Three of the most important words in a lawyer's lexicon are "book of business." And contrary to a common belief, there is no set personality type for a rainmaker. Even if you’d rather avoid the golf course, it is still possible to build a large...
Want the quick and easy rundown on handling a successful mediation? Check the link below for our brand-new infographic checklist with six tips for conducting a mediation that is sure to satisfy your client’s goals. Read now » Related Content ...
August 15th is National Relaxation Day, and while litigators know few moments of peace, one standout is after a case settles. To make sure you don’t wake up in a cold sweat worried that you left out a clause, forgot to inform the court, or otherwise royally...
Two things you can’t avoid on the internet: cats and generative AI. As for the first, Happy International Cat Day to those who celebrate. As to the latter, we have a new federal court template: a generative AI use and compliance certification. Judges have...
Don’t have time to research it yourself? Not even sure if you’re asking the right question? Having an existential crisis post-Barbenheimer? Fundamentals Resource Kits are here to help you find exactly what you need. Each resource kit contains links...
Electronically stored information just doesn’t have the same ring to it. Regardless of the season, you have to deal with ESI during discovery, and we’re here to help. Check out the link below for a three-minute video about producing ESI with Jim Wagstaffe...
Just keep swimming … in discovery. Whether your opponent is taking a little too seriously those campsite “Gone Fishing” signs or telling you to go jump in a lake with your discovery requests, we have you covered. Click below for a Discovery Motion...
While judges are away, will attorneys play? If only! Clear your personal docket this summer with Jim Wagstaffe’s settlement tactics and fundamentals. Read now » Related Content Settlement Agreement Drafting Fundamentals Video Watch our video on...
We all know arbitration is supposed to be a fair, expeditious, and cost-effective alternative to litigation, but when the time comes, arbitration pleading practice is not in most of our legal muscle memories. To make sure your living is easy this summer, we went...
Are there questions you slept on too long to ask now? Any tasks you know you’re doing correctly, but are not exactly sure why? Let Practical Guidance Civil Litigation help. We have resource kits on litigation fundamentals that contain all of our relevant...
Want to know how your state courts would handle ChatGPT as co-counsel on your brief? Check out our new Litigation Technology Competence State Law Survey at the link below. We provide state-by-state guidance on whether your court is one of the 40 that have imposed...
Judges and senior partners are getting ready to go on summer vacation, and maybe summer Fridays are still a thing at your firm. We at Civil Litigation want to make sure you’re moving forward with your career and your tan. Check out our new practice note on...
At Civil Litigation, we want to deliver useful information in the most effective way possible. Let us introduce you to our newest infographic checklist! Especially after a long weekend, heavy text may not be best for your system. Let these five key considerations...
U.S. magistrate judges are critical to any federal court litigation, particularly during the often-lengthy discovery process. Want to know how to stay on your magistrate judge’s good side? Let the Hon. Ronald J. Hedges (Ret., D.N.J.) teach you how it’s...
So, you’re in the door—now what? Practical Guidance Civil Litigation has your back. Check out the link below for a discussion of the expectations of a junior litigation associate so you can make the most of your career. Review guidance on specific tasks...