Need a Lawyer? There’s an (Unauthorized) App for That
Despite the recent ruling, the app may be the start of a trend in delivery of lower-cost legal services.
Litigation News | Spring 2022
Volume 47, Issue 3
Features
Advice-of-Counsel Defense Lands Lawyer in Hot Water
Disciplinary board puts attorney through the wringer for relying on counsel’s advice not to disclose anticipated bonuses.
Court Online: Virtually Normal
After more than 260,000 virtual court events, a state supreme court's order signals that virtual hearings are here to stay.
Columns
Drone Data-Mining: Coming to a Home Near You
Drones have been one of the most notable developments in military technology over the past two decades.
Third-Party Discovery: Getting What You Need
In civil cases, essential information is often in the possession of those that are not parties to the lawsuit.
The Costs of Cost Shifting
The 2015 amendments propelled litigants into an era of proportional discovery and authorized courts to shift costs to an overly demanding requesting party.
Mental Health, Mindfulness, and the Business of Law
Although no sector has been spared, legal professionals have been particularly struck by mental health issues exacerbated by the pandemic.
Judges Can Read: Argue Without Your Notes!
Tips for working without a net—in the era of remote trials, the virtual environment has spawned an increase in rote reading.
Flattening the Learning Curve for Healthcare Litigation
This books provides a great introductory snapshot of various types of tort-based healthcare cases that litigators will encounter while preparing for trials.
Lessons in Resiliency from a Lawyer Under Fire
War affords the opportunity for us, if we choose to take it, to better see the big picture and reconnect with our humanity.