4 Elements Necessary to Establish a Successful Negligence Claim
HHM lawyer James LaPolla discusses four “elements” you must prove and actions you should take to establish a negligence claim.
Mediate, Don’t Litigate: The Move to More Divorce Mediation
There are several pros and cons to consider when it comes to divorce mediation.
Limit Social Media Content During Separation, Divorce and Family Law Litigation
- May 30, 2017 | By Jacqueline Johnston | Litigation
The use of social media in family law litigation has increased over the past decade. Such litigation can include content from Facebook, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Snapchat, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and MySpace, as well as browsing history, text messages, e-mail…
Failure to Preserve Evidence Can Invite Harsh Consequences
- March 30, 2015 | By John T. Dellick | Litigation
One of the fastest developing and most troubling areas of litigation is “spoliation,” the failure to preserve necessary evidence. While state laws on the topic vary, they all generally require that, once litigation is anticipated, evidence that is reasonably relevant…
Attorney Tells Personal Cancer Story, Encourages Regular Prostate Exams
- November 4, 2011 | By Patrick K. Wilson | Litigation
I became intimately aware of the perils of cancer in 1989 when my father was diagnosed with prostate cancer at age 64. Just a year later, another round of bad news arrived when my father-in-law was diagnosed with the same…
Use Caution to Spot, Prevent Identity Theft
- January 15, 2009 | By Kevin P. Murphy | Creditors Rights, Litigation
In “Romeo & Juliet,” the question was asked, “What’s in a name?” Although Juliet thought little of Romeo’s name, she would feel differently today. Identity theft is the fastest-growing crime in America. Over the past year, over 10 million Americans…
Promptness, Care Drive Best Results After Car Accident
- October 1, 2008 | By John T. Dellick | Litigation
Nationally, there are approximately six million or more motor vehicle crashes each year. Each of these collisions involves one or more legal issues. Under the specific facts of the accident, the issues of law may be well-established and straightforward or…
Hidden Risks Lurk In Some Form Contracts
- May 15, 2008 | By John T. Dellick | Business & Employment, Litigation
As a matter of convenience, cost savings or industry practice, many parties confirm their agreement through pre-printed form contracts. Properly prepared form agreements are intended to be used in limited and generally routine transactions. However, the use of the wrong…
Follow These Steps To Minimize Stress In Evicting Tenant
- December 15, 2007 | By Michael J. McGee | Litigation
Evicting a commercial tenant can be a tremendous headache. But by following the right steps, a property owner can minimize the pain and restore that space back to productivity. Here are eight steps that landlords and their attorneys should keep…