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How Graphics Help the President Persuade and Can Help Attorneys Too

In this post, I show some examples from the State of the Union Address that might help attorneys improve their own use of charts and graphs in litigation. Visualizing and presenting data in an engaging, persuasive way is...more

LAUTENBAUGH v. NEBRASKA STATE BAR ASSOCIATION

PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION AND BRIEF IN SUPPORT

Plaintiff Scott Lautenbaugh seeks declaratory and injunctive relief to redress and prevent the deprivation by Defendants, acting under color of state law, of his rights against compelled speech and compelled association...more

Two Top Infographics for Mediation of Employment Cases–And How You Can Make Them Yourself

It’s a simple fact that if you face a high likelihood your case will resolve at mediation, then you should put all you can into mediation to get the best result for your client. This includes using courtroom graphics not just...more

How to Mismanage E-Discovery in a Workplace Investigation: A gender discrimination case demonstrates the need for constant...

Originally published on i-Sight.com's blog: “How to Mismanage E-Discovery in a Workplace Investigation.” There’s no such thing as passing the buck when it comes to e-discovery. Although attorneys may assume that they can...more

The DUKES v. WAL-MART Decision: Impacts on Class Actions [Video]

This Supreme Court case, DUKES v. WAL-MART, while in the employment context, has broader implications for all class action cases. The court case sheds light on the issues of class certification and the use of expert...more

Attorney Who "Excessively Reviewed" Privileged Documents Misappropriated By His Client Was Properly Disqualified

Clark v. Superior Court, 196 Cal. App. 4th 37 (2011) While he worked as VeriSign’s chief administrative officer, Grant Clark signed VeriSign’s nondisclosure agreement, which included a provision that he would not remove...more

Statutory Maternity Pay

On 14 March 2011 the draft Statutory Maternity Pay (Compensation of Employers) Amendment Regulations 2011 (SI 2001/725) were laid before Parliament. The draft regulations provide that, from 6 April 2011, the additional...more

Her Majesty's Court Service (UK) and Tribunal Service to merge on 1 April 2011

With effect from 1 April 2011, Her Majesty’s Court Service (HMCS) will merge with the Tribunals Service to form a new, single organisation: HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS), which will be responsible for all...more

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Deposition Checklist for workweek

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