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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

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Suing Someone? Five Crucial Factors to Consider Before Proceeding

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So, you think you can sue. Maybe you had a contract, and the other side breached it. Or maybe someone owes you money, and you’re ready to go after them. Not so fast. Starting a lawsuit is a big step, and there are many...more

Butler Snow LLP

50 State Survey: Offer of Judgment Statutes and Rules

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Most states have an offer of judgment provision, and many of them are patterned after Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 68. Unlike Fed. R. Civ. P. 68, some states allow either party—not just the defendant—to make an offer of...more

Lathrop GPM

Connecticut Federal Court Awards Prevailing Sales Representative Less than Half of Requested Attorneys’ Fees

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A federal court in Connecticut reduced attorneys’ fees and costs sought by a sales representative after the court raised concerns about several issues with the sales representative’s trial strategy. Trade Links, LLC v. Bi-Qem...more

Haug Partners LLP

A U.S. View on the UPC – Part 5: Of Costs and Fees (and Getting Them Back)

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On June 1, 2023, the new European Unified Patent Court (UPC) will open its doors, and enforcement of European patents in (currently) 17 contract member states will be possible with one action. This series of articles –...more

Morgan Lewis - Power & Pipes

Real-World Litigation Impacts of Clauses in Energy Contracts: Defining the Prevailing Party

When the term “prevailing party” is not carefully defined, it can lead to a result where your company or client is left without the possibility of recovering attorney’s fees or having to pay the other side’s attorney’s fees....more

Esquire Deposition Solutions, LLC

Mere Document Review Left Corporate Representative Inadequately Prepared for Deposition

A recent discovery ruling from an Ohio federal magistrate judge offers a helpful primer on how corporate representatives should prepare for depositions. The ruling, In re FirstEnergy Corp. Securities Litig., No. 2:20-cv-3785...more

Robinson+Cole Class Actions Insider

Tendering Full Relief to Moot a Class Action: It’s Still Possible in Illinois

When a business is sued in a proposed class action and there is only a small amount at stake on the named plaintiff’s claim, often one of the first thoughts that comes to mind is: can’t we just pay the full value of the named...more

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

Can the Company Pay My Legal Fees? – Part Two

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My last post on the subject of advancement and indemnification summarized the basic rules by which closely-held business owners, officers, directors, managers, and members may be entitled to use company funds to pay their...more

Weintraub Tobin

Losing Twice at Trial: Denying Requests for Admission Can Come Back to Bite You

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Litigation tends to be expensive, increasingly so due to the burdens of discovery. (You can thank the advent of emails, text messages, and other forms of communication now documenting conversations that used to take place by...more

Fisher Phillips

You May Not Have to Pay Attorney’s Fees in Some FLSA Cases

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If you have ever had to defend against a lawsuit under the FLSA, you probably know that attorney’s fees awards often far exceed the value of your employee’s claims. This is especially true in collective action cases, which...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Active Preparation Leads to Better Mediation Results

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After have deciding to mediate and selecting a mediator, each litigants’ focus should shift to preparation. In our experience, mediation results improve significantly when the parties, not just the attorneys, come prepared...more

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