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Federal Rule of Evidence 702: A Useful Rule (When It's Followed)

Evidence at Trial

What is inadmissible character evidence (Rule 404(a)) to one judge might be admissible "other acts" evidence (Rule 404(b)) to another. But since the 2000 amendment, some courts have ignored Rule 702's requirements and read into the rule a presumption of admissibility. at 596 (emphasis added). United States , 54 App.

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Understanding Jury Duty and Misconduct in the Legal Arena

Jury Analyst

These questions lie at the heart of ongoing legal debates, prompting increased scrutiny of juror selection and education. As such, educational efforts and stricter controls are continuously implemented to safeguard the sanctity of jury deliberations. However, these instances are rare and often require a high burden of proof.

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The Rise of “Post-Truth” Litigation: ALM’s Isha Marathe on How Deep Fakes Threaten the Legal System (TGIR Ep. 209)

3 Geeks and a Law Blog

Marathe argues judges and lawyers also need to be heavily educated on the latest developments in deep fake technology in order to counter their use in court. Marathe argues that addressing and adapting to the rise of deep fakes will require a multi-pronged solution: education, technology tools, regulations and policy changes.