Civil Litigation
Judicial Estoppel Doctrine Continues To Evolve
The doctrine of judicial estoppel, which has become one of the most potent weapons against bankruptcy fraud (see Sharp Thinking No. 57 (February 2012), continues to evolve in the nation’s federal courts.
Read MoreNo “Subject Matter Waiver” of Privilege From Disclosure in Business Transaction
The doctrine of “subject matter” waiver of privilege does not apply to the extra-judicial disclosure of attorney-client communications not thereafter used by the client to gain an adversarial advantage inlitigation, the Illinois Supreme Court held late last month.
Read MoreFDCPA Prohibits Wide Range of Misconduct
Harassment, Abuse, Misleading Representations, “Unfair Practices” All Prohibited
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