Litigation

The Long Way To Unanimity
The California Court of Appeals opinion in People v. Carrasco on Friday didn't quote this part, but it's easy to imagine. The jury has just come back guilty on an attempted arson charge...

Juror pay in Minnesota is slashed 50% to $10 Because of Budget Problems
Juror pay in Minnesota is slashed is an interesting July 22, 2008 National Law Journal article. The article reports that because of budget cuts, juror pay is being reduced from $20 per day to $10 per day...

If a juror claps during closing argument, what result
Excuse the exuberant juror, declare a mistrial, do better voir dire, or hire the applause getter? At Deliberations, see "What Is The Sound Of One Juror Clapping?" The spectacularly unpersuasive (my view) California appellate opinion which prompted Anne Reed's post is here.

Thirteenth juror doctrine may not be used to grant a new trial on damages
In Coward v. Roberson, after a verdict for the plaintiff and an award of damages, the circuit judge granted a new trial on damages alone based on the thirteenth juror doctrine. The Court of Appeals reversed, holding that "the grant of a new trial based on the thirteenth juror doctrine grants a new trial in toto" and that the "thirteenth juror doctrine is not the proper vehicle for ordering a new trial on a singular issue such as damages...

Jury Duty Made Easy
Massachusetts residents summoned for jury duty can now reply online. "This website will help you respond to your summons for juror service, and will also allow you to make changes or request assistance...

Inside the mind of a juror
Trial attorneys often wonder what goes on inside the jury room. Here's a very detailed look thanks to a juror in the Uma Thurman stalking case who also happens to be a reporter for the Wall Street Journal.

FDA Issues Update on Safety Review Orlistat
Orlistat FDA Issues Update on Safety Review

UPDATE 1: Caraco Digoxin Recall

Intuit
allegedly sent out a defective QuickBooks Pro update.

Mexican Vanilla Containing Coumarin
, FDA Issues Consumer Update