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Tom Melsheimer

What Murdaugh’s Testimony Can Teach Us

Few things capture the public’s imagination and make headline news daily as does a jury trial, especially one for murder. The latest example of such a case is the murder trial of disgraced South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh.

Although the facts of the case are in so many ways bizarre and extreme, the case illustrates some very common issues that come up in trials generally, especially criminal trials.

Lessons from the DaVita Win

The antitrust matter was the first criminal case alleging an illegal conspiracy involving a “non-solicitation” or “no-poach” agreement. This article shows why it is an issue of serious importance to GCs around the state.

Legal Expert: Governor and AG Make ‘Silly and Dangerous’ Hot Mess of Shelley Luther Case

Shelley Luther was not punished for “giving a haircut.” She wasn’t punished for violating Gov. Greg Abbott’s orders. She was punished for violating a judge’s legitimate and legal order from a court. To suggest otherwise or to make her some kind of a martyr for a cause is a disservice to martyrs and causes. Tom Melsheimer gives the actual facts of the case and the dangers of playing politics with it.

Reflections on an Acquittal

A multi-defendant white-collar criminal case in federal court presents unique challenges, from managing a multitude of lawyers to the avoidance of conflicts. Tom Melsheimer of Winston & Strawn, who represented the only defendant acquitted in the Forest Park Medical Center bribery case, reflects on the strategies and disciplines that helped the jury single out his client as the only one among nine defendants they could unanimously regard as innocent.

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