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Contract Drafting Litigation Strategies

Jones & Keller, P.C.

Minding Litigation: Strategies for Document Drafting

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As trial lawyers and instructors for the National Institute for Trial Advocacy, we are constantly dealing with contractual issues to forestall litigation. Over the years, we have seen what works and what doesn’t, what reduces...more

White & Case LLP

2020 Summer review M&A legal and market developments

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We set out below a number of interesting English court decisions and market developments which have taken place and their impact on M&A transactions. This review looks at these developments and gives practical guidance on...more

Pierce Atwood LLP

The Roles of the Players in Class Settlements. Part 2: Class Counsel

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In Part 1 of this series, I explained the role of defense counsel in class action settlements. In this Part 2, I will explore the role of class counsel. I embark on this journey with some trepidation, because as a defense...more

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The Roles of the Players in Class Settlements. Part 1: Defense Counsel

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Class action settlements are different from other settlements for several reasons. The most obvious difference is that class action settlements are subject to a unique notice and court approval process. The overriding purpose...more

McAfee & Taft

Gavel to Gavel: Hiring a lawyer? Do it right the first time

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As a trial lawyer whose practice encompasses a broad range of complex business disputes — from business breakups and contract disputes to trust and estate litigation and lawsuits over real estate — my work is varied, as are...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Drafting International Dispute Resolution Clauses

On December 5, 2018, Skadden hosted the webinar “Drafting International Dispute Resolution Clauses.” Topics included the importance of dispute resolution clauses, choosing between litigation and arbitration, drafting...more

Payne & Fears

Nonparty Discovery in California Arbitration: How to Get What You Want

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Opting for arbitration requires attorneys to balance efficiency and procedural protections. The implications of arbitration are something clients certainly have to carefully consider both when drafting arbitration provisions,...more

McCarter & English, LLP

Lessons Learned from Litigators: How to Avoid Litigation When Doing a Deal

In this Publication: - 2.1 Introduction 2–1 - 2.2 General Considerations About Contract Drafting 2–2 - § 2.2.1 Does the Contract Reflect a “Meeting of the Minds”? 2–2 - § 2.2.2 The Words of the...more

Jaburg Wilk

8 Ways to Avoid Paying Expensive Legal Fees

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Meeting new people at a cocktail party and telling them that I'm a lawyer frequently generates disdain. The experience that most people have had with lawyers is in connection with their divorce or a business litigation...more

Carlton Fields

Q&A With Carlton Fields' Dave Leonard

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Dave Leonard, a shareholder with Carlton Fields, has experience in civil litigation, arbitration and negotiation of disputes. Q: What is the most challenging case you have worked on and what made it challenging? ...more

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