I came across this article in the ABA Journal and it reminded me that every firm, either small or large, should always take measures to secure your information. In the ever-evolving world of legal technology and cybersecurity, it can be overwhelming to determine the right platform or vendor for a Read more…
Found this article on the Harvard Law Review and found it sparking some interesting conversations about the balancing vs. structured decision procedures and which option might be best. Important doctrines in diverse areas of law employ structured decision procedures requiring, in rough terms, that the plaintiff first make some demonstration Read more…
In modern litigation, there are very few tests that are as satisfying and potentially as impactful as winning the expert witness battle. While some wins are definitive and achieved in a blaze of expert-exclusion glory, most are accomplished through careful planning, methodical attention to detail, and, most importantly, an approach Read more…
As discussed in our article on American Litigation, discovery is a unique aspect of litigation in the United States that is a tool that often decides the outcome of the litigation. By means of demands for production of documents, written questions submitted (interrogatories and Requests for Admissions) and depositions (oral examination Read more…
In the California real estate and lending community, and especially for non real estate attorneys (normal people !!), there is some misunderstanding and hidden mystery about what a notice of lis pendens is, what is its function, and what is its place in the law and the world of California Read more…
A company, its principals, and their legal counsel involved in business litigation in any form should ask themselves questions regularly, such as: 1. Why are we in the lawsuit? 2. What are the business causes and objectives of the litigation? 3. What are we trying to achieve? 4. What has happened and will potentially Read more…
TIPS FOR SURVIVING BUSINESS LITIGATION: BUSINESS NOT PERSONAL By Anthony C Duffy Paraphrasing the famous line in the Godfather movie for non-criminal purposes, business litigation is or should be about “business”- not “personal” animosities or disputes. Humans have emotions and unique and diverse personalities. Disputes almost inherently create adversarial attitudes Read more…