad in Law Practice: Giving Clients iPad

    iPad in Law Practice: Giving Clients iPad
    3 million iPad 3's were sold over its recent launch weekend.  Since its inception over 55 million iPads are in use today.  Like doctors and airlines, architects and car dealers, law firms are discovering new ways to utilize the power of…
Rank this Week: 3994

Online Jury Research Update

Online Jury Research Update

Answers questions about trying cases to juries based on jury research. By Kathy Kellermann.

http://www.kkcomcon.com/CCOnlineJuryResearchUpdateByDate.htm
  • Sep 21

    What do jurors think of attorney voir dire questions? (September, 2011, Issue 1)

    What do jurors think of attorney voir dire questions? (September, 2011, Issue 1)
    Jurors sometimes withhold information during voir dire. In 1994, a prospective juror refused to answer several items on her juror questionnaire, maintaining that questions about her income, religion, television and reading habits, political…
  • Aug 17

    Are jurors biased against ethnic minority attorneys? (August, 2011, Issue 4)

    Are jurors biased against ethnic minority attorneys? (August, 2011, Issue 4)
    The American Bar Association reports that fewer than 10% of attorneys are minorities, with African Americans at 3.9%, Hispanics at 3.3%, and Asian Americans at less than 1%. The rate of entry into the legal profession for African Americans…
  • Aug 15

    How does a juror's social status affect participation in deliberations? (August, 2011, Issue 3)

    How does a juror's social status affect participation in deliberations? (August, 2011, Issue 3)
    Jurors with higher occupational statuses, higher levels of education, and higher incomes have higher social status. Social status disparities affect our communication activities and social behaviors, including jurors' behavior on juries. York…
Rank this Week: 3997

Washington Trial Law

Washington Trial Law

Focuses on the art and craft of trial advocacy. Published by Robert M. Boggs of Lyon, Weigand, and Gustafson, P.S.

http://www.yakimalawtalk.com/
  • Oct 27

    Is a covenant not to compete reasonable?

    Is a covenant not to compete reasonable?
    In Washington all questions surrounding whether or not a covenant not to compete is reasonable involve the following three factors: 1. Whether restraint is necessary for protection of business or goodwill of the employer. 2. Whether the…
  • Oct 27

    iphone 4 now syncs with task

    iphone 4 now syncs with task
    One of the shortcomings of the iphone 4 was it's inability to sync Outlook Tasks.  Now the problem is solved.  The software on the iphone 4 has been updated to OS5 and now syncs with Outlook tasks. You can download the new software via…
  • Oct 13

    Apps, apps and more apps.

    Apps, apps and more apps.
    Check this out for a list of apps useful for lawyers.
Rank this Week: 4020

Houston Litigation Blog

Houston Litigation Blog

Covers civil trial issues in the South Texas and Gulf Coast area, including complex litigation, construction litigation and trial strategy. By McCormick Hancock Newton.

http://www.houstonlitigationblog.com/
  • Oct 31

    The Use of Facebook as a Discovery Tool

    The Use of Facebook as a Discovery Tool
    Professor Greg Duhl of William Mitchell College of Law and Jaclyn Millner of Fitch, Johnson, Larson & Held, P.A.
  • Oct 14

    Haygood v. Escabedo

    Haygood v. Escabedo
     
  • Sep 13

    The Importance of Trial by Jury

    The Importance of Trial by Jury
    I recently read a speech given by Federal Judge William Young on the importance of our country's jury system.  No where in the world does the citizenry  have the right to play such a vital role in government.  Unfortunately, our jury…
Rank this Week: 4036

California Business Litigation…

California Business Litigation Attorney Blog

Covers business litigation, real estate, and equine law. By Adina T. Stern.

http://www.californiabusinesslitigationattorneyblog.com/
  • Apr 2

    What Is The Standard Of Care For A Veterinary Pre-Purchase Examination?

