Insights: Results

Defending against Claims of Bad Faith Failure to Settle

by Sharon D. Stuart

Recent lessons from the Eleventh Circuit.

Rebuilding Faith in the Legal System

by Margo Pierce

Burg Simpson lawyers discuss what drives them to fight for consumers and significant cases in their consumer advocacy.

It Was a Very Bad Year for Retail

by Michelle V. Rafter

While overall business bankruptcies dropped 5.4 percent through Q3, in excess of 300 stores filed for Chapter 7 or 11 in the same period, including big names like Toys “R” Us, Gymboree, and Payless ShoeSource.

Why It's a Bad Idea to Admit Fault After an Accident in Georgia

by Stephen Hasner

Car accidents are complicated. Here's why you should avoid admitting fault.

An Army of Nancy

by Rachel Shrewsbury

The horrific stories out of Guantánamo Bay almost caused them to lose faith in the American principles of liberty and justice. Nancy Hollander became the ray of hope they needed.

Bringing Down the Hammer

by Joseph Trotti

Thor relied on one weapon, his mighty hammer. General counsel tends to play to their own strengths. What worked for the Viking deity may be a bad idea for you.

Getting Schooled

by Janice Zhou

Public-education policy is fraught throughout the United States, and Texas is certainly no different. Two leading education lawyers weigh in on accountability, resource inequities, and why “teaching to the test” has been a bad deal for kids.

On Writing, Briefly

by Wanda McKee Fowler

Legal writing has a (sometimes justifiably) bad reputation. To ensure that your briefs are clear and elegant, keep in mind these five rules used by children’s-book authors—who know a few things about keeping a distracted reader engaged.

Crash Course

by Paige Cerulli

A bad car accident left me reeling, but my worst symptoms wouldn’t appear until two weeks after. If it weren’t for excellent legal representation, there’s no way I’d have made it through—or with anything close to the settlement I got.

Restrictive Covenants in Michigan: A Cent, a Peppercorn, or Continued At-Will Employment

by Martin C. Brook

The Michigan Supreme Court, in a 2002 case, has commented that a “cent or a pepper corn, in legal estimation, would constitute a valuable consideration.” Essentially, this means that courts refrain from evaluating the quality of the deal, i.e., whether it was good or bad for one party.

The Top Five Mistakes in Individual Disability Insurance Claims

by DarrasLaw

Avoiding the same mistakes when filing a disability claim.

Leventhal & Puga

by Leventhal Puga Braley

Colorado-based personal injury law firm with national practice

How A Claim Can Create A ‘Class’ of Its Own

by Justin Smulison

One civil claim can help a victim recover, prevent others from the same harm and even save lives. Tom Connick has experienced this directly, having been at the ground floor of injury claims that have led to high-value class action settlements.

Mortensen & Milne: Personal Injury Powerhouse

by Mortensen & Milne

With over a decade of collaborative legal experience under their belts, Alan Mortensen and Lance Milne have developed an active firm of trial lawyers always striving to advocate for their clients.

Crucial Alliances

by Jane E. Young

Workplaces everywhere have changed since the start of the pandemic in ways that can be highly beneficial to women. Here’s a road map for consolidating recent gains—and making the most of them going forward.

Hundreds of Millions Won for Our Clients

by Lenahan & Dempsey

Lenahan & Dempsey, a personal injury firm in Northeastern/Central Pennsylvania, has won millions on behalf of clients who have been seriously injured.