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Hawaii Attorney Blog

Covers Hawaii civil procedure and trial practice, commercial litigation, hawaii real estate litigation, mediation and arbitration, and personal injury. By Philip Brown.

http://www.hawaii-attorney.net/blog/

Dec 13
Philip R. Brown Named One of Hawaii’s Best Lawyers in Honolulu Magazine

Philip R. Brown Named One of Hawaii’s Best Lawyers in Honolulu Magazine

Philip R. Brown of the Law Offices of Philip R. Brown has once again been named to Honolulu Magazine’s Annual Best Lawyers in Hawaii. This is the Fourth consecutive year that Mr. Brown has been listed among Hawaii’s best…
Dec 12
Philip R. Brown Named One of Hawaii’s Best Lawyers in Honolulu Magazine

Philip R. Brown Named One of Hawaii’s Best Lawyers in Honolulu Magazine

Philip R. Brown of the Law Offices of Philip R. Brown has once again been named to Honolulu Magazine’s Annual Best Lawyers in Hawaii. This is the Fourth consecutive year that Mr. Brown has been listed among Hawaii’s best…
Dec 3
Keep the North Shore Country Files Suit To Halt Expansion Of Turtle Bay Resort

Keep the North Shore Country Files Suit To Halt Expansion Of Turtle Bay Resort

On December 2, 2013, firm client Keep the North Shore Country (“KNSC”) filed a lawsuit asking the Circuit Court to require Turtle Bay Resort, LLC (“Turtle Bay”) to properly study the environmental impacts of its…

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An Appeal to Reason

Provides information and advice to trial attorneys from an appellate attorney. By Donna Bader.

http://www.anappealtoreason.com/

Mar 7
Proposed federal legislation attacks California's elder abuse and dependent adult law

Proposed federal legislation attacks California's elder abuse and dependent adult law

With this incoming Administration, I became concerned that we would focus on Trump's antics and the fact that Kellyanne Conway was sitting on a couch in the Oval Office with her legs folded underneath her. Meanwhile, the House has been…
Feb 10
An Appeal to Reason

An Appeal to Reason

When I picked the title of my blog, An Appeal to Reason, I thought it was a clever title. It had the word "appeal" in it to describe the type of work I do, but it also focused on the process that one uses to write a…
Sep 11
Supreme Court abolishes automatic depublication rule

Supreme Court abolishes automatic depublication rule

For many years, we have operated under the rule that when the California Supreme Court grants a petition for review, the decision by the Court of Appeal can no longer be cited as valid law. A new rule, which took effect on July 1, 2016,…

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The Florida Jury Selection Blog

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

http://www.juryblog.com

Aug 17
Trial Judge Reversed Due to Arbitrary Time Limits on Jury Selection

Trial Judge Reversed Due to Arbitrary Time Limits on Jury Selection

A first-degree murder conviction was reversed last month due to the trial court imposing arbitrary time limits during jury selection. In Hopkins v. State, 2017 WL 2983284 (Fla. 4th DCA, July 12, 2017), the trial court advised counsel, for the…
Apr 24
Florida Supreme Court Revises Standard Juror Questionnaire

Florida Supreme Court Revises Standard Juror Questionnaire

Earlier this year the Florida Supreme Court approved changes to the standard Juror Questionnaire, Form 1.983. There are currently only two standard juror questionnaires approved for use in civil trials by the Florida Supreme Court –…
Nov 29
Court Lifts Limits on Alternate Jurors in Civil Trial

Court Lifts Limits on Alternate Jurors in Civil Trial

The Florida Rules of Civil Procedure have been amended by the Florida Supreme Court to remove the limit on the number of alternate jurors in civil trials. Effective January 1, 2017, Rule 1.431 has been amended to read “The court may…

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Alaska Law Blog

Alaska Law Blog covers commercial, business, banking, construction, engineering, real estate, and employment law litigation. By Atkinson, Conway & Gagnon.

http://www.alaskalawblog.com/

Feb 17
Mr. O'Donnell Successfully Defends Alaska Bar Association Counsel

Mr. O'Donnell Successfully Defends Alaska Bar Association Counsel

Mr. O'Donnell successfully represented Alaska Bar Association Counsel who were sued for allegedly violating the constitutional rights of a former Alaska District Court Judge in the course of seeking to have the plaintiff placed on interim…
Feb 17
Mr. O'Donnell Successfully Defends Alaska Bar Association Counsel

