Admitting subsequent repairs into evidence

Understanding and combating the subsequent-remedial-measures-evidence exclusion in a premises case

Jonathan Seber
Jim Bulger

From Issue: 2022 March

Don’t trip over these common premises-liability defenses

How to overcome “open and obvious” and “trivial defect” on motions and at trial

Dan Kramer
Teresa Johnson
Brandon Salumbides

From Issue: 2022 March

Bitten by bed bugs

Niche practice exclusively represents bed-bug victims, largely for emotional distress

Brian Virag

From Issue: 2020 October

Closing argument for premises liability cases

A successful closing argument in premises cases will focus on the jury instructions

Arash Homampour

From Issue: 2019 March

Getting tough evidence admitted at trial

Some rules may seem to preclude your evidence, but there can be exceptions

Taylor Rayfield

From Issue: 2018 February

Video in premises-liability litigation can show them what your case is worth

A well-produced video documentary can bring your case to life in a way that opposing counsel or an insurance adjuster won’t forget

Christina Penza

From Issue: 2017 November

Trees: A primer on how to beat the “Act of God” defense

How to overcome the “Act of God” defense when storms topple trees

Ivan Puchalt

From Issue: 2022 March

In plain sight

How one child’s drowning changed pool safety laws in California

Rahul Ravipudi
Robert Glassman

From Issue: 2022 February

Jury selection in premises-liability cases

Rooting out the eye rolls

Dan Kramer
Teresa Johnson

From Issue: 2020 January

Liability of business owners and social hosts

The ever-changing tapestry of case law on when a business owner or social host may be liable for injuries of a patron or guest; also a look at what gives rise to a business’s duty to prevent criminal acts

Nicole DeVanon
David R. Lira

From Issue: 2018 February

Premises liability and asbestos

Recent court cases turn the tide of liability for take-home exposure to asbestos

Shawna Forbes-King

From Issue: 2017 November

The good, the bad and the ugly in premises liability

Confessions of former premises-defense attorneys: We plan to make your life difficult and expensive

Steve Rosen
Chelsee Sachs

From Issue: 2020 October