Musings on the Unpredictable Practice of Jury Selection
By Samuel W. Silver – October 30, 2018 | Or, "Ought there be a law?"
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Articles
What a Trial Looks Like from a Juror's Point of View
By John Branson – October 30, 2018 | Viewing it from the inside, a seasoned litigator sees the genius in the jury system.
Practice Points
Buyer Validly Terminated Merger Agreement in Unprecedented MAE Finding
By Matthew Davis & Jacob Kirkham – November 30, 2018 | Delaware Court of Chancery decision is likely to have far-reaching impacts on mergers and commercial contracts.
Finish with a Punch: Tips for Writing Effective Conclusions
By Brian J. Williams – October 31, 2018 | Learn how to craft the perfect ending.
Audio
The Importance of a Diverse Trial Team
Trial lawyers discuss the growing body of evidence demonstrating that diversity creates success—and why practitioners should diversify their trial teams and jury for better trial performance.
Three-Day Rule Eliminated for Electronic Service
Make sure to correctly calendar your response deadlines under the most recent edits to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. You no longer get three extra days for electronic service. (3 minutes, 53 seconds)
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Events & CLE
Jan
24
Events | Webinar
Oops: What To Do When an Attorney or Expert Screws Up
ETHICS 60 min
Attorneys and experts are human, and as a result, make mistakes. Faculty will discuss: How to solve problems when attorney and experts make mistakes The recent Formal Opinion 481 about when an attorn…
May
01
Events | In-Person
2019 Section of Litigation & Solo, Small Firm and General Practice Division CLE Conference
The Section of Litigation & Solo, Small Firm & General Practice Division Annual CLE Conference is THE premier event for litigators and solo and small firm practitioners.
Feb
05
Events | In-Person
Construction Insurance: What You Think You Know Regional CLE Program
The Construction Insurance: What You Think You Know Regional CLE Program will take place in Denver, CO on February 5, 2019. This interactive program will cover the types of insurance coverages needed…