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Over the last few decades, the use of specialized appellate lawyers has grown dramatically.
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Read More »New subcommittee focuses on bankruptcy, courts
WASHINGTON – The Senate Judiciary Committee has created a new subcommittee focused on federal courts and the bankruptcy litigation system.
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Read More »Poll: Respondents favor individuals over insurers in lawsuits
More than half of the respondents in a recent poll said they would favor an individual in a lawsuit against an insurance company, according to the Defense Research Institute.
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Read More »How trial lawyers can use the iPad in new ways
Trial lawyers keep finding new ways, some expected and others surprising, to put the iPad to work in all aspects of litigation.
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Read More »What will the hot practice areas be in 2013?
While a stagnant economy means a tough job market for many lawyers, legal staffing experts predict that attorneys with specialized skills will continue to find themselves in high demand in 2013.
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Read More »Shake up in disability bias litigation
WASHINGTON – Employment attorneys say that they have seen an increase in disability-related charges since final regulations under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act went into effect more than a year ago. Lawyers say they have also noticed a ...
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Read More »In-house counsel say lawsuits down, regulatory actions up
Companies saw a slight decline in litigation last year but faced increased regulatory action, according to the 2011 Fulbright & Jaworski litigation survey.
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Read More »New York City ethics opinion allows litigation financing
The New York City Bar Association has issued a formal ethics opinion giving the green light to non-recourse litigation financing, but also pointing out the many ethical issues that lawyers must address.
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Read More »Study offers trial lawyers insights on jurors’ thinking
Trial consulting firm Decision Analysis recently released the first report analyzing results from a nationwide survey of juror attitudes on specific litigation issues. The report – comprised of responses from 2,894 participants in cities including Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta and Philadelphia – offers insight to both sides of the bar.
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Read More »ExhibitView: User-friendly trial presentation software reviewed
An easy-to-use presentation software package, ExhibitView by ExhibitView Solutions provides a streamlined trial presentation experience. Lawyers USA columnist Finis Price reviews the software.
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