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E-Discovery: What It Means to Us

By Cherie Harris On March 16, 2015 · Add Comment · In Substantive Articles, The Dicta
by Marisa Jeffrey March 2015 Dicta It’s no secret that the past ten years have seen an e-discovery explosion. The formulation of the federal rules on e-discovery in 2006 only papered the obvious: electronically stored information is the future of complex litigation. As e-discovery becomes commonplace, lawyers are responding. The bottom line is that e-discovery [...]
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Wisdom as Road to Wealth

By Cherie Harris On March 16, 2015 · Add Comment · In President Page, The Dicta
by Jonathan Childers, President March 2015 Dicta Have you noticed how the best lawyers possess a mastery of the law and facts, but also argue with a smoothness that makes them appear polished and persuasive? While some of this is talent, no doubt, a good deal comes from wisdom through experience. And, in the law, [...]
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Benefit Corporations Make Altruism a Part of Their Legal Fabric

By Cherie Harris On February 10, 2015 · Add Comment · In Substantive Articles, The Dicta
February 2015 Dicta by Rachel L. Williams A growing trend of sustainable and ethically-minded profit-making has laid the foundation for a new legal entity: the benefit corporation. Major companies such as Campbell Soup and Patagonia are incorporating benefit corporations into their corporate structures, often as subsidiaries. Twenty-seven states, including Delaware, California, and New York, have [...]
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Health, Wealth, and Wisdom Through Diversity

By Cherie Harris On February 10, 2015 · Add Comment · In President Page, The Dicta
What’s your favorite thing about DAYL? My favorite: DAYL represents the interests of all young lawyers. DAYL’s diverse membership enables it to be: (1) encompassing, offering a wealth of unique programming, learning, and leadership opportunities; and (2) inclusive, encouraging active participation and involvement from all of its members. Diversity generates health, wealth, and wisdom for [...]
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Calling the Bullpen When Your Case Is in Crisis

By Cherie Harris On January 19, 2015 · Add Comment · In Substantive Articles, The Dicta
by Heath Cheek January 2015 Dicta It’s the scenario that every client dreads. After hiring counsel to handle a litigation matter, the case goes off the rails. Maybe the current counsel is not devoting enough attention to the case, or maybe the court issued a series of adverse rulings causing the client to lose faith [...]
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Be Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise in 2015 – It’s a Lifestyle

By Cherie Harris On January 1, 2015 · Add Comment · In President Page, The Dicta
by Jonathan Childers President January, 2015 Dicta Benjamin Franklin said, “[e]arly to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.” Though we might not always follow the “early to bed and early to rise” part, in 2015, DAYL is implementing programs designed for its members to be Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise. [...]
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Passing the Torch

By Cherie Harris On December 1, 2014 · Add Comment · In President Page, The Dicta
by Meyling Ly, President December 2014 Dicta “The things you do for yourself are gone when you are gone, but the things you do for others remain as your legacy.” – Kalu Ndukwe Kalu A a marathon runner, I can’t help but compare my life experiences to running – and being president of DAYL is [...]
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EEOC Wars … In Case You Missed It

By Cherie Harris On November 1, 2014 · Add Comment · In The Dicta
by Andrew K. Jenkins November 2014 Dicta In case you missed it, on October 7th, the DAYL CLE Committee sponsored a presentation by Margaret Allen and Robert Velevis of Sidley Austin, LLP on current trends issues involving EEOC Enforcement. They covered (1) general EEOC enforcement initiatives, (2) drafting employment documents that will survive EEOC scrutiny, [...]
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The Power of Gratitude

By Cherie Harris On November 1, 2014 · Add Comment · In President Page, The Dicta
by Meyling Ly November 2014 Dicta A few months ago, I ran into a young lawyer I hadn’t seen in a while. The last time we talked, he was transitioning from a smaller firm to a larger firm. When I asked him about his transition, his response was not necessarily surprising – some pros and [...]
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Approaching and Litigating a Traumatic Brain Injury Case

By Cherie Harris On September 19, 2014 · Add Comment · In Substantive Articles, The Dicta
by Jennifer Lee September 2014 Dicta Everyone knows that a traumatic brain injury is a serious case to defend. The case becomes even more difficult when it is questionable if a traumatic brain injury truly occurred or if someone experienced loss of consciousness and is diagnosed with post-concussive syndrome with continuing symptoms. This is largely [...]
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Proposed Amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure

By Cherie Harris On July 9, 2014 · Add Comment · In Substantive Articles, The Dicta
by Jennifer Larson July 2014 Dicta Proposed amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure were approved by the Standing Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure in May 2014, and will be submitted to the Judicial Conference, who will then submit the proposed amendments to the Supreme Court for review. If approved by the [...]
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From the Expected to the Unexpected: How to Make Force Majeure Clauses Work for Your Client

By Cherie Harris On July 3, 2014 · Add Comment · In Substantive Articles, The Dicta
by Mary U. Irozuru A force majeure clause is a contract provision that excuses a non-performing party’s failure to perform under a contract upon the occurrence of certain events. As a general rule, courts are limited to the express, unambiguous intent of the parties, but may turn to common law where necessary to fill in [...]
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Indemnification Agreements: An Effective Technique for Transferring Risk in Texas

By Cherie Harris On May 21, 2014 · Add Comment · In Substantive Articles, The Dicta
May 2014 Dicta by Angela Buchanan, Sedgwick LLP When businesses enter into relationships with individuals or other businesses, there are generally risks associated with the relationship. For instance, when a business enters into a relationship with a vendor to provide goods, there is a risk that those goods could be defective and could injure someone. [...]
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Beyond Basic Business Formation: Planning for Your Client’s Small Business

By Cherie Harris On May 21, 2014 · Add Comment · In Substantive Articles, The Dicta
April 2014 Dicta by Sarah R. Duff, The Duff Law Firm Entrepreneurs often seek legal advice on business formation, taxes, and the like. Besides advising clients on whether an LLC or partnership is a more advantageous choice, one additional consideration for business owners is an estate plan for the business. Real Reasons to Consider Future [...]
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Make it . . . Sprinkle

By Cherie Harris On May 21, 2014 · Add Comment · In President Page, The Dicta
April 2014 Dicta by Meyling Ly, DAYL President One of the fun things that the president of the DAYL gets to do is come up with themes or special projects that they want to focus on during their year of presidency. One of my projects for this year is to encourage and enable young lawyers [...]
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Keeping it Real

By Cherie Harris On May 21, 2014 · Add Comment · In President Page, The Dicta
March 2014 Dicta by Meyling Ly, DAYL President A few weeks ago, I read an article from CNN.com, entitled, “Why are Lawyers Killing Themselves?” A bold title, perhaps, but chillingly true. The article deeply resonated with me – partly because I know what it’s like to be a depressed lawyer, but mostly because I lost a [...]
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Resolve to be Involved

By Cherie Harris On May 21, 2014 · Add Comment · In President Page, The Dicta
February 2014 Dicta by Jodi McShan, Withers & Withers Many people start off the new year with a number of resolutions: get in shape, get out of debt, get… Some (and I hope many) of you resolved to network more and become more involved in the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers. Now you have your [...]
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