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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

They may dispense with proof of facts for which witnesses would otherwise be called.” 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.

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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. The jury will hear the defense witnesses. The jury will get to listen to cross-examination of the defense witnesses. They will also be watching closely cross examination of your witnesses. His goal is to show the jury that this witness cannot be believed.

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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 witnesses have testified. 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 also argue that your injuries aren't that bad.

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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. When asked to explain how, the defense attorney stated that in future cases, "the defendants' attorneys will simply ask the court to take judicial notice of the [expert witness'] testimony." Judicial notice?