    What Is The Standard Of Care For A Veterinary Pre-Purchase Examination?
    What is the standard of care for a veterinary pre-purchase examination? This question was asked recently in the March 2013 California case of Quigley v. McClellan. In that case the veterinarian who had been treating a horse since at least…
  • Feb 12

    Mediation: What You Should Know

    Mediation: What You Should Know
    Civil mediation in California (as opposed to mediation in family law or other cases) is a type of alternative dispute resolution that helps parties try to resolve their cases without having to face the time and expense of trial. Although…
  • Jan 2

    A New Year Brings New Laws to California In 2013

    A New Year Brings New Laws to California In 2013
    Practicing law in January is always challenging because with the New Year there are always changes in California law. This year is no exception. Governor Jerry Brown signed over 800 new laws that took effect in California on January 1,…
Rank this Week: 4095

Mass Tort & Class Action Blog

Mass Tort & Class Action Blog

Cover class actions regarding consumer products, food, and medical devices. By Calvo Fisher & Jacob LLP.

http://www.masstortclassaction.com/
  • Jan 12

    CALIFORNIA SUPREME COURT CLASS ACTION CASES TO WATCH IN 2012

    CALIFORNIA SUPREME COURT CLASS ACTION CASES TO WATCH IN 2012
    There are a number of cases pending before the California Supreme Court that should be on everyone’s watch list this year. This article summarizes the top seven.
  • Dec 29

    California Supreme Court Clarifies Test For Exempt Employee

    California Supreme Court Clarifies Test For Exempt Employee
    The California Supreme Court issued an important decision today clarifying the test to determine whether employees should be treated as exempt from overtime requirements, in Harris v. Superior Court (Liberty Mutual Insurance Company). The…
  • Dec 19

    FDA Panel Recommends Changes To Transvaginal Mesh Approval Proce

    FDA Panel Recommends Changes To Transvaginal Mesh Approval Proce
    Women suing for injuries arising from implantation of surgical mesh used for pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and stress urinary incontinence received validation from an FDA advisory panel in September 2011.  After two days of hearings,
Rank this Week: 4175

jurygeek

jurygeek

Covers jury issues, research, and verdicts. By Clay S. Conrad.

http://jurygeek.blogspot.com/
  • Apr 16

    Testing the waters...

    Testing the waters...
    I'm thinking of blogging again.I'm inspired by Mark Bennett's Defending People, and I do believe that everyone is entitled to an opinion -- mine. So perhaps I should start sharing it again.However, I intend to be an occasional blogger --…
  • Apr 13

    An Interesting Conversation on Rights, Powers, and Lie

    An Interesting Conversation on Rights, Powers, and Lie
    Mark Bennett, a Houston criminal defense attorney, recently started a conversation on State's Rights. His position is that the State has no rights; the State has powers.
  • Nov 21

    Definitional Shift -- Jury Reform Pt. II

    Definitional Shift -- Jury Reform Pt. II
    It is amazing what the passage of time can do to the meaning of a word. Consider, for example, the simple word "jury." Article III, Sec. 2, the Sixth Amendment, and the Seventh Amendment all guarantee Americans the right to a jury in…
Rank this Week: 4189

Harvey Kruse, P.C. Blog

Harvey Kruse, P.C. Blog

Covers Michigan business law and litigation topics.

http://www.harveykruse.com/blog
  • Apr 1

    U.S. Supreme Court Adopts “Nerve Center” Diversity Jurisdiction Test

    U.S. Supreme Court Adopts “Nerve Center” Diversity Jurisdiction Test
    In Hertz Corp. v. Friend, 2010 U.S. LEXIS 1897 (Feb. 23, 2010), the United States Supreme Court finally resolved a split among the circuits on how to analyze where a corporation’s “principal place of business” is for purposes of…
  • Oct 19

    PROPOSED LEGISLATION WOULD IMPOSE $1 MILLION FINES ON INSURANCE COMPANIES

    PROPOSED LEGISLATION WOULD IMPOSE $1 MILLION FINES ON INSURANCE COMPANIES
    Several Michigan State Representatives have taken steps to enact legislation to hold insurance companies “accountable” for perceived misdeeds.  State Representatives Vicki Barnett, Mike Simpson, Lisa Brown and Jon Switalski have proposed…
  • Oct 19

    Should Your Company Hire National Trial Counsel?

