Carolin Pacheco | Marshall Dennehey In a recent opinion from the Fourth District Court of Appeals, the court found that it is not the function of a trial judge or the appellate court to reweigh evidence on a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict, reversing the trial court’s final judgment. The homeowners brought a declaratory… Continue reading Fourth District Court Held Trial and Appellate Courts May Not Reweigh Evidence on Judgment Notwithstanding the Verdict, Reversing Decision
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Why “Quick Dismissals” Are Rare In Civil Litigation
Aaron Dunn | Beresforth Booth “Shouldn’t the court outright dismiss the case?” “There’s no way the court will agree with them, right?” “We can get this dismissed quickly, right?” Lawyers hear these types of questions all the time. Only in rare situations, like where a claim is clearly not recognized under Washington law or the… Continue reading Why “Quick Dismissals” Are Rare In Civil Litigation
AI-Generated Evidence Reaches Courts, Judges Sound Alarm
Risk & Insurance A California judge detected and dismissed what appears to be the first AI deepfake video submitted as authentic evidence in a housing dispute, signaling a looming crisis for the justice system, according to NBC News. The big picture: Judges and legal experts warn that increasingly sophisticated AI tools capable of creating convincing… Continue reading AI-Generated Evidence Reaches Courts, Judges Sound Alarm
The Wildfire Litigation Series: Part 2 — Assessing Damages in Litigation
Xavier Oustanlniol, Kristofer Buchan and Kimberly Ratto | StoneTurn The second part of our Wildfire Litigation Series delves into the complexities of assessing economic damages during the litigation phase. As the legal landscape evolves, precise methodologies and strategic partnerships become essential to navigating the multifaceted challenges of wildfire claims. This article outlines the critical roles… Continue reading The Wildfire Litigation Series: Part 2 — Assessing Damages in Litigation
Construction Expert and Judge Living in the Same Hood Is Not Grounds For Recusal
Matthew DeVries | Best Practices Construction Law In a recent Tennessee Court of Appeals decision, Nowaczyk v. Daniels Construction (Nov. 4, 2025), a contractor tried to disqualify the trial judge because the judge happened to live in the same neighborhood as a potential expert witness for the homeowners. The court’s response? Proximity isn’t prejudice. The dispute started… Continue reading Construction Expert and Judge Living in the Same Hood Is Not Grounds For Recusal