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'Piercing the Corporate Veil' with Respect to Monetary Claims Against Commercial Tenants
In some cases, landlords have persuaded courts to "pierce the corporate veil," so as to recover sums from a corporate tenant's creditworthy parent entity and/or principal(s). In other cases, courts have refused to pierce the corporate veil.This article discusses when a court will, or will not, pierce the corporate veil.
Former Silicosis Clients Sue Lawyers, Firms and Insurer
Now that Houston, TX, plaintiffs attorney Warren Todd Hoeffner has struck a deal with federal prosecutors in a criminal case, civil litigation against the silicosis lawyer and others is heating up.
Product Liability Litigation
Two pivotal and important cases, one on asbestos and one on benzene, are discussed in depth.
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Practice Tip: What I Learned In-House That Helps Me Succeed in a Law Firm
The author shares his recollections and advice.
Negotiating the Ethics of Settling a Product Liability Suit
Every product liability litigator has played or likely will play the role of settlement negotiator during his or her career. With that in mind, here are five "rules of the game" to help provide guidance.
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The Progressive Lawyer: Telling Your Client's Story at Trial
Since most divorce lawyers try few cases, with little, if any, jury experience, few recognize the pivotal importance of being able to articulate the stories that bring their cases to life and make their facts persuasive.
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Fighting for Cats and Dogs
Pets are often overlooked when it comes to divorce, and their status in the law is uncertain. A look at recent case law.
Gambling and Divorce
What happens if, instead of having savings, a party has significant gambling losses or debts as a result of gambling? Are these losses shared or are they one party's obligation? Myriad questions abound when it comes to gambling and divorce.
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