A “learned treatise” is something (usually a book) that is supposed to comprehensively cover a subject, usually a legal subject but sometimes a scientific subject. It is the kind of book that an expert would rely upon. So usually you … Continue reading →

In addition to whatever else the lawyer has to do in court (listen to the Judge, listen to the witness, watch the jury, prepare objections, prepare for the next step in the case, and take notes) now we have to … Continue reading →

Have you read the Terms of Service on Gmail?  Know what I’m talking about?  It’s the click-through button you have to click on before you can sign up. Did you know that Google’s “privacy statement” says that they will search … Continue reading →

How can that be, you ask? Actually, for some judges who don’t really understand the Internet and technology, it’s easy. According to them, after the email leaves your computer, it moves into the public arena and, because of that, you … Continue reading →

What do you do if you lose your keys, wallet, sunglasses or briefcase at the courthouse?  Where do you go?  Who do you talk to?  I had to find out after losing my car keys at court one day. My … Continue reading →

Folks who go to courthouses often have lots of time to wait while attorneys need to talk. While you are waiting, head downstairs to the basement. Believe it or not, basements are where you can find courthouse cafeterias. I learned … Continue reading →

Hello, you’ve probably been wondering who is adding some of the new blog posts at BusinessBrawls.com. I am Mr. Kaufman’s paralegal, fact-ferret and herder. My name is Shelley Young. So what defines a paralegal? I am glad you asked. According … Continue reading →

For those of us 1950 kids, Perry Mason is a known quantity.  For those of us non 1950s kids, this was a show featuring a pelfy attorney, aka Perry Mason, a cynical investigator, aka Paul Drake, and the most awesome … Continue reading →

Sometimes when I go to court, the experience can feel like I have just entered a rerun of an episode of “Sex in the City.” Take my trip to Court on Valentines’ Day. I was standing in the line waiting … Continue reading →

You may have noticed that I advise a great deal of pre-court preparation before stepping into the courthouse. Practice Hard, Fight Easy. And it also never hurts to have memorized several songs from those English light opera champions Gilbert & … Continue reading →