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California's Secondary Evidence Rule: Helpful, Yes. But Not an End Run.

Evidence at Trial

Put another way, if documents are not available, a witness may testify about the documents' content so long as (1) the testimony is "otherwise admissible," and (2) allowing the testimony is not unfair. Crown move to compel arbitration, and it relied on an employee declaration from Ms. Id , §1521(a)(1), (2).

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Decoding Justice: Key Differences Between Civil and Criminal Litigation

CaseFox

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Or Settlement : Many jurisdictions, parties engaged in civil litigation may explore alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation or arbitration to resolve their issues outside the courtroom. In other words, criminal law seeks to punish for an offense.

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From the Marshall Project: Why it's almost impossible to fire a prison guard

Forensic Psychologist

‘A Crazy System’: How Arbitration Returns Abusive Guards to New York Prisons By Alysia Santo and Joseph Neff This article was first published by The Marshall Project , a nonprofit news organization covering the U.S. Each time, private arbitrators gave the officers their jobs back. Arbitration loosely resembles a trial.

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Accelerating Law into the World of Web3 – Charles Lew – S6E21

Legally Speaking

The idea of owning tangible objects is interesting, and owning non-tangible intellectual properties is even more so. So the idea of running a complex real estate arbitration was completely me and completely beyond my legal expertise or prowess, my non-expertise. The firm endeavours to service clients’ needs in any area they require.

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Client Perjury: That Sinking Feeling

WA Bar News

m) to include courts, administrative proceedings, and private arbitration. c) is not limited to clients and can include non-client witnesses whose testimony the lawyer has offered. Unless the client or the opposing party objects, CR 71(c) allows withdrawal on notice. c) should also be read in conjunction with RPC 3.3(a)(2),

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After the Deluge: Law Practice & Legal Ethics in the New Administration

Joseph, Hollander & Craft

If a lawyer, the lawyer’s client, or a witness called by the lawyer has offered material evidence and the lawyer comes to know of its falsity, the lawyer shall take reasonable remedial measures, including, if necessary, disclosure to the tribunal. b) and subject to the conditions stated in Rule 1.12(b). KRPC Rule 3.3(a)