The Presumption of Innocence Podcast: Episode 51 - A Higher Duty of Care: Representing Clients Living With Mental Illness
The Presumption of Innocence Podcast: Episode 49 - Perspectives From the Bench: Anatomy of a Criminal Trial With Retired Judge Margaret Foti
JONES DAY TALKS®: Detecting and Addressing Prosecutorial Misconduct: An Overview for Defense Lawyers
Storytelling in Closing Arguments
Trial by Tech: The Evolution of the Digital Courtroom – Speaking of Litigation Video Podcast
The Only Rule of Multidistrict Litigation Is...
Litigating in the Virtual World: Passing Fad or Wave of the Future?
Proposed FRCP Changes: Effect on eDiscovery, RIM & IG (CLE)
In July 2024, I discussed proposed changes to trademark proceedings in Canada. Following a public consultation period, revised Regulations came into force on April 1, 2024 that incorporate those proposed changes. The changes...more
Behind every winning argument is a compelling story. But crafting that narrative is not as simple as piecing together a few pieces of evidence. Legal teams have to prepare for and take depositions, manage transcripts, conduct...more
Regular visitors to this blog no doubt are aware that the rules of practice for the Commercial Division are centered on innovation, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and predictability. This includes the rules governing trial...more
Preparing for litigation can be daunting, but the right technology can make all the difference. This webinar with EDRM and Reveal will explore essential tools and strategies that simplify case preparation, enhance efficiency,...more
On January 1, 2025, major changes to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure took effect, transforming how civil cases are managed, litigated, and resolved. Rooted in four landmark Florida Supreme Court decisions issued in 2024,...more
In today's fast-paced corporate environment, in-house legal and privacy teams are under immense pressure to navigate the complexities of eDiscovery. With organizations generating massive volumes of electronic data daily, the...more
AI has the potential to transform the criminal justice system through its ability to process vast datasets, recognize patterns, and predict outcomes. However, this potential comes with a profound responsibility: ensuring that...more
Pretrial detention imposes several unreasonable burdens on a defendant's ability to prepare for trial. One such burden is that the prosecution often gains access—without a warrant—to the defendant's telephone calls because...more
Are you looking to take your investigative skills to the next level? This new conference is for experienced investigators who already know the basic skills and for leaders who supervise the organization’s investigations...more
Planning and preparation are key components for any successful arbitration. Over the years, as a former litigator and current arbitrator, I have gleaned a number of lessons and tips that I believe will help any attorney who...more
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, various travel restrictions and quarantine requirements remain in place. As the Hong Kong Judiciary recognises in the Guidance Note for Remote Hearings for Civil Business in the Civil Courts...more
The Mississippi Supreme Court’s decision in Carrick v. Turner ex rel. Walley has the potential to expand arbitration in Mississippi. The case announces a standard for evaluating the validity of arbitration clauses that is...more
The Situation: It is increasingly common for Australian class actions to be brought by private plaintiffs at the same time as regulatory proceedings are brought by Australia's corporate, competition and other regulators in...more
A lot of people believe that COVID has caused divorce cases to drag and the legal system to be ground to a halt – or at least, to lag behind. While that is certainly the case in some counties and more particularly, with some...more
Update: The Federal Court updated the Guidelines on May 18, 2021, which can be found here. The Federal Court has released a new consolidated practice direction, Case and Trial Management Guidelines for Complex...more
A civil jury trial is a risky proposition in any court, state or federal. To manage that risk, it is usually in each party’s interest to engage in some form of alternative dispute resolution, or ADR. Knowledge of the local...more
As in the Michigan state court system, most of your time in a federal civil case will be spent on discovery, and most of your interaction with the court will be through motion practice. Different courts have different rules...more
In December 2018 the “Prague Rules” were released, providing users of international arbitration with suggested streamlined procedures aimed at increasing speed and reducing cost. It is intended that this will be achieved...more