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Experts: Lawyers can’t dismiss emojis as frivolous clutter
Don’t be surprised if the relevance and meaning of a smiley face emoji becomes the subject of debate in a courtroom near you. Emojis have become the true punctuation marks […]
On Mediation: Using the full strength of your case in mediation
Mediation is often portrayed as a rational and logical choice that saves money and time. Well, it is that. But let’s face it, it’s also usually required by the court […]
An online real estate scam: Wire transfers targeted
RICHMOND, VA — A pervasive scam that can victimize lawyers, homeowners and real estate professionals is showing no signs of letting up in southeast states. State bars and legal insurance […]
Baltimore defense attorney accused of obstruction, witness intimidation
BALTIMORE, MD — A Baltimore defense attorney has been arrested for allegedly offering to pay a victim to not testify in a rape case and threatening her with deportation if […]
Law firms are setting up cyber specialities as attacks grow
Data breaches might look like fodder for headline news or primetime television, but lawyers warn that the legal drama that can unfold following an errant keystroke is real and increasingly […]
Ore. golf course overcomes odd legal hurdles
Along the southern Oregon coast, on a 350-acre cliff-side property, two golf-industry veterans are looking to break ground this year on the next go-to golfing destination in North America: Pacific […]
Commentary: Mixing emotions and logistics in jury selection
The most effective panel voir dire I have ever seen began with the plaintiffs’ attorney expressing great sympathy and interest in one juror’s opinion that it was unseemly for the […]
Commentary: Sprucing up your brief’s fact section
I’ve been thinking about factual background sections of briefs. I’ve been writing several of late. And I’m co-teaching a CLE on the topic next week. Over the past 10 years, […]
Can workplace wellness make you healthy?
How effective employee wellness programs are depends greatly on how well a program is designed and aligned with workers’ needs and abilities to access what is offered, health experts agreed. […]
Commentary: Constantly surfing the web at work? Surprise! You’re fired!
This should probably go without saying, but spending one’s entire workday on the internet can lead to termination. Shocking, no? But this news apparently came as a surprise to a […]
Binding arbitration in nursing home cases spurs debate
As the nation’s courts wrestle with rules for nursing home arbitration agreements, one Virginia lawyer says he’s making arbitration work for his clients in nursing home cases. Not all his […]
On Mediation: Using your client’s authenticity in mediation
It’s relatively easy to recall your trial victories when the jury identified with your client. They’re probably some of your best results. How did that happen? On a superficial level, […]
Case Digests
- Fourth Department – Child neglect: Matter of De’Lawrence S. III
- Court of Appeals – Missing witness instruction: People v. Khiamdavanh
- Second Circuit – Securities fraud: Huey v. Anavex Life Sciences Corp.
- Fourth Department – Probation conditions violations: People v. Relyea
- Fourth Department – Ineffective assistance of counsel: People v. Remington
- Court of Appeals – Substitution of counsel: People v. Kelley
- Fourth Department – Due process: People v. Pulley
- Court of Appeals – Equitable estoppel: Incorporated Village of Freeport v. Freeport Plaza West LLC
- Court of Appeals – Ineffective assistance of counsel: People v. Guerra
- Second Circuit – Death results clause: United States v. Parks
- Fourth Department – Suppression: People v. Post
Law News
- NY appeals court reinstates criminal charges
- Cybersecurity requires strategy, culture and vigilance, local experts advise
- Gun conviction reversed over illegal search
- NY appeals court grants new trial for defendant who attacked RPD officer
- NY appeals court reinstates attempted murder charge
- Harris Beach Murtha adds Boston firm Peabody & Arnold
- Attorney and law firm sanctioned for AI mistakes in court filing
- New rule requires NY judges to visit detention sites
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