How Litigators Are Confronting COVID in the Courtroom
By Norma C. Izzo – August 31, 2020 | This crisis has spurred immediate use of technology that was not largely present, and often frowned upon, in litigation and courtrooms.
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Immunity from Liability in the Age of COVID-19: A New Reality for Trial Lawyers?
By Paul Dowdell – August 31, 2020 | The future of tort lawsuits against business defendants for COVID-19-related claims faces a challenge from federal and state lawmakers.
Practice Points
COVID-19: Advice for Notaries During the Pandemic
By John Austin – April 8, 2020 | With a little thought and some planning, notaries can employ social distancing practices to reduce the amount of physical contact and time they need to spend with document signers.
Five Tips to Prepare Your Client for Mediation
By John Austin – February 7, 2020 | It pays dividends to advise parties about what to expect and what not to expect during this sometimes arduous but beneficial process.
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Tried and True Tips for Trying Timed Trials
By Blanca Young – December 20, 2019 | In this Sound Advice, Blanca Young offers practical tips for trying cases in which the judge had imposed time limits for trial.
Examining a Witness' Non-Verbal Communication
By Chris A. Meyers – March 28, 2019 | In this segment, you will learn how to prepare your witness to produce strong nonverbal cues, positive body language, and to thrive under cross-examination.
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Events & CLE
Sep
15
Events | Webinar
How to Ethically Protect and Secure Communication in Online Dispute Resolution[CC]
ETHICS 60 min
This webinar will review key ethical concerns related to virtual and online mediations and provide practice tips as to how attorneys can collaborate with client representatives, communicate with the…
Sep
16
Events | Webinar
Virtual Innovations: Efficient Justice in Business and Commercial Litigation
Hear from some of the nation's best-known litigators and judges about virtual innovations that will enable you to litigate business and commercial cases smarter, faster, and cheaper.
Sep
24
Events | Webinar
Pandemic Insurance Issues: What Your Company Needs to Know [CC]
CLE 60 min
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to business closures worldwide, causing impacted businesses to look to their insurance policies for business interruption, civil commotion, and other losses.