Burden of proof is a legal standard that determines if a legal claim is valid or invalid based on the evidence produced.

One of the most important decisions in employment discrimination law this year remains the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision in Balderson v. Lincare Inc., in which the Court reiterated that ...

Explore the meaning of prima facie in law. Learn how it determines if a case proceeds to trial with definitions and examples ...

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 11: The U.S. Capitol on the 3rd day of the second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump on February 11, 2021 in Washington, DC. House impeachment managers will ...

The Situation: The EU Product Liability Directive 85/374/EEC ("PLD") was adopted nearly 40 years ago and has remained almost unchanged since its inception. The Result: The currently pending revision ...

The US Supreme Court unanimously ruled Thursday against imposing a higher burden of proof for reverse discrimination lawsuits under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Court reversed on a ...

An Ohio appeals court says drivers accused of violating the state's distracted driving law will need to prove they were not illegally using their phones behind the wheel.This means the burden of proof ...

Georgia’s Supreme Court justices on Tuesday grappled with an unsettling quandary: What to do with the state law banning the execution of intellectually disabled prisoners when the law’s onerous burden ...