South Dakota confirms that an explosion does not always equal negligence. There is a well-known concept in the law that just because there is an accident or injury, it does... Read more»

Your attorney should be aware of the rules regarding expert discovery. Read more»

Distributors should be aware of this benefit during a product dispute. Read more»

On Dec. 6, 2006, an industrial explosion shook Milwaukee, leaving three people dead, 67 injured and property damages in excess of $75 million. The case received national media attention. Locally, it was considered one of the biggest news stories of the year. Read more»

The U.S. Supreme Court has finally weighed in on the limits of punitive damages that may be assessed in its recent ruling in the historical Exxon Shipping Co. v. Baker case. Read more»

When your company is faced with a catastrophic and/or complex claim or lawsuit, it is difficult to know what to do and where to turn. Read more»

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The practice of a trial lawyer is carried out from a unique vantage point. I have an ability to see the problems that face the industry that result in real conflict. There is enough conflict that people are driven to involve a lawyer to address the matter. In fact, I have a steady diet of problems that face members of?this industry on my desk at all times. Read more»

There is a legal concept known as res ipsa loquitur that allows a jury to infer that an accident was caused by the negligence of a party without actual proof of that negligence. Read more»