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Plaintiff Lawyers Improve Public Safety and Protect Individual Rights

I have been a plaintiff’s lawyer for 32 years. Over the course of those years, I’ve learned three things that all of you know well, but we need voters and lawmakers to better understand: (1) plaintiff lawyers perform work that improves public safety; (2) powerful industries are pursuing opposite objectives with enormous success; and (3) plaintiff lawyers are essential guardians

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Operating Agreement

Prevent Veil Piercing: An Introduction to LLCS and Operating Agreements

Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) have become a cornerstone of modern business structures due to their unique blend of flexibility, limited liability and tax benefits. When it comes to business formation, understanding the intricacies of LLCs and the importance of robust operating agreements is crucial. LLCs offer a versatile option for businesses of all sizes, from small startups to large enterprises,

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Silver Bullet Method

The Silver Bullet Method: The Rise of False Allegations in Divorce and Custody Cases

Few things can sidetrack a divorce case as effectively as an allegation of abuse, especially if that allegation turns out to be false. Unfortunately, such claims are becoming increasingly common. Known as the “Silver Bullet Method,” these false allegations have become a strategic tool used to gain an advantage in court proceedings. The approach – referred to as both the

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If You’re Not First, You’re Last: IP Edition

You may notice that this is the first IP column by Z. Peter Sawicki with a new co-author! Fear not, James L. Young is still involved, sharing wisdom and providing editorial guidance, and is available to share practice tips and anecdotes in our musings about intellectual property. In this article, we want to discuss “firsts” when it comes to protecting

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employee whistleblowers

Whistleblowing 101: Protection Laws to Know Before You Speak Up

What does it mean to be a whistleblower? Quite simply, a whistleblower in the employment context is someone who raises concern to their employer — verbally or in writing — that the company is violating some law. Blowing the whistle on corporate misconduct is a big decision because of the real risk that it could result in retaliation. Retaliation may

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Plaintiff Lawyers Improve Public Safety and Protect Individual Rights

I have been a plaintiff’s lawyer for 32 years. Over the course of those years, I’ve learned three things that all of you know well, but we need voters and lawmakers to better understand: (1) plaintiff lawyers perform work that improves public safety; (2) powerful industries are pursuing opposite objectives with enormous success; and (3) plaintiff lawyers are essential guardians

Read More »
Operating Agreement

Prevent Veil Piercing: An Introduction to LLCS and Operating Agreements

Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) have become a cornerstone of modern business structures due to their unique blend of flexibility, limited liability and tax benefits. When it comes to business formation, understanding the intricacies of LLCs and the importance of robust operating agreements is crucial. LLCs offer a versatile option for businesses of all sizes, from small startups to large enterprises,

Read More »
Silver Bullet Method

The Silver Bullet Method: The Rise of False Allegations in Divorce and Custody Cases

Few things can sidetrack a divorce case as effectively as an allegation of abuse, especially if that allegation turns out to be false. Unfortunately, such claims are becoming increasingly common. Known as the “Silver Bullet Method,” these false allegations have become a strategic tool used to gain an advantage in court proceedings. The approach – referred to as both the

Read More »

If You’re Not First, You’re Last: IP Edition

You may notice that this is the first IP column by Z. Peter Sawicki with a new co-author! Fear not, James L. Young is still involved, sharing wisdom and providing editorial guidance, and is available to share practice tips and anecdotes in our musings about intellectual property. In this article, we want to discuss “firsts” when it comes to protecting

Read More »
employee whistleblowers

Whistleblowing 101: Protection Laws to Know Before You Speak Up

What does it mean to be a whistleblower? Quite simply, a whistleblower in the employment context is someone who raises concern to their employer — verbally or in writing — that the company is violating some law. Blowing the whistle on corporate misconduct is a big decision because of the real risk that it could result in retaliation. Retaliation may

Read More »

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