News & Wins:
Why Some People Can Never Be “Friends”
Since our ethics classes in law school, we have been taught to never communicate ex parte with potential or current jurors as proscribed by Model Rule 3.5(b) (“A lawyer shall not … (b) communicate ex parte with such a person [juror] during the proceeding unless authorized to do so by law or court order.”). But…
California Minority Counsel Program Highlights Carmen Cole
Carmen Cole was featured in the April 21st Hot News section of the California Minority Counsel Program’s (CMCP) web site, highlighting her recent appointment as the managing partner of Littleton Joyce’s LA office. Littleton Joyce is a proud member of the CMCP, an organization with the singular focus of promoting diversity in the legal profession.
Carmen Cole Appointed Managing Partner of Los Angeles Office
Littleton Joyce announced today that Carmen J. Cole has been appointed managing partner of its Los Angeles office. Cole, who previously practiced in the Los Angeles and Atlanta offices of McGuireWoods, joined the firm as a partner in January, 2013. She is the first woman and first African American to serve as the managing partner…
Robert Littleton Lectures on Corporate Crisis Management at Fordham Law School
In April 2014, Bob Littleton lectured on Corporate Crisis Management at Fordham Law School. Mr. Littleton illustrated the discussion with clips of Harvey Keitel’s character Mr. Wolf from Pulp Fiction, cautioning the students that while Mr. Wolf demonstrates excellent command presence, political skills and attention to deadlines, in real life they should not assist anyone…
A Generation Y Perspective on Juries and Social Media
In an informal study on juror attitudes toward social media, U.S. District Judge Amy J. St. Eve of the Northern District of Illinois, Judge Charles P. Burns of the Circuit Court of Cook County, and Jones Day associate Michael A. Zuckerman, have surveyed 538 jurors to date. The study began with a small pool of…
Bruce Ainbinder and Romelia S. Leach Win Summary Judgment Motion
The New York County Supreme Court granted summary judgment dismissing a suit for contribution and indemnification in a labor law and negligence action. The plaintiff sought damages for personal injuries sustained when he tripped and fell at his work site following construction work that was done two days earlier.
Christine Emery Provides “A Generation Y Perspective on Juries and Social Media”
Associate Christine Emery was recently published on the American Bar Association’s Trial Practice section of their web site. The article was entitled “A Generation Y Perspective on Juries and Social Media”, and can be viewed in its entirety here.
Jury Rules for Arctic Cat in Upstate Product Liability Trial
A Binghamton, NY jury returned a defense verdict for Arctic Cat in a product liability case alleging that defects in a 2007 Arctic Cat Prowler caused the plaintiff to suffer severe leg fractures. Arctic Cat was represented by Christy Mennen of Nilan Johnson Lewis PA, in Minneapolis, and Jim Ughetta and Michael Bai of Littleton…
Bryon Friedman Wins Summary Judgment Motion
The U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York granted summary judgment dismissing a suit for commissions on two sales of medical imaging equipment. The plaintiff consulting firm sought commissions in connection with two sales. Tracking Bryon’s arguments, the court’s 35 page opinion concluded that plaintiff’s deposition concessions confirmed that plaintiff did not fulfill the…