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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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Judicial Notice: Four Must-Know Rules

Evidence at Trial

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. Judicial notice? Of an expert witness' testimony from a prior case? See e.g. , United States v. 201(f); see also Cal.