There are several reasons why do lawyers want to settle out of court. If you pay attention to books and movies, you come away with the distinct impression that a jury trial is the pinnacle of the lawyer’s art and the thing that they train for and look forward to most. Everyone loves a good …
Solve vs resolve-what is the difference? The words solve and resolve have similar meanings, and many people struggle to determine the difference between them. Within the alternative dispute resolution world, these terms can be used interchangeably when talking about how a dispute ends; however, it brings up an interesting concept when evaluating how the difference …
What is a Special Master? Special Masters have made their way into common discourse with the rise of appointments in cases covered nationally. In fact, the most common known example of a special master comes from the recent trial of Donald J. Trump. Trump’s legal team requested to appoint a special master to review the …
FRCP 26 are the general provisions governing discovery, which is the process by which parties exchange the information evidence that they intend to present in support of their case. The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) are the governing rules for civil cases brought within the federal courts. This means that when preparing and litigating …
Attorneys participating in a deposition with their client will often encounter an object to the form. They can either be the person using the objection or the person explaining the question, but the objection is likely to find its way into the deposition, as there will likely be at least one question asked that an …
When facing a legal dispute, one consideration that has to be made is whether to choose mediation vs litigation to settle it. Alternative dispute resolution such as mediation is less costly but there are many reasons to choose the litigation process. Comparing the two processes will often result in a lot of differences, and the …
When lawyers take a complicated case to trial, the process is long and arduous. Attorneys can rely on litigation support services to help them prepare for trial.
A business negotiator is a professional who specializes in facilitating agreements, resolving conflicts, and brokering deals. And in the complex world of business and commerce, business negotiators are a vital component. They are value creators, problem solvers, and bridge builders in the corporate landscape. Business negotiation is critical to the success of many organizations. As …
How to prepare for a real estate arbitration? When problems arise in buying or selling real estate, many participants have started to turn to real estate arbitration and mediation. Buying and selling real estate is a big decision, whether it is a family home or a giant corporate center. Negotiating and agreeing on a price …
The types of workplace conflict are universal, but the conflict resolution steps vary. When conflicts arise, these workplace conflicts can result in decreased productivity and interfere with the culture of the team, the general work environment, or the company as a whole. Conflict in the workplace needs to be addressed quickly and efficiently to ensure …