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Two US judges recently allowed service of process on Facebook.
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Manufacturers of Cymbalta and Risperdal Face Accusations of False Advertising
Drug manufacturers Eli Lilly & Company and Johnson & Johnson are facing expensive civil litigation for injuries caused by their drugs, Cymbalta and Risperdal.
→ Read MoreJoe Paterno’s Family Files Lawsuit Against NCAA, Freeh Report
The family of legendary Penn State Football coach Joe Paterno has filed a lawsuit against the NCAA alleging college football’s governing body did not have jurisdiction to punish the former coach.
→ Read MoreIs mediation confidential?
While the general rule in mediation is that it is confidential, there are some judicially created and some legislator created exceptions to this confidentiality. All of the exceptions are meant for the protection of the mediation process and to prevent attorneys from taking advantage of the process.
→ Read MoreWhat are typical stages in a matter that goes to litigation?
What are typical stages in a matter that goes to litigation?
→ Read MoreWhat is the difference between a temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, and permanent injunction?
Get to know the differences between temporary restraining orders, preliminary injunctions, and permanent injunctions before you take any legal action to obtain one.
→ Read MoreIf a court sends me to mediation, does that make it different?
When a court sends you to mediation, usually you should make a good faith effort to try to work out your differences during the mediation process. While the mediation is still not going to be legally binding, and in most cases you can stop it at any time and go back to court, it is still in your best interests to try to cooperate as much as possible. After all, if the judge sent you to mediation and then you refuse to even try, that’s not going to earn you much favor with the person who ultimately does get to make decisions about your case.
→ Read MoreThe judge or jury ruled in my favor. What happens next?
A ruling in your favor by judge or jury in a civil case does not necessarily end the lawsuit. Once a ruling is handed down, the losing party has a right to appeal. To do so, the loser must file a written notice of appeal generally within 30 days of the ruling. If he does so, the case goes to an appellate court for review.
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How much do lawyers charge as a contingency fee?
→ Read MoreHow long can I wait before I file a lawsuit?
That depends. Some actions require prompt initiation of a lawsuit, while other matters can be given more time. Statutes of limitation exist in both the…
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