Mr. O'Donnell Successfully Defends Alaska Bar Association Counsel

Mr. O'Donnell successfully represented Alaska Bar Association Counsel who were sued for allegedly violating the constitutional rights of a former Alaska District Court Judge in the course of seeking to have the plaintiff placed on interim…
Feb 17
Mr. O’Donnell Successfully Defends Alaska Bar Association Counsel

Mr. O’Donnell Successfully Defends Alaska Bar Association Counsel

Mr. O’Donnell successfully represented Alaska Bar Association Counsel who were sued for allegedly violating the constitutional rights of a former Alaska District Court Judge in the course of seeking to have the plaintiff placed on…

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Class Action Attorneys Blog

Covers employment law and consumer class-action cases. By Pogust Braslow Millrood.

http://www.classactionattorneysblog.com/

Oct 18
Getting Paid for Security Screenings?

Getting Paid for Security Screenings?

Earlier this year, the Ninth Circuit heard the case of Busk, et al. v. Integrity Staffing Solutions, Inc.. The claims were brought by former employees who were subjected to security screenings by the company to curb employee theft of retail…
Oct 18
Getting Paid for Security Screenings?

Getting Paid for Security Screenings?

Earlier this year, the Ninth Circuit heard the case of Busk, et al. v. Integrity Staffing Solutions, Inc.. The claims were brought by former employees who were subjected to security screenings by the company to curb employee theft of retail…
Oct 18
Getting Paid for Security Screenings?

Getting Paid for Security Screenings?

Earlier this year, the Ninth Circuit heard the case of Busk, et al. v. Integrity Staffing Solutions, Inc.. The claims were brought by former employees who were subjected to security screenings by the company to curb employee theft of retail…

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Tennessee Defense Litigation

Covers civil defense litigation issues in Tennesee.

http://www.tennesseedefenselitigation.com/

Aug 27
Recent Tennessee Court of Appeals Decision Finds that One Year Statute of Limitations May Not Apply to Uninsured Motorist Claim

Recent Tennessee Court of Appeals Decision Finds that One Year Statute of Limitations May Not Apply to Uninsured Motorist Claim

The Tennessee Court of Appeals in Larry Stine Bates v. Michael J. Greene, W2016-01868-COA-R3-CV, 2017 WL 3206599 (Tenn. Ct. App. 2017) dealt with an interesting issue involving the statute of limitations that applies to the filing of a claim…
Jul 22
2017 Tennessee Legislature Adds Requirement that Terms in Tennessee Statutes are Given Their “Natural and Ordinary” Meaning

2017 Tennessee Legislature Adds Requirement that Terms in Tennessee Statutes are Given Their “Natural and Ordinary” Meaning

The Tennessee Legislature passed a new law in 2017 that governs appropriate statutory construction. This is an interesting change that has application to all of the words in the Tennessee Code that do not have a definition provided in…
Jun 25
Tennessee Supreme Court Finds General Contractor Not Responsible for Fire Under Res Ipsa Loquitur Theory Without Exclusive Control of Area

Tennessee Supreme Court Finds General Contractor Not Responsible for Fire Under Res Ipsa Loquitur Theory Without Exclusive Control of Area

The Tennessee Supreme Court recently issued an interesting opinion in a case involving a fire which caused a loss to a partially completed house. In this case, Ewin B. Jenkins v. Big City Remodeling, et al, No. E2014-01612-SC-R11-CV, 515…

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Koehlerlegal

Discusses current cases and issues in the law. By Kurt T. Koehler.

http://www.koehlerlegal.blogspot.com/

Dec 31
Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!The Law Office of Kurt T. Koehler, 308 1/2 S. State Street Ann Arbor, Michigan (MI) 48198 (Washtenaw County); Copyright 2012 by Kurt Koehler The Law Office of Kurt T. Koehler, 308 1/2 S. State Street Ann Arbor, Michigan (MI)…
Dec 30
"Hoverboard" Patent Litigation

