What's New in the Courts

March 13, 2022

Lawyer is Suspended by Arizona State Bar for Coaching Client using Chat Function during Virtual Trial

Written by Steve Herman
March 13, 2022

U.S. Seventh Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Claims by Lawyer for Negative Online Reviews

Written by Steve Herman
February 2, 2022

U.S. Fifth Circuit Raises Some Red Flags for Litigants Attempting to Use On-Line Information

Written by Steve Herman
January 27, 2022

U.S. Fifth Circuit Reverses Summary Judgment in Favor of Asbestos Defendants, and Directs District Court to Re-Evaluate Limitations on Discovery

Written by Steve Herman
January 26, 2022

U.S. Fifth Circuit Finds Texas Product Liability Suit Against Bus Manufacturer Preempted by the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act

Written by Steve Herman
January 24, 2022

U.S. Supreme Court Allows Beneficiaries to Go Forward in Breach of Fiduciary Duty Action for Imprudent Investment Options

Written by Steve Herman
January 24, 2022

U.S. Fifth Circuit Reemphasizes Strong Presumption that Court Records Are Public

Written by Steve Herman
December 29, 2021

District Court in Texas Sanctions Attorneys Who Included Unsubstantiated and Vitriolic Allegations in their Motion for New Trial

Written by Steve Herman
December 29, 2021

U.S. District Court in Oregon Sanctions Attorney Who Sought Injunction without Legal Basis and Without Informing the Court of Adverse Caselaw

Written by Steve Herman
December 29, 2021

In Non-ERISA Case, U.S. Fifth Circuit Reverses Summary Judgment for Carrier on Life Insurance Policy

Written by Steve Herman