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Legal Radar

Offers news coverage on civil litigation. By Sue Kerry.

http://www.legalradar.com/

May 26
Judge: Still No to Obama Immigration Action

Judge: Still No to Obama Immigration Action

A federal judge in Texas early this week refuses to lift an injunction blocking the Obama administration’s immigration policy to defer deportations for illegal immigrants living in the United States. Andrew Hanen, a U.S. district judge,…
May 26
Art Activists: New York City Halted Museum Protest Speech

Art Activists: New York City Halted Museum Protest Speech

Several art activists filed a federal suit against New York City and claimed their First Amendment rights were being violated during last year’s Metropolitan Museum of Art protest. The plaintiffs utilized mobile video projectors to show…
May 25
Court of Appeals Allows Reprieve for Tobacco Firms on Package Message

Court of Appeals Allows Reprieve for Tobacco Firms on Package Message

The tobacco industry won’t have to include messages on their packaging indicating of them lying to American public, according to a federal court of appeals ruling in Washington, D.C. The federal court of appeals last week ruled that tobacco…

Rank this Week: 1028

Legally Speaking Ohio

Provides commentary and analysis on cases going in front of the Supreme Court of Ohio. By Marianna Bettman.

http://www.legallyspeakingohio.com

Sep 21
What’s On Their Minds: Will N.W. Ohio’s Last Abortion Clinic Remain Open? Capital Care Network of Toledo v. State of Ohio Department of Health.

What’s On Their Minds: Will N.W. Ohio’s Last Abortion Clinic Remain Open? Capital Care Network of Toledo v. State of Ohio Department of Health.

On September 12, 2017, the Supreme Court of Ohio heard oral argument in the case of Capital Care Network of Toledo v. State of Ohio Department of Health (2016-1348). At issue in this case is the permissibility of requiring … Continue…
Sep 19
Oral Argument Preview: Abortion Clinic, State Spar Over Standing Requirements for Single-Subject Challenge. Preterm-Cleveland, Inc. v. Governor John R. Kasich et al.

Oral Argument Preview: Abortion Clinic, State Spar Over Standing Requirements for Single-Subject Challenge. Preterm-Cleveland, Inc. v. Governor John R. Kasich et al.

On September 26, 2017, the Supreme Court of Ohio will hear oral argument in Preterm-Cleveland, Inc. v. Governor John R. Kasich et al, 2016-1252. The issue in this case is whether Preterm-Cleveland Inc. has standing to challenge the…
Sep 15
Merit Decision: Apology Statute Meant to Keep Out Admissions of Fault…Assuming There is an Apology. Stewart v. Vivian

Merit Decision: Apology Statute Meant to Keep Out Admissions of Fault…Assuming There is an Apology. Stewart v. Vivian

On September 12, 2017, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in Stewart v. Vivian, Slip Opinion No. 2017-Ohio-7526. The court was asked to answer the following certified question: “[Are] a health care…

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LITIG8R TECH

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

http://blog.litigatortechnology.com/

Mar 29
What is the largest jury pool in history?

What is the largest jury pool in history?

At this writing, the answer is 9,000. The first wave of a 9,000-member jury pool – the largest in U.S. history – appeared in a Colorado courtroom…” It is for the trial of James Holmes accused of the 2012 attack at an…
Mar 29
What is the largest jury pool in history?

What is the largest jury pool in history?

At this writing, the answer is 9,000. The first wave of a 9,000-member jury pool – the largest in U.S. history – appeared in a Colorado courtroom…” It is for the trial of James Holmes accused of the 2012 attack at an…
Dec 24
Happy Holidays from Litig8r Tech

Happy Holidays from Litig8r Tech

Video here. Because we liked it so much last year, we wanted to share it again.

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Litigation and Trial

Covers topics related to civil litigation. By Maxwell S. Kennerly.

http://www.litigationandtrial.com/

Sep 15
Equifax And The Long Legal Road In Data Breach Class Action

Equifax And The Long Legal Road In Data Breach Class Action

Equifax, which knows more about you than your own mother, (1) failed to maintain its servers, (2) was hacked and lost sensitive personal data for 143 million people, (3) concealed that fact for months, (4) blamed another company…
Jul 12
A Plaintiff’s Guide To Fed.R.Civ.P. 26 Discovery Proportionality

A Plaintiff’s Guide To Fed.R.Civ.P. 26 Discovery Proportionality

Civil litigators often spend more time in discovery disputes than in trials. Few plaintiffs or defendants are keen on spending time in a deposition, collecting documents, or handing over to their opponent evidence that could be…
Jun 25
Daubert In Product Liability Cases: Mid-2017 Update

Daubert In Product Liability Cases: Mid-2017 Update

I’ve written about the Supreme Court’s Daubert opinion many times before, tagging it with the label “junk science.” The phrase “junk science” never actually appeared in Daubert, but rooting it out…

Rank this Week: 838

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/

Sep 20
3 Suggestions for Overcoming Memory’s Inherent Limitation

3 Suggestions for Overcoming Memory’s Inherent Limitation

Forty years of research about the psychology of human memory has shown that our memories are far from perfect replicas of the events that they purport to describe. Eyewitness accounts, in particular, have been proved unreliable – with a…
Sep 11
Courtroom Technology and Its Limitation

Courtroom Technology and Its Limitation

We write here frequently about the importance of using visual evidence in trials and indeed in all sorts of other legal forums. But technology is not the be-all and end-all of persuasion. It is a very useful tool, but the importance of…
Sep 7
Jurors Will Believe Anything (That They Already Believe)

Jurors Will Believe Anything (That They Already Believe)

During one college summer, I used to engage in aikido, a martial art. In retrospect, it was all a bit goofy, but I learned some good lessons from it. In particular, I learned about a technique common to many of the martial arts and to…

