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Litigation
Benefits of Using the Mediation Caucus for Parties and Mediators
Friday, November 13, 2009
Parties generally come to the opening joint meeting of a mediation well-prepared to present their positions to their adversaries and the mediator. Thereafter, the parties separate and meet in what is commonly called a caucus.
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Senate Moves to Improve Service, Jurisdiction in Foreign Products Cases
Thursday, October 29, 2009
The Judiciary Committee of the U.S. Senate held hearings, chaired by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., in May, which addressed the issue of accountability and fairness in the civil justice system when imported products cause harm in the United States.
One Less Hurdle for Victims of Medical Negligence
Friday, October 9, 2009
In its recent en banc decision in Pringle v. Rapaport, the Pennsylvania Superior Court held that the "error in judgment" charge should not be given as an instruction in a medical negligence action.
Tips for Concluding the 'Unsuccessful' Mediation
Monday, September 21, 2009
In my July article, I discussed factors to be considered in concluding the mediation after agreement had been reached. In particular, I emphasized that the details of the understanding should be sufficiently clear to both parties and appropriately memorialized so that it will not be upset by subsequent remorse or disagreement.
After Bugosh, Pa. Products Liability Law Remains in Flux
Friday, September 18, 2009
In a June 16 per curiam opinion, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court determined that it had improvidently granted an appeal in the matter Bugosh v. I.U. North America Inc.
Bolder with Boulders: Using Geology to Construct Your Case
Friday, September 11, 2009
Mayor Michael A. Nutter's contention that the city won't have enough cash to fund the First Judicial District unless there's state approval of a sales tax and pension deferral bill is less about fiscal reality and more about political maneuvering, City Controller Alan Butkovitz said in an interview Thursday.
Commonwealth Court Gives Green Light to Museum's Expansion
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
The Woodmere Art Museum in the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia will be able to build an addition and expand its parking lot now that the Commonwealth Court ruled in its favor in a zoning appeal.
High Court Ruling Offers Hope to Lawyers Challenging Precedents
Friday, August 21, 2009
Freed v. Geisinger Medical Center represents a departure for the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in that the court overruled its own recent precedent in a case involving the admissibility of expert nursing testimony in a medical negligence case.
How Soon Do You Want Your Arbitration Award?
Monday, August 17, 2009
Bob knows that his client, Anne, wants fast results when she has a dispute with her vendors. She cannot afford the costs and uncertainties of delay when it comes to fights with vendors.
An Overview of Monetary Remedies for Recovery
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
In cases involving an economic loss to a plaintiff, there are usually several potential remedies available for recovery.
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