    Should Your Company Hire National Trial Counsel?
    As product liability lawsuits continue to cut into slim margins of profit in recession based sales, many companies are looking for a solution.   Repeated lawsuits, even those without merit, are frequently rewarded by settlements that…
Rank this Week: 4208

Insurance Defense Blog

Insurance Defense Blog

Covers civil litigation and insurance defense in Washington, D.C. By David Stratton.

http://www.insurancedefenseblog.us/
  • Jun 11

    DCRA's Corporations Division CorpOnline Web Portal.

    DCRA's Corporations Division CorpOnline Web Portal.
    It's so annoying to have to search every time I want to use the DCRA's Corporations Division CorpOnline Portal. Why does the DCRA make this so hard to find? This is where to go for online search of all registered District of Columbia entities…
  • Mar 3

    "Bitter Pill" article provides important insights for litigation

    "Bitter Pill" article provides important insights for litigation
    The Time magazine article, "Bitter Pill - Why Medical Bills Are Killing Us", by Steven Brill, contains important insights about medical billing practices that are relevant to personal injury litigation, and medical debt litigation.…
  • May 14

    Metrobus Drivecam System

    Metrobus Drivecam System
    I've previously remarked that litigation arising from Metrobus accidents is now starting to feature video from drivecam systems on the buses.  WTOP has recently posted more detail about
Rank this Week: 4235

Litigation Consulting Report

Litigation Consulting Report

Covers trial presentation theory, trial graphics designs, trial technician recommendations and jury research methodologies. By A2L Consulting.

http://www.a2lc.com/blog/
  • Jun 18

    Our Top 20 Litigation Articles of All Time - Download in a Free Book

    Our Top 20 Litigation Articles of All Time - Download in a Free Book
    by Ken LopezFounder/CEOA2L Consulting We are very proud to have achieved a milestone and to be able to share it with our readers. In 2011, we launched our popular litigation-focused blog, The Litigation Consulting Report, and we recently…
  • Jun 17

    13 Reasons Law Firm Litigation Graphics Departments Have Bad Luck

    13 Reasons Law Firm Litigation Graphics Departments Have Bad Luck
    by Ken LopezFounder/CEOA2L ConsultingI have seen some great law firm litigation graphics departments over the past 20 years. The best was at Howrey, which is where A2L's second team member and others came from in the mid-1990s. Back then,…
  • Jun 13

    7 Questions You Must Ask Your Mock Jury About Litigation Graphic

    7 Questions You Must Ask Your Mock Jury About Litigation Graphic
    by Ryan H. Flax, Esq.Managing Director, Litigation ConsultingA2L ConsultingSo, you’ve made the time, effort, and budget commitment to conduct a mock jury exercise to test your case before trial. In my opinion and in the opinion of…
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Northern Virginia Lawyer

Northern Virginia Lawyer

Commentary and insight on Virginia law and procedure.

http://northernvirginialawyer.blogspot.com/
  • May 21

    Cuccinelli opens a window to his private side with new ad

    Cuccinelli opens a window to his private side with new ad
    Ken Cuccinelli has gone public in a new television spot with a side of himself that I thought would forever remain private. In 2006, just a couple of months after the conclusion of the General Assembly session Ken Cuccinelli's close friend…
  • May 2

    Cuccinelli relieved from case, McDonnell still in the crosshair

    Cuccinelli relieved from case, McDonnell still in the crosshair
    In the case of former chef to the Executive mansion Todd Schneider, AG Cuccinelli's office (as predicted) has been let out of the case.In response to discovery motions implicating Governor Bob McDonnell, AG Cuccinelli's office moved the court…
  • Apr 30

    Star Scientific and Cuccinelli, a fleeting excitement

    Star Scientific and Cuccinelli, a fleeting excitement
    An Attorney General seeking a governorship, a well-heeled businessman paying a substantial amount toward the Governor's  daughter's wedding, a disgruntled former employee being prosecuted for embezzlement, and an off year election make…
Rank this Week: 4322

