For the past 18 months, McKenna Long & Aldridge has been developing an internal software program called MLA Value Track that will predict how
much a litigation matter will cost based on how much similar litigation has cost in the past.
Not exact matches
Whilst it is arguable that the
matter could have been pursued for
much less, the reality is that
litigation is a very costly exercise, with the risk that the losing party will be exposed to pay the legal costs of the successful party.
The bigger institutions are
much less likely to deviate from their official policies on the
matter, mainly to protect themselves from potential
litigation.
A firm that «advertises» their law firm staff, particularly with paralegals and
litigation support / technical staff serves the public
much better than to hide the fact that attorneys are not the only folks who will be performing assignments on their
matters.
While
much of his practice has focused on the
litigation of mass / toxic tort
matters, product liability and premises liability, Tim has also handled cases arising out of maritime and port operations.
Our experienced attorneys will assist you with civil and commercial
litigation matters, business law, real estate
matters, employment law, trust and elder law, civil and commercial
litigation, alternate dispute resolution and
much more.
Mapping out such processes can help firms become better predictors of risks, outcomes, how
much certain types of
litigation will cost and how long certain
matters will take.
Leaders of in - house departments have evolved to a point where they are handling so
much of the business of their departments — billing, patent asset portfolios,
litigation, staff development, external relationships and information technology
matters — taking them away from their legal day jobs.
In fact, the unpublished opinion drew very well reasoned majority and dissenting opinions in a context dealing with how
much does an employer have to actively prosecute a
matter — during the
litigation process or to judgment — in order to decide whether a dispute falls within Labor Code section 3856 (b) or section 3856 (c).
Figuring your costs for a
litigation matter will be infinitely easier if you can see how
much similar
litigation has cost in the past.
Meanwhile,
litigation funders will no doubt also wish to collect as
much data as possible on a
matter and the potential lawyers involved before committing funds to a dispute.
It is
matter of a deep regret to me that there is still so
much litigation in the partnership field.
What can lawyers do to lessen
litigation costs that can cost the same or
much more in a standard
litigation matter?»
Insurance Disputes:
Much of our law firm's work concentrates on insurance law
matters and
litigation files sourced from insurers.
Not only are more companies using technology assisted review, but they are using it in a
much broader range of
matters, concludes the 12th annual
Litigation Trends Survey by the law firm Norton Rose Fulbright.
Eversheds Sutherland's IP
Litigation team can quickly get up to speed, ensuring that our clients have as
much time as possible to develop and implement the best strategy for each
matter.
While
much of his
litigation experience involves supply chain and distribution issues, he also has represented financial institutions, construction companies, nonprofits and design professionals, among other clients, in a variety of competition - related
matters.
This includes advising, representing and litigating on behalf of clients with respect to: collective bargaining, termination of employment,
litigation, data protection, immigrations
matters and
much more.
A typical attorney who self - identifies as an «employee rights» attorney will usually have
much more experience (as compared to the typical attorney identified as an «employment attorney» or an «employer defense» attorney) with: (1) representing workers on a contingency - fee basis (where no fee is paid unless the case wins or settles) and offering risk - sharing fee arrangements generally; (2) playing offense, so to speak — analyzing, identifying and prosecuting specific legal violations (whereas employer - side attorneys tend to have more experience in broader - stroke compliance / employer - training
matters, and reactive work in
litigation that responds to claims they are presented); and (3) identifying with the «little guy» who has been harmed by a larger opponent, often having well - tested strategies that have worked while representing individuals against large organizations and wind up with good case results.
If neither side agrees to compromise on any
matters of significance, you'll end up in
litigation and your divorce will become a
much more expensive, painful and prolonged exercise.
However, if too
much animosity has built up due to past arguments over these
matters, or there is concern that one party may hide assets or crucial information from the other, then arbitration or
litigation may be the necessary to ensure an equitable settlement.