Rank this Week: 2714

Litigation PostScript

Provides information and practical tips on legal persuasion spanning pretrial and trial phases, for jury, bench and arbitration settings. By Persuasion Strategies.

http://www.litigationps.com/litigation_postscript_per/

Sep 21
Recognize the Weakness of ‘Hardball’ Rhetoric

Recognize the Weakness of ‘Hardball’ Rhetoric

By Dr. Ken Broda-Bahm: In his speech to the UN General Assembly last Tuesday, President Trump issued a pretty blunt threat. If the United States is forced to, he said, “We will have no choice but to totally destroy North Korea." It was…
Sep 18
Look for an Increased Perception that Racism Is a Major Problem

Look for an Increased Perception that Racism Is a Major Problem

By Dr. Ken Broda-Bahm: There's a quote most often associated with Martin Luther King: "The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” When applied to historical progress, these words generally connote the…
Sep 14
Adapt to Information Engagement Style

Adapt to Information Engagement Style

By Dr. Ken Broda-Bahm: You've probably heard the expression, "Minds are like parachutes: They only function when they're open." That is undoubtedly true for some people. And if you're one of the curious regular readers of this blog,…

Rank this Week: 249

Lone Star Bench & Bar

By Fox Rothschild LLP.

https://texastrial.foxrothschild.com/

Aug 30
Are Your Independent Contractors Really Employees?

Are Your Independent Contractors Really Employees?

Tressie McKeon writes: If business owners are not concerned about the make-up of their workforce, they should be. In recent years, the number of lawsuits concerning misclassification of employees has risen exponentially. This is because…
Jul 27
Be Careful When Sending Out That Cease and Desist Letter To Protect Your Trademark

Be Careful When Sending Out That Cease and Desist Letter To Protect Your Trademark

It has become an almost perfunctory practice. You catch wind of another business using a confusingly similar name. You then call a lawyer to immediately send out a cease and desist letter. More often than not, this would be the right play.…
Jul 27
…and finally, the Department of Labor asked for comments before proposing a new overtime rule

…and finally, the Department of Labor asked for comments before proposing a new overtime rule

It seems that a lot is going on in DC these days. In what may have been lost in all the other activity, yesterday the Department of Labor issued a Request for Information seeking notice and comment before issuing…

Rank this Week: 1908

Louisiana Law Blog

Insight and information on Louisiana law, litigation and legal culture. By Kean Miller.

http://www.louisianalawblog.com/

Sep 16
Kean Miller Donates $25,000 To Hurricane Harvey Relief Effort

Kean Miller Donates $25,000 To Hurricane Harvey Relief Effort

As we learned during the flooding in South Louisiana in August of 2016, the help of our neighbors and friends in Texas and around the country strengthened us, and allowed our communities to rebuild and flourish. That’s part of the…
Sep 6
Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Issues an Updated Emergency Order – Hurricane Harvey

Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Issues an Updated Emergency Order – Hurricane Harvey

By Tokesha Collins-Wright On September 1, 2017, the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (“LDEQ”) updated the emergency order that was issued by the Governor of Louisiana on Thursday, August 24, 2017. That earlier…
Sep 5
Judge Strikes Down OT Rule

Judge Strikes Down OT Rule

By A. Edward Hardin, Jr., Brian R. Carnie, and Erin L. Kilgore A Federal District Judge in Texas struck down an Obama administration Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division rule that would have nearly doubled the salary basis requirement…

Rank this Week: 227

Minnesota Litigator

Covers legal developments for civil litigators in Minnesota. By Seth Leventhal.

http://www.leventhalpllc.com/news-commentary/

Sep 25
Getting Government Information on Internet Criminal Activities to Defend a Civil Lawsuit

Getting Government Information on Internet Criminal Activities to Defend a Civil Lawsuit

Upsher-Smith Laboratories got tricked and lost about $37 million in an internet scam. Some foreign evil-doer(s) posed as the company’s CEO and sent orders to a now former Upsher-Smith employee to wire money for bogus foreign exchange…
Sep 22
You’re doing it all wrong. And, if you did it right, you’d still lose…

You’re doing it all wrong. And, if you did it right, you’d still lose…

Update (September 22, 2017): The signature style of U.S. District Court Judge Patrick J. Schiltz is the antithesis of the lawyer appearing before him as plaintiff’s counsel in Naca v. Macalester. Judge Schiltz is often short and to the…
Sep 20
Court Scam: State Courts Require a $299 (plus $5) Filing Fee To File a Notice of Removal?

Court Scam: State Courts Require a $299 (plus $5) Filing Fee To File a Notice of Removal?

It is a shame when a justice system behaves unjustly. In Minnesota, when a client is sued in state court and removes the case to federal court, the client is obligated to pay a “filing fee” to the state court for the simple filing…

Rank this Week: 3773

Minority Defense Litigator

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

http://minoritydefenselitigator.wordpress.com

Feb 15
MISSISSIPPI SUPREME COURT JUSTICE JAMES E. GRAVES, JR.’S NOMINATION TO THE U.S. COURT OF APPEALS CONFIRMED BY UNITED STATES SENATE

MISSISSIPPI SUPREME COURT JUSTICE JAMES E. GRAVES, JR.’S NOMINATION TO THE U.S. COURT OF APPEALS CONFIRMED BY UNITED STATES SENATE

The United States Senate confirmed Mississippi Supreme Court Justice James Graves nomination to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Congratulations, Justice Graves.
Feb 15
MISSISSIPPI SUPREME COURT JUSTICE JAMES E. GRAVES, JR.’S NOMINATION TO THE U.S. COURT OF APPEALS CONFIRMED BY UNITED STATES SENATE