"Hoverboard" Patent Litigation

"Hoverboards" as they have become known, have become popular this past year. As explained in this Wall Street Journal article, the history and intellectual property behind the device is a bit murky. When it comes to this…
Feb 28
The Second Amendment and Californa's Mandatory Microstamping Law

The Second Amendment and Californa's Mandatory Microstamping Law

In 2007 California enacted a law banning the sale of handguns that lack the ability to imprint the weapon's make, model, and serial number on the cartridge when the bullet is fired. The purpose of the law is fairly obvious. …

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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

Feb 9
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Rejects Effort to Reinstate Travel Ban

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Rejects Effort to Reinstate Travel Ban

/documents/17-35105.pdfThe Ninth Circuit's three-judge federal appeals panel unanimously refuses to reinstate President Trump’s travel ban. The decision is here. The decision was not signed as usual but per curium. Among the…
Jan 26
Civil Asset Forfeiture Considered

Civil Asset Forfeiture Considered

Civil Forfeiture Considered
Jan 18
When Does a Criminal Defendant Have the Right to a Lawyer?

When Does a Criminal Defendant Have the Right to a Lawyer?

When Does a Criminal Defendant Have the Right to a Lawyer? Most people know from popular TV shows that the defendant in a criminal case has the right to counsel. But when does this right come into play, and what does it really mean? The…

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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 […]

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Defense Litigation Insider

Covers complex litigation issues. By Cooley Manion Jones.

http://www.defenselitigationinsider.com

Sep 15
Product Liability: California’s Consumer Expectation and Risk Benefit Test Applied in the Same Case

Product Liability: California’s Consumer Expectation and Risk Benefit Test Applied in the Same Case

Stephen L. Jenkins Defendant The Raymond Co. saw its summary judgment victory overturned by California’s 4th District Court of Appeal in a surprising turn of events in its ongoing product liability case in San Diego Superior Court. In…
Sep 8
Ogletree, Deakins & Nash Attorneys Get Smoked by Supreme Judicial Court of MA: Employer’s Termination of Employee For Failing Drug Test for Use of Medical Marijuana States a Claim for Workplace Discrimination

Ogletree, Deakins & Nash Attorneys Get Smoked by Supreme Judicial Court of MA: Employer’s Termination of Employee For Failing Drug Test for Use of Medical Marijuana States a Claim for Workplace Discrimination

Michael D. Resnick This article is Part One of our Medical Marijuana and the Workplace: Recent Decisions from New England Courts Provide Significant Protections to Medical Marijuana Patient Employees Five-Part Series In Cristina…
Sep 7
The Cumulative Exposure Theory is no Different from the “Each and Every Exposure” Theory

The Cumulative Exposure Theory is no Different from the “Each and Every Exposure” Theory

Meaghan M. Donovan On August 31, 2017 the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit affirmed the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division’s decision in Charles Krik v. Exxon Mobil…

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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/

Aug 17
CLE: Ethics, Law & Technology

CLE: Ethics, Law & Technology

Ethics, Law & TechnologyEvent InformationProvider: Alameda County Bar AssociationLocation: Alameda County Bar Association1000 Broadway, Suite 480Oakland, CA 94607Phone: 510-302-2222Date: 08/23/201712:00 PM - 01:30 PMCredits: 0.5 HR…
Jun 30
2017 Best of Corporate Counsel

2017 Best of Corporate Counsel

Who is the best TRIAL TECHNOLOGY "HOT SEAT" PROVIDER?Although in the majority of trials we support we are hired by law firms, we are also frequently retained by insurance carriers, government agencies, and occasionally, directly by…
Apr 14
Best Impeachment EVER!

Best Impeachment EVER!

LitigationWorld: Micro-Symposium on Valuable Lessons From Memorable Trials All trials have moments of drama from which litigators learn valuable lessons. This issue of LitigationWorld features a micro-symposium with six such lessons.…

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California Civil Litigation

Covers recent decisions of the California Courts that are of interest to the civil litigation practitioner. By Pamela Fasick.

http://californiacivillitigation.blogspot.com/

Jan 15
Big Change in the Parol Evidence Rule

Big Change in the Parol Evidence Rule

The California Supreme Court Discards the State's Idiosyncratic Interpretation of the Fraud Exception Riverisland Cold Storage, Inc. v. Fresno-Madera Production Credit Association (No. S190581, January 14, 2013) The California Supreme Court…
Oct 27
A Judgment Without Previous Notice of Lawsuit

