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New Trial Granted in Suit Accusing Attorney in Document-Forging Scheme
“It does not appear that the trial court had independently assessed the credibility of the witnesses, or that the trial court had ‘independently weighed the evidence, had passed on the issues presented to the jury, and reached the same verdict as the jury did,’” Tennessee Court of Appeals Judge Thomas R. Frierson noted. Click […]
Federal Judge Allows Class Action Over Online Programs to Proceed Against Walden University
The U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland has tossed a motion to dismiss claims of fraud and civil rights violations against Walden University in a class action alleging the school misled students about the length of its doctorate program and its cost, overcharging enrolled members by more than $28.5 million. Click Here […]
Increasing Write-Offs in Client Bills Should Sound 'Loud Alarm Bells' For Firm Profits
Profit pressure from rising client discounts is also “driving lawyers hard to increase billable hours” and that could jeopardize talent if it continues, according to a new report. Click Here To Read The Full Article
The White-Collar Defense Juror and the 'Trump Effect': An Empirical Analysis
We are not the same nation that we were in 2016, and the changes will play out everywhere, including in the courtroom. Click Here To Read The Full Article