“Storage Wars” Lawsuit Uses an Old Statute to Question the “Reality” of a Popular TV Show
A contestant from “Storage Wars” has filed suit against the show’s producers alleging the show is anything but nonfiction. The […]
Litigation & Procedure
Prove it! Musings on advocacy, evidence, and the problems of proof at trial – Admissibility of prior bad acts under NCRE 404(b): Alchemy or Analysis?
It happens all the time. Defense counsel in a criminal case works hard to avoid opening the door to her
Insane Clown Posse: “We’re doing the American thing – we’re suing”
Would you consider a “wicked clown” a gang threat or a bad Halloween costume? Fans of rap-metal duo Insane Clown
Third and Long: The Former Players’ Lawsuit Against the NFL Illuminates Major Issues but has Serious Legal Flaws
In August 2011, seven former professional football players brought a lawsuit against the National Football League, claiming the League had
Does Tort Liability have a Place in Baseball?
Nicolaus Mills, Professor of Literature at Sarah Lawrence College, recently wrote an opinion piece for CNN’s focusing on the dangers
Inadvertent Waiver of the Attorney-Client Privilege in E-discovery Cases under North Carolina law—Does North Carolina Need a Rule 502?
“It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out of your door. You step into the Road, and if you don’t keep
The Pros and Cons of a “Do it Yourself” Divorce
“Do it yourself” became a common phrase in the English language around the 1950’s, and originally referred to home improvement
Objection, Hearsay :(
As lawyers (or aspiring lawyers) we pride ourselves on our ability to interpret language or the intended meaning behind various
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So then, it’s settled: Or is it?
It has happened to many lawyers. After countless hours of negotiations, the parties believe they’ve reached a settlement agreement. But