A Judgment Without Previous Notice of Lawsuit

I Was Informed There's a Judgment Against Me But I Never Heard of Any LawsuitIt's relatively unusual for a person who had no notice that they had been named as a defendant in a civil action to be informed that there is a civil judgment…
May 11
Hospital's Suit For Reimbursement Is Not Preempted by ERISA

Hospital's Suit For Reimbursement Is Not Preempted by ERISA

Court of Appeal Reverses a Judgment Sustaining a Demurrer by Blue CrossCoast Plaza Doctors Hospital v. Blue Cross of California (B205892, May 11, 2009)11 p.

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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/

Jul 4
Orders Without Borders: Supreme Court of Canada affirms ability of Courts to grant worldwide injunctive relief against non-parties”

Orders Without Borders: Supreme Court of Canada affirms ability of Courts to grant worldwide injunctive relief against non-parties”

Can a court bind something that knows no bounds? The Supreme Court of Canada did just that recently when it upheld a British Columbia Court of Appeal decision to grant an interlocutory worldwide injunction against Google, requiring it to…
Jun 29
Supreme Court of Canada confirms Sattva approach to review of commercial arbitration decisions in British Columbia

Supreme Court of Canada confirms Sattva approach to review of commercial arbitration decisions in British Columbia

On June 22, 2017, the Supreme Court of Canada (the “SCC”) delivered its decision in Teal Cedar Products Ltd. v. British Columbia, 2017 SCC 32 [“Teal Cedar”]. The decision affirms the SCC’s prior ruling that…
Jun 12
Anti-Spam Private Right of Action Suspended

Anti-Spam Private Right of Action Suspended

The Government of Canada has suspended the implementation of the private right of action in Canada’s anti-spam legislation (CASL). The provisions in connection with CASL’s private right of action were scheduled to come into force…

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Trial and Appeals Blog

Covers law and society. By Thomas Wade Young.

http://www.twylaw.com/blog

Mar 22
Constitution Revision Commission Begins Public Hearing

Constitution Revision Commission Begins Public Hearing

I cannot overemphasize the significance and power of the Florida Constitution Revision Commission. It can initiate fundamental restructuring of state government and, in the process, deal far-reaching setbacks to the integrity of the judicial…
Mar 3
Conflict Over Stays and Bond Amounts Under Rule 9.310

Conflict Over Stays and Bond Amounts Under Rule 9.310

Silver Beach Towers Property Owners Association, Inc. v. Silver Beach Investments of Destin, L.C., No. 1D16-4555, 42 Fla. L. Weekly D442c (Fla 1st DCA February 21, 2017) involved a judgment awarding $1,827,372.18 plus…
Feb 25
Tom Quoted as a “Pro Bono Pro”

Tom Quoted as a “Pro Bono Pro”

The March 2017 of The Florida Bar Journal features several stories about the significant pro bono work lawyers do. Read about Tom’s pro bono contributions in The Pro Bono Pros: And How You Can Become…

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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…

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The Velvet Hammer

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

http://karenkoehler.com/wp/

Aug 31
7 bullet

7 bullet

I am looking at the Medical Examiner’s chart. She has been shot 7 times. 7 pieces of metal are either in or have gone through her small body. The same height as mine. But more slender. Her face is…
Jul 12
The meanest motion ever

The meanest motion ever

Sometimes my job is sickening. I get the whole idea of defense lawyers attacking my clients in order to make sure they are telling the truth. But what I can never get used to are the grotesque tactical maneuvers used by some…
Jun 18
Specifically with respect to our daddy’s love

Specifically with respect to our daddy’s love

Let me count the ways… Answered every question thoughtfully – including if there really was a man in the moon. Gave us puzzles and calendars featuring photos of sperm taken with his electron microscope Tucked us into bed every…

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Chicago Law Source

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

http://chicagolawsource.blogspot.com/

Oct 4
Is Your Chicago Real Estate Lawyer Killing Your Deal? Here's How You Know

Is Your Chicago Real Estate Lawyer Killing Your Deal? Here's How You Know

Hello internet friends! Happy day! I hope you are doing well, watching our Indian summer turn into Fall, and hoping for some worthy sweater and fire-pit weather before Old Man Winter shows. Here at Levin Law, I've been insanely busy and…
May 26
Pssst!!!! Got a Contract With Your Lawyer? Be Sure You Understand It!

