Litigation Isn’t Rocket Science, But It’s No Walk in the Park
NASA’s Artemis II launch is a powerful reminder that some missions are too important to leave to improvisation....
Not Your Lawyer, Not Your Doctor: What You Lose When You Trust AI With Sensitive Questions
Smart devices and free apps come with serious privacy, legal, and medical risks. Learn how AI tools can destroy confidentiality and what you can do to protect yourself.
Tactical Lessons from Sun Tzu for the Modern Litigator
Part 2 applies Sun Tzu’s tactical lessons to modern litigation, focusing on motion practice, discovery, timing, and ethical decision‑making in civil disputes.
Timeless Strategy: Why The Art of War Still Matters in Litigation
Part 1 explores five core principles from Sun Tzu’s The Art of War and how they guide modern litigation strategy, case assessment, and settlement decisions.
The Perils of Convenient Amnesia: Managing Forgetful Clients and Witnesses
Forgetful clients and witnesses can destroy credibility. Learn practical steps lawyers can take to manage memory, protect the record, and strengthen their cases.
The Case for Preparation: Why Real Advocates Do Not “Wing It”
Effective advocacy begins with preparation. Learn why mastering your case empowers real-time improvisation and why “winging it” is never a substitute for competence.
Protecting Your Right to Get Paid: A Creditors’ Rights Guide for Small Business Owners
Learn how small business owners can protect their right to get paid by understanding creditor rights, avoiding common documentation mistakes, and using clear written contracts for every customer relationship.
Bridging the Gap: Florida’s Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors vs. the New Uniform ABC Act
Explore how Florida’s robust ABC practice under Chapter 727 compares to the new Uniform ABC Act and what growing national uniformity means for creditors.
Two Gates to the Stand: How Civil Discovery Rules and Evidence Rules Can Make or Break Your Expert
Learn how FRCP 26 and 37 differ from FRE 702 and 703, and how discovery rules and Daubert admissibility standards can make or break expert testimony at trial.
Level Up Your Boolean Searches: 10 Power Moves for 2026
Level up your Boolean searches in 2026 with 10 advanced power moves. Learn operators, templates, and AI‑assisted strings to get laser‑targeted results.
Hope for the Best, But Plan for the Worst: Avoiding Common Drafting Mistakes That Lead to Litigation
Hope for the best, but plan for the worst with smarter contract drafting. Learn how clear deadlines, default definitions, remedies, and collateral can help Florida businesses avoid costly litigation.
Own the Record: Why Trial Attorneys Must Lead on Jury Instructions and Pretrial Statements
This article highlights the crucial role of instructions and pretrial statements in trial advocacy, emphasizing that effective litigation relies on not just courtroom arguments but meticulous document preparation. It explains that joint pretrial statements and well-drafted jury instructions deliver strategic advantages, safeguard the official court record, and signal professional competence that judges expect from experienced litigators.