WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — In a brief filed with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit Wednesday, a Washington D.C.-based legal foundation urged the court to reconsider its decision in ...

An Ohio appeals court says drivers accused of violating the state's distracted driving law will need to prove they were not illegally using their phones behind the wheel.This means the burden of proof ...

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If you claim self-defense now, you have to prove it was. But under this new law, the state would have to prove it wasn’t.

The personal injury firm details the legal standards families must meet to establish liability and seek justice for the loss of a loved one. The legal system can feel intimidating, especially for ...

"In a recent, noteworthy decision, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit weighed in on the appropriate interpretation and application of Rule 37(e)(2), establishing a framework ...

The 6th Circuit has followed the clear and convincing evidence standard since at least 1993, but the actual rule is silent on this issue. I wrote about Chief Judge Sutton's decision dismissing the ...

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