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The art of disrobing: how one retired judge balances judicial authority with approachability to maximize settlement results.

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The illegal deportation and continued imprisonment of Kilmar Abrego García--despite court orders and government admissions of ...

Attorneys often struggle with character evidence frequently overlooking objections. This article introduces a practical, memo...

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As lawyers, we should be ashamed that so many in our profession have capitulated to authoritarianism, choosing silence and sel...

A settlement may feel like the end of conflict, but without careful planning, enforcement mechanisms, and foresight, it can ...