Pssst!!!! Got a Contract With Your Lawyer? Be Sure You Understand It!

Has Your Lawyer Given You a Contract or Retainer Agreement? Check it before you wreck it! Hello and happy holidays from Alisa Levin at Levin Law, Ltd.! I had an interesting thing happen recently and it reminded me that sometimes clients…
May 26
If You Don't Want an Attorney to Do Things For You, Then Do Not Hire One!

If You Don't Want an Attorney to Do Things For You, Then Do Not Hire One!

Hi All! Happy almost-summer in the Chicagosphere, I hope you are all well. I have an interesting situation to write about today - so I thought I would share in my usual fashion, as news you can use... so let's go! Recently, a former…

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Vegas Litigator Blog

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

http://vegaslitigator.com/blog

Aug 2
One Good Change Deserves (Needs) Another

One Good Change Deserves (Needs) Another

In 2015, the Nevada Legislature raised Nevada Justice Courts’ Jurisdictional limit from $10,000.00 to $15,000.00 effective on January 1, 2017. This statute requires any cases filed until December 31, 2016 seeking damages up to…
Oct 30
Las Vegas Car Accident Lawyer, Donald Kudler, is interviewed by Lawsuit Legal

Las Vegas Car Accident Lawyer, Donald Kudler, is interviewed by Lawsuit Legal

Las Vegas Car Accident Lawyer, Donald Kudler, was interviewed by Lawsuit Legal as part of their Power Lawyers series. Read Donald Kudler’s Lawsuit Legal interview by clicking here. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for…
Apr 16
Comparative Negligence in Nevada: Equal Fault Does Not Bar Recovery

Comparative Negligence in Nevada: Equal Fault Does Not Bar Recovery

I have a case where my client had backed out of parking space, stopped and started to proceed when another driver backed out and hit her car. It is our position, of course, that the other driver is 100% at fault for the accident as our…

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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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Alabama Litigation Review

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

http://www.alabamalitigationreview.com

Jun 9
Need A Lawyer? Don’t Believe Everything You Read On A Website! (Updated Developments)

Need A Lawyer? Don’t Believe Everything You Read On A Website! (Updated Developments)

Last month, I published a post about a local DUI law firm that suddenly started advertising for personal injury and wrongful death cases. Suddenly, billboards for that firm appeared along major Huntsville area roads. I’ve written many…
May 10
Need A Lawyer? Don’t Believe Everything You Read On A Website!

Need A Lawyer? Don’t Believe Everything You Read On A Website!

Billboards. Television. Radio. Lawyer ads are everywhere. It’s easy to smile and claim expertise. It’s much more difficult to perform the study and hard work necessary to win a complicated case. I’ve written previously that…
Mar 29
Federal Court Invokana Injury Claims Continue To Advance

Federal Court Invokana Injury Claims Continue To Advance

Last fall, we asked the question on our other blog — Will Invokana Injury Cases Be Centralized? At that time, a growing number of injured patients had filed lawsuits in Federal Courts. Our firm has been investigating potential Invokana…

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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 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…

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Whistleblower Qui Tam Lawyer Blog

Provides updates and commentary on whistleblower cases. By McCabe Rabin, P.A.

http://www.whistleblowerquitamlawyerblog.com/

Feb 10
What Should You Not Do as a Whistleblower? Tell the Defendant

What Should You Not Do as a Whistleblower? Tell the Defendant

Qui Tam Whistleblower One thing we cannot stress enough as attorneys for relators in False Claims Act cases is to respect the seal. As you may know from reading this blog, the False Claims Act requires that any case filed by a qui tam…
Feb 10
What Should You Not Do as a Whistleblower? Tell the Defendant

What Should You Not Do as a Whistleblower? Tell the Defendant

One thing we cannot stress enough as attorneys for relators in False Claims Act cases is to respect the seal. As you may know from reading this blog, the False Claims Act requires that any case filed by a qui tam whistleblower has…
Jan 27
How do I blow the whistle on tax fraud?

How do I blow the whistle on tax fraud?

