When the trial is over, the verdict is in and the judge has banged the gavel for the last time on a case, what’s next? Well, for people who are unhappy with the verdict, that’s usually an appeal. Most people understand the basic ebb-and-flow of a trial court, but...
“Voir dire” is usually referred to as the jury selection process. In reality, it should probably be called the jury de-selection process because it’s the time given to the court and the opposing attorneys to rid the jury pool of participants who are too conflicted or...
When you have a dispute with another individual or a business, filing a civil lawsuit may seem like the only option. However, many parties who have a pending lawsuit will eventually settle the issue before their court date. Not all of these settlements happen...
In business, the best course of action is to avoid problems before they ever occur. However, once business disputes have begun, there are still options to proactively avoid escalating the situation. Mediation saves time, money and energy that could be otherwise...