Robert D. Swanson and Ian K. McGlone | BoutinJones Wisdom teaches that one should be as cautious at the end of an important endeavor as at the beginning. Somewhere between 90% and 95% of all civil cases are resolved prior to trial. In one article from 2017, it was estimated that about one percent of all federal civil cases… Continue reading Could Drafting — And Executing — A Good Settlement Agreement Be The Key To Being A Good Trial Attorney?
Tag: Construction Laws
The Attorney-Client Privilege: Beware of Pitfalls with Use of In-House Counsel
Alicia Curran | DRI The attorney-client privilege is the oldest of the common law privileges for withholding confidential communications recognized in American jurisprudence. It allows a person to seek legal advice and representation without suffering detrimental consequences, fostering full and frank communication between lawyers and their clients by protecting their confidential communications. Upjohn Co. v.… Continue reading The Attorney-Client Privilege: Beware of Pitfalls with Use of In-House Counsel
Navigating the Waters Beyond Construction Law: Unveiling the Ties Between Construction and Maritime Liens
Robert Ruggieri | Federal Construction Contracting Blog Construction law is a complex field that intersects with various other industries and legal fields, one being the maritime industry. In nearly twenty years of practicing construction law, I have often experienced the connection between these sophisticated areas of law and the implications of each on various projects,… Continue reading Navigating the Waters Beyond Construction Law: Unveiling the Ties Between Construction and Maritime Liens
Proceed With Caution on Out-of-State Depositions
Esquire Deposition Solutions Many attorneys have long and successful careers without ever having to practice law outside of the jurisdiction where they obtained their license. But for litigators and in-house counsel, the need to be conversant with the rules governing multi-state practice and the process for gaining temporary permission to represent clients before an out-of-state… Continue reading Proceed With Caution on Out-of-State Depositions
Construction Contract Basics: Venue and Choice of Law
Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings Previously in this on-again-off-again series of posts on construction contract basics, I discussed attorney fees provisions and indemnification. In this installment, the topic at hand is venue and choice of law. As construction professionals (outside of us construction attorneys), you are likely to be focused on things like the scope of work… Continue reading Construction Contract Basics: Venue and Choice of Law