MISSISSIPPI SUPREME COURT JUSTICE JAMES E. GRAVES, JR.’S NOMINATION TO THE U.S. COURT OF APPEALS CONFIRMED BY UNITED STATES SENATE

The United States Senate confirmed Mississippi Supreme Court Justice James Graves nomination to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Congratulations, Justice Graves.
Feb 11
U.S. Senate to Consider Justice James E. Graves, Jr.’s Nomination on Monday

U.S. Senate to Consider Justice James E. Graves, Jr.’s Nomination on Monday

According to the The Hill’s Floor Action Blog , the U.S. Senate is scheduled to consider Mississippi Supeme Court Justice James E. Graves, Jr.’s nomination to the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday, February 14, 2011…

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Mississippi Litigation Review &…

Mississippi Litigation Review & Commentary

Covers developments in Mississippi civil litigation. By Philip Thomas.

http://www.mslitigationreview.com/

Sep 25
September Miss. Jury Verdict Reporter Preview

September Miss. Jury Verdict Reporter Preview

Here is a preview of the September 2017 issue of the Miss. Jury Verdict Reporter: $2.2 million verdict- Hinds County car wreck case covered here (8/18/17); $1.22 million verdict- Gulfport federal court under-insured motorist case covered here…
Sep 20
Hoopla Over 53% Bar Passage Rate

Hoopla Over 53% Bar Passage Rate

There was a front page article yesterday in the Clarion-Ledger about the 53% passage rate in Mississippi for the July Bar Exam. It opens: Entering the legal profession in Mississippi is once again proving difficult for those seeking to become…
Sep 18
PERS in a Death Spiral?

PERS in a Death Spiral?

This John Mauldin article posted on Zero Hedge is scary for PERS participants and taxpayers. Although I recommend the entire piece, here are some key observations: Today we will zero in on one of those forces, which last week I called…

Rank this Week: 199

Moredata

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

http://www.moredata.com/

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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Nashville Trial Lawyer Blog

Covers news, injury, consumer, business and class action law. By Law Office of David S. Hagy PLC.

http://www.nashvilleinjurylawyer-blog.com/

Sep 18
Proving Different Types of Damages in Your Tennessee Auto Accident Case

Proving Different Types of Damages in Your Tennessee Auto Accident Case

In auto accident cases, Tennessee law may allow you to recover damages for many different reasons. Damages can include medical expenses, past and future loss of wages or earning capacity, past and future pain and suffering, permanent…
Jun 18
Tennessee Court Upholds $250K Damages Award for Grocery Store Customer Injured in Bathroom Fall

Tennessee Court Upholds $250K Damages Award for Grocery Store Customer Injured in Bathroom Fall

Personal injury cases that do not involve large awards for medical expenses or loss of income (earning capacity) may nonetheless result in a substantial verdict. There are many steps to achieving a truly positive result in your personal…
Jun 13
Tennessee Law’s Requirement of ‘Conspicuous’ Disclaimer of Implied Warranty Rights Revives Small Business’ Breach Case

Tennessee Law’s Requirement of ‘Conspicuous’ Disclaimer of Implied Warranty Rights Revives Small Business’ Breach Case

A small business in Northwest Tennessee that purchased a piece of equipment, only to lose that equipment in a fire, got good news from a recent Tennessee Court of Appeals ruling in Smith v. Timberpro Inc., when that court gave the…

Rank this Week: 2310

New Jersey Attorney Law Review…

New Jersey Attorney Law Review Blog

Reviews published and unpublished civil law decisions of importance issued by the New Jersey Appellate Division and New Jersey Supreme Court. By Glenn Reiser.

http://newjerseylawreview.blogspot.com/

Jun 3
Discharging Tax Debts in Bankruptcy - Third Circuit Case Limits Taxpayer's Right

Discharging Tax Debts in Bankruptcy - Third Circuit Case Limits Taxpayer's Right

In a recent precedent setting opinion, the United States Court of Appeals For the Third Circuit addressed the issue of whether a debtor who files a late tax return after the IRS has assessed tax liability can discharge the tax debt in…
Mar 8
New Federal Court Practice Website Published by LoFaro & Reiser LLP

New Federal Court Practice Website Published by LoFaro & Reiser LLP

We are pleased to announce the publication of our new website focusing on our practice before the federal courts in New Jersey.
Dec 22
Should New Jersey Enact a Court Rule Punishing Litigants for Filing Frivolous Appeals?

Should New Jersey Enact a Court Rule Punishing Litigants for Filing Frivolous Appeals?

Should New Jersey Enact a Court Rule Punishing Litigants for Filing Frivolous Appeals?

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New York Appellate Lawyer Blog

Covers trials and litigation. By The Law Offices of Sanford F. Young, P.C.

http://www.newyorkappellatelawyerblog.com/

Nov 24
New York Courts Continue to Protect Lawyers from Emotional Distress Damages in Legal Malpractice Case

New York Courts Continue to Protect Lawyers from Emotional Distress Damages in Legal Malpractice Case

In its recent decision in Dombrowski v. Bulson, 19 N.Y.3d 347 (2012), the New York Court of Appeals recently reiterated the long-established New York court-made rule barring the recovery of damages for emotional distress injuries and other…
Nov 24
New York Courts Continue to Protect Lawyers from Emotional Distress Damages in Legal Malpractice Case

New York Courts Continue to Protect Lawyers from Emotional Distress Damages in Legal Malpractice Case

In its recent decision in Dombrowski v. Bulson, 19 N.Y.3d 347 (2012), the New York Court of Appeals recently reiterated the long-established New York court-made rule barring the recovery of damages for emotional distress injuries and other…
Nov 24
New York Courts Continue to Protect Lawyers from Emotional Distress Damages in Legal Malpractice Case

New York Courts Continue to Protect Lawyers from Emotional Distress Damages in Legal Malpractice Case

