Strictly Business

JANUARY 11, 2024

Due diligence is the buyer’s process of discovering and evaluating information about a seller’s business to confirm that acquiring the seller’s equity or assets is a sound investment. However, the process of conducting due diligence differs between transactions for a variety of reasons.

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ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

APRIL 9, 2024

In a transformative moment for European and global climate litigation, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) ruled today that the state has a positive duty to adopt, and effectively implement in practice, regulations and measures capable of mitigating the existing and potentially irreversible future effects of climate change.

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ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The decision, formally communicated to the parties on July 27, marks a pivotal moment in climate litigation. This blog post analyzes the Supreme Court’s decision and its implications for climate litigation efforts in Spain and beyond. Spain II , widely known as the trial for climate (“ el juicio por el clima ”).

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

When litigation over the opioid crisis was initiated, pharmacies like Walmart, CVS and Walgreens alleged that their role in the opioid crisis was limited to filling legal prescriptions for a legal drug. However, opioid litigation plaintiffs prevailed in several smaller cases in which courts found that pharmacies were liable.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 20, 2024

As Ive been developing this new course, its bringing back some memories when back in 2010 I was telling litigation paralegals they needed to get up to speed on eDiscovery. For those who are new listeners and dont know what that means Lets say that youre a litigation paralegal working in a law firm that barely ever goes to trial.

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ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

DECEMBER 22, 2022

As noted at the end of last year, 2021 was significant for climate litigation, with several decisions worldwide providing a fresh look at stakeholder responsibility for climate change. In other types of cases, however, climate litigation saw important advancements this year. By Maria Antonia Tigre. Photo by Matt Palmer on Unsplash.

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JURIST

JANUARY 23, 2023

Equitable tolling is “when a litigant diligently pursues his rights but extraordinary circumstances prevent him from bringing a timely action,” so courts can extend the limitations period.

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Attorney at Work

MAY 23, 2022

In the legal industry, we have stenography, clearly the market leader in delivering a key service in litigation: court and deposition reporting. of the Model Rules of Professional Conduct : “A lawyer shall make reasonable efforts to expedite litigation consistent with the interests of the client.” Eliminate Fees, Fees, Fees.

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LawSites

OCTOBER 3, 2023

When San Francisco lawyer Todd Schneider’s litigation firm, Schneider Wallace , became frustrated with its options for case management software — finding existing products to be antiquated, inflexible, and better suited to transactional practices — the firm decided to build its own.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

In its defense, Meta stated that it had taken steps to address the problem by establishing a due diligence approach and stakeholder engagement in Ethiopia since 2020.

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FDA Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Before committing to a merger or acquisition with another company, a potential Buyer must conduct due diligence to identify the imperfections of a target company so the Buyer knows what it is buying. This diligence is particularly critical when the target company is privately held, and thus not subject to scrutiny from public markets.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JULY 24, 2020

Example for a Litigation Paralegal. Part of the scope included the due diligence project that the associate was doing. Or, if you were to adjust the scope (skip the due diligence) and adjust the time (because you don’t have enough resources), then your triangle could recover. The deadline (time) is next week.

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ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

APRIL 8, 2022

The post also illustrates the positive impact the reform is likely to have on climate litigation initiatives in Italy. Adopting a comparative perspective, we draw on constitutional frameworks and recent climate litigation cases in other European jurisdictions. What does the reform bring about?

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ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

MARCH 11, 2025

Obligations in the Climate Treaties Due Diligence The International Union for Conservation of Nature ( IUCN ) asserted that every State has the obligation to do its utmost to limit global warming to 1.5C, and to limit any overshoot as much as possible, and to reverse it.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JUNE 3, 2021

RESEARCH & DUE DILIGENCE. If your firm handles litigation that involves any sort of injuries, chances are you’re familiar with the process of records retrieval. Use Google to perform appropriate due diligence upfront with each location you plan to request records to confirm their address. 6 Be mindful of relevant dates.

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Conflict of Laws

JUNE 7, 2022

This post is an abridged adaptation of my recent article, Private International Law and Substantive Liability Issues in Tort Litigation against Multinational Companies in the English Courts: Recent UK Supreme Court Decisions and Post-Brexit Implications in the Journal of Private International Law.

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Attorney at Work

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Prospects do their own research and due diligence. A trusts and estates litigator received a call after the prospect did a simple Google search. Do People Really Find Lawyers Through Online Searches? The answer is yes. Even for higher margin work? The answer is also yes.

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ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

MAY 30, 2024

Ecological restoration and environmental remediation are some responses to climate change, and thereby this Treaty is likely to impact future climate litigation. This is likely to impact the success rate of litigation claims, since the clearer an obligation is in its scope and nature, the more likely it is that non-compliance is sanctioned.

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ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

MARCH 10, 2025

In particular, Vanuatu and the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) highlighted that States have obligations under international law to act with due diligence, prevent significant environmental harm, protect human rights, and protect and preserve the marine environment.

