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Birthright Citizenship And The Fourteenth Amendment
by Wilton H. Strickland I’ve been careful to avoid political issues on this blog, which is devoted to legal issues and the challenges confronted by those of us who practice …
When To Obtain Client Consent For Legal Outsourcing
by Wilton H. Strickland Legal outsourcing has boomed over the past several years, but it remains something of a puzzle for attorneys who are unsure of how to go about …
The Importance Of Moving For A Directed Verdict
by Wilton H. Strickland On previous occasions I have discussed various methods of disposing of a complaint before trial, namely a motion to dismiss, a motion for judgment on the …
Twenty Years In The Jessup Competition: A Love Affair With International Law
by Wilton H. Strickland It was a crisp winter weekend in 1998 when I argued as a law student in the Jessup Moot Court Competition, which is devoted to international …
Down The Rabbit Hole Of Bankruptcy Petition Preparation
by Wilton H. Strickland During my career I’ve been involved in bankruptcy matters on a few occasions now and then, but two years ago I had an experience that made …
Practice Tip: Familiarize Your Clients With Their Pleadings
by Wilton H. Strickland A few years ago I was taking the deposition of a plaintiff and decided to spend a few minutes asking him about the facts alleged in …
Another Fit Of Fickle Jurisprudence — Now Intentional Conduct CAN Be An Accident For Purposes Of Liability Coverage
by Wilton H. Strickland Back in December of 2012, I published an article in The Montana Lawyer (page 20) discussing the “occurrence” trigger for liability insurance coverage in Montana. I explained …
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