In emergency medicine, triage refers to the rapid assessment of a situation to identify the most critical issues, stabilize risk, and allocate resources effectively. The goal is not to overreact. It is to act deliberately, based…
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In 2017, then-teenage baseball prospect Fernando Tatis Jr. signed a contract with Big League Advance (“BLA”). BLA is a company that provides upfront cash to minor league baseball players in exchange for a percentage of their…
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Is it too dangerous to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup in certain U.S. cities? President Donald Trump has threatened to move World Cup matches from what he deemed to be dangerous cities, including Seattle and San Francisco. Does…
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In appellate litigation, the written brief does most of the heavy lifting. It aims to convince the court that an error has occurred. But it is a cold document and cannot anticipate or respond to all of the panel’s questions…
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There is no doubt about it: crypto assets are gaining acceptance in the mainstream in the United States. Congress has passed the GENIUS Act, calling for a comprehensive regulatory framework for stablecoins. And the Securities…
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You may have seen the headlines over the summer that lululemon sued Costco for trademark infringement because Costco has been selling clothing that bears a striking resemblance to lululemon clothing. Your first thought might…
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/ Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Commercial Law & Contracts, Consumer Protection, Business Torts, Intellectual Property
In United States corporate bankruptcies, much of the action happens outside the spotlight of the main reorganization plan in a parallel but crucial track: the adversary proceeding. These separate litigation proceedings can…
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No one wants to be a “snitch” – snitches get stiches, right? But protecting wrongdoers with silence can cause serious harm. That’s why consumer advocate Ralph Nader popularized the term “whistleblower” in the 1970s, to cast a…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Labor & Employment Law, Securities Law
If you have recently obtained a new position in the C-Suite, you are aware that the new position brings prestige, authority, and opportunity. But you may not be aware that as an officer of a company, you have also increased your…
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/ Business Organizations, Commercial Law & Contracts, Labor & Employment Law
Sometimes a judge or jury finds against you, and you must decide whether and how to appeal. But not every court ruling can be appealed. And not every appeal can make it all the way to a state’s highest court or to the U.S…
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In civil litigation, the trial court’s judgment is often not the last word. If you lose at that the trial court, you may still have a chance to prevail if you can convince the appellate court that the trial court judge reached…
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The trial is over. The jury has spoken – or the judge has ruled – and the outcome wasn’t what you hoped. Now what?
At that moment, many litigants turn to the idea of an appeal as a second chance, a do-over. It’s important to…
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Cross-border legal disputes are a fixture of our global economy. As a result, companies headquartered outside of the United States often find themselves involved in U.S.-based litigation or arbitration. This experience is often…
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In arbitration, unlike in court, the parties are tasked with choosing their own arbitrator or panel of arbitrators. Each side wants to pick the arbitrator or panel that will see the case in the best light. They want someone who…
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You may recall Rudy Giuliani’s recent legal woes. First, he lost a defamation lawsuit and faced a judgment of $148.1 million. Then, after he filed for bankruptcy protection, he faced an adversary proceeding to determine his…
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