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Lessons from Jury Service
Vincent D. Louwagie
Jury service is one of the most important civic duties a citizen is called upon to perform. Juries help protect our rights and liberties in a fundamental way; through the jury system members of the public decide civil and criminal disputes.
Presenting the Science Is Crucial in Product Liability Trials
Sean M. Cleary
Cases brought against the manufacturer of goods, following an injury caused by an inherent defect within the good, are not based on a theory of negligence, but on a theory of products liability.
Who Gets the Nod When Deciding Between Expert Witnesses?
Safra Ducreay
It’s not just a matter of experience—often you need to look deeper than what's on the resume.
A Winning Team Formed from Unique Backgrounds
Briol & Benson
While Scott Benson and Mark Briol are different from one another, they’ve used their passions to help form a trial firm full of extraordinary attorneys.
3 Strategies to Frame Your Medical Malpractice Case
Lloyd Bell
For success in any trial, jury selection and case framing are key.
Strategies for Deposing Lay Expert Witnesses When Defending Railroad Companies
Benjamin Slater III
Taking a measured approach during expert witness depositions is sometimes the most challenging aspect.
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An Interview With Courtney D. Scobie
Best Lawyers
Ajamie attorney Courtney D. Scobie discusses her practice.
Richard Leder of Corrs Advises Rebel Wilson on High Profile Defamation Win against Bauer Media
Corrs Chambers Westgarth
Australia’s leading independent law firm, Corrs Chambers Westgarth, has represented well-known comedian and actress, Rebel Wilson, in her successful defamation proceedings against Bauer Media, the German-based global media giant.
How to Identify a Medical Expert for Trial
Rose Ríos
Things to look for and things to avoid when choosing a medical expert for trial.
Self-Driving Vehicles and Federal Preemption
C. Richard Newsome
Well-developed negligence and strict products liability law already provide the best solution for those instances where self-driving technology fails and results in injury or death.
Morrison Foerster Wins Jury Trial for University of California Davis
Morrison & Foerster
Jury trial won for the University of California Davis in—yes—a strawberry patent infringement case.
Combating Punitive Damages Awards on Appeal
Lynn Kappelman and Dawn Solowey
While the trial team’s deep knowledge of the trial record is an important resource, if that team does not also have appellate experience, consider an appellate specialist to lead the next phase of the case.
The Importance of Trial Preparation
Benjamin Slater III
What are the keys to success in the courtroom?
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A Trial Is all about the Appeal
Campbell D. Barrett and Judge Lynda B. Munro
Every trial has the potential for an appeal. The likelihood of an appeal is enhanced when the judge has picked a clear winner and loser after a family bench trial.
What Is a Class Action?
Benjamin H. Whitley
None of these cases were class actions. In fact, they are known in the legal world as mass torts.
Ten Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Condemnation Attorney
Charles B. McFarland
You must know the best questions to ask an attorney you are considering for your condemnation case.
The Six Essential Rules for Lawyers Dealing With Reporters
Mary Flood
Talking to the press doesn't have to hurt you. Follow these tips to get the most for your client.
Will the Bristol-Myers Decision of Personal Jurisdiction Further Consolidate Litigation in MDLs?
Jeffrey Travers and Michael J. Miller
We were able to obtain a verdict for Mr. Cooper within a year of opting for the state courts.
Driven, Obsessed, and Loving Every Minute
Arguedas, Cassman & Headley
Cris Arguedas on defending the accused.
Should You Opt for a Career Expert Witness or a First Timer?
Erin Quinn-Kong
There are reasons to hire an expert with 30-plus years of experience, but don't underestimate the skills of a first timer.
Social Media and Other Innovations Are Jarring the Judiciary
Michelle V. Rafter
Judge Shira A. Scheindlin means it when she says social media is “totally disrupting the court system.”
Mark Twain’s Advice for Getting Better Mediation Results
Gordon D. McAuley
Whether one is the plaintiff seeking to remedy an aggravation or a defendant looking to patch up the slights alleged against it, litigation is a highly charged, emotional wringer.
CEO Acquitted of Securities Fraud Charge
Bart Daniel
On April 19, 2017, after a two-week trial, a federal jury unanimously acquitted Revolutions Medical Corporation (RMCP) CEO Rondald Wheet on all three counts of securities fraud and false filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
The Growing Need for Expert Witnesses Across All Kinds of Litigation
Erin Quinn-Kong
More lawsuits mean more opportunities for expert witnesses in all industries and specialties.
Defending against Claims of Bad Faith Failure to Settle
Sharon D. Stuart
Recent lessons from the Eleventh Circuit.
Patent Battles at the PTO
S. Benjamin Pleune
Inter partes review (IPR) has become the procedure of choice to resolve the validity of patents, with or without a co-pending litigation.