Tax Fraud Whistleblower Every year, people and companies in the United States cheat on their taxes. The IRS has a special term for the amount of taxes that go unpaid each year. It’s called the “Tax Gap,” which…

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The Expert Institute Blog

Covers legal and financial issues related to expert witnesses.

http://www.theexpertinstitute.com/blog/

Sep 19
Selecting an Expert Witness: Pitfalls and Best Practice

Selecting an Expert Witness: Pitfalls and Best Practice

The more complex your case, the more likely it is that you will need one or more expert... Read More The post Selecting an Expert Witness: Pitfalls and Best Practices appeared first on The Expert Institute.
Sep 14
The Accident Free Riding Program – Assessing Liability in Riding Accident

The Accident Free Riding Program – Assessing Liability in Riding Accident

Key points that are beneficial to understanding most riding accidents arose during a case in which I was... Read More The post The Accident Free Riding Program – Assessing Liability in Riding Accidents appeared first on The Expert…
Sep 14
How to be a Better Expert Witne

How to be a Better Expert Witne

If you are reading this blog, chances are that you are: (1) An attorney looking for an expert... Read More The post How to be a Better Expert Witness appeared first on The Expert Institute.

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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…

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Video and the Law

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

http://www.videoandthelaw.com/

Jan 11
Demonstrative Evidence: The Eyes Have It

Demonstrative Evidence: The Eyes Have It

Close your eyes and visualize your favorite place. Maybe your skiing in the mountains on fresh powdery snow. Perhaps your sitting on a beach in the Hawaiian Islands enjoying a mouthwatering beverage. Or how about standing at the edge of the…
May 3
Video Enhancement: Smoking Gun Video Convinces Prosecutor Not to Press Charge

Video Enhancement: Smoking Gun Video Convinces Prosecutor Not to Press Charge

It was the old axiom, he said, she said. The blowback and statements made by each party in the alleged assault charges between Donald Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandosky and reporter Michelle Fields at a Trump rally in Jupiter, Florida…
Oct 28
Settlement Videos: How to Rocket Your Case to Settlement

Settlement Videos: How to Rocket Your Case to Settlement

Outlining the composition of this post while standing on my terrace last Monday morning staring at the beautiful sight of the space shuttle Endeavour climbing through the clear, morning sky, I thought about the sheer power it must take to…

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California Business Litigation…

California Business Litigation Attorney Blog

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

http://www.californiabusinesslitigationattorneyblog.com/

Feb 10
Is it Legal? Listing a Property on Airbnb or VRBO in California

Is it Legal? Listing a Property on Airbnb or VRBO in California

All too often new ideas get ahead of the law. Airbnb and VRBO are examples of just such a situation. Real estate lawyers are being inundated with calls from landlords who are receiving citations from their cities, fines from their…
Dec 14
Hiring a Contractor: What you Need to Know About California Residential Remodeling and Construction Contract

Hiring a Contractor: What you Need to Know About California Residential Remodeling and Construction Contract

No matter where in Southern California you live, and no matter how long ago your home was built, remodeling and making improvements to your home is a generally a good idea. Whether you are knocking out a non-structural wall to create more…
Dec 14
Hiring a Contractor: What you Need to Know About California Residential Remodeling and Construction Contract

Hiring a Contractor: What you Need to Know About California Residential Remodeling and Construction Contract

No matter where in Southern California you live, and no matter how long ago your home was built, remodeling and making improvements to your home is a generally a good idea. Whether you are knocking out a non-structural wall to create more…

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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…

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Insurance Defense Blog

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

http://www.insurancedefenseblog.us/

Feb 12
Crime stats and map - Fairfax County, Virginia

Crime stats and map - Fairfax County, Virginia

Here is a link to a crime mapping website, that will give you the date, location, and type of crimes reported in Fairfax County for any date range. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/policeevent... Makes me wonder if any other jurisdictions around…
Nov 20
A handy unofficial website that does a…

A handy unofficial website that does a statewide search of all Virginia circuit courts BUT FFX and Alexandria. http://vacircuitcourtsearch.com/
Jul 26
Misclassification of employees as independent contractors under FSLA

Misclassification of employees as independent contractors under FSLA

A headline in the Christian Science Monitor caught my eye the other day: "Are you an independent contractor? Probably not, Labor Department says." The article goes on to discuss a new Department of Labor ruling concerning the…

