Tag: civil litigation

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s song, “The Room Where It Happens,” in the musical “Hamilton” is an unforgettable showstopper. The legendary tune stars the play’s antagonist, Aaron Burr, who was an American revolutionary and then an aspiring New York politician. When he learns that he…

A new law allowing litigants in a civil case to file affidavits and other sworn documents without getting them notarized will eliminate unnecessary delays and needless costs in civil lawsuits. “This law is a big step forward for access to…

Topic: Conflicts of interest among family members Digest: A lawyer who represents the Executor of an estate and simultaneously represents a beneficiary of the estate in an unrelated matter does not have a concurrent conflict of interest. “Differing interests” may…

Topic: Conflict of interest; full-time attorney in county attorney’s office with part-time outside practice Digest: A full-time lawyer in a county attorney’s office who represents the county in civil litigation in state and federal courts may represent private clients in…