In the popular mind, impeachment is associated with presidents and other high officials. But to the lawyer, it’s also associated with witnesses—especially with showing that a witness, on an earlier occasion, said something inconsistent with that witness’s current testimony. The Read more…
In the biggest opioid case to date, Purdue Pharma, manufacturer of OxyContin, reached a tentative settlement last week with 23 states and attorneys representing roughly 2,000 local governments. The deal would have Purdue Pharma file for bankruptcy, which the company Read more…
The American Bar Association filed an amicus brief June 18 with the U.S. Supreme Court, seeking declaration that the U.S. Constitution requires an unanimous jury verdict in felony criminal cases in all 50 states. To continue reading, click here.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 2019 — The American Bar Association Business Law Section Annual Meeting 2019 being held this week in Washington, D.C., brings together business law experts, federal judges, representatives from the Federal Reserve Board, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to discuss Read more…
The American Bar Association Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility released detailed recommendations Sept. 5 for when judges should disqualify themselves from a case because of their relationships with lawyers or involved parties. To continue reading, click here.
came across this very interesting article in a California legal blog . It is addressing the new legislation for qualifying independent contractors and the potential headaches this could cause employers. California’s hotly contested and closely followed AB 5 independent contractor Read more…
I came across this very interesting article in the ABA Journal . It is a historical review of the cases that changed our history. Education is a hallmark of civic life in the United States. So it’s not surprising that Read more…
I came across this very interesting article in the ABA Journal by David L. Hudson Jr. It reviews the concept of recording others, the pro’s, the con’s and why we might need to review the legal implications. Comment below and Read more…
I came across this article in the ABA Journal by Anna Persky and it reiterates the importance of utilizing technology for both our clients and within the firm. In 2019, law firms face a choice: Continue with the old-school model Read more…