Kaiser Blog

And, he’s back.  Donald Trump won the 2024 Presidential Election.  He won the Electoral College, and, for the first time in his three presidential runs, he won the popular vote as well.  Most voting Americans got what they wanted, more President Trump. It’s not a joyful situation for everyone, and that includes those who have […]

For myself and my fellow bar members, being a lawyer is a big part of who we are. It is more than a job; for many, it helps to shape our identity. People often define us by it: “Susie’s a lawyer,” “John’s a lawyer.” We are all, of course, more than lawyers—we have families, friends, […]

You’re a plaintiff suing a foreign sovereign notorious for not paying judgments—or even contesting U.S. cases. Default judgment and finding and attaching assets is the strategy. But your lawyers’ errors draw out the process for years. In the meantime, an opportunity comes and goes to collect on the judgment you’re seeking, costing you millions. Ugh. […]

You have the right to remain silent; anything you say can and will be used against you in court; you have the right to an attorney; if you can’t afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you, free of charge. That may sound familiar, but it may surprise some to know that there’s […]