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MEDIATION
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In analyzing the merits of certification of the class, the Supreme Court ignored 45 years of jurisprudence on the issue and awarded corporations a proverbial hall pass, so long as they commit their wrongdoings through localized delegation of critical payment and promotion decisions. While there are new roadblocks to class certification, there are also possible ways around them.
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TRIAL PRACTICE & PROCEDURE
Love and marriage |
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Testing the limits of marital privileges in civil plaintiffs’ lawsuits. If the testimony from the defendant’s non-party spouse is important enough, this may be the time to pursue a little-used and under-developed exception to the privilege against testifying adversely to one’s spouse.
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A former defense attorney switches sides and strives to bring civility to litigation. Being fired by a corporate client gave him the opportunity for a more personal connection to each case: “With us, it’s our client’s only case.”
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OFFICE TECHNOLOGY
The Holiday and New Year’s technology gift guide |
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Whether it’s a gift or last-minute tax deduction, here’s a quick guide to choosing which of the hot new products is right for you.
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Think oral argument won’t impact your appeal? Think again. Prepare. Rehearse. And don’t forget to appeal to the justices’ common sense and notions of fair play.
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This plaintiff’s attorney spent 20 years on the “dark side” and what she learned there helps her achieve remarkable settlements for her clients.
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