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The Quiet Force Behind Successful Outcomes: Pretrial Motions

Joseph, Hollander & Craft

They must also be drafted in accordance with applicable statutes and court rules. A party who is compelled to produce evidence that jeopardizes its arguments may be more willing to mediate a settlement agreement on more favorable terms to the other party. This, in turn, could affect your trial strategy moving forward.

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When Can a Court Deviate from the Child Support Guidelines?

Joseph, Hollander & Craft

A Brief Overview of Missouri’s Child Support Model Missouri family courts determine a parent’s monthly obligation by using a child support calculator which incorporates a number of statutory factors and references child support guidelines established by Missouri Supreme Court rule.

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Why Are Mediation Skills Essential for Modern Lawyers?

Destination Articles Blog

Mediation is rapidly transforming the dispute resolution mechanism in the United States, with an increasing number of cases being diverted from courtrooms to mediation sessions. Mediation makes dispute resolution faster, more efficient, cost-effective, and with less conflict.

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Discretionary Stay of Discovery Pending Decision on Dispositive Motion

E-Discovery LLC

However: A court should generally deny a stay of discovery if discovery is needed in defense of the motion, or if resolution of the motion will not dispose of the entire case. cleaned up; citations omitted].

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Legal Turmoil in the Pharmaceutical Industry: AbbVie, Purdue, and Beyond

Complex Discovery

Supreme Court to protect its corporate records from disclosure, citing a lower court ruling that challenges the sanctity of attorney-client privilege. The creditors’ committee underscores its commitment to mediation but insists on the right to pursue litigation if talks fail. has petitioned the U.S.

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11 ChatGPT Prompts to Transforming Your Legal Practice

Lawmatics

4 Streamlining Case Law Research Prompt: "Summarize the following recent Federal Circuit Court rulings on the Fourth Amendment search and seizure doctrine, focusing on decisions involving digital privacy issues. It can be utilized in preparation for mediation or negotiation sessions.

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Nov. 2024 > Discipline & Other Notices

WA Bar News

THESE NOTICES OF THE IMPOSITION OF DISCIPLINARY SANCTIONS AND ACTIONS are published pursuant to Rule 3.5(c) c) of the Washington Supreme Court Rules for Enforcement of Lawyer Conduct.