The Presumption of Innocence Podcast: Episode 77 - The Shadow Docket: Supreme Court Decisions That Shape America
The Presumption of Innocence Podcast: Episode 75 - Who’s in Charge? Navigating Uncertainty in New Jersey’s U.S. Attorney’s Office
False Claims Act Insights - The Latest on Zafirov and the Future of Qui Tams
Podcast - The Law Is the Law
The Briefing: Reboot or Not? The Battle Between ER’s Creator and Warner Bros Hits the Court of Appeal
(Podcast) The Briefing: Reboot or Not? The Battle Between ER’s Creator and Warner Bros Hits the Court of Appeal
The Presumption of Innocence Podcast: Episode 72 - Beyond the Headlines: Unpacking a Pivotal Case on Privilege Protections
The Briefing: Studios Beware – The Danger of the Beauty and the Beast Copyright Decision
(Podcast) The Briefing: George Santos vs. Jimmy Kimmel: Why the 2nd Circuit Sided with Comedy
The Briefing: George Santos vs. Jimmy Kimmel: Why the 2nd Circuit Sided with Comedy
Podcast - Bad Facts Make Bad Law
Solicitors General Insights: The Art of Oral Advocacy With Michigan and New Jersey — Regulatory Oversight Podcast
NLRB Authority in Jeopardy, Pregnant Worker Protections, Non-Compete Order Rescinded, EEOC Right-to-Sue Rule - #WorkforceWednesday® - Employment Law This Week®
Solicitors General Insights: A Deep Dive With Mississippi and Tennessee Solicitors General — Regulatory Oversight Podcast
The Presumption of Innocence Podcast: Episode 43 - New Horizons: Impact of Recent Appellate Circuit Rulings on White-Collar Criminal Defense Law
Prelude to the Business Court and 15th Court of Appeals: More Questions Than Answers | Tyler Talbert | Texas Appellate Law Podcast
Exploring Procedural Justice | Judge Steve Leben | Texas Appellate Law Podcast
Focus Groups as a Trial-Preparation Tool | Elizabeth Larrick | Texas Appellate Law Podcast
Tips for Persuasive Legal Writing | Luther Munford | Texas Appellate Law Podcast
Winning Cases on Legal Issues Before and During Trial | Texas Appellate Law Podcast
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A summary of the year’s important insurance coverage and extra-contractual cases within FMG’s footprint across the country. State Farm Automobile Ins. Co., v. Orlando - In vacating the Court of Appeals’ opinion, the...more
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U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals - USA v. Rodgers - Fifth Amendment, right to silence - Hughes v. Locure - § 1983, qualified immunity - USA v. Ott - sentencing - Lewis v. Fulton Cnty Sheriff - blind inmate,...more
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Claims-made policies have automatic extended reporting periods that last for a stated amount of time. But those extensions end if the insured purchases a new policy. What if the new policy does not cover the claim? Is the...more
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