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Montana Law Of Premises Liability Not As Simple As It Seems: The Limited Duty Of Landlords
by Wilton H. Strickland It’s been a while since I’ve posted, which is due in large part to my having written an article concerning premises liability for the February issue …
The Ethics Of Outsourcing Legal Work
by Wilton H. Strickland Many attorneys are unfamiliar with legal outsourcing and wish to learn more about its ethical ramifications, which is why I once prepared a CLE course on …
Practice Tip: Removing To Federal Court On The Basis Of Diversity Of Citizenship, Even When Parties Are Not Diverse
by Wilton H. Strickland In my previous post I discussed what an attorney might do when confronted with a complaint that is legally deficient. However, an attorney often faces a …
Practice Tip: Consider Filing A Motion For Judgment On The Pleadings
by Wilton H. Strickland It’s a familiar moment for attorneys who handle civil disputes: your client is served with a complaint or counterclaim that appears legally defective, but you remain …
Understanding The Limited Protection Of Liability Insurance
by Wilton H. Strickland Liability insurance is often forefront in the minds of both plaintiffs and defendants, and with good reason: plaintiffs want the security of knowing that any settlement …
On The Popular Disdain For Lawyers
by Wilton H. Strickland To state the obvious, lawyers have a bad reputation. What’s not so obvious is why. The vast majority of other lawyers I have worked with or …
Premises Liability
by Wilton H. Strickland Premises liability is an area of law that has fascinated me for several years, and I recommend that landowners become familiar with it as well. Indeed, I caution against …