In its recent decision in Dombrowski v. Bulson, 19 N.Y.3d 347 (2012), the New York Court of Appeals recently reiterated the long-established New York court-made rule barring the recovery of damages for emotional distress injuries and other…

Rank this Week: 1718

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/

Sep 7
How Apple Uses Foreign Trademark Applications to Hide New Products and Name

How Apple Uses Foreign Trademark Applications to Hide New Products and Name

What do Trinidad, Tobago, Barbados, Peru and Jamaica have in common? By filing for trademark registration in those venues, Apple, and other large companies, are able to hide up and coming products and their names from the public, for…
Aug 21
Modified Brokerage Agreement Enforced as Settlement Agreement

Modified Brokerage Agreement Enforced as Settlement Agreement

In an interesting recent case, the First Department affirmed the viability of a broker’s claim for a commission despite the fact that there were questions as to the broker’s actual role in procuring a buyer. After Waterbridge…
Aug 14
Failure to Review Insurance Policy Does Not Bar Insured’s Potential Recovery

Failure to Review Insurance Policy Does Not Bar Insured’s Potential Recovery

Plaintiffs own a number of commercial properties in Brooklyn. In connection with that ownership, plaintiffs retained defendant broker to arrange for insurance coverage for the buildings. At the time of issuance, in 2002, the policies did not…

Rank this Week: 2797

New York Civil Law

A forum for New York Appellate Law, Civil Procedure, Insurance Coverage and Defense. By Matthew Lerner.

http://nylaw.typepad.com/new_york_civil_law/

Oct 21
Nominees for Chief Judge Position on New York Court of Appeal

Nominees for Chief Judge Position on New York Court of Appeal

Capital New York published this article on the nominees for the Chief Judge position of the New York Court of Appeals.
Apr 13
New Edition of The Appeals Attorney

New Edition of The Appeals Attorney

"The Appeals Attorneys" is a publication from my firm's Appellate Advocacy Group. It includes summaries of cases that will be heard by the high courts in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. For New York, this edition includes…
Apr 10
Governor Cuomo Nominates Justice Sheila Abdus-Salaam to the New York Court of Appeal

Governor Cuomo Nominates Justice Sheila Abdus-Salaam to the New York Court of Appeal

I'm posting about a story that broke last Friday, but better late than never. Governor Cuomo nominated Justice Sheila Abdus-Salaam to the New York Court of Appeals on Friday, April 5, 2013 to fill the seat previously held by the...

Rank this Week: 1002

New York Probate & Estate…

New York Probate & Estate Litigation Blog

Covers probate news, procedures and resources. By Philip M. Bernstein.

http://www.nyprobatelitigation.com/

Jun 19
Administrators Have To Behave

Administrators Have To Behave

Today’s New York Daily News reports the tale of a brawl with potentially wide-reaching implications for the Administrator of a New York County Estate. The administrator of the 3.1 million dollar estate was arrested for a brawl…
Jun 8
Surrogate Upholds Trustee’s Discretion In Making Distribution

Surrogate Upholds Trustee’s Discretion In Making Distribution

In the Matter of Reuben Hoppenstein, No. 2015-2918/A (N.Y. Sur. Mar. 31, 2017) the New York County Surrogate ruled as appropriate the distribution of a life insurance policy to a new trust which eliminated certain beneficiaries of the…
Jun 8
Surrogate Upholds Trustee’s Discretion In Making Distribution

Surrogate Upholds Trustee’s Discretion In Making Distribution

In the Matter of Reuben Hoppenstein, No. 2015-2918/A (N.Y. Sur. Mar. 31, 2017) the New York County Surrogate ruled as appropriate the distribution of a life insurance policy to a new trust which eliminated certain beneficiaries of the…

Rank this Week: 2201

News From Dallas Appellate…

News From Dallas Appellate Attorney Chad Ruback

Covers Dallas Court of Appeals developments.

http://news.appeal.pro

Jul 21
Vimeo Test Video

Vimeo Test Video
Jun 19
Importance of Candor to the Court

Importance of Candor to the Court

Dallas Court of Appeals Justices Ada Brown, Molly Francis, and Bill Whitehill spoke at a Dallas Association of Young Lawyers seminar in the Merrill Hartman Courtroom of the George Allen […]
Feb 29
My Review of a Mexican Traffic Stop

My Review of a Mexican Traffic Stop

As with all vacations, I had mixed feelings that this one was […]

Rank this Week: 3757

Nextpoint's Legal Technology Blog

Covers eDiscovery, social media archiving, and trial presentation solutions.

http://www.nextpoint.com/blog/

Jun 14
6 Ways Litigation Support Makes Attorneys Better

6 Ways Litigation Support Makes Attorneys Better

Litigation support delivers a real boost to your firm’s productivity enabling attorneys to focus on delivering great legal work. When lawyers have access to great technology support, it helps win new clients, deliver strategic…
Jun 14
How to Get the Best Out of Your Litigation Support

How to Get the Best Out of Your Litigation Support

Litigation support can deliver a real boost to your firm’s productivity and free up time to focus on delivering great legal work product. When done right, it can be the key to winning new clients, gaining strategic advantage in…
Jun 14
How to Get the Best Out of Your Litigation Support

How to Get the Best Out of Your Litigation Support

Litigation support can deliver a real boost to your firm’s productivity and free up time to focus on delivering great legal work product. When done right, it can be the key to winning new clients, gaining strategic advantage in…

Rank this Week: 2071

Nick Woolridge, Esq. Blog

Covers commercial and civil litigation in New York.

