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Trust Me:  Nothing in the Missing Video Would Have Helped You!

E-Discovery LLC

The Court denied an implied request for spoliation sanctions, writing: “Without evidence before it that there was a video, the Court declines to speculate that one existed.” A witness gave a written “statement,” using a “witness statement form.” Plaintiff alleged “that video evidence existed that has been spoliated.”

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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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An Open Letter to Litigators (i.e., Unreliable Witnesses)

The Cloud Court Blog

Dear Litigation Friends: It is with regret that I write to inform you that you are a profoundly unreliable witness. You’re an unreliable witness to the depositions you took and you’re an unreliable witness to the depositions you defended. If you take or defend witnesses with any frequency, you know this to be true.

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Can Mock Trials Be Used Outside of Legal Education, and How?

Jonathan Leach LLC

Using Mock Trials to Enhance Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills At its core, mock trials in El Paso primarily analyze complex scenarios, identify key issues, and construct coherent arguments. For instance, mock trials can simulate boardroom debates or negotiations in a business environment.

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A SIMPLE SUMMARY OF TRIAL CONCEPTS

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

Decisions are not simply made on the basis of intellectual analysis of the testimony and evidence. I want to treat everyone, including the defendant, the judge, the court personnel and witnesses with appropriate respect. The primary factors prevail over facts, evidence and logical reasoning. Emotion plays a huge role.

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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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The Deposition: What To Expect And How To Prepare

SW&L Attorneys Blog

Civil litigation cases involve a wide variety of topics: contracts, business disputes, construction, negligence, personal injury, contested probates, family law, and more. Part of the civil litigation process involves gathering evidence, known as discovery. Keep in mind the attorneys job is not to tell the witness the right answer.