Litigation Law, Mediation Law and Arbitration Law

In Washington State, when a property owner defaults on a loan secured by a deed of trust, the beneficiary under the deed of trust has many options for enforcement, including, but not limited...

Real reform begins when lawyers model the values they want the justice system to protect. In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook," litigation attorney Dan Small concludes his discussion of pro bono work...

A hurricane, a fire, a burst pipe, a tornado, when disaster strikes your business, properly reporting the property damage to your property insurer is only the beginning of the challenges that lie ahead.

A recent North Carolina defamation case demonstrates how procedural missteps—missing deadlines, failing to name all defendants, or improperly characterizing statements—can lead to early dismissal. The case offers critical lessons for plaintiffs on navigating statutes of limitations, pre-suit notice requirements, and strategic complaint drafting to survive motions to dismiss.

On Monday, FBI Director Kash Patel sued The Atlantic and one of its reporters, alleging defamation over an April 17 story detailing the Director's alleged excessive drinking...

Defamation lawsuits are on the rise in the United States, and have been for several years. Because defamation litigation is so increasingly relied upon as a means to address reputational injury...

On December 22, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it had filed a civil enforcement action (the Complaint) in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland against Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

Texas law requires plaintiffs to prove medical expenses are reasonable and necessary, but post-2018 case law has complicated discovery by making third-party payor information potentially relevant.

Remote legal case managers are becoming a go-to support role for busy law firms in 2026, especially in high-volume practices like personal injury, immigration, family law, and consumer litigation. But if you are looking for a single industry-wide percentage, here is the truth: there is no official census that tracks the adoption of “remote legal case manager” across every U.S. law firm.

Appellate mediation programs are ubiquitous across California and federal courts, with extensive resources dedicated to alternative dispute resolution at the appellate level.

Time does run against “the king” when there is a construction statute of repose at issue per the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s holding in Clearfield County v. Transystems, et al. issued on Apr. 30th.

Every litigator has experienced a technology hiccup at an inconvenient moment. But courts have made clear that vague references to “technical difficulties” will not excuse a failure to appear—and once a default...