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From the archive
September 2026
How to Choose an Expert Witness Who Survives Cross-Examination
Credentials get an expert through the door. Clarity, independence and preparation keep their evidence standing.
Court Backlogs Ease as Remote Hearings Become a Permanent Fixture
Video hearings are no longer a stopgap. Judges and practitioners describe what works, what doesn't and who gets left behind.
How Pain and Suffering Damages Are Really Calculated
Multipliers, per diem methods and jury instincts all play a part. Here is what actually moves the number in a settlement.
Ransomware Attacks on Law Firms: Anatomy of a Breach Response
A firm's files are encrypted on a Friday night. What happens next, hour by hour, and the decisions that matter most.
Relocation Disputes: When One Parent Wants to Move Away
Courts weigh the child's best interests against a parent's new job or relationship. The factors judges return to again and again.
What Clients Actually Want From Their Lawyers Now
Responsiveness beats prestige, fixed fees beat surprises, and plain English beats Latin. What client surveys keep telling the profession.
Inside the Smart Courtroom: Evidence Displays, E-Filing and Virtual Juries
A tour of the technology reshaping how trials run, from digital exhibits to remote witness booths.
Phone Searches at the Border: Where the Law Stands
Can officers scroll through your phone without a warrant? Courts remain divided on manual versus forensic searches.
Mid-Market M&A Picks Up as Private Equity Returns to the Table
Dry powder, steadier financing and patient sellers are reviving deal flow below the billion-dollar mark.
Online Dispute Resolution for Small Claims Comes of Age
Platforms that settle low-value disputes without a hearing are winning over courts and consumers alike.