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
Litigation in the Netherlands
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Comments on Recent Cases: November 2023
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
Opening Statements
One of the more dramatic parts of a trial is the opening statement. Lawyers for each side give a speech to the judge or jury, explaining what the case is about and why they think they will win. But opening
Demonstratives
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,
Litigation in Japan
I spent some of my honeymoon in a Tokyo courtroom. Thankfully not as a defendant, I was there to watch how the justice system works in one of the biggest and most vibrant cities in the world. I saw a
Comments on Recent Cases: October 2023
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
Judgment Enforcement Challenges in Mexico
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
Disputes with Clients
For various reasons, clients get into disputes with their attorneys. Sometimes clients believe the lawyer charged too much money. And sometimes clients believe the lawyer gave them bad advice or mishandled their responsibilities. Because of the potential for these disputes,
Local Rules and Individual Practices
When litigating a case, it is not enough to read the applicable law. And it is not enough to read the applicable rules of civil procedure. There is another body of law and rules that lawyers need to read and
Litigation in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Few countries have more syllables in their names than Bosnia and Herzegovina. And while the country dates back to the ninth century, the government is just twenty years old. It is home to three and a half million people. It