At the end of the year, millions of people around the world prepare for the arrival of Santa Claus. But what if Santa doesn’t bring what you ask for? Or, what if his reindeer cause damage to your roof? Can
Considerations for Suing Santa Claus
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Protecting Confidential Information & Trade Secrets During a Lawsuit: Injunctive Relief
In my blog article “Confidential Information” vs. “Trade Secrets,” I provided a general overview of what confidential information and trade secrets are. Let’s pretend, however, that despite your efforts and filing a lawsuit, your valuable information is at
Se Habla Español: The benefits of being bilingual in litigation.
Being the national language, English is by far the most common language spoken in the United States. However, there is a substantial section of the population who either do not speak much English or are at least more comfortable in
How to Prepare for a Remote Hearing
During the past several months, due to the coronavirus pandemic, a lot of court proceedings have moved to video chatting programs or to telephone conferences. Court proceedings previously thought to be only effectively done in person are now routinely done
Adding Worth to a Lawsuit: What are Punitive Damages and Punitive Damages Discovery in South Dakota?
Before filing a lawsuit, it is imperative that you put an idea in place on what the case is worth.
There are various buckets of damages to consider when evaluating what your case is worth. Compensatory damages are actual damages
When and How Can You Appeal?
When you get a bad outcome in a case, it is natural to say: “I will just appeal it.” But it is not always that simple and not always possible. This blog tries to give a brief overview of some
Litigating over the Internet – can you still make a WOW impression on the Court?
The short answer is – absolutely!
Over the past couple of months and into the foreseeable future, many of us litigators and our clients will be appearing before Courts via videoconferencing technology for a meaningful and substantive hearing. As the
Collecting on a Judgment: Making the Win “Worth It”
Congratulations! You have won your case. But, was it worth it?
Sadly, winning a case does not guarantee that the defendant will actually pay you what the court says they owe. The fact is that some people simply do not
Written Discovery: A Money Saving Device
Typically, when a party files a lawsuit there are many unknowns. In Nebraska specifically, there is a very liberal pleading regime. Nebraska Court Rules of Pleading in Civil Cases § 6-1108 requires only that a complaint be set out with
The Whole Truth: Why You Should Be Completely Open and Honest With Your Attorney
Nobody likes to share information which they think might hurt them or their case. It is not comfortable to do so, and sometimes people like to believe that it is better to not say anything. Such a person might think