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In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small goes in-depth about how courtroom presentations need to be direct in their approach and how to avoid being dull, complex, and...more
Picture this: defense counsel sits at the ready, voir dire gameplan in hand—a list of 40+ questions and their follow-ups—to identify the worst jurors and maximize cause challenges. It is a very plaintiff-friendly venue; they...more
Wiggins v. Hackensack Meridian Health, 478 N.J. Super. 355 (App. Div. 2024) - The plaintiffs alleged that the defendant, Dr. Goyal, prescribed tramadol to the decedent for pain associated with a medical condition. One month...more
A version of this article was previously published in the Michigan Defense Quarterly, Vol. 41, No. 1 (2024). It is well-established that consent judgments and orders are not appealable, so parties should always be cautious...more
Thorough preparation of the deposition witness is critical to successful deposition practice. Prior to the deposition, the witness should be advised how and when to respond to questioning, the roles of counsel and the court...more
As it pertains to building a solid case, persuading jurors, and securing the best chances of a favorable outcome, witnesses can make or break your trial. It’s essential to utilize key witnesses to their full potential during...more
In this episode of his "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small explores the vital role of storytelling in court cases, highlighting the need to construct, narrate and display a story...more
En este episodio de "A Lo Legal En Par Minutos", nuestro socio Edwin Cortés recibe al invitado Víctor Cabezas, autor de Leyes y leyendas: Siete juicios que cambiaron la historia. El Sr. Cabezas habla sobre su fascinación por...more
Judge Conrad’s Final Judgment in Airtron, Inc. v. Bradley Allen Heinrich ends this years-long Chapter 75, trade secret case. No doubt, the plaintiff (Airtron) pushed this lawsuit to make a point: if you take our secrets, we...more
As a trial attorney, you’ll often enlist expert witnesses to evaluate claims, clarify complex evidence, write an expert witness report, and offer authoritative opinions. Because time and money can be tight during trial prep,...more
Eleventh Circuit Judicially Estops Claimant From Recovering Intentional Tort Judgment Under Errors and Omission Liability Policy - In a rarely seen application of the judicial estoppel doctrine in the third-party coverage...more
Mandelbaum Barrett PC secured a significant victory defending a class action lawsuit filed against Retro Fitness gym franchises throughout New Jersey. After ten years of litigation, a favorable decision from the Appellate...more
On August 5, 2024, Brazilian Ministry of Finance (MF) Ordinances No. 1,239 and 1,240/2024 were published in the Federal Official Gazette, providing operating rules for non-concurrent sessions of the Administrative Tax Appeal...more
An “almost perfect storm of events” warranted additional time to file an Affidavit of Merit. Gonzalez v. Maher Ibrahim, et al., No. A-3719-22, 2024 WL 649332 (N.J. App. Div. Feb. 16, 2024) (approved for publication) - The...more
Pennsylvania Superior Court holds that trial court correctly entered nonsuit on plaintiff’s corporate negligence claim for failing to show actual or constructive knowledge....more
What is a Nuclear Verdict®? We have all heard news of juries awarding incomprehensible piles of money in lawsuits where the injuries and the verdict just don’t seem to add up. These cases may leave you scratching your head...more
In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small explains how to impeach a witness' credibility through prior inconsistent statements. He emphasizes the importance of carefully...more
In April 2024, Robins Kaplan attorneys secured a groundbreaking $7.75 million verdict against CRC Industries, Inc., a manufacturer of aerosol dusters. The verdict stemmed from a tragic 2019 incident when Cynthia McDougall was...more
In this episode of his "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small explains the importance of maintaining control during cross-examination. He emphasizes the need for careful preparation, clear...more
Based on the 1978 voter initiative commonly referred to as “Proposition 13,” the government can reassess the value of real property for taxation purposes after a “change in ownership” of the property. The meaning of “change...more
Lahr v. Lehigh Valley Hosp., Inc., 2023 WL 8665017 (Pa. Super. Dec. 15, 2023) - The trial court had ordered production of patient safety reports which were (i) prepared in accordance with MCARE, (ii) intended to be...more
On May 17, 2024, the Honourable Dennis Galiatsatos, a judge of the Court of Quebec (provincial court), issued a decision on the constitutional applicability and validity, in criminal matters, of section 10 of Quebec’s Charter...more
Le 17 mai 2024, l’honorable Dennis Galiatsatos, juge de la Cour du Québec, a rendu un jugement sur l’applicabilité et la validité constitutionnelles de l’article 10 de la Charte de la langue française (la « Charte ») en...more
The reversal of the 2020 rape conviction of Harvey Weinstein was a major blow to the Me Too Movement his conduct helped start. Whether New York’s highest court was correct in its 4 to 3 decision will nevertheless force the...more
When an individual is arrested on a domestic violence charge, the person who gets arrested is going to be searched, handcuffed, put in the back of a police vehicle, and taken to the police station or local booking facility. ...more