Is Lady Justice arbitrary and random as well as blind?
We all know that results at the trial court level can be uncertain, however a recent paper published by Professor Gary Neustadter, “Randomly Distributed Trial Court Justice,” shows results from similar claims to be arbitrary and random. His article reveals a startling range of outcomes in 266 virtually identical claims filed by one plaintiff in the bankruptcy courts in California over a two year period from 2010-2012. The study linked to here, which will be included in a forthcoming issue of the American Bankruptcy Law Review, sheds light on some of the causes of disparate case resolutions.
Asterion’s staff has decades of experience in conducting fact-specific analyses of claims, while applying appropriate standards and methodologies. If you need sound advice to evaluate a litigation matter, consider adding our consultants to your team.
Should I pay you to take my money?
With the arrival of negative interest rates, the global economy moves deeper into uncharted territory. Some analysts suggest that there may still be money to be made on negative-yield bonds. Other commentators wonder how many other long-standing practices will be up-ended if the trend toward negative rates continues.
If market uncertainties lead you to question whether assets in any of your pending matters are properly valued, Asterion’s valuation experts may be able to provide answers.
On the Lighter Side: Lessons in Defensive Eating
After working for thirty years on cases involving food-poisoning outbreaks, here are the foods lawyer Bill Marler won’t eat. You may want to avoid them the day before that big presentation…
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