
Part of my work involves reading court decisions to keep abreast of how judges decide the types of cases I
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Part of my work involves reading court decisions to keep abreast of how judges decide the types of cases I…
Direct examination is harder than it looks. On the surface it looks like the participants are just reading from scripts. But since I wrote my original post on the subject, I’ve had more thoughts on the work involved in doing…
Every industry has particular issues that arise in litigation, but few have as many as construction. Construction projects involve heavy machinery, so personal injury is one common concern. Additionally, construction disputes typically involve large sums of money, numerous vendors, and…
I still identify as a mediation skeptic, but I feel better about it now than I did when I first wrote about the subject in early 2021. With the benefit of five more years of commercial dispute resolution, I decided…
Lithuania is not just famous for beautiful castles, folk music, and farmhouse beer. It is also a technology capital, economic power, and home to about three million people. And so of course it is home to commercial disputes. I have long…

Part 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.Litigation News Column About Remote Work in the LawLitigation…
In some trials, the judges decide the outcome. In others, a jury decides. Having spent even more time before each since my earlier post on this topic, I thought I’d update readers of this blog on my thoughts and experiences…
Real estate involves esoteric rules, intricate contracts, huge amounts of money, and tough businesspeople. No wonder it is a frequent source of litigation. Many litigators focus on real estate practice: One reason is there is a community of people in…
People have been living in Lebanon for over seven thousand years. It is home to Muslims and Christians, as well as leaders in trade and culture. And so obviously it has been home to some disputes. I have always wanted…
Part 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 Quash Third-Party SubpoenaPeople are often surprised…