http://www.nylitigationfirm.com/blog

Sep 21
New Yorkers Say Goodbye to Floating Park

New Yorkers Say Goodbye to Floating Park

It seems that some New Yorkers hate things that float. An innovative and ambitious plan to erect a more »
Aug 31
Celebrate Love Litigating Lawyers Day With Things You’ll Never Hear a Lawyer Say

Celebrate Love Litigating Lawyers Day With Things You’ll Never Hear a Lawyer Say

Happy “Love Litigating Lawyers Day.” Yes. No matter how unpopular lawyers are, everyone wants to have ‘their’ day. more »
Aug 25
$417 Million Awarded in Lawsuit Against Johnson & Johnson

$417 Million Awarded in Lawsuit Against Johnson & Johnson

Johnson’s Baby Powder is a product that is found in almost every house. It’s a baby product, popular more »

Rank this Week: 2342

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/

Jul 14
McIlveen and Project Halo team up

McIlveen and Project Halo team up

The McIlveen Family Law Firm has jump started its summer by becoming involved with several charities around Charlotte and Gastonia. …Continue reading →
Jul 14
McIlveen and Project Halo team up

McIlveen and Project Halo team up

The McIlveen Family Law Firm has jump started its summer by becoming involved with several charities around Charlotte and Gastonia. …Continue reading »
Feb 15
Child Support

Child Support

Reblogged from N.C. Family Law Blog: Child Support

Rank this Week: 2971

North Carolina Trusts and Estates…

North Carolina Trusts and Estates Litigation

Covers will, trust, and estate disputes in North Carolina. By Evan Lohr.

https://ncestatelitigation.wordpress.com/

Jul 20
Notice to Creditors in North Carolina Probate

Notice to Creditors in North Carolina Probate

Upon the appointment of the executor or administrator of a North Carolina probate estate, the personal representative or collector must notify all people or businesses having claims against the decedent to present them to the personal…
Aug 5
The Dead Man’s Statute – NC Rule of Evidence 601(c)

The Dead Man’s Statute – NC Rule of Evidence 601(c)

Estate litigation poses significant challenges to parties and practitioners, not the least of which is that the person whose wishes should dictate the distribution of the property at issue in a dispute is dead. In many cases, parties seek to…
Aug 5
The Dead Man’s Statute – NC Rule of Evidence 601(c)

The Dead Man’s Statute – NC Rule of Evidence 601(c)

Estate litigation poses significant challenges to parties and practitioners, not the least of which is that the person whose wishes should dictate the distribution of the property at issue in a dispute is already dead. In many cases, parties…

Rank this Week: 1679

North Texas Legal News

Covers Texas business law. By Leiza Dolghih.

http://northtexaslegalnews.com/

Sep 25
2017 Welcomes Changes in Non-Compete Law

2017 Welcomes Changes in Non-Compete Law

This year, California, Illinois and Nevada amended their non-compete statutes to help protect employees' right to change employers. Idaho, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, and Washington considered various amendments, but were unsuccessful…
Sep 6
Can an Employee Prepare to Compete with His Employer While Still on the Employer’s Payroll?

Can an Employee Prepare to Compete with His Employer While Still on the Employer’s Payroll?

In Texas, employees have the right to resign from employment and go into business in competition with their employers (absent a non-compete agreement). There is nothing legally wrong in engaging in such competition or in preparing to compete…
Aug 30
Texas Statute Prohibits Firing and Discrimination Against Employees Who Evacuate

Texas Statute Prohibits Firing and Discrimination Against Employees Who Evacuate

Texas employers may not discharge or otherwise discriminate against an employee who “leaves the employee’s place of employment to participate in a general public evacuation ordered under an emergency evacuation order.” Tex.…

Rank this Week: 2170

Northern District of California…

Northern District of California Blog

Covers court orders in primarily civil cases from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. By Michael O'Brien.

http://www.ndcalblog.com/

Oct 7
Question 5 - The Angry Decedent Strikes Again Will

Question 5 - The Angry Decedent Strikes Again Will

This question I would rate as a fastball. There are a lot of issues to fly through, but they are the same issues tested in virtually every Wills question since 1980. If you studied the California Probate Code (CPC) you probably did fine.…
Oct 7
Question 3: Can I get a witness? (California Evidence) California Bar Exam

Question 3: Can I get a witness? (California Evidence) California Bar Exam

This is the first of three criminal questions on this test, the most in recent memory since criminal subjects are rarely tested compared to torts and constitutional law. This question is probably to calibrate the testing group…
Oct 7
Question Four: Who wants to be a Dental Hygienist (Contracts, Remedies)

Question Four: Who wants to be a Dental Hygienist (Contracts, Remedies)

Question Four is a pretty standard contracts and remedies question. I score this one as a curveball because you have to untangle the contract mess in order to get to the remedies question. I provided a pair of pretty good strategies for…

Rank this Week: 2847

Northern Virginia Lawyer

Commentary and insight on Virginia law and procedure.

http://northernvirginialawyer.blogspot.com/

Jun 16
Paul A. Prados selected as a rising star

Paul A. Prados selected as a rising star

Paul A. Prados has been selected to the 2014 Virginia Rising Stars list. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. Super Lawyers, a Thomson…
Nov 3
A Libertarian’s perspective on Ken Cuccinelli

A Libertarian’s perspective on Ken Cuccinelli

Every election, philosophical libertarians are faced with a conundrum: should we vote for principle/stay home or vote for the lesser of two evils. Democrats tend to be better on personal liberty issues and Republicans tend to be better…
Nov 2
Gay marriage lawsuits taking back seat in waning days of the campaign

Gay marriage lawsuits taking back seat in waning days of the campaign

I predicted that the gay marriage lawsuits in Virginia would have a significant impact on the gubernatorial campaigns in the final days. Apparently neither Cuccinelli nor McAuliffe appear interested in raising the fact that the AG's…

