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- Trend in Contingency Fee LitigationTraditionally, lawyers chose the billable-hour system where clients pay regardless of if the lawyers wins or loses the case. Lawyers, however, are trending more toward contingency fee instead of the billable-hour system.
When to Bring a Lawsuit - You Think You Have a Case, but Should You Sue?It's a simple fact of life that disputes and litigation are a part of doing business. This fact is true whether it's from the defensive or offensive perspective. Learn the best steps as a business owner to approaching a dispute and a lawsuit.- Anticipating and Preventing Litigation as a BusinessWe are a litigious society. Every business person must be vigilant and anticipate that he or she will be involved in litigation at some point in their business career either as a Plaintiff or Defendant. Learn how to protect yourself.
Offit Kurman Welcomes Franny Wilburn to Its Commercial Litigation Practice GroupFast growing Offit Kurman enhances its Commercial Litigation Practice with the addition of Franny Wilburn.- What is "Record Retrieval" Services in the Litigation Support Industry?Record retrieval or the procuring of documents is not an easy task and takes years of experience to perform quickly and efficiently for litigators who require documents and/or records.
- Common Reasons for Trust LitigationTrust litigation is more common than you may believe and, to protect your estate from litigation, you need a solid estate plan. If you do not take precautionary measures with your estate, your family may face probate or trust litigation in the future.
- Document Review in Litigation and InvestigationsDocument review, or doc review as it is commonly known, involves the careful examination of all documents that could have a bearing on the outcome of a business litigation or dispute.
- Pros and Cons of Using Private Tort Litigation Vs. Administrative Agencieswhen to use Private Tort Litigation and when to use an Administrative Agency
- Commercial Collection Agency Vs. LitigationReview of the benefits of employing a commercial collection agency to collect business debts versus litigation, including resources to help business owners determine whether to use litigation or a commercial collection agency.
- 1650844-Threat of Litigation Helps Ensure Defective Vehicles Are Fixed-JSSLitigation has served an important role in improving auto safety.
- Litigation Financing: What is it and How Does it Work?Here is a descriptive article about litigation financing and how to obtain this type of financing.
- Advanced ESI Considerations and Informational Requirements for E-DiscoveryDiscussion of the latest developments, e-media technology issues, and case law pertaining to e-discovery matters.
- Types of Health Care CasesBecause health care is an industry practice, it is easy for many people to think of health care cases and health care law in terms of malpractice or litigation, but this isn't always the case.
- Electronic Discovery Preparation Essential to Small BusinessThe proliferation of electronically-generated and stored data (e-mails, text messages, websites, tweets, spreadsheets, etc.) has made it necessary for the courts to address how business must make accessible this information during litigation.
- Career in Litigation SupportA brief explanation of the litigation support career.
- The Alternative Dispute Resolution & Discovery Process: Advantages & DisadvantagesADR is a relatively quick and informal process to solving business problems taking time and money.
- Court-Sponsored Education Provides Support to Pro Se LitigantsIf you plan to represent yourself in court, also known as pro se representation, ask the courts about the possibility of accessing court-sponsored litigation
- "Res Ipsa Loquitur" & the Negative Connotation in LitigationIf an attorney includes the language of "res ipsa loquitor" in the language of any cause of action, the judge often considers this a negative push to move litigation through the legal system quickly.
- Why You Should Use Arbitration (Not Litigation) with Home BuildersYou'd be surprised by how many disputes arise over small, cosmetic issues that drive buyers crazy, but which are unlikely to spur home builders into action. What should you do about it? Consider arbitration.
Judgment Paid in Hendrix LitigationSeattle, WA: Experience Hendrix, L.L.C., the Hendrix family music company which owns the Jimi Hendrix music rights, has obtained a stipulated court order near $900,000 against music entrepreneur Ed Chalpin.- Discovery: Preserving Documents for LitigationAlthough you can destroy documents at any time -- as long as you are in compliance with the law -- you must preserve all documents for litigation if you are served with a subpoena.
Advantages of Commercial Legal Funding - Business Lawsuit LoanMost of plaintiffs involved in commercial lawsuits do not realize they can get cash advance before their case settles. This is called as lawsuit funding, lawsuit loan, legal finance, legal funding & lawsuit cash advance - you pay back only if you settle or win the case.- Does Litigation Serve Justice?Discusses the pros and cons of litigation in our modern American Legal System
- Mediation, Arbitration & Litigation: The DifferencesThere are three different ways to solve legal disputes: litigation, arbitration and mediation. Each of the three has pros and cons; read this article to determine which will work best for you.
- Understanding the Pre-Settlement Finance IndustryWhat the average consumer needs to know about Pre-Settlement Finance.
- Building Surveying Fees and the Race to the BottomIf there is one profession that should have the power to charge healthy fees that are commensurate with the risk involved to practitioners, it is the building surveying profession. What other profession is legislated as an industry gate keeper?
- As Litigation Increases in the Educational Field, Teachers Lose Control of Their ClassroomsWith the support of her mother, eighteen year old high school student, Sydney Spies from Durango, Colorado files a complaint claiming that her high school's decision on rejecting her racy senior picture for the yearbook is a violation of her civil rights.
- Honesty: The Essential Component of a Healthy Attorney/Client RelationshipA brief run through why it's important for clients and attorneys to be honest with each other
ContractsA business settles and finalizes its deals with contracts. These are the written documents that represent a business’s risk management and are signed to prevent future business litigation.- Attorneys Are a Lovable BunchLawyers are a fun bunch to be around. All about justice, fairness and fixing problems, well, that, and winning. After many years in law offices, nothing much has changed about being an attorney.
Grant Thornton Promotes Mike Fahlman to Partner of Economic Advisory ServicesMichael A. Fahlman, CPA, CFF, CIRA, has been promoted to a partner in the Economic Advisory Services Department at the Phoenix office of Grant Thornton LLP.- Personal Injury Litigation ProcessWhen one is seriously injured due to the fault of another, there are certain steps that one can take to claim compensation for their injuries.
Grant Thornton's Meredith Jonas Named to Global Leadership Institute Advanced Manager International ProgramMeredith Jonas, a Senior Manager in the Economic Advisory Services practice, has been chosen to participate in the firm's prestigious Advanced Manager International Program.- Attitude, Legislation, and LitigationThe impact of attitude, legislation and litigation on education today.
- Transferring from Litigation to In-House and General Counsel - 3 Tips for Corporate SuccessSo you've been an associate and now you're looking to make the transition to in-house or general counsel?
- The Big Payback, Literally!The following article details how divorce funding corporations help some separated spouses leave a doomed marriage with a little of their finances in tact. These new lending corporations aim to equalize the courtroom advantages during divorce.
- How Detailed Should the Corporation's Minutes of the Annual Directors' Meeting Be?The size of your corporation and the issues raised at the annual directors' meeting may vary your approach to drafting the meeting minutes.
- How Lawyers Prepare for a Settlement ConferenceBefore attending a settlement conference, attorneys should, at a minimum, do the following...
- Divorce '" American StyleAmericans have three basic ways to get divorced and this is a brief guide. Since the divorce rate appears to be near 50% over time, even though not planned, it is important to understand the different processes,
- What Makes a Good Employment LawyerThe reality is you will be spending for your lawsuit. Whether you hire a public or private attorney, you have court fees and miscellaneous expenses to pay.
