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Sometimes the law just doesn’t fit a case the way that it should. And when those cases have compelling facts, it can often be worthwhile to pursue a novel litigation strategy or theory. However, how you pursue that novel strategy or theory matters. A poorly pleaded novel theory could lead to sanctions under FRCP Rule […]

If the SELF-DRIVE Act is any indication, the law might actually keep up with the technology. The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed the self-driving car bill by a voice vote. H.R. 3388 is a first-of-its-kind legislation, if not one of the first unanimous votes on a bill in the current administration. It bodes well […]

One of the most common ways that professionals will network with each other, outside of those awful events, involves getting coffee or lunch. For busy professionals, squeezing in some mid-day networking when they wouldn’t otherwise be billing hours is just simply an efficient use of time. However, there’s one question that often plagues the un-anointed […]

An interpreter told the defendant that he was accused of a ‘violacion,’ which did not exactly mean ‘violation’ in Spanish. “No he viole a nadie!” the distressed defendant exclaimed. It was a disconcerting moment for the man, who was actually charged with a traffic violation. It also troubled the judge, who learned that “violacion” meant […]Read More

While courts surely derive some sick and twisted pleasure by forcing attorneys on opposite sides to file joint pleadings, how you go about handling those logistics can have a big impact on your case. Since the great word processor schism, Microsoft Word has emerged as the dominant program, trouncing Word Perfect in its widespread adoption […]

Just as stores are starting to unpack Christmas signs, reports are that Toys ‘R’ Us is considering bankruptcy. Toys “R” Us has $400 million in loans coming due in 2018, and Christmas sales will not solve the problem. Weighed down by about $5 billion in debt, the retailer has hired Kirkland & Ellis to help […]

If necessity is the mother of invention, could a hurricane be the mother of new litigation? Apparently so. In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, attorneys have already filed lawsuits on behalf of homeowners and businesses that were deluged. They could open a floodgate of, well, you know the story. According to reports, climate-change science may […]

Dorothy proved it: say something enough and it will come true. However, for Shiva Ayyadurai, the self-proclaimed inventor of email, it didn’t work out that way. He sued Techdirt and its publisher for libel for saying his claim was “complete bull____.” U.S. District Judge F. Dennis Saylor ;found in favor of Techdirt. “One person may […]Read More

The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals will take a second look at a decision that said employers can pay women less than men for the same job. A three-judge panel of the appeals court said in April that women can be paid less based on salary histories. An en banc court will revisit that decision, […]

Leonard DiCaprio can’t afford to buy his party yacht — fully equipped with three swimming pools, a gym, fitness hall, cinema, and helipad. DiCaprio, who is reportedly worth about $245 million, rented the $678 million “Topaz” to party with his friends. What’s a guy to do when he can’t buy everything? To lease or buy, […]Read More

If you only speak one language, or you just aren’t comfortable speaking that second language you learned over a decade ago, you may not think it’s possible to expand your practice to cater to non-English speaking clients. However, thanks to modern technology, even a monosyllabic and monolingual lawyer can easily and effectively communicate with clients […]

In-house counsel really are a different breed of animal in the species called ‘lawyer.’ For most, the archetypical attorney is the most aggressive character in the courtroom and walks with a confidence that barely masks conceit. In-house lawyers, on the other hand, too often have their hats handed to them in the boardroom. This post […]