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Relative Proportionality Argument Rejected

E-Discovery LLC

Wiegand objected. After setting out the boilerplate on scope of discovery and requirements for a protective order, the Court wrote: “The burden is on the party resisting discovery to explain specifically why its objections, including those based on irrelevance, are proper given the broad and liberal construction of federal discovery rules.”

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The Art of Preparation: A Comprehensive Guide to Mock Trial Training

Jonathan Leach LLC

Participants of mock trials in El Paso will learn how to construct compelling arguments, effectively present evidence, and cross-examine witnesses. The art of persuasion, eloquence, and the ability to think on your feet is developed through practice sessions and constructive feedback from peers and mentors.

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What Should Be Included in an Intake Form?

Lawmatics

A well-constructed intake form includes fields for a client’s basic information including name, address, contact details, and the details about the nature of their case. The more details that are requested on an intake form, the better a lawyer can qualify a lead before setting an appointment.

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Flawed science? Two efforts launched to improve scientific validity of psychological test evidence in court

Forensic Psychologist

Psychological tests hold a magical allure as objective truth. New report slams "junk science” psychological assessments In one of two significant developments, a group of researchers today released evidence of systematic problems with the state of psychological test admissibility in court.

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DUPED – THE SCIENCE OF FALSE CONFESSIONS

Temple University Beasley School of Law - Advocacy

The constitutionally-permitted technique of seeking to prompt a confession by providing false incriminating evidence ( g. , “we have video showing you near the scene”) increases the risk of false confessions and at the least can alter a person’s memory of the event. “It Custody is a pivotal construct. No custody, no warnings.

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Tithing Troubles: Ex-Mormon's Lawsuit Raises Questions About Church Finances and First Amendment Rights

Law and Daily Life

He oversaw significant growth in Church membership and the construction of numerous temples worldwide. Paul Rytting, who had for a long time been a director within the Finance and Records Department of the Church, provided a declaration as part of the Church's evidence. He stated that all of the $1.2

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Understanding Confirmation Bias in Legal Contexts: The Science Behind its Impact on Jury Selection and Litigation Understanding Confirmation Bias in Legal Contexts: 

Jury Analyst

In order for the legal process to successfully uphold the ideal of a defendants’ right to a fair trial, jurors must evaluate the evidence that informs the verdict in a fair and impartial manner. Trial lawyers are keenly aware of how crucial a role that the composition of a jury plays in determining the outcome of a trial.