http://www.trialguides.com/about/news.xml The latest news and press from the leading publisher of legal books for plaintiff trial lawyers, Trial Guides. en-us http://www.trialguides.com/images/TrialGuides-podcast.png http://www.trialguides.com/about/news.xml 144 144 The latest news and press from the leading publisher of legal books for plaintiff trial lawyers, Trial Guides. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:08:00 PST Copyright 2009 Trial Guides, LLC. trialguides@trialguides.com Business Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:08:00 PSTT 60 http://www.trialguides.com/about/pr/20100223-becoming.php http://www.trialguides.com/about/pr/20100223-becoming.php Clarence Darrow once said, "The only real lawyers are trial lawyers, and trial lawyers try cases to juries". Increasingly, trial lawyers find it more and more difficult to follow that maxim. The number of jury trials completed each year continues to decrease. Jury trials are more complicated to prepare and more complex to present. Given these difficulties one may realistically [...] Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:08:00 PST http://www.trialguides.com/about/pr/20091118-becoming.php http://www.trialguides.com/about/pr/20091118-becoming.php In mathematics and the arts, an algebraic irrational constant, 1.6180339887, known at least since the Renaissance as the "golden ratio" or "golden rectangle," has been the ideal proportion utilized by artists and architects as embodying the most aesthetically pleasing balance. The number occurs, however, throughout our perception of the universe in seemingly unconnected but identical ways - from [...] Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:04:00 PST http://www.trialguides.com/about/pr/20091015-polarizing.php http://www.trialguides.com/about/pr/20091015-polarizing.php Polarizing the Case should be required reading for every plaintiff's lawyer. Not only does Rick Friedman do a masterful job of formulating and describing a cogent, well-rounded and effective strategy for aggressively defeating the malingering defense, he shows the reader how to go about doing it in the real world. The reader understands immediately that the author has been in the trenches [...] Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:00:00 PST http://www.trialguides.com/about/pr/20091001-becoming.php http://www.trialguides.com/about/pr/20091001-becoming.php In 1829, Supreme Court Justice Joseph Story stated: "The law is a jealous mistress and requires a long and constant courtship. It is not to be won by trifling favors, but by lavish homage." Trial attorney Rick Friedman's latest book, On Becoming a Trial Lawye, offers useful advice to those who wish to pursue success as a trial lawyer without forfeiting a fulfilling life as a family member, friend, [...] Tue, 01 Oct 2009 09:00:00 PST http://www.trialguides.com/about/pr/20090620-polarizing.php http://www.trialguides.com/about/pr/20090620-polarizing.php This is a book for trial lawyers written by one of the most successful trial lawyers in the United States. But anyone who has ever been a victim of an insurance company's tactics designed to deny or underpay a legitimate claim might also find it interesting. The lesson of the book is simple. In Friedman's words, "If you even suspect the defense may try to imply your client is faking or exaggerating [...] Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:00:00 PST http://www.trialguides.com/about/pr/20090616-trialguides.php http://www.trialguides.com/about/pr/20090616-trialguides.php Fighting a case of Old Dog Syndrome, and hoping to win a fewmore trials, I have started going to more seminars, reading more books, watching more video - trying to get beyond "the law" and generic trial techniques, and focusing specifically on how to win plaintiffs' personal injury trials. It soon became apparent that a new publishing company predominates this niche, publishing and distributing some [...] Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:00:00 PST http://www.trialguides.com/about/pr/20090519-becoming.php http://www.trialguides.com/about/pr/20090519-becoming.php Rick Friedman has done it again. The author of Rules of the Road and Polarizing the Case has written what is arguably his most compelling book yet, Rick Friedman On Becoming a Trial Lawyer. This time around Friedman takes us on a guided trip through the soul of the trial lawyer. He examines reasons for becoming a trial lawyer, considers what psychologically is needed to succeed, and offers hope and encouragement [...] Tue, 19 May 2009 09:00:00 PST http://www.trialguides.com/about/pr/20090401-polarizing.php http://www.trialguides.com/about/pr/20090401-polarizing.php In an investigative report yesterday, the