Corporate Counsel | Commentary
By Michael J. Harrington | February 21, 2019
Many of the law suits prominent in today's headlines—the ones concerning opioids, talc, NFL concussions and many pharmaceutical products—are part of a 50-year-old experiment in legal procedure known as multidistrict litigation whose vital signs are now flashing an immediate need for intensive care.
Connecticut Law Tribune | Commentary
By Michael J. Harrington | February 21, 2019
Many of the law suits prominent in today's headlines—the ones concerning opioids, talc, NFL concussions and many pharmaceutical products—are part of a 50-year-old experiment in legal procedure known as multidistrict litigation whose vital signs are now flashing an immediate need for intensive care.
By Dylan Jackson | February 20, 2019
The use of jury consultants who use empirical analysis to find out how a firm's case will play in front of a jury before a trial ever begins has become standard practice -- especially in high-stakes litigation.
The Legal Intelligencer | News
By Lizzy McLellan | February 20, 2019
A judge confirmed an award finding that Esther Berezofsky was not required to include former partner Mark Cuker in litigation over water contamination in Flint, Michigan.
By Derek Foran and Michael Komorowski | February 20, 2019
Staying on the right side of the 'Flatley' line in an era of social media publicity and a daily barrage of celebrity and political gossip can require finesse. Aggressive demand letters surely have their place, but lawyers and clients should be careful to stick to the facts of the alleged injury when building up leverage.
By Kacy Miller | February 20, 2019
It's trial counsel's job to make the decisions. We consultants just aim to help everyone make more informed decisions along the way.
Corporate Counsel | Expert Opinion
By Tamara Fraizer and Leah Brownlee | February 20, 2019
Startups have a lot to think about as they journey toward success. Legal issues are often low on the list of priorities, but a little bit of legal foresight can help prevent costly problems down the road. Below are some of the legal mistakes that can limit or jeopardize the ultimate success of a startup.
By Shaun J. Voigt, Aaron D. Langberg and Anthony Guzman | February 20, 2019
A California Court of Appeal recently issued its decision in Ward v. Tilly's, instituting a sweeping change in California's reporting-time pay rules and now prohibiting a common scheduling practice used by employers throughout the state.
By Dylan Jackson | February 20, 2019
Matthew DiBlasi will join Akerman as a partner in New York.
By Xiumei Dong | February 19, 2019
Litigation boutique Bleichmar Fonti & Auld has hired litigator Peter Borkon from Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro.
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