Throughout the economy's rapid descent, the plaintiffs practice has often been described as being "recession-proof." But while the recession apparently hasn't affected the number of suits being brought, has it had any effect on the results of those cases? Plaintiffs attorneys are so far not reporting a monumental shift in the value of cases, but some say they've noticed some differences, such as in the effect on smaller cases, or in how much sympathy a jury has demonstrated toward the auto industry.
June 15, 2009 at 12:00 AM
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The original version of this story was published on Law.Com
Ever since the economy’s rapid descent became big news last fall, the plaintiffs practice has often been described as being “recession-proof,” with the need for litigation appearing to be one of the few constants in the practice of law.
But while the recession apparently hasn’t chipped away at the number of suits still being brought, has it had any effect on the results of those cases?
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