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2024 Litigation Resolutions for All Litigators

Sound Jury Blog

In the spirit of correcting past problems and forging new habits, here’s a list of litigation resolutions – from case intake to closing argument – to put your trial strategy either back on track or to keep it on track. Closing Argument “I resolve to reframe how I view, prepare, and present my closing argument.”

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Persuasive Shortcuts: Document Summaries In Federal and California Courts

Evidence at Trial

Closing argument, the theory goes, is when it will all come together. The Best Evidence Rule was developed in eighteenth century common law, but with the technological advances and pretrial discovery, it became less practical or necessary. Experienced trial lawyers know how misguided this approach can be.