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The Art of Preparation: A Comprehensive Guide to Mock Trial Training

Jonathan Leach LLC

This is a foundational step for legal research, as it teaches participants how to navigate legal databases, statutes, and case laws to build a strong argument. Advocacy Skills In any case, you’re advocating for someone hoping to see results in your favor. It can make all the difference in the success of your case.

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Drafting Transactional Documents and Avoiding Ambiguity

WA Bar News

Example 3: Disputes under this contract shall be resolved by a panel appointed by the architect consisting of three neutrals, two attorneys certified in Construction Law and one attorney certified in Environmental Law. It is unclear from this clause whether there are six individuals on this panel or only three.

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Is a Web Bug a Wiretap?

E-Discovery LLC

Thus, the rule of lenity must apply, thereby entitling the defendants to “the benefit of any rational doubt” in the construction of the statute…. Reviewing Massachusetts case law, the court found no precedent for Ms. Vita’s more expansive definition.

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By the Rules: Techniques for Writing Persuasive Rules

WA Bar News

Generally, choose to quote favorable parts of a rule, when a binding court said it best, and paraphrase parts of a rule to construct a sentence logically or where you can say something with greater clarity.

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Mastering Legal Language: A Guide to Clear and Effective Legal Drafting

Destination Articles Blog

Step 4: Read and Analyze Legal Writing Examine various documents to see how experts construct persuasive arguments and structure their cases. Cite statutes, case law, and respected commentaries to strengthen your arguments. Regular writing exercises help you apply new techniques and insights from educational resources.

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Guest Post: The Caselaw Access Project — Then, Now, Tomorrow

Law Sites

Most legal tech startups make bold declarations about public interest, access to justice and democratizing the law when it suits them. Case law books waiting to be scanned. Harvard would contribute the law books and run the scanning process inside the law library. Ultimately, by mid-2015, the deal had taken shape.

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Jury Pool Size and Process

Jury Analyst

In federal courts, for instance, the Jury Selection and Service Act of 1968 outlines the composition of jury pools, while state courts may adhere to distinct guidelines influenced by state statutes and case law. Recognizing the impact of jurisdictional discrepancies proves essential when assessing jury pool size requirements.