New York Times released a story on the strong bias of IME doctor for insurers. It could provide excellent cross-examination material for your next trial. In the report, a New York IME doctors admits, "If you did a truly pure report, you'd be out on your ears and the insurers wouldn't pay for it. You have to give them what they want, or you're in Florida. That's the [...] Wed, 01 Apr 2009 09:00:00 PST http://www.trialguides.com/about/pr/20090316-friedman.php http://www.trialguides.com/about/pr/20090316-friedman.php Washington attorney Rick Friedman is the go-to trial lawyer many plaintiffs' attorneys call when they need someone to score a victory. With a string of multi-million dollar verdicts, both clients and other attorneys seek him out for his trial expertise. He has scored several Lawyers USA Top 10 verdicts, most recently in 2008. In a retrial that ended up increasing the punitive damages six-fold, a Nevada jury [...] Mon, 16 Mar 2009 09:00:00 PST http://www.trialguides.com/about/pr/20090205-rulesforum.php http://www.trialguides.com/about/pr/20090205-rulesforum.php Participate in the discussion online at rotrbook.com Thu, 05 Feb 2009 09:00:00 PST http://www.trialguides.com/about/pr/20090113-friedman.php http://www.trialguides.com/about/pr/20090113-friedman.php In a retrial that ended up increasing the punitive damages six-fold, a Nevada jury awarded $60 million to a man who claimed his disability insurance payments were unfairly terminated while he was suffering from Lyme disease. Four years ago, a Nevada jury awarded $1.6 million to G. Clinton Merrick, then tacked on another $10 million in punitive damages. But after the 9th Circuit ordered a retrial of the punitive [...] Tue, 13 Jan 2009 09:00:00 PST http://www.trialguides.com/about/pr/20081205-damagesforum.php http://www.trialguides.com/about/pr/20081205-damagesforum.php Participate in the discussion online at damagesforum.net Fri, 05 Dec 2008 09:00:00 PST http://www.trialguides.com/about/pr/20080905-focusgroups.php http://www.trialguides.com/about/pr/20080905-focusgroups.php David Ball, Ph.D., the nation's leading jury consultant, and author of David Ball on Damages, is nearing completion of a video for lawyers on how to do their own focus groups. The DVD, called Focus Groups: How to do Your Own Jury Research, will provide trial lawyers with up to date information on how to effectively use focus groups to refine your case and case themes. Trial Guides expects to release the DVD set [...] Tue, 05 Apr 2008 09:00:00 PST http://www.trialguides.com/about/pr/20080707-polarizing.php http://www.trialguides.com/about/pr/20080707-polarizing.php A federal court jury in Las Vegas returned unanimous verdicts last week against Paul Revere Life Insurance Company and UnumProvident Corporation (Unum Group) in the partial retrial of a lawsuit originally tried to verdict in 2004. In the 2004 trial, the jury awarded $1.6 Million in compensatory damages and $10 Million in punitive damages to G. Clinton Merrick in connection with the insurers' denial of his disability claim. The [...] Mon, 07 Jul 2008 09:00:00 PST http://www.trialguides.com/about/pr/20080412-goodhands.php http://www.trialguides.com/about/pr/20080412-goodhands.php In a story released April 12, 2008, the New Orleans Times—Picayune cites Trial Guides upcoming public version of From Good Hands to Boxing Gloves as the reason Allstate Insurance released the McKinsey Documents on its web site a week earlier. The Times-Picayune noted: The posting also comes a month before New Mexico attorney David Berardinelli releases a consumer-oriented book,From Good Hands to Boxing Gloves: The Dark Side of [...] Sat, 12 Apr 2008 09:00:00 PST http://www.trialguides.com/about/pr/20080318-becoming.php http://www.trialguides.com/about/pr/20080318-becoming.php Trial Guides is proud to announce an ongoing relationship with our best selling author Rick Friedman. Friedman, an Inner Circle of Advocates member, and best selling author of Rules of the Road and Polarizing the Case, has submitted his manuscript for his next book Rick Friedman on Becoming a Trial Lawyer. Expected release is in November 2008. Tue, 18 Mar 2008 09:00:00 PST http://www.trialguides.com/about/pr/20080219-luvera.php http://www.trialguides.com/about/pr/20080219-luvera.php Paul Luvera has been described as "a role model" by Gerry Spence. His recent $40.1 million verdict made national headlines, but it is only one of many major verdicts that have marked his career. Now, Luvera brings his acclaimed December 2008 lecture at the Fairmont in Seattle to Trial Guides. The set will include a 5 hour DVD set and a 300 page book on trial advocacy. Luvera, a member of the Inner Circle of Advocates, joins fellow Inner Circle [...] Tue, 19 Feb 2008 09:00:00 PST