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The Cloud Court Blog

AUGUST 19, 2022

That enterprise, of course, is litigation. There exists an interesting body of literature that addresses how litigants leverage “asymmetric access to information” ( i.e., salient data to which only one party has access) to achieve better results for their clients. [i] Until then: litigate like you mean it. [i] But not always.

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Attorney at Work

AUGUST 26, 2021

Both resolved their issues by bringing in contract attorneys to do the routine due diligence and discovery, freeing up their partners and associates to do more substantive work. Data privacy litigation? Creative Staffing Arrangements Can Help Law Firms Win Business. Need someone with expertise in regulatory compliance?

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ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

MAY 22, 2024

” The tribunal also emphasized that article 194, paragraph 1, of UNCLOS imposes a due diligence standard on States that is “stringent”. The tribunal noted that the due diligence standard may also vary in accordance with State capabilities and available resources.

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LawSites

MARCH 31, 2023

Due Diligence Checklist , which sets out what to look for and what to ask about when conducting your own due diligence on a bank. The toolkit also includes the Bank Failures Litigation and Investigations Tracker , which provides updates on litigation and investigations related to recent bank failures. “In

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FDA Law Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The 2023 Food and Drug Law Institute’s (“FDLI”) Enforcement, Litigation and Compliance Conference will boast two speakers from Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C. (“HPM”), HPM Director Anne Walsh will moderate a panel discussion on “Due Diligence and Mitigating Securities Violation Risks for Emerging Life Science and Novel Food Companies.”

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Law 360

APRIL 15, 2022

Broadcom decision, its errata and subsequent case law applying inter partes review estoppel highlight the need for thorough due diligence and precise development of litigation strategy before deciding to enforce or invalidate certain patents, say attorneys at Goldberg Segalla. The Federal Circuit's recent Caltech v.

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ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

AUGUST 13, 2024

As we explain, the new law aims to uphold the rights of indigenous peoples and rural communities in Peru, mitigate inequalities, and bolster their defense in climate-related litigation. This innovative legal paradigm introduces a reinvigorated instrument within the domain of climate litigation.

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SCOTUSBlog

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Stinnie may sound like a technical one, it has drawn considerable attention, with lawyers on both sides of the case telling the justices that their decision could have a significant impact on how civil rights cases are litigated and resolved going forward. A federal district judge in Lynchburg, Va.,

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LawTechnologyToday

APRIL 16, 2021

Civil Litigation. In some ways, this technology is even more helpful in other areas, like civil litigation. Contract disputes, for instance, require hours of due diligence that AI can automate, saving you hours of monotonous work. These algorithms are remarkably accurate, making them a helpful resource in any case.

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ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

APRIL 11, 2022

This blog post highlights takeaways from the resolution and its significance for climate litigation. Impact on climate litigation. The resolution has the potential to have a significant impact on both pending and future climate litigation petitions within the IASHR. This transition has already led to climate litigation.

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ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

MARCH 29, 2023

Photo by Mathias Reding on Unsplash Climate change litigation has finally reached the world’s highest court. Domestic litigation , legal scholarship, and several reports or resolutions of the UN human rights treaty bodies have explored the relationship between climate change and human rights. The UNGA adopted resolution (A/77/L.58)

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LawTechnologyToday

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Each trend has its roots in the now well-established field of litigation-support technology. Litigation technology was born out of a need to manage the high volume of potentially responsive documents because of the shift from paper to electronic documents and communication. These opportunities center on four trends discussed below.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

The problem is, not every paralegal student lands a paralegal position as a litigation paralegal. For example, a corporate paralegal might be asked to do some due diligence on foreign corporations that are part of a big merger. Having great research skills is about more than just jumping onto Lexis or Westlaw to find a relevant case.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Each approach requires diligence and accuracy to ensure that all billable tasks are accounted for and that clients receive clear, itemized billing. Ann spent 20 years working as a paralegal manager and a litigation paralegal before opening the Paralegal Boot Camp in 2010. Law firms use different ways to track time.

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Conflict of Laws

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The Lafarge decision will have broad implications for transnational litigations. Nevertheless, future litigations will likely prosper on this ground, all the more so with the forthcoming adoption of a European directive on mandatory corporate sustainability due diligence. Implications.

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Conflict of Laws

AUGUST 15, 2024

Finally, Aristova traces the origins of an emerging legislative trend toward legally binding instruments that mandate parent companies of TNCs to conduct human rights due diligence in cross-border business operations. Second, Section B addresses the impact of Brexit on jurisdictional matters.

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CARET Legal

MARCH 24, 2025

Common Causes of Billing Delays in Insurance Defense Insurance carriers are incredibly diligent about where their cash goes. Expense Pre-Approval Workflows : Secure authorization for expert witness fees, travel costs, and litigation expenses before they become a problem.

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LawTechnologyToday

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Highlights vastly streamlines preparation, helps create more effective documents, saves time on research and due diligence, and ultimately produces more strategic arguments. Highlights isn’t just for litigators either. The ability to identify companies within your documents makes due diligence for transactions a breeze.

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