A Guide to Post-Trial Motions

While trial practice is difficult enough for most attorneys, the world of post-trial motions poses a whole other set of challenges. Not only must these motions be well-researched and thorough, they also can set up appellate issues for later. This means litigators must understand the basics of post-trial motions and how to handle them effectively….

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Trump Isn’t Alone On Falsifying Business Records

(Photo by BRENDAN MCDERMID/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! In New York, how many cases involving felony charges of falsifying business records were arraigned between 2015 and 2023? Hint: Despite the former president/convicted felon’s insistence the charges against him are illegitimate, they aren’t particularly rare….

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Virtual Courtrooms: What to Know About Them

One of the newest developments in the legal profession is the introduction of the virtual courtroom. While telephone appearances have been common for many years, the COVID-19 pandemic ushered in a new era for court proceedings with remote participants. Now, many courtrooms allow video conferencing and other mechanisms to enable virtual appearances by attorneys. So…

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