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What is a Litigation Paralegal?

Paralegal Bootcamp

WHAT IS A LITIGATION PARALEGAL? A litigation paralegal is someone who works under the supervision of an attorney who practices in criminal or civil litigation. A litigation paralegal assists the attorney with many case management duties, from the complaint through the trial and the appeal. Draft pleadings and discovery.

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The Future of Litigation Finance for Plaintiff’s Attorneys

Sterno

You work to represent plaintiffs in mass tort, personal injury, and employment lawsuits, but defendants can have what feels like an endless coffer of resources to shut down your client’s case. Third-party litigation financing can help attorneys refocus on representing their clients without cost restraints.

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Decedent’s personal injury settlement did not become wrongful death proceeds after his death.

Day on Torts

Before his death, decedent filed suit for personal injury and loss of consortium in West Virginia. The Court explained: Here, Decedent brought suit in West Virginia for personal injury and loss of consortium. Decedent himself ultimately accepted a settlement in lieu of further litigation.

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Intentional Tort vs. Negligence in a Personal Injury Case

LegalReader

There are obvious and nuanced differences between intentional torts and negligence. A seasoned attorney will help you understand the different standards.

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Is it Worth it to Become a Litigation Paralegal?

Paralegal Bootcamp

However, it’s essential to understand that the kind of litigation paralegal role you choose will influence your job satisfaction. This is because some paralegals might prefer a corporate setting as an in-house paralegal, while others might thrive in a law firm setting working in civil litigation or other commercial litigation.

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Tort Choice of Law Rules in Cross-border Multi-party Litigation under European and Chinese Private International Law

Conflict of Laws

Tort Choice of Law Rules in Cross-border Multi-party Litigation under European and Chinese Private International Law. This blog post is part of the article ‘Tort Conflicts Rules in Cross-border Multi-party Litigation: Which Law Has a Closer or the Closest Connection?’ Tort conflicts rules in China and the EU.

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Canada: Intentional Torts "dressed Up" As Negligence: Coverage Considerations - Gowling WLG

Mondaq

Under what circumstances will an insurer be required to defend a claim involving an intentional tort framed as negligence? This question often arises in cases where personal injury litigants.

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