I. INTRODUCTION The title really says it all. The purpose of this article is to discuss briefly what I need and expect from my trial lawyers once it appears that a case must be tri  MORE>>

“Early in life I had noticed that no event was ever correctly reported in a newspaper.”—George Orwell I. INTRODUCTION To litigators, the title of  MORE>>

I. INTRODUCTION In this article, I offer my reflections on the defense of industrial equipment manufacturers in product liability cases. From time to time, I include questions, col  MORE>>

I. INTRODUCTION A law school professor of Trial Tactics was asked by the class to teach the skills necessary to take an effective deposition; the response was frightening. Essentia  MORE>>

I. INTRODUCTION Prosser and Keeton define the common carrier duty as requiring “the utmost caution characteristic of very careful prudent men or the highest degree of vigilance,   MORE>>

I. INTRODUCTION In this article we address the challenges in presenting highly technical issues to a judge or a jury, and we specifically address the challenges inherent in litigat  MORE>>

A motion for sanctions for alleged discovery violations is one of the more serious matters that can confront defense counsel in litigation. Indeed, such a motion can result in severe consequences for   MORE>>

I. INTRODUCTION As a general rule, a commercial product seller must provide adequate instructions and warnings to consumers regarding the potential risks associated with their prod  MORE>>

I. INTRODUCTION In the realm of civil litigation, specifically with regards to collecting past medical expenses that have been paid or incurred, tort reform and healthcare changes   MORE>>

I. INTRODUCTION An employer faces a dilemma after an employee makes a discrimination complaint: Does the employer walk on eggshells, avoiding any business action that might affect   MORE>>