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Offit Kurman

Five Things to Know About Hiring a Litigator

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Did you get sued for the first time? Then you’ve got litigation on your hands. Litigation is just another word for a court case. Choosing an attorney to represent you in that litigation is tricky — and very important....more

Smart & Biggar

Costs awards in Canadian IP proceedings – update and future directions

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Most IP litigation in Canada takes place in the Federal Court. Pursuant to the Federal Courts Rules1, the Court has a broad discretion in awarding costs. However, the Federal Court will typically order the losing party to pay...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Litigation Avoidance, Part I: Balancing the Time and Expense of Discovery to Achieve Better Outcomes

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We understand. The other party to your contract breached your deal, acted in bad faith, and cost you money and your business reputation. It’s personal; you trusted them, and they abused your trust. You want to sue them...more

Butler Snow LLP

Dead Letter or Dead to Rights?

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In most cases, the grind of litigation moves forward under the careful scrutiny of courts and within the applicable rules of civil procedure. Settlement, on the other hand, is often separate and secretive; hammered out after...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Virtual Event] Complex Employment Litigation & Risk Management - February 10th, 10:00 am - 6:15 pm EDT

Critical Guidance on Managing Covid-19 and More High Stakes Issues Coming Across Your Desk. As industry grapples with unprecedented risk and uncertainty, in-house counsel and private practitioners are set to attend ACI’s...more

Gray Reed

Defining a Win in Litigation: Addressing the Hidden Costs

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Last month we talked about how establishing goals for litigation “wins” requires taking emotion out of litigation, and clear communication between lawyer and client.  We also talked about the need to re-evaluate litigation...more

NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation)

Creative Solutions In The Commercial Mediation Process

Volume is a great teacher. Nothing could have fully prepared me for the bench even though I tried many cases in private practice and spent a great deal of time in the courthouse. The sheer number of cases and the decisions...more

Carlton Fields

The 2017 Carlton Fields Class Action Survey

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The 2017 Carlton Fields Class Action Survey has just been released, and the findings reveal some unexpected trends in class action litigation, based on insights provided by 387 general counsels and chief legal officers at...more

Best Best & Krieger LLP

Best in Law: Want to Cut Legal Costs? Avoid Litigation

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BB&K Partner Lauren Strickroth Provides Litigation Cost-Saving Tips in the Press-Enterprise - The best strategy to minimize the cost of litigation is to avoid it altogether. Many businesses, trustees or individuals...more

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