In-house counsel say lawsuits down, regulatory actions up 
Published: October 27, 2011
Tags: in-house counsel, litigation
Companies saw a slight decline in litigation last year but faced increased regulatory action, according to the 2011 Fulbright & Jaworski litigation survey.
New York City ethics opinion allows litigation financing
Published: July 1, 2011
Tags: attorney-client privilege, ethics, litigation, 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.
Study offers trial lawyers insights on jurors’ thinking
By:
Correy Stephenson
Published: October 25, 2010
Tags: juries, juror attitudes, jurors, litigation, product liability
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, according to Decision Analysis president Richard Gabriel.
ExhibitView: User-friendly trial presentation software reviewed
By:
Finis Price
Published: August 20, 2010
Tags: ExhibitView, litigation, software, technology, trial presentation
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.
Gruesome photos may sway jurors – or make them swoon
By:
Nora Tooher
Published: August 19, 2010
Tags: evidence, exhibits, juries, jurors, litigation
Graphic injury photographs can increase a plaintiff’s chance of a favorable jury finding. But some photos can be so gruesome that jurors become angry at the plaintiff’s lawyer for displaying them.
Expert witnesses still in demand despite downturn
By:
Nora Tooher
Published: June 23, 2010
Tags: expert witnesses, experts, litigation, recession
Despite the recession, top expert witnesses still command top dollar. But many are being brought in later in the pre-trial process, as attorneys and clients try to keep the lid on litigation costs.
Fla. jury awards $46.3 million to smoker’s widow
By:
Nora Tooher
Published: April 26, 2010
Tags: litigation, R.J. Reynolds, tobacco litigation
Last Wednesday, a Florida jury ordered R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. to pay $46.3 million to the wife of a longtime smoker who died of lung cancer.
What are the hot practice areas (and what’s not)?
By:
Reni Gertner
Published: November 9, 2009
Tags: 20 Things Lawyers Need to Know in 2010, legal staffing, litigation, recession
Despite the wave of lawyer layoffs over the past year, a number of practice areas are booming – awaiting lawyers who are looking to expand or make a change.
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