Whether you read The Civil Justice Advocate as a member of the legal industry or you’re in another field, you’ve probably noticed that I often talk about settlement. And while my trial lawyer colleagues might use this newsletter to keep the pulse on the latest…
Over the past few years, we’ve seen strides in the protection of people who have been sexually assaulted and abused as children. State legislators are increasingly responding to the fact that a statute of limitations of just a few years is often not enough for…
The best thing to do is to understand your options and learn the best practices for contingency fee attorneys who receive large fees – and to be prepared long before the next tax season.
It makes sense to wonder – when there are hundreds of plaintiffs, each with their own experience, how a settlement this large can stay organized.
Income has been on most of our minds for the past year, as unemployment numbers rose (and keep rising), three rounds of stimulus checks hit our bank accounts, the stock market went wonky, and small business owners fretted over the future of their companies. As…
During Women's History Month, we're using our platform to highlight the work and thought leadership of women in the legal industry. Ruby Delarosa, Esq. shares her thoughts on gender equality in law – how far it has come, and the work that still must be done to level the playing field.
Without proper planning, non-qualified settlement money can come with a big price tag from the IRS the following tax season – which means less compensation for the plaintiff and possibly a higher tax bracket. With some strategic planning, however, those plaintiffs can lighten their tax burden each year.
If you’re like many of the 126 million Amazon Prime subscribers in the U.S., you probably frequently capitalize on the one- and two-day Prime shipping perks we all know and love. And since Amazon sells just about anything, either directly or through third-party sellers, it’s…
A big next step is about to happen in the 3M Combat Arms Earplug Products Liability Litigation, with the first bellwether trial in the multidistrict litigation (MDL) set to begin next month. It’s a consolidated trial of three cases – Luke and Jennifer Estes, Lewis…
Our clients often meet with us for the first time after experiencing the most traumatic event of their lives. And while settlement planning is a critical step for them, emotions are often high in litigation – especially for abuse survivors – and working with even…
