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How To Assert A Section 1983 Civil Rights Claim Against A Private Citizen
by Wilton H. Strickland Perhaps one of the most effective tools for discouraging violations of our civil rights is 42 U.S.C. § 1983 (“Section 1983”), a statute that empowers us …
Understanding Railroad Workers’ Injury Claims
by Wilton H. Strickland I love trains and railroads. There is something almost mythical about the iron horse, a creature that dates from the Industrial Revolution but still chugs along …
Newly Organized Montana Down Syndrome Association Gets Going
by Wilton H. Strickland One of the rewarding things about my work is that I often can make a positive difference in a client’s life. Every once in a while, …
Federal Practice Tip: Easy Dismissal Of International Disputes
by Wilton H. Strickland International litigation is growing as the world is shrinking, a phenomenon I explored in a previous article concerning service of process abroad. Much of this litigation …
A Tale Of Two Markups: One For Lawyers, The Other For Non-Lawyers
by Wilton H. Strickland Almost a year has passed since I embarked on my quest to become a freelance lawyer, and it’s been the best of times and the worst …
Why Montana?
by Wilton H. Strickland Since I moved to Montana four years ago, several people have asked me why I came here from my home state of Florida. Indeed, on more …
Delayed Gratification Is Often The Best Kind – My Prior Work In Insurance Cases Yields Fruit
by Wilton H. Strickland Before starting my own practice in 2013, I had researched and written various motions and appellate briefs that I hoped would succeed. Though I did not take those …
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