Don’t Let Lawyer Jargon Get In the Way of Clear and Simple Client Communications

I recently read an article in the journal Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes titled “Compensatory conspicuous communication: Low status increases jargon use.” https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0749597820303666 Authors Zachariah C. Brown, Eric M. Anicich, and Adam D. Galinsky noted that jargon is used to “efficiently communicate and signal group membership.” According to the authors, the use of jargon … Read More

Blog February 1, 2021
How to Get a Refund from StubHub – Because Getting a Future Credit for an Event That May Never Happen Just Sounds Sketchy

How to Get a Refund from StubHub – Because Getting a Future Credit for an Event That May Never Happen Just Sounds Sketchy

UPDATE: AUGUST 2024 Since the date when this article was originally published, StubHub has revised its Global User Agreement to make certain changes regarding the arbitration of claims brought against StubHub. You should review the current version of the Global User Agreement (https://www.stubhub.com/legal?section=ua) before asserting any arbitration claim against StubHub. In particular, we note that … Read More

Blog January 26, 2021
Avoid Pyrrhic Victories in Litigation

Avoid Pyrrhic Victories in Litigation

I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase “You may win the battle – but lose the war.” King Pyrrhus of Epirus, a Greek king of the Hellenistic period defeated the Roman Empire at the battle of Heraclea and Asculum in 280 BC and 279 BC respectively. King Pyrrhus won the battle but lost countless men, including … Read More

Blog January 21, 2021
The EEOC Indicates Employers May Mandate Employee Covid-19 Vaccination – Subject To Some Restrictions

The EEOC Indicates Employers May Mandate Employee Covid-19 Vaccination – Subject To Some Restrictions

The EEOC Indicates Employers May Mandate Employee Covid-19 Vaccination – Subject to Some Restrictions Prepared by David B. Walston December 17, 2020 The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has updated its guidance regarding its interpretation of federal non-discrimination laws as they relate to the COVID-19 pandemic. The guidelines do not offer clear cut answers but do … Read More

Blog December 18, 2020
MS Supreme Court Holds Attorney Insurer Waived Attorney-Client Privilege for In-House Counsel Communications

MS Supreme Court Holds Attorney Insurer Waived Attorney-Client Privilege for In-House Counsel Communications

MS Supreme Court Holds Attorney Insurer Waived Attorney-Client Privilege for In-House Counsel Communications Prepared by Shauncey H. Ridgeway December 16, 2020 On October 27, 2020, the Mississippi Supreme Court affirmed a trial court decision that an insurance company waived its attorney-client privilege and required it to 1) produce written communications between its in-house counsel and … Read More

Blog December 16, 2020