When I first decided I wanted to become an attorney, I did not think about being in trial. Even in law school, I gave little thought about what it would mean to be in trial. Like a lot of people, my experience with being in…
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/ Civil Procedure, Law Practice Products & Services
The Third District Court of Appeal in California recently addressed the standard in proving the reasonableness of charges for past medical services within the context of the Hospital Lien Act’s definition of emergency and…
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/ Health, Insurance, Personal Injury
I am a single, primary parent to three fabulous daughters: two pre-teens, and one full-blown teenager. Most of the time I’m proud of this title and everything I accomplish for my kids. But as other parents who have survived the…
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/ Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Civil Procedure, Law Practice Products & Services
In the vast ocean of insurance claims, navigating the turbulent waters can be challenging for both claims professionals and insurance defense attorneys. To ensure smooth sailing, it is crucial for claims professionals to…
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/ Insurance
The Arizona Supreme Court in a recent opinion held store owners owe a duty to business invitees regardless of whether there was a dangerous condition. In determining whether a duty was owed to a plaintiff business invitee, the…
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/ Business Torts, Personal Injury, Real Estate - Commercial
On January 30, 2025, Governor Brian Kemp, joined by other elected officials and Georgia industry leaders, released his tort reform package in an effort to crack down on Nuclear Verdicts®. An ever-rising number of Nuclear…
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/ Civil Remedies, Personal Injury, Insurance
A series of lawsuits between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, stars of the 2024 blockbuster movie It Ends With Us, have captivated both the public and the legal community in recent months. The legal battle presents conflicting…
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/ Art, Entertainment, & Sports Law, Civil Rights, Labor & Employment Law
In an age of 15 second internet reels, fast paced communications, constant online conversations, and “texting culture,” brevity is more important than ever for trial attorneys. At Tyson & Mendes, one of our trial goals is to…
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/ Civil Procedure, Law Practice Products & Services
I remember my first court appearance as young female attorney at Queens County Supreme Court, in New York. I had to argue what I considered a losing motion in front of a judge who was not easily persuaded…
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/ Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Law Practice Products & Services, Law Firm Marketing
The Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal recently issued a significant decision in Wolf v. Williams, clarifying that a critical aspect of Florida’s momentous tort reform effort, Section 768.0427, is not retroactive. This…
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/ Civil Procedure, Insurance, Personal Injury
Picture yourself standing in the middle of a bustling market surrounded by signs and conversations you can’t seem to decipher. If you’ve ever been a foreign country and don’t speak the language, you understand what it’s like to…
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/ Civil Procedure, Insurance, Personal Injury
As a father of three children, I have become intimately familiar with this defense to all manner of allegations (which, yes, often involve property damage). When it comes to coverage disputes, you often see insureds making the…
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/ Construction Law, Insurance, Real Estate - Commercial
Jina Garcia found herself entangled in a legal battle with Centura Health Corp. after receiving medical treatment and subsequently facing a lien on any potential settlement or judgment in In Re Garcia v. Centura Health Corp. The…
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/ Civil Procedure, Health, Privacy
In 2025, get ready for a whirlwind of updates across the state. From personal jurisdiction to discovery and beyond, some recent cases are shifting the landscape in New York. Read below to find out what happened and learn the…
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/ Civil Procedure
California’s largest insurance reform in over 30 years is being implemented through regulations passed by the Department of Insurance’s Sustainable Insurance Strategy (“SIS”). These changes address insurance availability and…
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/ Civil Remedies, Insurance, Real Estate - Residential