Rank this Week: 3070

One World International Practice…

One World International Practice Blog

Covers judicial and regulatory decisions as well as topics and trends in international litigation, international dispute resolution, and international investigations, regulatory compliance, and enforcement. By Cadwaladar.

http://blog.internationalpractice.org/

Jul 28
Sanchez v. Crocs, Inc.: The Tenth Circuit Address Extraterritoriality

Sanchez v. Crocs, Inc.: The Tenth Circuit Address Extraterritoriality

In Sanchez v. Crocs, Inc., 2016 U.S. App. LEXIS 13285 (10th Cir. 2016), the Tenth Circuit addressed whether, after Morrison v. National Australia Bank Ltd., 561 U.S. 247 (2010), a plaintiff has standing, under § 10(b) of the Securities…
Jul 14
Another District Court Examines Extraterritoriality of the Alien Tort Statute

Another District Court Examines Extraterritoriality of the Alien Tort Statute

Ates v. Gülen, 2016 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 84685 (M.D. Penn. June 29, 2016), is one of the recent cases to examine the Alien Tort Statute (ATS) since the Supreme Court’s decision in Kiobel v. Royal Dutch Petroleum Co., 133 S. Ct.…
Jul 11
The Supreme Court Considers Extraterritoriality of RICO

The Supreme Court Considers Extraterritoriality of RICO

RJR Nabisco, Inc. v. European Cmty, 26 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. S 263, is one of the rare cases by the Supreme Court that addresses an important issue of international practice. The case arises from a suit brought by the European Community and 26…

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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…

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Oregon Business Litigation

Resource for in-house counsel, business executives, human resource managers and others who monitor litigation and legal issues affecting Oregon businesses. By Ater Wynne.

http://www.aterwynneblog.com/oregon_business_litigatio/

Jul 28
DOL increases fringe rate under Service Contract Act, issues reminder

DOL increases fringe rate under Service Contract Act, issues reminder

On July 25, the Department of Labor issued an all agency memorandum announcing an increase in the fringe rate contribution required under the Service Contract Act (SCA). The rate will increase from $4.27 to $4.41 per hour, effective August…
Jul 25
DOL seeks comments on proposed federal overtime rule

DOL seeks comments on proposed federal overtime rule

In response to court challenges to the federal overtime rule that was scheduled to go into effect on December 1, 2016, the Department of Labor (DoL) has decided not to advocate for the minimum weekly salary ($913) required by the...
Jul 5
What Oregon’s expanded version of the Equal Pay Act of 2017 means for employer

What Oregon’s expanded version of the Equal Pay Act of 2017 means for employer

The Oregon legislature recently enacted an expanded Equal Pay Act designed to eliminate discriminatory pay practices based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation (as defined in ORS 174.100), national origin, marital status, veteran…

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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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Pendleton Judicial Training…

Pendleton Judicial Training Updates

The official repository of the "Minnesota Judicial Training Updates," which provides judicial tips for judges and attorneys.

http://www.PendletonUpdates.com

Sep 24
EXPOSING IMPLICIT RACIAL BIAS DURING JURY SELECTION…HOW?

EXPOSING IMPLICIT RACIAL BIAS DURING JURY SELECTION…HOW?

Attorneys, judges and jurors all want to see themselves as fair, equitable, and rational, yet studies show that despite our best intentions none of us are free from bias. Implicit bias refers to unconsciously held biases that do not…
Jul 24
TEN TIPS THAT EVERY NEW ATTORNEY SHOULD KNOW

TEN TIPS THAT EVERY NEW ATTORNEY SHOULD KNOW

PERSONAL UPDATE: I woke up this morning realizing that it had been 6 months since my last post. One of the drawbacks to the aging process is that time seems to pass so much faster than when we were younger. … Continue reading →
Jan 15
The “Rule of Primacy”, The Cornerstone to Effective Trial Advocacy: Plus Some Bonus Acting Tip

The “Rule of Primacy”, The Cornerstone to Effective Trial Advocacy: Plus Some Bonus Acting Tip

RULE OF PRIMACY: Following the “Rule of Primacy” is one of the easiest (yet most overlooked) ways for attorneys to improve their trial performance. If you’re a young attorney with aspirations of becoming the next Clarence…

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Percipient E-Discovery Blog

A blog about e-discovery, technology and other related matters of interest.

https://percipient.co/blog

Sep 13
Time for a Legal Ops Overhaul? Some Places to Start

Time for a Legal Ops Overhaul? Some Places to Start

As discussed in a previous article, the number of legal operations, or “Legal Ops”, positions is growing as companies try to reduce legal bills and increase legal department efficiency. This is significant, because as noted…
Aug 28
5 Search Tricks to Increase Document Review Efficiency

5 Search Tricks to Increase Document Review Efficiency

Despite advances in artificial intelligence and machine learning in e-discovery software, proper use of search functionality is still an important tool for efficient document reviews. However, searching can be tricky and, if not phrased…
Aug 16
Legal Ops – A View From the Frontline

Legal Ops – A View From the Frontline

“Legal ops”, short for legal operations, is a popular topic of late in the legal press and on the legal tech conference circuit. Despite the recent attention, it is likely not a fad. Forty three percent of those surveyed in…

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Point of Law Forum

Provides information and opinion on the U.S. litigation system. By the Manhattan Institute and AEI Liability Project. Contributors include Professors Michael Krauss, David Bernstein, Lester Brickman, Michael DeBow, Richard Epstein, Daniel P. Kessler and Stephen Presser.

http://www.pointoflaw.com/

Nov 27
Chairman Schapiro's Troubled Tenure at the SEC

Chairman Schapiro's Troubled Tenure at the SEC

Chairman Schapiro announced yesterday that she will be stepping down as head of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in several weeks. Accompanying her announcement, was a nine-page list of her accomplishments during her nearly…
Nov 26
The Philadelphia Story

The Philadelphia Story

The success of trial lawyers in Philadelphia has come at the expense of the Pennsylvania economy. Our own Jim Copland explains in an op-ed and at great detail in Trial Lawyers Inc. - Philadelphia....
Nov 25
Senator-elect Warren's Quandary

Senator-elect Warren's Quandary

There has been a lot of speculation about whether Senator-elect Elizabeth Warren will get a seat on the Senate Banking Committee, a perfect forum to go after the financial industry. If Ms. Warren does get the coveted spot, she may...