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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…

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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…

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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

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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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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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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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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…

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Judge Bonnie Sudderth

Covers the Texas Rules of Evidence.

http://judgebonniesudderth.wordpress.com/

Jun 10
Hearsay Exception #4 – Statements Made for the Purpose of Medical Diagnosis or Treatment

Hearsay Exception #4 – Statements Made for the Purpose of Medical Diagnosis or Treatment

The fourth hearsay exception found in Texas Rules of Evidence 803 pertains statements made for the purpose of receiving a medical diagnosis or treatment. In order to fall within this exception, the statement must describe: the…
Jun 10
Hearsay Exception #4 – Statements Made for the Purpose of Medical Diagnosis or Treatment

Hearsay Exception #4 – Statements Made for the Purpose of Medical Diagnosis or Treatment

The fourth hearsay exception found in Texas Rules of Evidence 803 pertains statements made for the purpose of receiving a medical diagnosis or treatment. In order to fall within this exception, the statement must describe: the…
Feb 2
Hearsay Exception #3 – Then-Existing Mental, Emotional or Physical Condition

Hearsay Exception #3 – Then-Existing Mental, Emotional or Physical Condition

The third hearsay exception – TRE’s 803(3) then existing mental, emotional or physical condition – is also similar to the first hearsay exception, the present sense impression. As its name implies, this exception…

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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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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…

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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.”
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.” On…
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…

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A Winning Tip

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

http://awinningtip.blogspot.com/

Sep 1
Use Analogies to Persuade Juror

Use Analogies to Persuade Juror

You are often challenged to convey complex situations or ideas, unfamiliar to your jurors, in a way that they will understand. A juror who does not understand your point cannot be persuaded to your interpretation of the facts. Understanding…
Aug 4
Technology in the Courtroom: Does it Engage or Overwhelm Jurors?

Technology in the Courtroom: Does it Engage or Overwhelm Jurors?

Massive access to information has had an impact on preparing for trial. The challenge is, with all the latest technological and forensic material available to you, how can you choose those that can effectively help win your case? California…
Aug 1
Higher Cause Themes Lead to Greater Succe

Higher Cause Themes Lead to Greater Succe

There’s a reason why case themes of “greed” – be they launched at corporate defendants or over-reaching plaintiffs – work so well with juries. Fundamentally, jurors prefer the moral high road, and as such, they…

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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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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 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…
Sep 11
Merit Decision: Auto Accident Victim Cannot Recover from Strip Club for Injuries Caused by Intoxicated Dancer. Johnson v. Montgomery.

Merit Decision: Auto Accident Victim Cannot Recover from Strip Club for Injuries Caused by Intoxicated Dancer. Johnson v. Montgomery.

“Nothing in our precedents dictates that the word “person” be limited to patrons.” Justice DeWine, majority opinion “I am unable to join a majority decision that absolves from liability a liquor-permit holder who…

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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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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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The Law of Evidence

Discusses evidentiary rules, objection practices, and court rulings. By Jesse Langel.

http://jesselangelevidence.blogspot.com

Sep 9
Getting into Evidence Previously Written Notes: Past Recollection Recorded

Getting into Evidence Previously Written Notes: Past Recollection Recorded

D, a lawyer, was sued by P for malpractice for giving bad advice at a legal seminar. The advice at issue related to eligibility requirements of S-corporation shareholders. To prove that D provided the bad advice, P calls W, a different…
Sep 4
Must Prosecutor Accept Stipulated Fact as to Felon Status? Relevancy v. Prejudice

Must Prosecutor Accept Stipulated Fact as to Felon Status? Relevancy v. Prejudice

D is being prosecuted for 1) being a felon in possession of a firearm, and 2) assault with a deadly weapon. Prior to trial, D offers to stipulate that he is a “felon” as defined by the applicable statute. In return, he requests…
Feb 4
1st Objection to Admissibility of an Exhibit: Improper Foundation Witne

1st Objection to Admissibility of an Exhibit: Improper Foundation Witne

In a trial, any piece of evidence (i.e. document, diagram, photo, police report, summary) offered by any party requires a particular foundation procedure to establish that the exhibit is reliable and relevant. Since I personally have…

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