The Three C’s for Addressing Prior Inconsistent Statements
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Understanding Discovery in Commercial Litigation
Follow the Rules … Most of the Time
Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 313: Spotlight on Criminal Law (Part 3)
Divorce Fees: When Your Spouse Might Have to Pay
Key Discovery Points: Navigating Clawbacks When In-House Counsel Are Included
Podcast - Part I: Being an Expert Is a Lonely Business
Key Discovery Points: Do Your Best to Avoid Discovery Shenanigans!
Hsu Untied interview with Ed Reines, Partner at Jones Day
Key Discovery Points: Be Willing to Agree and Compromise When It Comes to Hyperlinks
Podcast: Don't Just Say It – Show It
Feeling the Heat: Strategies to Keep Cool Under California's Consumers Legal Remedies Act — The Consumer Finance Podcast
Litigation Communications Strategies for High-Stakes Cases: On Record PR
Harnessing AI in Litigation: Techniques, Opportunities, and Risks – Speaking of Litigation Video Podcast
Podcast - Finding Common Ground
Podcast - "Ready for Trial?"
Harnessing the Power of eDiscovery: The Revolution of AI and Technology in Litigation and Investigations - The Consumer Finance Podcast
The Future of Litigation: Adapting to the Era of Nuclear Verdicts
The JustPod: A murder-for-hire allegation, public corruption trial, and notable acquittal
For anyone wondering what the cost of TCPA class action defense looks like when you retain #biglaw, buckle up because I have a fantastic story for you. A while back a guy named Brian Trenz sued Volkswagen in a TCPA class...more
California courts take seriously their rules against gamesmanship in pretrial discovery – as one lawyer recently learned. A stiff sanction, nearly $10,000, was the price he paid for refusing to turn on his laptop’s webcam,...more
In recent years, Georgia has earned a prominent—and troubling—spot on the American Tort Reform Association’s annual “Judicial Hellholes” list, drawing national attention to the state’s increasingly unpredictable and...more
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The point when what began as a negotiation, or even a conversation, ripens into a full-blown lawsuit is rarely clear. Yet it is certainly clear that the courtroom is not where any of the parties to a once-promising business...more
Wondering who pays attorney fees in a divorce? Family law attorney Sarah Hansen breaks down when your spouse might be responsible for your legal costs. From income differences to bad behavior during litigation, there are...more
I am often asked, “When is the best time to schedule a mediation?” Some lawyers like to schedule mediation as early as possible in the litigation, as soon as it becomes clear the parties will not be able to settle it...more
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Imagine an attorney going over her notes before oral argument. She already has a solid set of reasons lined up and then decides to add one more argument that has been a little controversial within the team: some like it, but...more
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On Friday, May 16th, plaintiff’s counsel in the Rodriguez v. Intuit Inc. case filed a motion to support a settlement of $1,995,000. The motion appears to reflect a good compromise between the parties … and as they say, a...more
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), enacted in 1966, grants the public the right to access records from any federal agency, promoting transparency and accountability in government. Whether you’re a business owner,...more
The Georgia legislature has passed a sweeping tort reform package aimed at reducing litigation costs, curbing excessive jury awards, and increasing transparency in civil lawsuits in Georgia state and superior courts....more
Civil litigators are acutely aware of the benefits of mediation in resolving their clients’ disputes. Typically, prior to the filing of a lawsuit, the would-be plaintiff and defendant have been exposed to the dark side of...more
As discussed in a previous blog, prior to an executor making distributions from an estate he/she must produce an accounting which the beneficiaries of an estate are entitled to review. Provided that the accounting is...more
Ed. Note: This is the fourth in a series of articles taken from Gavin Parsons' CLE presentation for the North Carolina Bar Association's Antitrust and Complex Business Dispute CLE Program presented on Thursday, January 30,...more
The new law affects various aspects of civil litigation, including negligent security cases, damages, evidentiary matters, civil practice, and third-party litigation funding....more
Our Industrials & Manufacturing and Products Liability Groups break down how Georgia’s new law alters the tort landscape....more
11 essential tips to strengthen your final arbitration submission - Writing a strong closing brief is one of the most important steps in the arbitration process. The final submission to the arbitrator offers counsel an...more
Speeding, distracted or drunk driving, and other kinds of negligence frequently lead to catastrophic car crashes in California. In fact, in 2024 the state saw more than 18,000 injury and fatality causing car accidents. When...more
A recent Court of Federal Claims decision highlights the difficulties of recovering legal fees in government contracts disputes with the federal government that involve subcontractor claims. On March 11, 2025, in The CENTECH...more
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
A Massachusetts jury found that a Boston hospital retaliated against a former employee – but a court ruling just capped the plaintiff’s attorney fee recovery at less than half of what she sought. Why? Because the employer...more
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The rule seems simple enough: Attorneys defending a witness during a deposition may instruct the witness not to answer questions only for the purpose of protecting privileged information. And yet, if the number of trial court...more