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The Supreme Court and American Common Sense

The Trump majority not only flunked the tests of nonpartisanship and the rule of law, it also flunked the test of common sense.
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The Impact of Motivated Reasoning on Memory and Impact in Disputes

Understanding and addressing motivated reasoning can help give you a sense of what's realistic for your client and case. It will also help you achieve better results in mediation as well as trial, if necessary.
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Protecting a Joint Defense or a Common Interest Privilege

For entities who are not involved in litigation, but who share an interest in a legal issue (such as negotiating a transaction or an ongoing lobbying interest), they may desire to document their common interest.
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Moving Toward Resolution: The Importance of Systems for Mediators

New mediators face a steep learning curve, not only in mastering the nuances of negotiation but also in managing the administrative aspects of their practice. Support in these initial stages is not just beneficial but critical for their success.
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The Banality of Lying

Thomas Jefferson, for whom eternal vigilance is the price of liberty and legitimate government depends on the consent of the governed, would be none too pleased.
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Employers Can Take These Steps When Workers Return (or Don't) After Extended Medical Leave

Here is a breakdown of steps companies can take to ensure a smooth transition and make sure the biggest risks are mitigated.
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Condemnation Conundrums: Navigating the Intersections of Commercial Real Estate and Eminent Domain Actions

For real estate attorneys, knowing how to navigate around eminent domain actions in the midst of various transactions and operations is critical to best position clients for the future condemnation conundrum.
7 minute read

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The Duty to Tell the Truth

State bars are concerned with ensuring the public's faith in the legal profession and they do so by enforcing lawyers' duty of candor, which can be applicable in a lawyer's personal and professional life.
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The More Trials, the Better the Settlement

It goes without saying that the lawyer known to try cases has more credibility at mediation. The advocate who pontificates about what will happen "when we take this case to trial" intimidates no one if he has never seen a jury.
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Top 10 Tips to Help Practicing Attorneys Avoid Trouble

Playing ostrich by sticking your head in the sand and avoiding the inevitable will only increase your anxiety, your risk and your potential for exposure.
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