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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 …

A Contrary View Of The United Airlines Debacle

by Wilton H. Strickland On April 9 an elderly doctor, David Dao, was forcibly removed from a United Airlines flight to make space for airline employees. The disturbing images recorded by other …

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