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Juror Feedback: Research after a verdict can educate counsel for next time

By Alan Cooper
Published: May 17, 2010

After the conclusion of a trial, lawyers often want to ask jurors a simple question: How did I do?
The lawyer who lost the case may particularly want to know how the juror reached its conclusion and why, so she can learn something that will help her when she tries her [...]

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Plaintiff nonsuits, then adds new claims

Lee Livingston quoted in Virginia Lawyers Weekly:

An Alexandria federal judge has allowed new claims in a refiled medical malpractice suit after a nonsuit

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A higher hurdle: U.S. high court says complaint must state ‘plausible’ set of facts

Lee Livingston quoted in Virginia Lawyers Weekly:

The U.S. Supreme Court has set a higher hurdle for a plaintiff filing a civil complaint in federal court.

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