The world is a big place and evidence knows no borders. As business becomes more global, increasingly more cases rely on evidence that is outside the jurisdiction of the pending litigation – in another state, a different district and even outside the United States entirely. Attorneys now need to know how to obtain documents from third parties, interview witnesses and take depositions…
Don’t read this article as you are reaching for your fifth cup of coffee. A recent article from Entrepreneur.com points out how coffee has some serious side effects that can hinder your work performance. While putting in long hours at work causes many entrepreneurs to nurse the coffee pot, studies show caffeine has some serious side effects that can hinder your performance…
Three key areas can make or break your personal injury case – liability, damages & collectability. Understanding how to assess these three key areas of your case can have a significant affect on the results that you obtain for your clients and can save you a lot of time, effort and resources. In this course, San Diego trial attorney Dan Gilleon analyzes…
Workers’ compensation insurance is a no-fault insurance coverage. It protects both the injured employee and the employer in case of a work-related injury or illness. And while workers’ compensation may sound like a great idea in theory, many employers around the country are ready to scrap the whole system. A number of factors go into determining the annual premium for a workers’…
From pregnancy discrimination to wage & hour claims, employment related lawsuits have been steadily increasing over the last two decades. Regardless of size, all businesses are at risk… now more than ever. Fortunately, employers and businesses can minimize their exposure, limit legal liability and prevent employment related claims by being aware of the possible avenues of liability and taking the necessary preventative…
Three key areas can make or break your personal injury case – liability, damages & collectibility. Understanding how to assess these three key areas of your case can have a significant affect on the results that you obtain for your clients and can save you a lot of time, effort and resources. In this follow up course to Personal Injury: Liability, Damages…
Numerous studies conducted by the American Bar Association (ABA) and state bar associations show that there is a definite correlation between substance abuse and discipline in the legal profession. The bottom line: attorneys with substance abuse issues are much more likely to face discipline and disbarment. This is the reason that some states such as California require a mandatory course on Competence…
We all know that we are under a duty to zealously defend our client’s legal rights. But what are the limits of zealous defense? How does your duty to zealously defend your clients square with notions of civility and professionalism? Do you have a duty to be civil? “A lawyer’s responsibilities as a representative of clients, an officer of the legal system…
Elimination of bias in the legal profession – what does it mean to you? Is it a just another required CLE course you must take to complete your MCLE requirement? Should the ABA and state bars be involved in trying to eliminate bias and discrimination in the practice of law? Are there social and economic advantages to creating a diverse legal workplace?…
While each person is considered equal under the laws in our country, everyone in this world is different. Each person comes from their own unique background and has had different life experiences, and this makes them the individual that they are. As an attorney, its important to realize that certain factors help to determine how people interact with others and approach the…