First Court Blog

Several months ago, I found this cartoon and saved the image. I’ve come back to the folder where I stored it several times, and I am always struck by this simple visualization of how something that seems so clear to one person becomes “ wrong” to the other person. Both people are convinced that ...

Traveling professionals understand that the transient lifestyle is a double-edged sword. When people ask if you like traveling, there is often a hesitation. On one hand, you are able to TRAVEL, the highly sought-after privilege not many can afford to do whether because of time, money, or ...

In the competitive business landscape, mistakes are inevitable. Whether it's a product flaw, a service error, or a communication mishap, no company is immune to the occasional misstep. However, what truly sets successful businesses apart is not the absence of mistakes but their ability to respond ...

In the complex landscape of civil litigation, the concept of "anchoring damages" has evolved into a pivotal term, resonating deeply within legal circles. While the notion that proposing a specific numerical figure can sway damages is not groundbreaking, a significant number of defense attorneys may ...

Last summer, the Texas Supreme Court reversed a $15 million jury award because “plaintiffs’ counsel at no point in these proceedings has attempted to proffer a rational argument justifying either the amount sought or the amount awarded. At trial, the only arguments provided to justify an amount of ...