
One of the smartest lawyers I know is Dutch, and so I associate the Netherlands with good lawyers. And, as a New Yorker, when I think of my city’s history of commerce, I think of the Dutch settlers who founded
Image credit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thanksgiving#/media/File:Our_(Almost_Traditional)_Thanksgiving_Dinner.jpgPart of my work involves reading court decisions to keep abreast of how judges decide the types of cases I handle. Below, I share some thoughts on recent decisions.Court Refuses to Permit Defendant Pay Settlement in CoinsParties in…
Before the invention of Microsoft PowerPoint, people used slides and poster boards to present information and emphasize a point. And in trials, lawyers often use images to present important points, evidence, arguments, or context. While they may look simple,…
Image credit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Removal_of_Kevin_McCarthy#/media/File:United_States_House_of_Representatives,_October_3,_2023.jpgPart of my work involves reading court decisions to keep abreast of how judges decide the types of cases I handle. Below, I share some thoughts on recent decisions.Court Refuses to Dismiss Nuisance Claim Where Defendant Repeatedly Did…
Unlike many posts on this blog, which are written by Will Newman, this post is by Esteban Maqueo Barnetche of the Mexico City law firm, Olea, Maqueo y Gimenez.Settlements in Mexican Commercial Disputes Often Come After Trial Having…