Civil Litigation

  • Runaway Juries and Frivolous Lawsuits

    Runaway Juries and Frivolous Lawsuits

    Proponents of tort reform and mandatory caps on damage awards (insurance companies and their lobbyists) frequently claim that the civil justice system in the United States is broken as a result of abuse by individuals…

  • Alternative Dispute Resolution – Alternatives to Trial

    Alternative Dispute Resolution – Alternatives to Trial

    The notion that taking someone to court as the first step to righting a wrong is deeply ingrained in our culture. The proliferation of courtroom television dramas and celebrity news notes about Melvin Belli and…