By: Ronald J. Levine HERRICK , FEINSTEIN LLP THIS ARTICLE DISCUSSES HOW TO MAKE pitches for new litigation business and covers topics such as preparing the presentation, effective communication techniques, and following up after the pitch. Too many litigators...
By: Ronald J. Levine HERRICK, FEINSTEIN LLP THIS ARTICLE PROVIDES GUIDANCE FOR LITIGATORS on developing new business and covers topics such as building your presence as a thought leader, marketing, and networking. Three of the most important words in a litigator's...
By: Hilary Gerzhoy , Amy Richardson , HWG LLP, and Lauren Snyder SAS This checklist provides guidance for associates considering relocating to another firm and covers topics such as how to evaluate a potential new law firm, questions to ask at your interview...
By: Hilary Gerzhoy , Amy Richardson , HWG LLP, and Lauren Snyder SAS THIS ARTICLE PROVIDES GUIDANCE FOR AN attorney relocating to another firm, and covers topics such as what to consider when considering a lateral move; how to navigate your ethical responsibilities;...
By: Ronald J. Hedges, Esq. (FORMER U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE (D.N.J.)), RONALD J. HEDGES LLC This article provides a judge’s insights into the use of generative artificial intelligence (GAI) in civil litigation and covers topics such as potential uses of GAI...
By: Hilary Gerzhoy , Julienne Pasichow and Grace Wynn HWG LLP THIS ARTICLE DISCUSSES ETHICAL ISSUES LITIGATORS must be aware of when considering using generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology in their practice and covers topics such as the many ways...
By: Ronald J. Levine , HERRICK, FEINSTEIN LLP This article provides guidance for the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into law firm management and performance. With AI, clients will be able to monitor and evaluate their counsel’s activities in...
By: Rose J. Hunter Jones, Kassi R. Burns, and Meredith A. Perlman, KING & SPALDING THIS ARTICLE DISCUSSES BEST PRACTICES AND STRATEGIC INSIGHTS LITIGATORS SHOULD CONSIDER IN A FEDERAL COURT LITIGATION when dealing with discovery produced by generative artificial...
This infographic checklist provides an overview of five key considerations attorneys should keep in mind before using generative artificial intelligence (AI) apps, like ChatGPT, in their next litigation and, more broadly, in their legal practice. To find...
By: The Practical Guidance Civil Litigation Team This process map resource kit provides an overview of the key stages in the lifecycle of a typical federal court litigation, as well as comprehensive resources providing step-by-step guidance on the most common...
By: Jim Wagstaffe and The Wagstaffe Group CLASS CERTIFICATION PROCEDURES ARE GOVERNED BY Rule 23(c)(1)(A) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (Rule 23): “At an early practicable time after a person sues or is sued as a class representative, the court...
By: Jim Wagstaffe and The Wagstaffe Group FOURTH CIRCUIT HOLDS THAT IN DENYING A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION, ALL FOUR TRADITIONAL FACTORS REQUIRED FOR SUCH RELIEF NEED NOT BE CONSIDERED WHEN ONE FACTOR IS CLEARLY NOT SATISFIED THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD...
By: Michael Bahler and Mike Stefanelli Deciding whether to commence a federal lawsuit requires the attorney to evaluate the potential client, analyze the applicable legal and procedural landscape, and examine the possibility of resolving the dispute without litigation...
Form provided by Jim Wagstaffe and the Wagstaffe group. This memorandum (also called a litigation hold notice or simply a litigation hold) notifies a client’s relevant employees of their duty to preserve and ensures that the client meets its legal responsibilities...
By: Jim Wagstaffe and The Wagstaffe Group A PARTY SEEKING CLASS CERTIFICATION MUST SATISFY THE four requirements set forth under Fed. R. Civ. P. 23(a) (Rule 23(a)). Numerosity. A class is so large that joinder of all members is impracticable. Commonality...