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Finding a lawyer: The [legal] customer is always right. Not.

I regularly read a legal blog called Above The Law. There’s a really good piece about how lawyers should and do deal with clients when they review the possibility of filing a lawsuit and discover that the facts do not … Continue reading

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Another why-we-don’t-need-tort-reform story

Today, from the invaluable Daily News (who else would report this stuff?): NY state appeals court rejects lawsuit against funeral home that misplaced Harlem woman’s ashes. Once again, I point out that “tort reform” is built into our civil justice … Continue reading

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“Republicans Rewrite Rules for Wisconsin Courtrooms”

That’s the headline in the April 1 Washington Spectator, but it’s not what you think. It’s worse. So much worse. And as far as I can tell, only DailyKos has picked up on the Spectator’s story. While the anti-union screech … Continue reading

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