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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.

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Resolving Discovery Disputes

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

http://www.resolvingdiscoverydisputes.com/

Aug 4
Discovery May Be Obtained of the Identity and Location of Persons Having Knowledge of Any Discoverable Matter

Discovery May Be Obtained of the Identity and Location of Persons Having Knowledge of Any Discoverable Matter

The title of this blog is a quote from the most basic tenant of the 2016 Discovery Act found in Code of Civil Procedure Section 2017.010 titled Matters Subject to Discovery which reads: “Unless otherwise limited by…
Jun 13
A Needle in a Haystack – When Opposing Party Dumps Document

A Needle in a Haystack – When Opposing Party Dumps Document

Have you ever had a situation where the opposing side has responded to each of your document production requests with the response? All responsive documents within the custody and control of responding party will be produced. and then they…
Mar 28
To Sign or Not to Sign Your Proof of Service

To Sign or Not to Sign Your Proof of Service

When I was a research attorney for Alameda County Superior Court, my judge drilled into me to always check the proof of service to make sure that it was signed and service on all parties had properly been made. As a…

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Ringler Radio - Legal Settlements

Internet radio show / Podcast hosted by the leaders in structured settlements. From Ringler Associates and the Law Talk Network.

http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio

Sep 4
Alleviating the Workers’ Compensation and Disability Management Proce

Alleviating the Workers’ Compensation and Disability Management Proce

The workers’ compensation and disability management process can be complicated for both employers and their workers. In this Ringler Radio podcast, host Larry Cohen and co-host, Duke Wolpert talk about…
Aug 15
The Claims and Litigation Management Alliance and Universal Claims Certification

The Claims and Litigation Management Alliance and Universal Claims Certification

The Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM), the largest professional association in the insurance industry, recently announced a new initiative, the Universal Claims Certification (UCC), which is a certification program with a goal…
Jul 17
Sports Concussions on the Field

Sports Concussions on the Field

Professional athletes in the NFL and other professional sports have concussions on the field, leading to questions about the long-time impact on a player’s health and workers compensation litigation cases. Today on Ringler Radio, host,…

Rank this Week: 267

SCOTUSblog

Covers the Supreme Court of the United States. By Bloomberg Law.

http://www.scotusblog.com/

Sep 25
Argument preview: Reconciling class waivers and the National Labor Relations Act

Argument preview: Reconciling class waivers and the National Labor Relations Act

When the justices return to the bench on Monday, October 2, they will hear arguments in a trio of consolidated cases – Epic Systems Corp. v. Lewis, Ernst & Young LLP v. Morris and National Labor Relations Board v. Murphy Oil USA…
Sep 25
Monday round-up

Monday round-up

Yesterday President Donald Trump announced new restrictions on entry into the United States by nationals from eight countries; the government has asked the Supreme Court to order briefing addressing the effect of the new order on the…
Sep 24
Trump issues new order on travel

Trump issues new order on travel

Solicitor General Noel Francisco today notified the Supreme Court that President Donald Trump has issued a new proclamation restricting travel to the United States by citizens from eight countries. The proclamation came on the same day that…

Rank this Week: 12

shlep: the Self-Help Law ExPress

News, views and information on self-help law and pro se litigation.

http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/shlep

Feb 19
Help for pro se users in Clark County, Indiana

Help for pro se users in Clark County, Indiana

Commissioners OK legal help center for courthouse New appointment made to fill a void in County Courts By BRADEN LAMMERS Braden.Lammers@newsandtribune.com Judicial matters were the predominant theme at the Clark County Commissioners meeting…
Feb 19
Help for pro se users in Clark County, Indiana

Help for pro se users in Clark County, Indiana

Commissioners OK legal help center for courthouse New appointment made to fill a void in County Courts By BRADEN LAMMERS Braden.Lammers@newsandtribune.com Judicial matters were the predominant theme at the Clark County Commissioners meeting…
Jan 5
New York Times op/ed piece about self-help representation

New York Times op/ed piece about self-help representation

Two state judges opine about the state of accessibility to the legal system. As the economy has worsened, the ranks of the self-represented poor have expanded. In a recent informal study conducted by the Self-Represented Litigation Network,…

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South Carolina Appellate Law Blog

Follows the opinions of the South Carolina appellate courts, the Fourth Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. By Womble Carlyle.

http://southcarolinaappellatelaw.blogspot.com/

Dec 13
Closing Out

Closing Out

Well, I have left private practice and have taken a job with the US Attorney's Office. In light of my career change, this blog is shutting down. Thanks to everyone who dropped by for the latest SC legal news. Merry Christmas.
Dec 1
Constitutional issues with Clinton appointment???

Constitutional issues with Clinton appointment???

