Litigation

A collection of posts containing commentary on litigation and the law.

Metal whistle isolated on white — When a third party intentionally interferes with someone else's business relationship, the law may provide a remedy. But the damaged party has to prove special elements.

Flag on the Play! Intentional Interference With a Business Expectancy

27 May, 2020 in Contracts / Litigation tagged business contract / damages / lawsuits / torts by Stacia Hofmann

Jury Box with Christmas Tree Balls — It is December, and as there are "12 days of Christmas" and 12 jurors on a jury, I thought I'd use the coincidence to highlight 12 instances of allegations of juror misconduct in real-life civil trial deliberations.

The 12 Jury Trials of Washington

19 Dec, 2019 in Litigation tagged damages / Jury Trials / lawsuits / litigation prevention / managing risk by Stacia Hofmann

new fir branch in spring forest, green tone — In Porter v. Kirkendoll, the Washington Supreme Court classified timber trespass as a strict liability tort and held that the Washington tort reform act applies to timber trespass claims.

Strict Liability for Timber Trespass – A Cornerpoint Case Pop

31 Oct, 2019 in Litigation tagged emotional distress / lawsuits / property damage / torts by Stacia Hofmann

Court of Appeals Courtroom in Pioneer Courthouse — If My Contract Requires Private Arbitration, Why Am I in Public Court? By Stacia Hofmann Arbitration has been […]

Compelling, Staying, Waiving, Confirming, and Disputing Arbitration

31 Jul, 2019 in Contracts / Litigation tagged arbitration / business contract / employment contract / judges / lawsuits / waiver by Stacia Hofmann

Question Mark Signs — Assumptions Are Not Evidence By Stacia Hofmann Cornerpoint Case Pops are dedicated to summarizing relevant, new cases — and […]

There’s No Guessing in Depositions! – A Cornerpoint Case Pop

26 Jun, 2019 in Litigation tagged discovery / judges / Jury Trials / lawsuits / negligence / premises liability by Stacia Hofmann

flowers on grave — 2019 Statutory Beneficiary Changes Remove Contingencies for Parents and Siblings By Stacia Hofmann Death. Even though it may […]

Washington’s New Wrongful Death Laws: What Businesses Need to Know

30 Apr, 2019 in Litigation / Risk Management tagged damages / emotional distress / insurance / lawsuits / negligence / personal injury / torts by Stacia Hofmann

Track — Just Because You Can’t See It Doesn’t Mean It’s Not There By Stacia Hofmann For many businesses, the […]

The Court’s Finish Line: Trial

31 Oct, 2018 in Litigation / Risk Management tagged judges / Jury Trials / lawsuits / managing risk by Stacia Hofmann

gavel and scales of justice — Dear Your Honor: Please Grant This Motion By Stacia Hofmann Understanding the litigation process helps businesses appreciate the […]

Civil Motions Q&A: Making Order(s) Out of Chaos

31 Aug, 2018 in Litigation tagged discovery / Jury Trials / lawsuits / managing risk by Stacia Hofmann

woman jumping and hiking — What Washington Businesses Need to Know About Legal Liability for Injuries in Sports and Recreational Activities By Stacia […]

Implied Assumption of Risk: A Cornerpoint Case Pop

31 Jul, 2018 in Litigation / Risk Management tagged contracts / insurance / lawsuits / negligence / personal injury / torts / waiver by Stacia Hofmann

had of cards, royal flush — Use Discovery to Request Information and Avoid Surprises By Stacia Hofmann What happens after a plaintiff files a […]

Charting Discovery: Show Me Your Cards

29 Jun, 2018 in Litigation tagged arbitration / discovery / Jury Trials / lawsuits / managing risk by Stacia Hofmann

Row of Mailboxes — Only Magicians Should Deceive: The Washington Consumer Protection Act By Stacia Hofmann Cornerpoint Case Pops are dedicated to summarizing […]

Cornerpoint Case Pops: Only Magicians Should Deceive

31 May, 2018 in Litigation / Risk Management tagged Consumer Protection Act / lawsuits / property damage / torts by Stacia Hofmann

3d renderer image. Files and folders in laptop. Archive concept. Isolated white background. — Are Customer Lists Trade Secrets? – Guidance Residential, LLC v. Mangrio By Stacia Hofmann Cornerpoint Case Pops are dedicated to summarizing […]

Cornerpoint Case Pops: Are Customer Lists Trade Secrets?

30 Apr, 2018 in Employment / Litigation tagged employees / employment contract / Jury Trials / lawsuits / managing risk by Stacia Hofmann