Litigation News

Practice Management

Alternate Legal Service Providers: A Booming Market

By Daniel S. Wittenberg

Once considered niche players in the legal sector, ALSPs now make up a $10 billion market.

Contracts

Settlement’s Confidentiality Not Binding on Attorney

By Kristen L. Burge

Signing as to form and content does not make attorney party to the agreement.

Model Rules of Professional Conduct

Third-Party Fee Financing Sails into Uncharted Waters

By Onika K. Williams

Fee financing triggers disclosure duties, risk of excessive fees, and conflicts of interest.

Litigation & Trials

German Heirs Allowed to Sue in U.S. for Nazi Art Seizures

By Onika K. Williams

D.C. Circuit exercises jurisdiction over some foreign entities, but not all.

Class Actions

District Court Issues Revised Guidance for Class Action Settlements

By Matthew S. Mulqueen

Northern District of California becomes first to require publication of claims data.

Litigation & Trials

Seeking Self-Compassion

By Joseph P. Beckman

"Compassion" is often at odds with the adjectives typically used to describe lawyers.

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Civil Procedure

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Ethics

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Mental Health & Wellness

Working in a profession that is known for its above average stress and anxiety levels, it is essential to prioritize mindfulness and well being.

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Trial Skills

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