"No Senator or Representative shall, during the Time for which he was elected, be appointed to any civil Office under the Authority of the United States which shall have been created, or the Emoluments whereof shall have been increased during…
Nov 19
Billy Wilkins' return to the courtroom as a lawyer meets with succe

Billy Wilkins' return to the courtroom as a lawyer meets with succe

From the Greenville News:William W. “Billy” Wilkins successfully argued against a motion in a shareholder suit against South Financial that asked for a temporary restraining order barring retirement payments to retired CEO Mack Whittle as…

Rank this Week: 1416

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
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…

Rank this Week: 4568

South Florida Trial Practice

By Fox Rothschild LLP.

https://southfloridatrial.foxrothschild.com/

Sep 22
Thoughts on National Registration for Service Dog

Thoughts on National Registration for Service Dog

I’ve posted before, here and here, regarding the dilemma business owners have when faced with a customer with a dog (fake service dog) or a customer with an animal (emotional support animal – which are not afforded the same…
Sep 14
Boston Terriers Revolt – Mass. Considers Law to Penalize Fake Service Dog

Boston Terriers Revolt – Mass. Considers Law to Penalize Fake Service Dog

Following up on my earlier post regarding fake service dogs, news from up north that Massachusetts is also considering a law to penalize those that pass off pets at service dogs. The bill would makes passing a pet off as a service…
Sep 13
Time to Get Back To Work After Hurricane Irma – Part I

Time to Get Back To Work After Hurricane Irma – Part I

Hurricane Irma did a number on South Florida and the Keys and while many people have no power and damage (myself included), we are all getting back to work. Over the next few days I’m going to focus my posts on post-Irma…

Rank this Week: 1886

Southern California Appellate News

Features news and resources for the Southern California appellate lawyer. By Nate Scott.

http://socal-appellate.blogspot.com/

Sep 15
Memorial for Judge Noonan

Memorial for Judge Noonan

On Monday, 9/18 at 4:00, the 9th Circuit will hold--and livestream at this link--a Memorial Ceremony for Judge John T. Noonan.
Sep 15
Registration now open for "Federalism Now"

Registration now open for "Federalism Now"

FEDERALISM NOWUC Berkeley School of Law, Friday, Nov. 3 9:00 to 5:30Free admission, registration requiredlaw.berkeley.edu/federalismnowThis full-day conference will bring together a diverse set of scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to…
Sep 15
14-day 23(f) deadline not jurisdictional

14-day 23(f) deadline not jurisdictional

Today the 9th Circuit finds the Rule 23(f) 14-day deadline to seek appellate review is not jurisdictional and may be subject to tolling. Opinion is here.The panel held that the fourteen-day Rule 23(f) deadline was not jurisdictional.…

Rank this Week: 107

Special Situations Law

By Norton Rose Fulbright. Covers shareholder activist and defence mandates, as well as complex reorganization transactions.

http://www.specialsituationslaw.com/

Sep 18
Defamation lawsuits as a defence to shareholder activism

Defamation lawsuits as a defence to shareholder activism

Activist investors engaged in proxy fights typically mount aggressive public relations campaigns in order to undermine shareholder confidence in a target company’s performance and leadership, whether through social media, online forums…
Sep 8
Expect the Unexpected: What Boards can do to Plan for Crise

Expect the Unexpected: What Boards can do to Plan for Crise

As a standard precaution, boards should take steps to handle potential crises before one arises. This is particularly so in light of the increasing risk of cybercrime and privacy breaches, and the broader impact of negative social media…
Aug 21
Investors heating up the conversation on climate change

Investors heating up the conversation on climate change

Shareholders are placing increased value on non-financial factors when making investment decisions. Some of these factors are environmental and social issues. In particular, shareholder proposals on climate change have recently gained some…

Rank this Week: 1968

Structured Settlement Blog

By Paul J. Lesti.

http://www.structuredsettlement.pro/

Jun 16
Selling Structured Settlement rights to payments? Here is some essential information that you should know according to the Consumer Finance Protection Board.

Selling Structured Settlement rights to payments? Here is some essential information that you should know according to the Consumer Finance Protection Board.

Here is some information that may be helpful when considering selling your payment rights to your Structured Settlement per the Consumer Finance Protection Board. What you should know before giving up your Structured Settlement payments.…
Nov 18
Medicare indemnification request by defense counsel is unethical - Florida Bar Staff Opinion 30310

Medicare indemnification request by defense counsel is unethical - Florida Bar Staff Opinion 30310

A lawyer should not agree to personally indemnify an opposing party, as it violates Florida rules and a lawyer should not require that another attorney enter into an agreement to personally indemnify an opposing party, as that also violates…
Nov 18
Medicare indemnification request by defense counsel is unethical – Florida Bar Staff Opinion 30310

Medicare indemnification request by defense counsel is unethical – Florida Bar Staff Opinion 30310

A lawyer should not agree to personally indemnify an opposing party, as it violates Florida rules and a lawyer should not require that another attorney enter into an agreement to personally indemnify an opposing party, as that also violates…

Rank this Week: 3463

Sui Generis--a New York law blog

Offers commentary on civil rights issues, recent decisions and other areas of interest to New York civil litigators and criminal practitioners. By Nicole L. Black.

http://nylawblog.typepad.com/suigeneris/

Sep 1
Florida Court on judges and Facebook friend

Florida Court on judges and Facebook friend

Here is this week's Daily Record column. My past Daily Record articles can be accessed here. ***** Florida Court on judges and Facebook friends Courts and ethics committees have been grappling with the issue of judges using social media for…
Aug 8
NYC Bar on lawyers’ ethical obligations at the border

NYC Bar on lawyers’ ethical obligations at the border

Here is this week's Daily Record column. My past Daily Record articles can be accessed here. ***** NYC Bar on lawyers’ ethical obligations at the border Since the election, border crossings have been subject to greater scrutiny by…
Jul 24
Ohio Bar green lights cloud computing and virtual law firm

Ohio Bar green lights cloud computing and virtual law firm

Here is this week's Daily Record column. My past Daily Record articles can be accessed here. ***** Ohio Bar green lights cloud computing and virtual law firms Cloud computing - where electronic data is stored offsite on servers owned and…

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