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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 …