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Relative Proportionality Argument Rejected

E-Discovery LLC

Wiegand objected. After setting out the boilerplate on scope of discovery and requirements for a protective order, the Court wrote: “The burden is on the party resisting discovery to explain specifically why its objections, including those based on irrelevance, are proper given the broad and liberal construction of federal discovery rules.”

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Flawed science? Two efforts launched to improve scientific validity of psychological test evidence in court

Forensic Psychologist

Judges rule that any weaknesses in his method should go to the “weight” that jurors give Dr. Harm’s opinions, rather than the admissibility of his tests. Psychological tests hold a magical allure as objective truth. Attorneys may try to challenge him in court, but their protests usually fall flat.

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DUPED – THE SCIENCE OF FALSE CONFESSIONS

Temple University Beasley School of Law - Advocacy

For the subject, Kassin explains that custody is “inherently a psychological construct” DUPED, 331, one where the nature of an interview/interrogation may create the sense that ‘I can’t leave.’ Custody is a pivotal construct. Special note must be paid to Miranda and the necessary trigger of “custody.” No custody, no warnings.

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Pokrovsk Under Fire: Tactical and Technological Shifts in 1,018 Days of War

Complex Discovery

Russian forces remain committed to achieving tactical territorial gains, despite mounting costs and logistical strains, while Ukrainian resilience, bolstered by technological advancements and effective countermeasures, continues to challenge Moscow’s strategic objectives. strategic objectives.