A notice of appeal is one of the simplest documents to prepare, yet human nature ensures that careless mistakes will occur. A notice of appeal is “sufficient” if it “identifies the particular judgment or order being appealed” and is signed. Cal Rules of Ct 8.100. But what happens when a notice of appeal neglects to name a [...]
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The American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders — the listing of all recognized mental disorders — is set to have a new (fifth) edition published in 2013. A draft of the document was just released and displayed for public comment. This document clearly affects those in the mental health profession, but you may wonder what [...]
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Before negotiating a settlement, it is worthwhile to think about the client’s purpose in settling. At the most basic level, the purpose of settlement should be to place your client in a position that is superior to his next-best option—typically litigation.
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