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For more than 35 years Missouri defendants have been filing third-party claims for contribution against other potentially liable persons or entities not sued directly by the plaintiff. But for 33 of those years defendants...more
Legal Byte: Objecting to your own discovery responses? Can a person, after he/she has provided responses to discovery under oath, object to his/her own responses as vague and ambiguous? ...more
This week's article covers the landmark 7th Circuit decision Butler v. Sears that provided much needed clarification of the "predominance" requirement in class action cases....more
In our rather terse (due to firm involvement) post on Monday concerning Merck & Co. v. Ratliff, ___ S.W.3d ___, 2012 WL 413522 (Ky. App. Feb. 10, 2012) – beating both BNA and 360 by two days, BTW – we...more
We could have gone with “if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” Or, Dory’s famous “Just keep swimming” from Disney’s Finding Nemo. But, when talking about plaintiffs, slinging mud just feels more appropriate (to...more
The media help perpetuate the public's perception and misconception regarding personal injury lawsuits. If fair and balanced reporting was followed, the public would learn the vast majority of personal injury lawsuits aren't...more
Many people view the direct exam of a non-expert witness as a series of "what happened next?" questions. With a little planning and effort, your directs can crackle with every bit of tension as a cross-examination. This...more
Perception is Reality for legal teams. Capitalizing on a diverse legal team is important in the Twenty-first century. ...more
A second seat, or co-counsel, can be a critical position in trial. This article focuses on getting the best from your second seat, or if you are in that role, how to be most useful....more
Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. v. Siracusano and Erica P. John Fund v. Halliburton The Supreme Court issued two opinions this term that could dramatically alter the landscape of securities fraud litigation. In Matrixx...more
A great summary of Attorney Client and Work Product Privilege in the context of an internal investigation. Something you should keep in mind when bad things happen....more
Preparing to argue before the Court of Appeal? Oral argument usually strikes fear in the hearts of many attorneys, especially those who rarely handle appeals or appear before an appellate court. This article contains some...more
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