While watching ESPN a while ago, I caught a feature about DeSean Jackson and his Father. Jackson’s father had recently passed away and was featured as the major motivating factor in Jackson’s journey from high school standout to NFL Pro-Bowler. …
Dark Money Synopsis
Dark Money is the forthcoming novel from John Risvold. Raymond Jefferson, CEO of Morley Tobacco, the world’s most powerful tobacco company, is in complete control. He pulls the strings in D.C. and holds all of the cards that make the most powerful politicians …
Government may soon begin putting an end to forced arbitration clauses
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is examining so-called arbitration clauses in terms and conditions for financial products. Last week, the head of the bureau, Richard Cordray, sent the strongest signal yet that the regulatory whip soon will come down on …
The Guilty Plea Effect in Civil Litigation
What happens when a party to civil litigation has pled guilty to a crime and the civil litigation arises out of the same set of facts as the criminal complaint? An admission against interest arises. A plea agreement will have an …