North Carolina Litigation Blog

North Carolina Litigation Blog

Covers litigation in North Carolina including construction law, personal injury, insurance, N.C. Court of Appeals and N.C. Supreme Court opinions. By Angela Jolly.

http://northcarolinalitigationblog.com/
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Moredata

Moredata

Covers electronic discovery and evidence. By Ira P. Rothken.

http://www.moredata.com/home/
  • Mar 10

    The Sedona Conference® Commentary on Preservation, Management and Identification of Sources of Information that are Not Reasonably Accessible

    The Sedona Conference® Commentary on Preservation, Management and Identification of Sources of Information that are Not Reasonably Accessible
    The Sedona Conference® Working Group 1 recently published a Commentary on the issues of preserving, managing, and identifying not reasonably accessible electronically stored information or “NRA ESI". The result is a five-step framework for…
  • Apr 8

    Cell Phone Electronic Discovery Device

    Cell Phone Electronic Discovery Device
    It used to be that there was some unwritten understanding amongst lawyers and judges (or so it seemed) that unless it was the absolute core evidence in the case that litigants did not need to go out and extract, analyze for relevance, and…
  • Feb 13

    State E-Discovery Statute

    State E-Discovery Statute
    With all the hoopla over the revised Federal Rules dealing with electronic discovery one must not lose sight of the notion that the vast majority of cases in the United States get tried in state courts. While a number of states have used…
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Judge Bonnie Sudderth

Judge Bonnie Sudderth

Covers the Texas Rules of Evidence.

http://judgebonniesudderth.wordpress.com/
  • May 5

    Statements Which Are Not Hearsay

    Statements Which Are Not Hearsay
    While it is generally true that if an animal looks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it’s a duck, when it comes to hearsay statements, this isn’t necessarily so.  A statement can look like hearsay, sound like…
  • Nov 3

    Let’s Talk Hearsay

    Let’s Talk Hearsay
    HEARSAY, GENERALLY
  • Nov 3

    Let’s Talk Hearsay

    Let’s Talk Hearsay
    HEARSAY, GENERALLY
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Resolving Discovery Disputes

Resolving Discovery Disputes

Covers discovery plans, depositions, interrogatories and privileges. By Katherine Gallo.

http://www.resolvingdiscoverydisputes.com/
  • Jun 18

    You Have The Right To Conduct Discovery!!

    You Have The Right To Conduct Discovery!!
      Last week I received a phone call from an attorney asking what is the authority that says a party has the right to conduct discovery.  I responded, “The Discovery Act!”  Counsel stated that they needed more…
  • May 28

    Plaintiff's Rights Regarding an Independent Medical Examination

    Plaintiff's Rights Regarding an Independent Medical Examination
    When plaintiff receives a demand for a physical examination he or she have 20 days after the service of the demand to serve their response.  Pursuant to C.C.P. §2032.230 (pdf), plaintiff has three options: Agreeing to the request;…
  • Apr 9

    You Can Discover How Much Was Paid for Medical Treatment

    You Can Discover How Much Was Paid for Medical Treatment
    Many times when a plaintiff answers Form Interrogatory 6.4, responds to requests for production of medical bills or prepares a settlement demand, they use the total medical bill without any regard to if the bill has been reduced or paid by…
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Osterberg's Blog

Osterberg's Blog

Thoughts on intellectual property and federal court business litigation. By Eric Osterberg.

http://www.osterbergllc.com/blog/
  • Oct 8

    Do patent and copyright law restrict competition and creativity excessively? Posner

    Do patent and copyright law restrict competition and creativity excessively? Posner
    I am concerned that both patent and copyright protection, though particularly the former, may be excessive. via www.becker-posner-blog.com I disagree with the author regarding fair use. The problem he posits is better addressed by the…
  • Sep 28

    Three Things You Should Have in Your NDA, But May Not

    Three Things You Should Have in Your NDA, But May Not
    1. A requirement that the party receiving confidential information identify all personnel who are given access to the information, make them aware of the NDA and insure that they are bound by it. Identification is particularly important, in…
  • Sep 5

    The Latest From the Federal Circuit on Injunctions, Sunset Royalties, and Future Royalty Rate

    The Latest From the Federal Circuit on Injunctions, Sunset Royalties, and Future Royalty Rate
    Even if you win your patent infringement case, you still may not get an injunction prohibiting ongoing infringement.  In a case decided last month by the Federal Circuit, ActiveVideo v.
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A Winning Tip

A Winning Tip

Features trial tips from a trial consultant. By Dr. Noelle Nelson.

http://awinningtip.blogspot.com/
  • May 31

    Win Your Case by Winning Client Cooperation!

