This is the third of four posts covering the presentations of Stinson Morrison Hecker partner Michael Tucci and Kilpatrick Stockton partner Rex Veal delivered on January 15, 2009, a the “FDIC & The New Banking Crisis” conference in Washington... Read More

When I was a prosecutor, defense attorneys, not always in jest, would say to me that something was rotten and stinking up the prosecutor’s office. But I never found the cause of that stinking smell. Apparently in the District Attorney's Office... Read More

Myths About Litigation Many foreign clients and clients that are United States subsidiaries of foreign companies have mistaken preconception about litigation in the United States. Part of this stems from the status of litigation in foreign countries... Read More

To view this free sample complaint, click the link below. Registration is required, but it’s free and easy! Lexis.com features a collection of briefs and motions from both federal and state jurisdictions, including the U.S. Supreme Court, Court... Read More

In E-Discovery situations, often the volume of documents to be produced is given much attention, since the amount of electronically stored information (“ESI”) at issue can have a direct effect on the cost of production. However, the form of... Read More

Lee Harvey Oswald either shot President Kennedy or he did not. This is an important question, but for trial lawyers, the question is whether a party — here, the prosecution — could have proved Oswald’s guilt at a trial. This is where... Read More

This is the last of four posts covering the presentations of Stinson Morrison Hecker partner Michael Tucci and Kilpatrick Stockton partner Rex Veal delivered on January 15, 2009, a the “FDIC & The New Banking Crisis” conference in Washington... Read More

With the onset of Sarbanes-Oxley and the increase of prosecutors' and regulators' use of the Federal Sentencing Guidelines as an offensive weapon, the general counsel's organizational authority, relationships, responsibilities, and potential... Read More

Invariably when he is working for a client in litigation with the FDIC, Stinson Morrison Hecker partner Michael Tucci says “four words come out at some point in time. Those four words are, ‘They can't do that.’ My response is virtually... Read More

Based on extensive research and in-depth analysis of the early case assessment practices of leading litigation firms and companies across the United States, we have developed the following early case assessment approach and recommended sources available... Read More

Situation : In reviewing recent studies in my work as discovery compliance counsel, I have found that an average corporate lawsuit involves slightly under 1,000 data custodians who, on average, store eight gigabytes of data on each of their hard drives... Read More

Ever wonder what happens during an appellate oral argument? Through Visionbytes new Flash based Visionplayer, LexisNexis provides an inside look at the procedure. Both the videotaped argument and the transcript are available for five state supreme court... Read More

Just starting out in the Litigation field? A basic knowledge of the terms of art is key to impressing your client or managing partner with your ability to handle litigation matters competently. Read on for a quick primer! 12b6 Motion: A motion to... Read More

As a mediator, I always have two goals when entering the room: to maximize the likelihood of a fair settlement and to ensure a day where my reputation will be enhanced. If I succeed with those two goals, I do command respect. I often see women attorneys... Read More

When President Obama nominated Judge Sonia Sotomayor to serve as a justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, he talked not only about her broad legal experience and distinguished career, but also about the importance of empathy – the ability to walk in... Read More