General Litigation
General Litigation
General Litigation
Supreme Court Quiz
When the U.S. Supreme Court first met in 1790, there were six justices (so the answer is A). The number of justices fluctuated until 1869, when it stabilized at nine. FDR’s Proposal “What is my proposal? It is simply this: whenever a judge or justice of any federal court has reached the age of 70 […]
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Legal Motions Play a Key Role
Litigation can be filled with procedural twists and turns. In civil, criminal and administrative cases, attorneys make motions — or requests — to courts on behalf of their clients. Motions can be made before, during or after a trial. They may play an important role in the outcome of a case. Motions can be filed […]
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Business Interruption Claims Require Professional Help
Smart company owners and executives obtain business interruption insurance — and possibly contingent business income coverage if the operation relies heavily on outsourcing or a particular supplier. The idea is that the policy will compensate the company for lost earnings if a devastating event forces it to temporarily close down operations. But the calculations and […]
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What to Expect in a Deposition
Let’s say you’ve been summoned to give a deposition. It might send shivers up your spine, but it may be the one time you can tell your story. Only there’s no judge, no jury. A deposition is a strategic tool that lawyers on both sides use to dig for the facts before a case goes […]
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Indemnity Provisions: Shift Liability from One Party to Another
Companies seeking to avoid liability from other parties can include broad indemnity provisions in their contracts in hopes of shifting financial responsibility for injuries to another party. An indemnity agreement is common in construction projects and other transactions. It is a provision that legally indemnifies (protects) one party against certain future losses or claims from […]
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Advocacy vs. Neutrality: Overcoming the Expert’s Dilemma
Scenario: An expert forensic accountant is hired by the plaintiff’s counsel to determine economic damages in a financial dispute. The expert meets with the attorneys and the clients to discuss the key elements of the case. They talk about what is expected, as well as the expert’s background, credentials and any potential conflicts of interest. […]
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Want to Make a Federal Case Out of It?
You may have heard someone say: “Don’t make a federal case out of it.” But what happens if you do want to commence a federal case? Both the federal government and each of the state governments have their own court systems that hear criminal and civil cases. Federal, State — or Both Below are the […]
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Taxes on Personal Injury Awards and Settlements
Hopefully, you will never need to know how payments for personal injuries are taxed. But here are the rules, just in case you or a loved one does need to understand the rules. Payments for Physical Injury or Sickness Are Federal-Income-Tax-Free Payments you receive as compensation for physical injury or physical sickness are federal-income-tax-free (Internal […]
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