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Over the last few decades, the use of specialized appellate lawyers has grown dramatically.

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WASHINGTON – The Senate Judiciary Committee has created a new subcommittee focused on federal courts and the bankruptcy litigation system.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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