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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. Deposition practice is one of the most over-looked aspects of litigation preparation.

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WARNING: YOUR OPENING STATEMENT OR CLOSING ARGUMENT MAY BE USED AGAINST YOU

Temple University Beasley School of Law - Advocacy

The same has been applied to closing arguments. Our review of Bentson’s closing statement convinces us that the language quoted above was a straightforward judicial admission, not merely a concession for the sake of argument. Pantone, Inc. Esselte Letraset, Ltd., 2d 601, 607 (2 nd Cir. Zillow Group, Inc.

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The Essential Purpose of Legal Writing: Importance, Types & Strategies

Legal Writing Launch

Whether attorneys are drafting briefs, composing legal memos, or preparing litigation documents, the ability to convey arguments and information clearly and persuasively is essential. The accuracy and attention to detail in these documents protect parties’ rights and obligations, helping to prevent disputes and litigation.

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If Your Attorney Makes This Argument During Closing Remarks at Your Trial, He Just Guaranteed the Other Side Will Immediately Appeal

Gerry Oginski's New York Legal Blog

Through two years of litigation. All the exhibits have been introduced as evidence. It's time for the attorneys to make closing arguments. Whether he chooses to settle or not is not an appropriate argument to make during closing arguments at your trial. They fight your case every step of the way.

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Judicial Notice: Four Must-Know Rules

Evidence at Trial

One its expert witnesses walked the jury through powerful demonstrative evidence detailing DNA contamination in its crime lab. Most litigators are generally familiar with the concept of judicial notice. In pretrial litigation , judicial notice requests are used in pleadings to establish some needed fact without an attesting witness.

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Why the BEST Trial Lawyers in New York DON'T Do a Touchdown Dance When They Score Points at Trial

Gerry Oginski's New York Legal Blog

After two or three years of hard-fought litigation. You'll get to present your evidence. Besides, on closing argument, your attorney is going to remind them of this critical point. There's no way your case will be settled. The defense refuses to negotiate. That means your case will go the distance.

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A $50 MILLION DOLLAR CUP OF TEA & THE $2 & 3 BILLION DOLLAR JURY VERDICTS

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

In addition, the evidence established that the coffee chain has a documented corporate policy that hot drinks must be fully secured in the tray before being handed over to customers. Humans do not make decisions simply based on intellectual analysis of the testimony and evidence.

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