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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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Will AI Replace Paralegals and Legal Assistants?

MyCase

Performing client interviews and communication: Paralegals usually remain in close contact with clients, gathering information the lawyer needs or sharing case updates. Drafting legal documents: Paralegals draft documents as needed, from correspondence with witnesses to pleadings and briefs.

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By the Rules: Techniques for Writing Persuasive Rules

WA Bar News

Heres an example of an effective use of selective quotations in a criminal defendants appellant brief: The primary and most important component of the Confrontation Clause is the right to conduct a meaningful cross-examination of adverse witnesses. Darden , 145 Wn.2d 2d 612, 620, 41 P.3d 3d 1189 (2002). Alaska , 415 U.S. 308, 316, 94 S.

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What Is an Example of a Case Management System?

Practice Panther

It’s a central hub for assigning responsibilities , whether it’s researching case law, drafting legal documents, or preparing for depositions. Communication and Collaboration : Timely and secure communication with clients, witnesses, and stakeholders is an integral part of case management.

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Conflicts Arising From Sanctions Motions: An Analytical Framework

WA Bar News

437, 446-47 (2010) (surveying Washington case law for determining an “appropriate sanction” under CR 11). 13, 2023) (unpublished) (although remanded for further analysis of sanction factors, lawyer was accused of improperly seeking to influence witness). See generally Mayer v. Wakazuru, No. 82840-1-I, 2023 WL 1962363 (Wash.

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Best Practices for Drafting Comprehensive Prenuptial Agreements

Destination Articles Blog

Handle Notarization and Witnesses Although not always required, notarizing the agreement and having witnesses during the signing can help demonstrate that all legal formalities are respected. Law practice is dynamic, with frequent updates to regulations and best practices.

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Best Evidence Rule Requires Post-Level Collection for Social Media Evidence

Next Generation E-Discovery Law & Tech Blog

The plaintiff had deleted his Facebook account resulting in lost evidence critical to the case. Junior State of America Foundation , is a civil litigation matter involving the intentional destruction (spoliation) of social media evidence.