Lawyer advocacy in arbitration is crucial, often more so than in court trials. The ninth mistake in a series on arbitration errors is the lack of creativity with proof and witnesses. Unlike trials, where witness testimony is sequential and can lead to confusion due to lack of continuity, arbitration allows for more flexibility. Effective lawyering in arbitration is essential due to the finality of arbitration awards and the difficulty of appealing them.

The article continues a series on the top mistakes lawyers make in arbitrations, highlighting the importance of knowing when to present or fold certain claims or defenses. It emphasizes the need for lawyers to maintain credibility by not presenting weak claims and to consider making concessions during arbitration to strengthen their position and potentially reduce exposure, especially when a prevailing party attorneys’ fees clause is involved.

A seasoned construction lawyer with 40 years of experience and over 300 mediations or arbitrations shares the top mistake made by construction lawyers: not realizing the importance of facts. Unlike other areas of law, construction law involves numerous factual issues that require meticulous record-keeping and analysis. The author emphasizes the critical nature of gathering all facts, especially in the context of e-discovery, to effectively represent and advise construction clients. The article illustrates the point with a personal anecdote where a client's undisclosed project journal surfaced during arbitration preparation, teaching the author a valuable lesson. The article concludes by underscoring the importance of thorough preparation and knowledge of facts for construction lawyers to be successful and persuasive in hearings.

The presidential election tribunal in Abuja, Nigeria, dismissed opposition challenges to Bola Tinubu's victory in the February presidential election. The court found no evidence to support allegations of fraud and ineligibility brought by candidates Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi. Reactions among Nigerians, particularly youths, were mixed, with some expressing disappointment and others satisfaction with the ruling. While Tinubu, currently at the G20 summit in India, called for unity and promised to rebuild the economy, his opponents plan to appeal to the Supreme Court.

Hundreds of shipping containers were transported from Cochise County to the Arizona State Prison Complex in Tucson as part of a project initiated by Governor Doug Ducey to create a barrier along the Arizona/Sonora border. The project, which has destroyed miles of wilderness and cost over $108 million, has been halted due to protests and a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice alleging violations of federal law and environmental harm. The fate of the containers, which cost Arizona taxpayers $5,700 each, remains uncertain as the federal government has not taken direct action to stop the destruction. Activists and locals continue to protest, blocking the project's advance and advocating for the protection of the land and wildlife.

The article discusses common mistakes lawyers make in arbitration, emphasizing the importance of knowing when to present or withdraw claims and defenses, understanding pre-arbitration discovery rights and limitations, preparing for the initial scheduling conference, performing due diligence on potential arbitrators, and properly drafting binding arbitration clauses. It advises on increasing credibility with arbitrators, negotiating discovery, making a strong first impression, researching arbitrators thoroughly, and drafting arbitration clauses that consider the specifics of the dispute and the rules that will apply.

The demand for data scientists in sports organizations is increasing due to technological advances and the influx of data. Data scientists, regardless of their specific titles, are responsible for tasks such as athlete monitoring, data collection tool development, performance analysis, and epidemiological reporting. They build data infrastructures and provide decision-support systems that enhance decision-making across departments. The literature has yet to clearly define how these professionals integrate within support teams.

David K. Taylor from Bradley Arant Boult Cummings discusses a common mistake lawyers make in arbitrations: presenting every possible claim/defense without considering the strength of each. He emphasizes the importance of knowing when to concede weaker positions to maintain credibility and potentially reduce exposure, especially in arbitrations with multiple claims like construction disputes. Taylor advises lawyers to act as counselors, providing the best advice to clients, including when to be strategic about which claims to pursue.

Approximately 930 residents of West Dumbartonshire are at risk of blindness from glaucoma, a condition with often subtle symptoms that can lead to optic nerve damage. During Glaucoma Awareness Week, Specsavers in Dumbarton emphasized the necessity of regular eye exams for early detection and management of the disease. Optician Robin Mitchell and Karen Osborn, CEO of the International Glaucoma Association, advocate for frequent check-ups to prevent irreversible vision loss. Treatments like eye drops and digital retinal photography are effective if glaucoma is caught early, and Specsavers recommends eye tests every two years.

The Federal Circuit released opinions and orders on various cases, including patent and trademark disputes, veterans affairs, and an Equal Pay Act case. Notable decisions include the reversal of a Western District of Texas dismissal for lack of standing, affirmation of the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims' judgment, and a reversal of a summary judgment in an Equal Pay Act case. The cases involved various legal entities and judges, with the Federal Circuit providing detailed analysis and judgments on each matter.