Minnesota Lawyer

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that federal courts cannot presume from the silence in a collective bargaining agreement that retiree health-insurance benefits should continue for life.

The fallout from the 2008 recession has brought significant change to law firms and the procurement of legal services.

Anchoring effects were extremely powerful, with plaintiffs able to increase dramatically potential recoveries by simply demanding more money.

Smartwatches might be popular with lawyers because they offer an easy and unobtrusive way to filter only the most important information received on your smartphone.

Witnesses need to know stakes, motives of players

Proponents say it would be a big step toward drastically reducing paper at courthouses and storage facilities.

An attorney with Black Lawyers for Justice filed the civil federal lawsuit seeking damages for Ferguson protesters who claim to have been unlawfully arrested and abused by police.

A recent Federal Circuit ruling means intellectual property attorneys no longer can be barred from introducing new evidence in appeals at the U.S. District Court.

For many witnesses, moving from canned impersonal speeches to direct, meaningful communication is a very hard adjustment.

This approach to witness preparation boosts confidence and sharpens focus.