A look at a potentially chilling attorney sanction in Pennsylvania.
- March 01, 2017ljnstaff | Law Journal Newsletters
In-depth analysis of a case in which a jury did not receive all evidence.
March 01, 2017ljnstaff | Law Journal NewslettersLife-altering opinions are also being offered by file reviewers (work product reviewers), some of whom seem to be oblivious to, or unconcerned about, the inherent limitations of a file reviewer's data.
March 01, 2017David A. MartindaleEvaluator bias can interfere with the noble goals of effective and reliable forensic work and lead to the court being misled.
March 01, 2017Jeffrey P. WittmannIn a recent case, New York's highest court held that, where it is shown by clear and convincing evidence that the parties agreed to conceive a child and to raise the child together, the non-biological, non-adoptive partner has standing, as a parent, to maintain a proceeding pursuant to Domestic Relations Law (DRL) Section 70 seeking custody and visitation.
March 01, 2017Thomas A. ElliotThe focus of this article is on the public speaking aspect of the content marketing initiative. It provides suggestions that readers can share with motivated attorney presenters who wish to improve results from speaking efforts.
March 01, 2017Cindy SharpThough 'Virtual Firms' Are on the Decline, Cloud Technology May Be Shifting the Model to Refocus on Lawyer Mobility
The rise of cloud computing in particular has made it possible for attorneys to keep all the technology tools they need to practice on hand at all times, and eschew direct client contact and office space if so desired.March 01, 2017Gabrielle Orum HernándezThe creative story-telling that fueled the passion of fans inspired a number of them to expand the Star Trek universe on their own through "fan films," which can challenge the property owners' efforts to maintain the integrity and appeal of their franchise. If unchecked, unauthorized derivatives could lead to an eventual loss of the copyright and trademark rights that underlie the value of the property.
March 01, 2017Neil J. Rosini and Michael I. RudellIn November of last year, the Federal Circuit narrowed the types of patents eligible for covered business method review in Unwired Planet, LLC v. Google Inc. The court's decision narrowed what patents are eligible for CBM review, and provided some guidance for future cases.
March 01, 2017Diek Van Nort and Matthew KreegerEach year, the U.S. government secures more than 1,200 money-laundering convictions. Now, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), at least, is setting its sights with renewed vigor on those who help criminal organizations and terrorists conceal billions in illicit funds.
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