Civil Remedies – May 23, 2012

by John Skiba on 4/19/2012

ba Law Group a Featured Case Study in New ABA Book Written by John Skiba, Esq. in Collection Law Suits,Self-Help Legal Services This month marked the release of the new book by Stephanie Kimbro “Limited Scope Legal...more

by Larry Bodine on 8/2/2011

A federal district court, applying Missouri law, ruled in a summary judgment motion, that LegalZoom.com's self-help legal document preparation service is unauthorized practice of law. The service goes beyond self-help because...more

by Jerome Kowalski on 5/1/2011

The New York Times just exposed one of the various scams law schools utilize to attract new students in a market with an ever dwindling demand for new lawyers. This recently revealed law school hucksterism is a blatant...more

by Larry Bodine on 10/25/2010

• Fulbright Report Sees Upswing in Litigation • Social Media Strategies for Lawyers • What's Wrong With Your Law Firm Bio? • 5 Ways To Avoid Referral Mishaps • People Making News ...more

by Jerome Kowalski on 9/14/2010

As alternative fee arrangements continue to snowball and gain real popularity, as law firms get their arms around the subject, they are getting down to a fundamental series of basics. One question that has come up, rather...more

by Jerome Kowalski on 9/7/2010

Alternative Fee Arrangements seem to be all the current rage. Many firms are having enormous success in applying them; gaining new clients and growing their revenue base. Some firms are feeling a bit frustrated because their...more

by Larry Bodine on 2/4/2010

In a boon to plaintiff lawyers, the Illinois Supreme Court strikes down medical malpractice law. In 2005, a statute took effect in Illinois that placed limits on awards for noneconomic damages, such as pain and suffering,...more

by Larry Bodine on 12/20/2009

The 4th Circuit Court of Appeals has backed gripe site ConsumerAffairs.com in a defamation lawsuit filed by a car dealers. The appellate Court ruled that the federal Communications Decency Act gives the site immunity from...more