Image credit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tariffs_in_the_second_Trump_administration#/media/File:Trump_showing_a_chart_with_reciprocal_tariffs_(cropped).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…

Five years ago, I wrote about a phenomenon that surprises many people: lawsuits often go on for years. People assume that, at a convenient time, both sides meet with a judge who declares a winner and that ends that. But the truth is that a lawsuit is a very long process, even for disputes that…

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.…