    Win Your Case by Winning Client Cooperation!
    It’s often said that the practice of law would be great if it weren’t for clients . . . Clients, of course, are what drive your business, so like it or not, part of a successful practice is learning how to deal with difficult…
  • May 16

    Superior Court Judge M. Marc Kelly Honors Juror

    Superior Court Judge M. Marc Kelly Honors Juror
    I had the privilege of being part of Orange County Superior Court Judge M. Marc Kelly's annual luncheon honoring jurors who served in his courtroom over the past year. About 70 jurors were in attendance. The luncheon is a way for the judge to…
  • May 1

    Valuable Lessons From the Vicky Pryce Trial

    Valuable Lessons From the Vicky Pryce Trial
    The Vicky Pryce and Chris Huhne trials, featuring, per the New York Times “a leading politician, his extramarital affair, a speeding ticket, his now-divorced wife and her decision to wreak her revenge” finally ended mid-March with…
Rank this Week: 4489

New York Business Litigation…

New York Business Litigation Lawyer Blog

Covers litigation, foreclosures, and business law. By The Silber Law Firm LLC.

http://www.thesilberlawfirm.com/
  • Jun 17

    More on Judge Schack vs. HSBC

    More on Judge Schack vs. HSBC
    A while back, we wrote about Judge Shack's dismissal of a foreclosure case, something Judge Schack likes to do, but in a situation where he also ordered the CEO of HSBC Bank to appear for a hearing on possible sanctions. The Second…
  • Apr 23

    Court Enforces Contract "Boiler-Plate" Language

    Court Enforces Contract "Boiler-Plate" Language
    In another example of sophisticated parties ignoring the obvious, the parties to an option contract fought over the implication of standard contract language which provided that the option contract was supported "by good and valid…
  • Apr 22

    Court Dismisses Madoff Investors' Claim Against the SEC

    Court Dismisses Madoff Investors' Claim Against the SEC
    A group of investors sued the Security and Exchanges Commission for failing to supervise Madoff and investigate complaints it received before the Madoff scandal unfolded. Despite finding that the SEC had dropped the ball, both before and…
Rank this Week: 4509

Lean and Mean Litigation Blog

Lean and Mean Litigation Blog

Covers lean litigation practices. By Stewart Weltman.

http://leanlitigation.typepad.com/weltman/
  • Apr 1

    What's That You're Wearing - Or An Old School Approach To Courtroom Attire

    What's That You're Wearing - Or An Old School Approach To Courtroom Attire
     
  • Feb 9

    FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER: @LeanMeanLaw

    FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER: @LeanMeanLaw
    For those readers who have enjoyed my posts, I apologize for having let the Lean and Mean Litigation Blog languish without a fresh post. As those of you who have followed this blog may realize, I try to ensure that most of my posts are…
  • Apr 22

    Dealing With Greased Pigs and other Similar Witnesse

    Dealing With Greased Pigs and other Similar Witnesse
    I welcoming myself back to my blog.  After a long hiatus during which I was very very busy, I just didn't have time to post.  But now, even though I am still very very busy, I am told that I should start posting again.  So here goes. What…
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Renvoi: Lex Situs Conflictus

Renvoi: Lex Situs Conflictus

Covers Canadian conflict of laws. By Seva Batkin.

http://renvoi.wordpress.com
  • Jan 19

    The (Near) Death of Chaining

    The (Near) Death of Chaining
    Chaining foreign judgments is a practice of registering foreign judgments from jurisdiction to jurisdiction until you get to one that has a reciprocal enforcement of judgments relationships with your home province. Until very recently, I…
  • Jan 19

