All posts by Laura Miller

Jurisprudence of Racial Discrimination

This CLE will examine the efficacy of civil rights laws and policies in addressing racial discrimination in key areas including education, housing, voting rights, jury selection, law enforcement, and human dignity. It will analyze major civil rights legislation and seminal court decisions that have sought to eliminate discrimination, as well as areas where legal efforts … Continue reading Jurisprudence of Racial Discrimination

Assessing for Emotional Damages in Multi-plaintiff litigation

This program explores the roles of forensic psychiatrists and psychologists in multi-plaintiff litigation. It describes the differences between forensic psychiatry and psychology and considers what attorneys should keep in mind when choosing a psychiatric expert. Additionally, this program outlines how assessing emotional damages can be different in multi-plaintiff litigation compared to individual cases. Finally, it … Continue reading Assessing for Emotional Damages in Multi-plaintiff litigation

Navigating the Ever-Changing Statutes of Limitations for Sexual Abuse Actions

How did E. Jean Carroll successfully bring a sexual assault lawsuit against Donald J. Trump when the assault occurred over twenty-five years earlier and should have been barred by the statute of limitations? Why are medical centers being sued by patients who claim to have been sexually abused by physicians decades ago? And why are … Continue reading Navigating the Ever-Changing Statutes of Limitations for Sexual Abuse Actions

Litigators' Guide to the Alphabet Soup of Torts

Spanning automobile negligence to wrongful death claims, and everything in between, this program provides a comprehensive discussion about multiple kinds of tort claims commonly litigated in Massachusetts. The panel focuses on motor vehicle negligence, premises liability, and products liability. In order to determine whether a claim exists for a client or to steer a client … Continue reading Litigators' Guide to the Alphabet Soup of Torts

New comment by dstockhammer in "Ask HN: Who is hiring? (September 2023)"

Metapic | Full-Time | Remote (Europe) | Lead Frontend Engineer Metapic is an influencer network that allows brands to work with influencer marketing at scale. We’re looking for an experienced frontend engineer with a strong tech background and solid leadership skills to join our team. You will lead a cross-functional team of ~6 people with … Continue reading New comment by dstockhammer in "Ask HN: Who is hiring? (September 2023)"

Nursing Home Standard of Care Requirements: Top Oversights

Know What to Look for and Where to Find it When allegations of negligence against nursing homes arise, it's important to know exactly where to look (and what to look for) to determine if a viable claim exists. How well do you know the standard of care requirements? Can you quickly and successfully spot any … Continue reading Nursing Home Standard of Care Requirements: Top Oversights

New comment by alx_m in "Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (February 2023)"

SEEKING WORK | Europe (GMT+2) | Remote Senior Ruby/Rails developer with 10 years experience working on both small & large teams. Only interested in projects where I can deliver a positive ROI. I will be available starting in March, 20hrs/week. Looking forward to working together! Email: cheery.tree0582@fastmail.com