Frank Hammond
Starting The Story
We have seen that litigation is best practiced as the art of telling stories. This post explores how that process begins, because the start of litigation can be very formal.
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Frank Hammond
Introduction To Civil Litigation
Do not ever believe that civil litigation will be easy. This holds true no matter how good your case or just the cause.
Frank Hammond
It All Starts With Stories
People understand, remember, and take action based more on stories than abstract theories. A lawyer can argue the plaintiff’s case is res ipsa loquitur that the blade damaged the plaintiff.
Frank Hammond
Recent US Supreme Court Case: Withholding Tax Foreclosure Surplus As A Taking Under the 5th Amendment
The United States Supreme Court recently handed down a landmark decision, Tyler v Hennepin Cnty., 143 S. Ct. 1369, 1371 (2023), that has significant implications for property owners and the government’s ability to withhold tax foreclosure surplus.
Frank Hammond
Thoughts On E-Discovery
In a previous and recent case with the State of Oregon, several counties sued the state for over a billion dollars. They alleged that the state had breached a contract with them for high timber harvests and therefore higher timber generated payments.
Jason Hammond
Breaking Down Urban Zoning For Development Projects
Developing a project takes a significant amount of time, effort and research to ensure the development happens without a hitch.
Jason Hammond
An Overview Of Express Easements And Their Legal Descriptions
You bought a retirement home adjacent to a lake, but not on the lake, in large part because the title included “[a] 60 foot of even width roadway easement” across the neighboring property
Frank Hammond
Understanding the Circumstances of Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs) under CERCLA
Environmental protection and remediation efforts are crucial to safeguarding our communities from hazardous substances and pollution.
Frank Hammond
Navigating Contribution Actions under CERCLA: A Lawyer’s Perspective
Environmental contamination is a growing concern in our modern world, and addressing the cleanup and allocation of responsibility for such contamination is crucial.
Frank Hammond
Resolving Neighbor Disputes: Navigating Easement Rights
Living in a close-knit community often brings numerous benefits, such as a sense of belonging, shared resources, and a supportive network.