    The (Near) Death of Chaining

    The (Near) Death of Chaining
    Chaining foreign judgments is a practice of registering foreign judgments from jurisdiction to jurisdiction until you get to one that has a reciprocal enforcement of judgments relationships with your home province. Until very recently, I…
  • Jan 19

    Call of Duty

    Call of Duty
    No, this post is not about a poppular video game, or an upcoming inaugruation. Rather, it is about yours truly joining the very distinguished ranks of the legal profession. Thank you, Seva Batkin Barrister and Solicitor.
Rank this Week: 4610

352nd District Court

352nd District Court

Features summaries of interesting and notable cases from the 352nd District Court of Texas. By Judge Bonnie Sudderth.

http://352nddistrictcourt.wordpress.com/
  • Feb 25

    2008 – The Tragic Mother and Child Reunion

    2008 – The Tragic Mother and Child Reunion
    The plaintiff’s attorney began the Original Petition for his client with this succinct statement: ”This is a case of great sadness, high emotion and the need for precise and immediate action by the Court.” 
  • Dec 11

    2011 – Death and Taxes … and Chicken

    2011 – Death and Taxes … and Chicken
    The sole issue in this case was at what point in the life of a chicken does the chicken lose its tax-exempt status as poultry? When this lawsuit was filed in 2011, Pilgrim’s Pride was the second-largest chicken producer in the world.  A…
  • Nov 20

    1998 – The God Pod

    1998 – The God Pod
    Two former Tarrant County jail inmates and a college professor filed suit in the 352nd District Court against Tarrant County and the Tarrant County Sheriff for operating a particular jail “pod” designated as the CEU (Chaplain’s…
Rank this Week: 4644

The e-Discovery Myth

The e-Discovery Myth

Dispelling misconceived notions related to e-Discovery. By LeClair Ryan.

http://e-discoverymyth.com/
  • May 24

    E-Discovery: It’s What’s For Lunch

    E-Discovery: It’s What’s For Lunch
    Electronic discovery presents so many new challenges to the practice of law. At our Discovery Solutions Practice (“DSP”), projects are typically large and complex, and the stakes are high.
  • May 21

    eDiscovery Can Improve with Lessons Learned from “oDiscovery”

    eDiscovery Can Improve with Lessons Learned from “oDiscovery”
    In college, I joined Navy ROTC. The summer of my first year, I was a midshipman aboard a “fast frigate” for a month. I spent a great deal of time chipping paint. I spent the first week using a handheld paint chipper. The second week,…
  • May 8

    Are You Ready for the Next Step in Document Review Technology?

    Are You Ready for the Next Step in Document Review Technology?
    Adding to this week’s Da Silva’s appeal affirmation is the Circuit Court of Loudoun County, Virginia’s support of the use of predictive coding as a culling method for document review.  In Global Aerospace, Inc. v.
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eDiscovery

eDiscovery

Tracks recent trends and cases involving electronic discovery. By Hubbard & Jenkins.

http://www.hjediscoverylaw.net/blog/
  • Jun 12

    Upcoming E-Discovery Speaking Engagements for Marc Jenkin

    Upcoming E-Discovery Speaking Engagements for Marc Jenkin
    Marc Jenkins will be a panelist at the upcoming San Diego E-Discovery Retreat on June 30-July 1. His panel is entitled “Laying the Foundations of E-Discovery Competence.” Browning Marean of DLA Piper will moderate the panel.…
  • Jun 12

    Marc Jenkins Appointed Adjunct Professor of Law at Vanderbilt Law School

    Marc Jenkins Appointed Adjunct Professor of Law at Vanderbilt Law School
    Marc Jenkins has received an appointment as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Vanderbilt University Law School. He will teach Electronic Discovery & Information Governance beginning in the Fall of 2013.
  • Apr 25

    Prometheus Project Panel Scheduled for April 29, 2013 at Bass, Berry & Sim

    Prometheus Project Panel Scheduled for April 29, 2013 at Bass, Berry & Sim
      EVENT REMINDER Monday, April 29th, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Hosted by Bass, Berry & Sims, PLC Please join us for the next meeting of the Prometheus Project.  This month we will be focusing our discussion around recent Sedona…
Rank this Week: 4725

