Meet Our Partner, Eric J. Hager | Part 2

We represent clients not only from Ecuador but also from other parts of Latin America. Oftentimes our clients in Latin America face different challenges than clients would face if they are based in the United States. One of the biggest challenges facing clients from abroad is a number of additional defenses. When they bring a […]

Meet Our Partner, Eric J. Hager | Part 1

I would trace my interest in the law back to high school. When I was getting ready to go to high school I switched from my town’s public school to a local Catholic school and while that was a rather big change and the school had its faults like any other school. What I really […]

Enforcement of a Non-Compete

Hello, my name is Irwin Gilbert. I’m a senior partner with Conrad and Scherer. We’ve been engaged by a new client who’s being sued over a non-compete agreement. When we start a new case, our practice is to meet with a team of lawyers assigned to the case to discuss initially the strengths and weaknesses […]

Law Firm Conrad & Scherer Develops Guideline for Small Business to Understand the $2 trillion Coronavirus Stimulus Bill (CARES Act)

Marine Vessel Arrest Webinar: How and When to Seize a Vessel for the Collection of Debts

Section 1782 – Recent Developments

Written by Eric Hager | 10.6.21 A federal statute, 28 U.S.C. § 1782, provides a way for foreign litigants to take discovery in the United States and then use it in a legal proceeding abroad. Section 1782 can be an important evidence-gathering tool for parties involved in international disputes, and formulating a persuasive application for […]