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An Introduction to Multidistrict Litigation

Annesley H. DeGaris

Many lawyers who do not regularly handle mass tort cases can be frustrated by the multidistrict litigation (MDL) process.

Divorce Litigation and Why to Avoid It

Stephen Cullen and Kelly Powers

There are three ways to get divorced—two of them should be avoided if possible—accepting, of course, that there are some spouses who insist on litigation and a trial.

Factors in Choosing between Arbitration and Litigation

Brian P. Rickert

In drafting contracts, one provision that must be considered for inclusion is the way disputes are resolved.

Medical Malpractice Litigation In New York and New Jersey

Jeff S. Korek

The dramatic difference between these two states in obtaining the opinion of a qualified medical expert has made it much more difficult for those injured in the state of New Jersey by medical negligence.

Nature Calls

Robert Brager

Looking to make a difference as a practitioner of environmental law? These seven pointers will help bolster your green bona fides.

Expert Witnesses for All Kinds of Litigation

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.

How Litigation Finance Brings Power to the Plaintiff

Eva Shang

Legalist launched a two-week campaign to help consumers sue Equifax—in small claims court.

Understaffed Nursing Homes Jeopardize Patient Safety

Steven G. Wigrizer

Around 70 percent of people currently turning 65 will require long-term care in their lifetime, and they will receive care for an average of three years.

STOLI Law Developing Across the Country As Courts Continue Deciding Cases

John L. Rivkin

That Legal Bulletin highlighted a variety of issues frequently faced in STOLI litigation and discussed the growing life settlement market, which involves the sale of life insurance policies by owners to third parties.

Protect Two of Your Most Valuable Business Assets: Your Company Name and Important Brand Names

Paul C. Van Slyke

Your company name and important brand names are two types of your most valuable business assets. Without your company name and brand names, consumers and trade buyers would not be able to identify easily (and choose) your goods or services over those of another.

What Needs to Be Done to Improve the Security of Art Sales and Transactions

Annabelle Gauberti

What improvements do art buyers want to see in the future when it comes to resolving art disputes?

Driven, Obsessed, and Loving Every Minute

Arguedas, Cassman, Headley & Goldman

Cris Arguedas on defending the accused.

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.

The Relationship Isn’t about You

David B. Kempston

We actively participate with the client. As counselors, we shape, mold, and contour the case—but we don’t create facts.

New Legislation and Court Judgments

Brenda Pontiff

When do you create a new service line?

Russia's Evolving Legal Environment and the Next Economic Upswing

Andrey Goltsblat

New Year Ushers in New Formulas for Calculating Maintenance Payments in Divorce Proceedings

Timothy E. Weiler

The anticipated outcome of the adoption of the increased income threshold is to reduce litigation about the amount of maintenance to be paid by simply applying the statutorily mandated calculation to more individuals with a much higher annual income.

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.

Divide and Conquer: Plaintiffs Need a Single Forum that Accommodates the Realities of Contemporary Economic Activity

David A. Mazie and David M. Estes

The growth of mass tort litigation tracks with industries’ shift to mass marketing and distribution of pharmaceutical and consumer products on a national scale.

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.

Supreme Court Reinstates Venue Limitations in Patent Cases

Jeff C. Dodd, Tonya Gray, Ben Setnick, John R. Hutchins, Rose Cordero Prey, and Mark A. Chapman

This week, in TC Heartland LLC v. Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC, the Supreme Court undid the settled practice of virtually nationwide venue for patent infringement cases.

Clients Should Understand Basic Financial Consequences of a Divorce

Steven Fernandez

Spouses who get divorced will have to adjust how they file their taxes, what income and liabilities they must report for tax purposes, and even how they approach discussions about alimony and spousal support.

Insurance for Small Businesses: Prudent Management of Risk

Peter W. Kryworuk

Whether it be the result of a devastating fire loss, a significant errors and omissions claim, or as a victim of fraudulent activity by a trusted employee, insurance coverage is hugely important.