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Some of Our Popular Articles

How to Estimate the
​Financial Value of a Lawsuit
By: Michael Palmer
Months before the 2012 election, Nate Silver of the New York Times predicted the eventual outcomes of both the Presidential and all open Senate elections with great accuracy- not just who won and lost, but the percentages of the vote as well.  
Is it possible for litigation professionals to estimate the financial value of lawsuits using a method and tools similar to those Nate Silver used to predict the election?
The Financial Costs of Harassment, Bullying,
& Abuse in Organizations 
By ​Michael Palmer
The financial costs of Harassment, Bullying, and Abuse of Authority (HBA) in organizations can be classified in two main groups: 
  • Direct, claim-related costs
  • Indirect (hidden) operational costs
Each type of cost is discussed in this article.  Direct costs are easy to recognize and quantify, although few firms appear to collect and analyze these data.  ​
Which is Better:
​The Deal or Ordeal?
By: Michael Palmer
Five-year old Valerie Lakey is horribly and permanently injured when the water recirculation system traps her at the bottom of a wading pool. Her medical care, including as many as a dozen surgeries and a long line of specialists, will cost millions of dollars, not to mention the loss of any chance for a normal life. Her parents file suit on her behalf against various defendants, including the manufacturer of the missing drain cover.
Litigation Risk Management:
Strategic Thinking ​for the
Best Possible Outcomes
By: Michael Palmer
Litigation risk management has two poles: 
  • Litigation prevention
  • Cost-effective resolution of lawsuits 
The development of good metrics and analytics is a key aspect of the strategies for achieving both objectives.
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Featured Book

Beyond Right and Wrong 
by: Randall Kiser

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