Though trial by combat may at times seem an option, we at Civil Litigation like to keep litigation … well, civil. That’s why, as outside counsel, effective collaboration with in-house counsel is essential to developing a trial theme that summarizes...
The U.S. Supreme Court steadily and without fanfare has been revolutionizing multiple areas of civil procedure to provide litigants with a battleplan to win their cases. The stealth procedural weapons include personal jurisdiction, venue forum selection clauses...
If you so much as walked past a television this spring, you saw something about the college admissions cheating scandal. Much of the attention focused on the celebrities embroiled in the case, particularly Full House’s Lori Loughlin and Desperate Housewives’...
Take a look at the attorney roster of Wiggins, Childs, Pantazis, Fisher & Goldfarb and you’ll see a diverse mix of legal professionals. As attorney D.G. Pantazis explains, that’s because the firm members pride themselves on bringing together, developing...
It’s not uncommon for folks outside the legal profession to treat legalese as a foreign language. But for many of Lisa Cowan’s clients, it’s both the figurative and literal truth. Cowan is an attorney with Brereton Law Office , a boutique litigation...
While the title Process Engineer doesn’t appear on attorney Jeff Dailey’s business card, it probably should. A former Big Law partner, Dailey prides himself at spotting and resolving inefficiencies—something he believes is critically important...
In just a matter of weeks, COVID-19 changed the way much of the world works. But for Florida law firm Boyd & Jenerette , the shift to remote work options started well before the first trace of COVID showed up in the news. For this civil litigation defense...
Almost everyone believes in the law. But when a jury summons shows up in the mail, excuses often take precedence over beliefs. Not so for Steve Cohen. “I’m the only *** you’ll ever meet who never tried to get out of jury duty,” he said...
“I went to law school to do public interest work,” attorney Dominic Donovan explains. And upon graduation he accepted a position as guardian ad litem counsel in Ohio. “I loved the work and it was great litigation experience—but the burnout...
While defending a deposition, you might have the nagging sensation that opposing counsel’s questions are objectionable, but you aren’t sure if you have grounds to object. Civil Litigation has you covered. Check out the practice note linked below for...
If you’ve ever found yourself in the unfortunate position of e-filing at 11:55 p.m. for a midnight deadline after staring at your screen all day, the e-filing system can suddenly become an intimidating place. But never fear—we’ve got you covered...
We just added Arbitration Q&A content to Practical Guidance’s State Law Comparison Tool! Compare state laws on arbitration both pre-dispute and once a dispute arises across five key arbitration questions. Click the link below, then select “Civil...
New for 2023, Civil Litigation has added a suite of new virtual trial guidance that will help you successfully navigate the nuances and pitfalls associated with a remote trial environment. It’s time to master the art of the virtual trial. Click the link below...
This holiday season, keep things civil during discovery with Civil Litigation’s checklists. Click the link below to make sure you know what you owe, to whom, and when with our interactive federal Deadlines in Civil Litigation Chat Bot Checklist. Our bot will...
Here at Practical Guidance, Civil Litigation wants to make sure you can enjoy a conflict-free start to your holiday season. We have federal, state, and international arbitration content to resolve disputes between one and all. Click the link below for strategic...