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Opportunity in Crisis: Innovative Ways Law Firms Are Stepping Up Client Relationships

Attorney at Work

We’ve built sites to collaborate with both clients and co-counsel to manage pleadings, trial calendars, task lists, budgets and correspondence across multiple active matters through one virtual dashboard. Miles Mediation & Arbitration understands the need for cost certainty in alternative dispute resolution.

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Legal Turmoil in the Pharmaceutical Industry: AbbVie, Purdue, and Beyond

Complex Discovery

The creditors’ committee underscores its commitment to mediation but insists on the right to pursue litigation if talks fail. “Justice for Purdue’s victims—already far too long delayed—should not be denied for one additional day longer than is necessary,” the committee stressed in a recent court filing.

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No Longer ‘Bad Luck’ On Board

WA Bar News

Challenges: I still encounter what I call mens room mediation, which is probably not unique to maritime law, but happens when a male attorney and a male mediator will have case-related conferences in places like the mens roomand exclude women. It can make you feel like youre not getting a fair shake with the mediator.

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Mastering Legal Language: A Guide to Clear and Effective Legal Drafting

Destination Articles Blog

Pleadings Clearly state the facts of the case and the legal basis for each claim or defense. Adhere to the court’s specific procedural and formatting rules where the pleading is filed. Pleadings should be verified by facts and supported by law to withstand motions to dismiss or for summary judgment.

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Top Gun: Interview with Anita Ventrelli

The Successful Lawyer

Use your pleadings to reinforce your theory and theme. For example, if she is drafting a pleading, she will explain the significance of particular allegations or intentional omissions in the drafting. When preparing for a contested hearing, Anita rereads all of the pleadings. Helpful insights reside in the silence.

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The Complete Guide to Drafting Legal Document Review Protocols

Percipient

When lawyers prepare for litigation, depositions, mediations, or even internal investigations, they conduct a document review to find all the documents related to the project. A brief synopsis of the case and what the claims are, including key players, can be taken from the pleadings.

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The Judge REFUSED to Help Us Negotiate & Settle, Forcing Us to Try the Case

Gerry Oginski's New York Legal Blog

Once he gets an idea of what the case is about, he asks for copies of the pleadings. Pleadings are the legal documents that details the allegations against the doctor. You don't need me to mediate and negotiate for either of you. Same for the defense. He wants to see what you're legally claiming. Well, here you are.