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Apologies Can Make All the Difference in Dispute Resolution
One of the greatest lost opportunities in our litigious society is the chance to apologize in a way that really matters. The conventional wisdom has been that an apology will be viewed as an admission of liability which should be carefully avoided. There is a mounting body of evidence, however, that genuine apologies reduce the risk of litigation and help resolve legal disputes once they arise. On the other hand, an apology diluted by fear of legal consequences can actually make matters worse.Judge Rules For University of California Students in Fee Suit
The University of California owes nearly $34 million to students who sued over fee increases claiming they amounted to a breach of contract, a judge ruled. The case stems from a lawsuit filed by students alleging that the university had promised to keep fees stable during the students' three-year course of study. Mo Kashmiri, one of the original plaintiffs, called the ruling a victory but said he was disappointed the university will appeal. "They're going to waste a lot of money in legal fees," he said.Attorneys For Connecticut Hedge Fund Manager Dispute SEC Charges
Attorneys for Connecticut hedge-fund manager Steven A. Cohen are disputing federal civil charges that he failed to prevent insider trading at SAC Capital Advisors, saying he didn't read an email at the center of the allegations.BigLaw Partner Sues Former Firm for Age and Sex Discrimination
Man Faces Trial For Causing Public Stir Over Bin Laden
A man arrested and charged with disorderly conduct near the World Trade Center after an angry crowd threatened him for supporting Osama bin Laden will stand trial in late February, despite his free speech claims.View more book results for the query "*"
Bono Artwork "Opens" Lanier's New York Office
When Houston plaintiffs lawyer W. Mark Lanier bought a 15-foot piece of art at a charity auction held at Christie's in New York in 2003, he says he didn't have a clue where he would display it. But Lanier found the perfect location for the paint, pencil and charcoal drawing created by U2 frontman Bono and the singer's two daughters — Lanier had it installed in the elevator lobby of his firm's brand-new New York City office.Trending Stories
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