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There has been a lot of press recently concerning the President’s efforts to pressure judges into ruling favorably for the administration. It is scary because it undermines a major asset of the American legal system: its promise to be impartial and fair. But the cases that have received attention recently have concerned issues of government…

Iceland is one of my favorite places in the world. Beautiful land, fun people, great food, plentiful swimming pools. It’s a paradise. But even in such an amazing country, there are commercial disputes. And while I have visited many times, I have not had the chance to learn more about its judicial system until now.…

Image credit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Patrick%27s_Day#/media/File:388-0049-hinnerk-ruemenapf_01.jpgPart of my work involves reading court decisions to keep abreast of how judges decide the types of cases I handle. Below, I share some thoughts on recent decisions.Court Limits Scope of DepositionParties in litigation have very broad powers to ask questions and gain information about the other parties. This often includes information…

Almost five years ago, I wrote a post about one of the major aspects of litigation: its cost. One reason why lawyers often advise clients not to pursue claims and to settle pending claims is because the cost of litigation is substantial. My original post is below, but here are some additional thoughts I have…

The world of cryptocurrency involves a lot of money and a lot of players with high risk appetites. The world moves fast and affords a good deal of anonymity. As a result, disputes are inevitable, as is full on fraud. But while courts have heard many cases involving cryptocurrency, lawsuits concerning it pose several challenges.…

An early task in a lawsuit is to draft a list of the kinds of documents that an adversary must disclose to you. The purpose of this exercise is to seek helpful evidence. I wrote about this process a few years ago, but I decided to revisit it with some additional thoughts. The original post…

I was lucky enough to visit Turkey for the first time last year. Everyone enthusiastically told me how great the country is. I heard about the country’s amazing food, rich history, and blend of European and Asian cultures. But few people prepared me for how friendly the people were, how beautiful the city streets were,…

Image credit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valentine’s_Day#/media/File:Elmer_Valentine_boxed_chocolates.jpgPart of my work involves reading court decisions to keep abreast of how judges decide the types of cases I handle. Below, I share some thoughts on recent decisions.Court Rejects Effort to Change Deposition TestimonyAfter a deposition, a witness should review the transcript of her testimony to make sure that it is accurate.…

Nearly five years ago, I wrote a blog post about my personal experience reviewing documents, looking for evidence or coding for responsiveness in litigation. My practice has changed in five years, and so has my view of the utility of this effort, so I share some new thoughts, as well as the original post below:…

I cannot begin to capture the entirety of the world of securities fraud claims in a single blog post. But I’d like to sketch out a very high level overview of a type of lawsuit that plaintiffs frequently file and that companies frequently anticipate and defend. And while many people may tune out to any…