employment discrimination

Challenge “Same Actor” Inference on Summary Judgment

Defense counsel routinely argue, as grounds for summary judgment,…
divorce and taxes

Divorce and Taxes — Practical Tips to Help Protect Your Client’s Best Interests

Tax issues lurk in many aspects of a divorce. Whether you are…

General Damages — 16 Building Blocks to Higher Settlement Offers

Don’t let the adjuster simply double your client’s specials…
federal discovery

Federal Discovery — 10 Tips for Propounding and Answering Requests for Admission

Requests for admission (RFAs) are an extremely valuable, but…
expert deposition

Expert Depositions — 5 Tips to Improve Your Effectiveness

Deposing an expert witness can be intimidating.  With Evan Schaeffer's…

Persuasive Case Themes in Employment Litigation

Memorable movies all have memorable themes that resonate throughout…
picking jurors

Tips for Effectively Picking Jurors

Choosing the right jury for your case means really getting into…
successful mediation

Plaintiff’s Lawyers — 7 Tips for Successful Mediation

In most substantial cases, mediation is the only road to settlement.…
expert witness selection

Expert Witness Selection — 11 Attributes to Consider

You've decided on the type of expert witness you need for your…

10 Holiday Gift Ideas For Attorneys

'Tis the season for gift-giving, stocking-stuffing, and making…