In an earlier post, I interviewed Patricia Veronica Castaño about litigation in Argentina. During our interview, I learned that there is no pre-trial exchange of evidence in Argentine litigation, but that there can be early evidentiary proceedings. I was
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The Unpredictable blog, published by Becker Glynn Muffly Chassin & Hosinski LLP, focuses on practical aspects of litigation and dispute resolution. It covers topics such as discovery strategies including document requests and interrogatories, enforcement of judgments, arbitration particularly international commercial arbitration, and analysis of recent court decisions. The blog discusses procedural nuances, client management during discovery, and strategic considerations in litigation and arbitration. It also provides commentary on how courts interpret arbitration agreements, defamation claims, and releases. The content reflects the firm's expertise in commercial litigation, arbitration, and related procedural law.
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Comments on Recent Cases: August 2025
By Will Newman
Image credit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fireworks#/media/File:2013_Fireworks_on_Eiffel_Tower_10.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 Holds Plaintiff Failed to Allege Facts Connecting Defendant to…
More Thoughts on Appearing Pro Hac Vice
By Will Newman
Clients often hire lawyers in their own community. And those lawyers typically are allowed to appear in the local court. But sometimes clients hire lawyers from another community than the one in which the relevant court is located. This has…
Debt Collection
By Will Newman
A lot of litigation is about collecting debts. The defendant promised to pay money and then they didn’t. Courts provide a mechanism to collect on debts when debtors do not pay voluntarily. This allows organizations to extend credit, knowing that…
Earning Client's Trust
By Will Newman
Hiring a lawyer can be hard because doing so requires that a client place her trust in someone she may not know very well. Lawyers have a reputation for being dishonest, and many people do not have close friendships with…
Litigation in Estonia
By Will Newman
I had the great pleasure to visit Estonia this year and, while I enjoyed the brisk cool weather, ate too many kohuke snacks, and tried some Vana Talinn, I did not get the chance to visit any Estonian courts.…
Comments on Recent Cases: July 2025
By Will Newman
Image credit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fireworks#/media/File:2013_Fireworks_on_Eiffel_Tower_10.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 Affirms Quantum Meruit Claim Even Where Written Contract ExistsWhile…
Factual Research
By Will Newman
People think that law is a dramatic job, best carried out by charismatic orators. But the hardest and most important part of the job is reading carefully and doing lots of research. That’s where a team full of researchers makes…
More Thoughts on Deposition Designations
By Will Newman
Ever since my August 2020 post about deposition designations at trial, people have been demanding more deposition designation content. I joke, of course, because many regard deposition designations as one of the least interesting parts of a trial. But they…
Litigation in Louisiana
By Will Newman
Louisiana is a bit of an outlier in many ways among states in the United States. It has parishes instead of counties, it is former French colony, and it uses the civil law system instead of the common law one.…