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A New Era in Federal Sentencing: Updates to the Guidelines and the Elimination of Departures

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The federal sentencing landscape in the United States could undergo a significant transformation with recent amendments to update the United States Sentencing Guidelines that will go into effect on November 1, 2025, unless...more

Holland & Hart - Your Trial Message

Prioritize Safety for Your Gen-Z Jurors

We live in uncertain times, and that is becoming a more obvious observation by the day. From the turmoil in the financial markets to the tumult in the marketplaces of ideas, there is a widely felt lack of security,...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

No Causation Defence for Self-Interested Fiduciaries: UK Supreme Court Affirms Strict Profit Rule

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The judgment concerns the circumstances in which fiduciaries must account to their principals for the profits they make from their fiduciary relationships....more

Marshall Dennehey

District Court of Appeals Tell Plaintiffs They ‘Can’t Have Their Cake and Eat It Too’

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Key Points: In Mickler v. Triplett, 397 So.3d 188 (Fla. 5th DCA Nov. 15, 2024), the Court of Appeal thwarted a new strategy from the plaintiffs’ bar to remove the causation question from the hands of the jury....more

Marshall Dennehey

Strategies for Combatting Reptile Theory in Medical Malpractice Trials

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The Reptile Theory is a litigation strategy intended to activate jurors’ survival instincts during trial and is designed to induce fear over logic and reason when hearing a case. Rather than focusing on the standard of care...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

False Title IX Claims and Allegations: Understanding the Consequences and Legal Recourses

Title IX is a federal law that requires educational institutions and programs that receive federal funding to ensure sex discrimination does not interfere with their studies and extracurricular activities. The law was pivotal...more

Saul Ewing LLP

The JustPod: The King of Cross: A Discussion with Larry Pozner, a Leading Expert on Cross-Examination

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The JustPod is a podcast of the American Bar Association's Criminal Justice Section, hosted by Justin Danilewitz and Geonard Butler. This episode features Larry Pozner, perhaps the most sought-after teacher of...more

Holland & Knight LLP

There Is No Right Path

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Everyone has their own unique career path. In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook," litigation attorney Dan Small shares his personal journey, highlighting how he initially planned to become a teacher before three...more

Epstein Becker & Green

Eyes on the Evidence: Powerful Legal Presentations – Speaking of Litigation Video Podcast

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How can legal professionals transform complex arguments into compelling visuals without losing their audience in dense text? In this episode of Speaking of Litigation, Epstein Becker Green attorneys Lauren Brophy Cooper and...more

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Top 10 Steps to Take When Your Child Has Been Charged with a Crime…What Do I Do?

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Dealing with a child's arrest can be a stressful and challenging experience for any parent. Stay Calm: It's natural to feel upset or worried, but try to remain as calm as possible. Your child needs your support and guidance...more

Tyson & Mendes LLP

Off the App, Off the Hook: Defeating Vicarious Liability

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A recent Florida appellate decision offers a valuable blueprint for insurers and corporate legal teams seeking to limit exposure in questionable vicarious liability claims. In Campo v. Uber Technologies, Inc., the Third...more

Greenberg Glusker LLP

[Webinar] Defending Truth in Advertising: Strategies for Combatting False Advertising and Trademark Claims - March 25th, 10:00 am...

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This one-hour CLE session focuses on defending against false advertising and trademark claims, providing practical strategies for brand owners facing allegations of misleading advertising or trademark infringement. The...more

Robson & Robson, P.C.

Excessive Compensation: What to do when the co-owners of your business pay themselves excessively

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Attorney Edward Robson shares his strategies for dealing with a business dispute that involves excessive compensation, particularly in cases involving co-owners of a business. Learn more at https://robsonlaw.com/ TRANSCRIPT:...more

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

Against All Odds- Part Three

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In the summer of 2024, Dinsmore trial attorneys Kenyon Meyer and Philip Longmeyer were appointed as counsel for indigent defendant Bobby Smith in a federal murder case dating back to 2016. Despite months of prep, it was...more

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Against All Odds- Part Two

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In the summer of 2024, Dinsmore trial lawyers Kenyon Meyer and Philip Longmeyer were preparing to defend an indigent client in a high-stakes federal murder trial, and they knew it was not going to be an easy task. With more...more

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

Against All Odds- Part One

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In late January of 2025, Dinsmore trial attorneys Kenyon Meyer and Philip Longmeyer achieved a rare victory, securing an acquittal in a federal murder trial—an outcome that occurs in less than 1% of cases. With the deck...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

The Presumption of Innocence Podcast: Episode 56 - A Strategic Gamble: The Risks, Costs and Rewards of Going to Trial

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Statistics weigh heavily against defendants in the criminal justice system. Only 0.4% were acquitted after trial in federal cases during fiscal year 2022. In this latest podcast episode, host Matt Adams is joined by firm...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Podcast - Expert Witnesses, Special Issues

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In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small discusses the challenges and strategies associated with using expert witnesses in trials. He advises against agreeing to stipulate...more

PilieroMazza PLLC

Navigating Executive Orders: Strategies for Managing Stop Work Orders and Terminations

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Recent executive orders have led to an increase in stop-work orders and terminations for convenience, creating significant challenges for government contractors. Understanding how to navigate these changes and optimize...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 12th Annual Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Forum on Cosmetics and Personal Care Products - March 27th - 28th, New York,...

Attend ACI’s 12th Annual Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Forum on Cosmetics and Personal Care Products to stay ahead of the latest environmental and sustainability developments impacting cosmetics and personal care products...more

Estlund Law, P.A.

What’s the difference between a Red Corner Notice and a Red Notice?

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What’s the difference between a Red Corner Notice and a Red Notice? Michelle Estlund knows that being wanted by INTERPOL is often frightening, isolating, and unjust. She has a proven track record of success with INTERPOL...more

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Shielding Against the Mass Arbitration Surge: Strategies to Mitigate Risk

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Mass arbitration is posing significant challenges for businesses, as it creates a new battleground in dispute resolution with the potential to overwhelm companies with a flood of simultaneous claims. Consumer-facing companies...more

Goldberg Segalla

Fervent Defense Brings Favorable Outcome in Long-Running Malpractice Case

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A fervent and insightful defense waged by Goldberg Segalla partner Michael D. Shalhoub and attorney Rebecca R. Rabideau secured a defense verdict in favor of a dentist accused of malpractice in a lawsuit that dragged on for...more

Goldberg Segalla

Dwindling Returns: Failing to Read LPL Policy Cost Millions

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A quirky reality of litigation is that the amount of recoverable dollars often dictates the strategy and approach. Maybe no one said it better than Biggie: “mo money, mo problems.” Especially in the context of an insured...more

BakerHostetler

Challenging a Patent via an IPR? Patentees Have an Approved Method to Mitigate the Impact

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In response to a lawsuit for patent infringement, often a defendant will file an inter partes review (IPR) challenging the validity of the asserted claims. How can a patentee avoid this scenario?...more

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