Zoom Trials: How to Properly Prepare (Wear Pants!) Part II
One last tip…always wear business appropriate bottoms, or at least be prepared to laugh at yourself when you make a gaffe (because you will).
Lawsuits & Litigation
Lawsuit Filed After VA Doctor Dismissed Patient Who Committed Suicide 6 Days Later
The Washington, D.C. VA is under fire after dismissing a suicidal patient, only to have that patient commit suicide 6 days later.
Ohio’s Troubled Gallia County Jail Facing Two New Lawsuits
Ohio’s Gallia County jail is facing two separate lawsuits, both filed in federal court. According to The Associated Press, Gallia County Jail—located in Ohio’s southern tip—has come under intense scrutiny in the past several years. Four inmates escaped from the facility in 2019, while other prisoners and their family members have complained of regular mistreatment.
Court Will Let Ashley Judd Continue Lawsuit Against Harvey Weinstein
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals’s ruling has consequences that go beyond Judd’s individual case.
Can a Divorce Judge Court Order Marriage Counseling? The Answer May Surprise You
If we simply remind our clients periodically throughout the process that marriage counseling is a viable option for some people, the instances of reconciliation would go up dramatically.
Zoom Trials: How to Properly Prepare (Wear Pants!) Part I
Business from the waist up, party from the waist down. Are Zoom trials here to stay? If so how do you try a case via Zoom?
Former Carta Inc. Employee Files Gender Discrimination Lawsuit
Former Carta VP of marketing says the company did little internally to match its external mission.
5 Mistakes to Avoid if You Are Planning to Get a Divorce in Naperville
As difficult as it may seem, you will want to do everything you can to avoid making hasty or rash decisions during your divorce.
Meticulously Planning Your Divorce
Consult a lawyer before you reveal your divorce plans to your spouse. Talking to a lawyer will give you all the technical details you may need to know before officially announcing your divorce.
Chicago Jackson Currency Exchange Sues 3 Joliet Entities Over Alleged Illegal Check Cashing
The Chicago Jackson Currency Exchange is suing three Joliet entities over allegations that the businesses operated illegally.