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Authentication of Surveillance Video by Lay Witness Under Silent Witness Doctrine

E-Discovery LLC

31, 2024), the intermediate appellate court addressed an important issue of authentication of surveillance video by a lay witness. That witness was permitted to authenticate a video under the silent witness theory. The Appeals Court disagreed and affirmed, applying the silent witness doctrine. State, 487 Md.

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Uber Technologies – Another Hyperlink Decision

E-Discovery LLC

In In Re: Uber Technologies, Inc. For some of the prior history of Uber Technologies , please see: ESI Protocol Dispute Modern Attachments and the Humpty Dumpty Issue (Apr. The Uber Technologies decision addressed three hyperlink issues and one email threading issue. Passenger Sexual Assault Litigation , 2025 WL 678543 (Mar.

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Top 5 Tips: Taking Depositions in a Post-Pandemic World

Attorney at Work

It will be important to ensure those recordings are admissible as evidence. This change brings with it positive aspects such as access to remote witnesses, wider adoption of technology and better work-life balance with less travel. City of Chicago, Case No. 17 C 5859 (N.D. 20, 2020)).

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From Evidence to Misinformation: Courts Brace for Deepfake Challenges

Complex Discovery

Industry News – eDiscovery Beat From Evidence to Misinformation: Courts Brace for Deepfake Challenges ComplexDiscovery Staff As deepfake technology becomes increasingly sophisticated and accessible, courts are now facing unprecedented challenges in distinguishing authentic evidence from AI-generated fabrications.

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Why Depositions Matter More

The Cloud Court Blog

of federal civil matters are resolved at trial[i] Litigators always depose witnesses before a trial – if there is a trial You will almost never depose a witness more than once – so you get one shot to take or defend that deposition well But why do depositions matter more? All because of the strength and weakness of witness testimony.

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Persuasive Shortcuts: Document Summaries In Federal and California Courts

Evidence at Trial

These thousands of pages were relevant and admissible. Even assuming the other party stipulated to the documents' admissibility (they didn't), was there a clear, concise, and nonboring way to communicate the substance of this evidence to the jury? But would it be admissible? This exhibit would be clear, concise and nonboring.

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From Law School to the Courtroom: The Path to Becoming a Criminal Defense Lawyer

CaseFox

These courses may include: Introduction to Criminology: This course is designed to give you a general overview of crime, criminal law, legal technology, and the processes of criminal justice. In addition, you’ll want to communicate effectively with judges, prosecutors, and witnesses during a trial or hearing.