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From 'Spooky' Masks to Jury Selection in a Church, Lawyers Have COVID-19 Trial Stories to Tell
“I suspect the folks who are showing up are probably vaccinated,” said former DeKalb State Court Judge Dax Lopez. He added that he told the lawyers, “Your jury pool might look different—slightly more educated, more affluent than the normal cross-section of the community.” Click Here To Read The Full Article
'We Were a Key Part of Tom Winning Some Big Cases.' How Tom Girardi's Downfall Hit One Consulting Firm.
L. Everett & Associates, an environmental consulting firm based in Santa Barbara, is one of 500 creditors in the Girardi Keese bankruptcy. The firm, which has a $200,000 claim, worked for 20 years with Girardi Keese, often on cases referred by Erin Brockovich. “There was a time when the checks stopped coming, and we became […]
'We're in a Difficult Position Here': John Pierce's Illness Leaves Judge Wrestling With How to Proceed in Jan. 6 Case
U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta appointed a public defender for Jan. 6 defendant Peter Schwartz to help evaluate whether Pierce should remain as his defense attorney. Click Here To Read The Full Article
With Another Leader Stepping Down, Where Is Boies Schiller Headed Next?
“For 25 years, David Boies has singularly been the head of this firm and nobody can replace him and we need to have a discussion about whether we should replace him,” managing partner Matt Schwartz said. Click Here To Read The Full Article