Mirror Orders to Help Prevent International Child Abduction
September 27, 2011
So-called "mirror" orders can be a useful tool in the arsenal of lawyers who handle cases concerning international child travel and the prevention of potential international child abduction. So, what exactly is a mirror order, and how can it be employed to protect your client's parental interests?
'Piercing the Corporate Veil' with Respect to Monetary Claims Against Commercial Tenants
September 26, 2011
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
September 26, 2011
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
September 26, 2011
Two pivotal and important cases, one on asbestos and one on benzene, are discussed in depth.
Practice Tip: What I Learned In-House That Helps Me Succeed in a Law Firm
September 26, 2011
The author shares his recollections and advice.
Negotiating the Ethics of Settling a Product Liability Suit
September 26, 2011
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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