--- title: Civil Justice Archives - Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. canonical: https://chaikinandsherman.com/blog/category/practice-areas/civil-justice/ practice_area: blog --- Civil Justice Archives - Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. ## In The News Trusted Content [Home](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/) » [Practice Areas](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/category/practice-areas/) » Civil Justice ### [The Importance of Jury Duty](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2026/07/the-importance-of-jury-duty/) A message from Managing Partner Ira Sherman on the jury system and its role in American democracy. [Read More »](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2026/07/the-importance-of-jury-duty/) ### [Walter Johnson High School: What We Know, What the Law Allows, Where We Stand](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2026/04/walter-johnson-voyeurism-civil-rights-mcps-students/) By Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C.Legally Reviewed by Allan M. Siegel, PartnerPublished April 25, 2026 · Last Updated April 25, 2026 BETHESDA, MD — Our hearts are with the students and families of Walter Johnson High School. What has come to light in the past two weeks is the [Read More »](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2026/04/walter-johnson-voyeurism-civil-rights-mcps-students/) ### [Damages Caps Struck Down by Oklahoma Supreme Court](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2019/04/damages-caps-struck-down-by-oklahoma-supreme-court/) The battle over damages caps in civil personal injury cases recently gained renewed attention in a landmark case from Oklahoma. On Tuesday, April 23, 2019, the Oklahoma Supreme Court struck down a state law which limits monetary damages for victims’ pain and suffering, and declared the caps – passed as [Read More »](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2019/04/damages-caps-struck-down-by-oklahoma-supreme-court/) ### [Annual AAJ Report Highlights Power of Civil Justice System in Holding Corporations Accountable](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2019/01/annual-aaj-report-highlights-power-of-civil-justice-system-in-holding-corporations-accountable/) As a law firm focused on protecting the rights of clients who have been injured and wronged by others, our team at Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. works exclusively within the civil justice system. Over the years, we’ve proven how civil law is invaluably important to providing average, everyday [Read More »](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2019/01/annual-aaj-report-highlights-power-of-civil-justice-system-in-holding-corporations-accountable/) ### [The Power and Importance of the Civil Justice System](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2014/04/the-power-and-importance-of-the-civil-justice-system/) The recent controversy sparked by General Motors (GM) and its ignition switch defect has become a topic of national interest. The defect – which can cause the ignition switch to move from the “on” position and into the “accessory” or “off” position – can cause electrical failure and power shut-offs [Read More »](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2014/04/the-power-and-importance-of-the-civil-justice-system/) ## Get free advice about the compensation you deserve. 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