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The Self-Service Buyer Is On the Rise
Law firms and companies in the professional services space must recognize that clients are conducting extensive online research before making contact. Prospective buyers are no longer waiting for meetings with partners or business development professionals to understand the firm’s offerings. Instead, they are seeking out information on their own, and they want to do it […]
State Appellate Court Affirms $4M Prejudgment Interest Award on $40M Wrongful Death Verdict
“Here, Farmers retained defense counsel to represent Mason against Mabie’s wrongful death claim. In doing so, defense counsel became an agent of Farmers for the purposes of defending Mason in this lawsuit. Thus, defense counsel’s receipt of Mabie’s settlement offer via certified mail constituted receipt by Farmers,” wrote Missouri Appellate Judge Edward R. Ardini. […]
'A Complete Sideshow': Judge Mutes Giuliani, Denies Sanctions in $10 Million Sex Abuse Litigation
“You should strongly consider finding other counsel,” Judge Nicholas Moyne told the disbarred Rudy Giuliani, who is appearing pro se. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Saying 'No Answer Is Required' Is Insufficient Under Fed Rules of Civil Procedure, Court Says in Novel Ruling
“Nothing in Rule 8(b) permits a party to refuse to respond to an allegation because it purportedly is a ‘legal conclusion’ or ‘speaks for itself,’” wrote U.S. District Judge Gorton for the District of Massachusetts. Click Here To Read The Full Article