LITIG8R TECH

LITIG8R TECH

Provides tools, time-saving tips, and budget-saving solutions for solo litigators and trial teams. By Litigator Technology.

http://blog.litigatortechnology.com/
  • Jun 18

    Fireplug App offers Google Reader solution

    Fireplug App offers Google Reader solution
    From Brian Trautschold at The Fireplug Blog: “Google will kill a highly functional product with fanatically loyal users: Google Reader. From the burning ashes of its funeral pyre, we believe something new and unique can rise up. Not a…
  • Jun 17

    The Best of LITIG8R TECH: Year One

    The Best of LITIG8R TECH: Year One
    It is my pleasure to share with you our top 8 most popular posts during the past year of LITIG8R TECH: 8. Capture ideas on the go with Index Card for iPad, iPhone -This article written by recent law school graduate Ben Beasley is an…
  • May 14

    Depositions and trial software by eDepo

    Depositions and trial software by eDepo
    According to the eDepo website, “eDepo’s patent-pending software brings synced video depositions and powerful presentation software to your fingertips.” From attorney Karl Seelbach, CEO and Founder of eDepo.com: We launched…
Rank this Week: 4726

Unstructured Data Blog

Unstructured Data Blog

Covers electronic discovery. By Digital Reef.

http://unstructureddata.wordpress.com
  • Aug 4

    Steve Akers Interview with BeyeNetwork

    Steve Akers Interview with BeyeNetwork
    I suggest that if you are interested in intelligent Enterprise search that you listen to  Steve Akers being interviewed by BeyeNetworks – it is a long session but well worth the time.   Steve discusses a number of things including the…
  • Jul 23

    Whither Thou ILM?

    Whither Thou ILM?
    Some of you may remember the big buzz around Information Life-cycle Management or ILM.  EMC pushed the concept of ILM a few years back and many of their competitors followed them down this winding road.  You know that marketing campaigns…
  • Jun 24

    IT Challenge

    IT Challenge
    Over the years I’ve spoken to hundreds of IT professionals and via research studies gained insight from thousands.  The following are some observations that I’ve made that seem somewhat consistent:  
Rank this Week: 4817

Class Action Defense Review

Class Action Defense Review

Covers the defense of class action lawsuits. By Cozen O'Connor.

http://www.classactiondefensereview.com/
  • Jun 11

    Supreme Court Upholds Class Arbitration Order

    Supreme Court Upholds Class Arbitration Order
    The Supreme Court yesterday upheld an arbitrator’s decision that a contractual clause requiring that “all” disputes be submitted to arbitration authorizes classwide arbitration. But like many of the Court’s recent…
  • May 23

    When Incentive Payments to Class Representatives Come With Strings Attached

    When Incentive Payments to Class Representatives Come With Strings Attached
    It is not uncommon for class action settlements to include an “incentive award” for class representatives for their service to the class in bringing the lawsuit. Neither is it uncommon for courts to approve such settlements, so…
  • Apr 16

    Supreme Court Blesses "Pick Off" Attempts in FLSA Actions...or Does It?

    Supreme Court Blesses "Pick Off" Attempts in FLSA Actions...or Does It?
    The Supreme Court held today that a collective action under the Fair Labor Standards Act may not continue if a defendant, prior to conditional certification, has mooted the named plaintiff’s case through an offer of full relief. Four…
Rank this Week: 4846

ericsuter.net

ericsuter.net

A litigator's blog with numerous other interests slipped in.

http://www.ericsuter.net/
  • Nov 9

    From the Shelve

    From the Shelve
    War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy My rating: 4 of 5 stars A times an evocative pleasure, at times a...
  • Oct 17

    Rebranding

    Rebranding
    In honor of the Gap’s silly new logo: Gap yourself here.
  • Oct 15

    From the Shelve

    From the Shelve
    The Battle of Alamein: Turning Point, World War II by John Bierman My rating: 3 of 5 stars The...
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