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February 27, 2006 |

As Date With Playmate Approaches, High Court to Ponder Jurisdiction Issue

This Tuesday's arguments at the U.S. Supreme Court on a federal jurisdiction matter are apt to attract a somewhat different audience for such an issue. That's because Playmate Anna Nicole Smith is due to attend, in connection with a judgment awarding her millions from her husband's estate. Legal obervers are split on whether the circus atmosphere that often surrounds Smith will be a concern for the justices as they consider whether federal courts have jurisdiction in state probate matters.
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November 09, 2009 |

VerdictSearch

Employer didn't breach contract when it fired manager, jury finds. Sexual harassment, gender discrimination suit settles for $60,000. Bus, car drivers equally responsible for collision, jury says. Jury awards $20,000 to motorcyclist thrown off bike in crash. Jury finds teen liable for fatal crash. Victim of fatal crash veered into truck's lane, jury finds. Electric company pays $948,000 to family of man struck on dark road.
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June 05, 2006 |

Headaches Persist After Arbitration Award

For a good example of how far some attorneys and litigants are willing to go to overturn an arbitration decision, look no further than a recent hearing in Dallas, where attorneys argued for more than three hours over whether a $2.3 million arbitration award in a workers' compensation case should be vacated because the arbitration judge allegedly had a migraine headache. Some trial lawyers say the case represents a growing dissatisfaction with resolving litigation through arbitration.
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November 13, 2006 |

The NLJ 250 Chart (151-200)

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June 09, 2003 |

Termination Tactics

At some point in a career, a lawyer encounters the “impossible" or “difficult” client — the one the lawyer wishes he had never agreed to represent. A lawyer trying to extricate himself from such a relationship faces significant ethical, business and personal challenges.
13 minute read
February 06, 2006 |

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July 01, 2008 |

THE A-LIST 2008: 51-200

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June 02, 2006 |

Agony Continues After Arbitration Award

A defense attorney is trying to vacate an arbitration award in Dallas, on the grounds that the judge had a migraine headache.
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May 29, 2006 |

Headaches & Pains: The Pounding Doesn't Always Stop After an Arbitration Award

Some trial lawyers see a growing dissatisfaction with resolving litigation through arbitration. Frequently, parties dissatisfied with the arbitrator's decision are willing to take the difficult and expensive step of contesting an arbitration award.
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June 10, 2003 |

Termination Tactics: Firing a Client Without Getting Burned

It's inevitable: At some point in a career, a lawyer encounters the "impossible" or "difficult" client -- the one the lawyer wishes he or she had never agreed to represent. But trying to extricate yourself from such a relationship presents significant ethical, business and personal challenges. Having the wherewithal and confidence to terminate a client relationship often comes only with experience and perspective.
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