Image credit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prosecution_of_Donald_Trump_in_New_York#/media/File:100_Centre_St_-_New_York_City_(48126525691).jpgPart of my work involves reading court decisions to keep abreast of how judges decide the types of cases I handle. Below, I share some thoughts on recent decisions.Court Limits Voting Rights Act This month, Litigation News published
In popular culture, a trial decides the major issues in dispute. A jury hears the evidence and then delivers a conclusion. But at a bench trial, the trial itself is often not the end of the story. Instead, immediately after
Switching things up, this post isn’t penned by Will Newman, but by Charles Nerko, a partner and leader of the data security team at Barclay Damon LLP in New York City and Albany. Charles advises businesses on responding
Sweden has a reputation for pleasant, good-looking people, catchy pop music, small, sweet meatballs, and stylish, reasonably priced furniture. But I visited Malmo and Lund when I was studying law in Copenhagen and I can also tell you Sweden can
Image credit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eclipse#/media/File:Solar_eclipse_1999_4.jpgPart of my work involves reading court decisions to keep abreast of how judges decide the types of cases I handle. Below, I share some thoughts on recent decisions.Court Applies Strict Liability Despite Contributory Negligence Claim A court
Parties to a litigation file statements to a judge (or judges) to argue why their side should win whatever issue is under consideration. But outsiders may also be able to submit arguments to the judge, asking the judge to consider
Lawyers have a duty to ensure that the statements they make are true and to present evidence in support of their clients cases. Carrying out that duty often requires lawyers to investigate facts themselves. Over time, many develop the ability
In addition to the opening statement, a closing argument can be a dramatic part of a trial. It provides a conclusion for all of the evidence presented. The whole trial appears to be building to that moment. But they
Cyprus is home to approximately a million people, but it is also an important producer of ships, a tourist destination, and a financial services hub. It has historical ties to Greece, Turkey, and the United Kingdom, and is a member
Image credit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Patrick’s_Day#/media/File:St._Patricks_Day_Parade_(2013)_In_Dublin_Was_Excellent_But_The_Weather_And_The_Turnout_Was_Disappointing_(8566201364).jpgPart of my work involves reading court decisions to keep abreast of how judges decide the types of cases I handle. Below, I share some thoughts on recent decisions.Court Affirms Dismissal of Lawsuit Against Different Defendant Citing Res