Nondisclosure agreements are contracts, a promise, to keep certain information secret. They come in handy when you want to share something that is private and you do not want the whole world to know about it. Many times, these agreements are incorporated into...
Civil Litigation
Unraveling the complex world of fiduciary estate litigation
In the realm of estate planning, fiduciaries play the role of distributing assets according to the wishes of a person who has passed away. Sometimes disputes arise regarding the actions of these fiduciaries, which can lead to a legal process called fiduciary estate...
Proposition 65 applies to products sold online, court rules
California's Proposition 65 requires manufacturers and retailers doing business in the state to warn consumers when their product contains dangerous chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or reproductive harm. In a time when millions of us rely on Amazon for...
What is a medical expert witness?
If you suffered injuries due to someone's neglect, action or product, you may have the ability to file a lawsuit. When it comes to civil litigation, having an expert witness makes a major difference. Your witness can help show that the defendant breached the standard...
Handling a complex litigation case
Practice makes perfect when it comes to trial preparation. When it comes to a complex case, utilizing proper management techniques may lead to a favorable outcome. A complex case usually involves multiple parties, legal representatives and takes an excessive amount of...
How to prepare a witness for a civil deposition
If you have been through a few depositions as an attorney, you probably already know how unpredictable they can be. After all, much of what unfolds at a deposition depends on the temperaments and personalities of the attorneys. How your witness responds to the...
How should you handle voluminous discovery materials?
When opposing counsel responds to your discovery request by sending you a seemingly impossible bulk of disorganized materials, you may reasonably believe it is an intentional “document dump.” While producing a huge volume of materials could slow down the discovery...
Why is it important to maintain business ties?
As a business owner, you always want what is best for your flourishing company. Because of this, facing disputes can often feel like a huge deal. No matter how long you have been in the game, it is scary to face the possibility of a souring business tie and negative...
3 things to consider before choosing an expert witness
If you’re handling a case in which you need to demonstrate an important issue of fact with expert witness testimony, you have to be very careful about how you select an expert. In addition to evaluating an expert’s authority on the case’s subject matter, you must...
Equitable neglect rule may help lawyers who miss court deadlines
When you serve as counsel in a federal lawsuit, you must comply with all filing deadlines imposed by the court. However, even seasoned lawyers may experience the dread that sets in when they overlook a date. In some cases, a missed date could result in a default...