The long-awaited decision reaffirms reliance as an essential element for fraud claims.

The dramatic ruling includes $8.5 million in sanctions and six attorneys face possible discipline.

A working group proposes best practices for cross-border litigation pending in the United States and Canada.

The duel continues between the work-product doctrine and the doctrine of full expert disclosure.

The path to persuasion begins with simple questions about what you are asking of the jury.

I was assigned to a partner who is less than affectionately called “Dr. Duh”

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The “Bong Hits 4 Jesus” case does not appear to have altered the landscape of student free speech claims

» Read more from the First Amendment & Media Litigation Committee.

Once protected information is out of the bag, for all practical purposes, it has become public knowledge.

» Read more from the Trial Evidence Committee.

The Section’s Legal Services Project will be sponsoring an off-site intensive two-day training program for legal services organizations during the Section Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. Legal services staff and private bar attorneys will be learning and enhancing skills to create new fundraising initiatives.

The John Minor Wisdom Public Service and Professionalism Awards will be presented during the upcoming Section Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. These awards are given to lawyers who have made a substantial commitment to public service through pro bono litigation. This year’s recipients are Jayne Fleming of Oakland, CA, and Jared Genser of Washington, D.C.

Serving the legal needs of the disadvantaged can be one of the most rewarding experiences in the life of a lawyer. It is also a great opportunity to gain valuable experience and network. View current pro bono opportunities.