Courts nationwide generally treat the jury room as a “black box,” meaning inquiry into jury room discussions is not, in most states, permitted. Jurors can discuss their feelings after the verdict if they want to, but no...
March 1, 2017
“Black Box” or Not? Supreme Court Confronts Racial Bias in Jury Deliberations
March 1, 2017
It May Be Legal, But Proceed With Caution
In the November 2016 election, California joined an increasing number of states in legalizing marijuana. Although California law previously permitted use of marijuana medicinally, Proposition 64 made it legal for individuals
February 25, 2017
Walsworth Partner to Speak at Perrin Asbestos Conference
Walsworth Partner Charles T. Sheldon will be speaking at the upcoming Cutting-Edge Issues in Asbestos Litigation Conference, hosted by Perrin, on March 6-7 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA. Chuck will be a...
February 24, 2017
Walsworth Partner Dee Cohen Katz to Present at 2017 CLM Annual Conference
Walsworth Partner Dee Cohen Katz will be a speaker on a panel, “Let’s Dance – Moving Beyond Diversity and Toward Inclusion in the Legal Industry” at the CLM Annual Conference on March 29-31 at the Gaylord Opryland...
February 6, 2017
Walsworth Employee Publishes Children’s Book
Walsworth employee, Laraye Borden, wrote, illustrated and published a children’s book titled, “I Had a Dream about You…” A member of the firm’s accounting department for over 10 years, Laraye focused on writing