Publications and News

Mrs. Jazmina Rovi, partner of Morgan & Morgan, took office as new Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Panama Maritime Law Association (APADEMAR, for its acronym in Spanish).

The onboard audio and video systems available today provide access to a treasure trove of data that be used as either a sword or a shield. Knowing exactly what information is stored, how it is stored and how to retrieve and analyze it is critical in determining how it can best serve the carrier and their attorneys in defense of a claim. Making sure to avoid potential hazards and pitfalls in the collection process can also make or break a case.

This is the fifth award the Sills Cummis & Gross Litigation Department has received in the last four years and the second award received this year.

Just when you thought you were caught up, it changed again. This article will present an intriguing real-world fact scenario as a backdrop, starting with cell phones.

This article will discuss current events in the transportation industry as far as problems concerning prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, illegal drugs, testing methodologies, and current trends on what can be smoked, taken orally, injected, or otherwise introduced into one’s body.

Every case has several issues that could explode at any moment. This article will explore three issues that could make or break your case and share secrets to dealing with some of the most explosive trial issues.

Juror biases against trucking companies and their drivers often give the plaintiff a head start and present a handicap for defendants. Defendants must recognize these handicaps and humanize the driver and the trucking company. Learn how two major trucking companies overcome these handicaps by their emphasis on safety, professionalism and the daily delivery of goods to our communities.

This article will discuss new issues that are developing in the field of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) including interpretation of neuropsychological testing and identification of peer reviewed neuropsychological studies that can aid in defeating or minimizing these cases. Many symptoms complained of by mTBI plaintiffs are the same as seen in the general population who never suffered a mTBI. The article will discuss best practices in defending these cases and the current tactics plaintiff’s lawyers are using in bringing these cases.

Human beings are moved by visual cues. Placing jurors in a driver’s shoes can be a powerful tool for your defense. This article examines the scientific, evidentiary, strategic, financial and emotional components of 3D animation in catastrophic truck accident litigation. Get tips, tricks and hacks on using animation in serious cases with compelling results.

Industry safety standards continue to become stricter and safety regulations continue to demand more from companies and their drivers. But the plaintiff’s bar has somehow made it appear that the trucking industry is one to be feared and that it has moved away from the concern and attention to safety. This article looks at the most effective ways to provide testimonial evidence of the extraordinary efforts made by the industry to increase roadway safety.

This article will discuss ways to combat and exclude a plaintiff’s allegations of regulatory violations, particularly in situations where the alleged violation has no causal relation to the accident.

This article will discuss current events in the transportation industry as far as problems concerning prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, illegal drugs, testing methodologies, and current trends on what can be smoked, taken orally, injected, or otherwise introduced into one’s body.