Attorney at Work

AUGUST 17, 2022

Attacks on your witnesses’ credibility, ditto. The goal of this training is not merely to educate your team concerning potential security threats but also to encourage a change in behavior (thereby reducing the risk that human error will pave the way for a successful cyberattack). Attacks on your courtroom arguments?

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WA Bar News

JUNE 11, 2024

Fucile “[T]estimony of witnesses who were kicked by plaintiff’s attorney while the witnesses were responding to defendants’ attorney’s inquiry. because there is no way of knowing what the testimony would have been if the witnesses had been left alone.” — West v. should not be considered as evidence. Irwin (E.D.

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Lawmatics

MARCH 28, 2023

Some of their duties include: Fact-checking Preparing for trial Drafting letters Drafting pleadings Case development and planning Assisting at trial Finding and Interviewing Witnesses Differences Between Paralegals and Lawyers 1 Education The primary difference between paralegals and lawyers is their education.

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WA Bar News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

He currently works at Northwest Justice Project, handling housing, education, and civil rights cases. Despite the facts and history of the case being in my client’s favor, one unsubstantiated accusation from a biased witness helped the other side make the “think of the children!”

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The Cloud Court Blog

JULY 11, 2023

To make it easy and simple for attorneys and paralegals to instantly find relevant testimony, Cloud Court’s AI, Gibson , delivers content organized by topic, witness type and allignment, file, and numerous other indices. Empower your own witnesses? The UI can be configured. Okerlund, founder and CEO at Cloud Court.

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WA Bar News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Regardless of their extent of prior legal education, refugees often need to start from scratch within the U.S. and beginning their legal education—one of them coming with years of legal experience and the other entering the field for the first time. As part of her education, Khatibi took a six-month internship with NWIRP.

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Complex Discovery

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Key recommendations include: Pretrial Evidentiary Hearings: Judges should require early disclosure of potential deepfake-related evidence, enabling discovery and the use of expert witnesses to authenticate digital materials. Ongoing Training: Legal professionals, judges, and juries need education on AI and its potential impact on evidence.

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Sound Jury Blog

JANUARY 8, 2024

From a time standpoint, it can also be used to jumpstart a number of activities that you need to tackle anyway: your jury selection strategy, writing opening, creation of graphics, and writing of witness outlines. Witness Preparation for Deposition “I resolve to prepare my witnesses for depositions using role playing and video feedback.”

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The Cloud Court Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

of federal civil matters are resolved at trial[i] Litigators always depose witnesses before a trial – if there is a trial You will almost never depose a witness more than once – so you get one shot to take or defend that deposition well But why do depositions matter more? All because of the strength and weakness of witness testimony.

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Destination Articles Blog

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Handle Notarization and Witnesses Although not always required, notarizing the agreement and having witnesses during the signing can help demonstrate that all legal formalities are respected. Our conferences blend educational opportunities with cultural immersion in some of the world’s most captivating cities.

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Jonathan Leach LLC

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Participants of mock trials in El Paso will learn how to construct compelling arguments, effectively present evidence, and cross-examine witnesses. Mock trial participants can perfect their public speaking skills by presenting opening and closing statements, examining witnesses, responding to objections, and interacting with the jury.

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Destination Articles Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

This type of footage helps the court see the true events because it captures clear and detailed images, unlike witness accounts, which personal opinions can influence. Educate Your Client Inform your client about the potential impact of their digital footprint on their case. Why opt for these unique CLE opportunities?

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Destination Articles Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Step 3: Utilize Educational Resources Educational resources can significantly improve your legal drafting. Regular writing exercises help you apply new techniques and insights from educational resources. How Can Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Insights Enhance Your Legal Drafting Skills? Why Choose Destination CLEs?

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Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

OCTOBER 17, 2024

“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail” Benjamin Franklin In our office, my law partner and wife, Lita Barnett Luvera, legal responsibilities included preparing clients and witness for their deposition. The other lawyers relied upon her for the preparation and she was very good at it. This is a recipe for failure.

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Joseph, Hollander & Craft

JANUARY 24, 2025

viewers witnessed the behind-the-scenes efforts that led to the dismissal of a second-degree murder charge against Hoemes client. On the fifth anniversary of this endeavor, the Kansas Continuing Legal Education Board honored JHC as one of two recipients of the 2024 Robert L. The episode, titled Murderous Mother or Protective Parent?,

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Destination Articles Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Ongoing education becomes crucial as the legal field evolves with new laws and shifting regulations. Document insights can highlight a case’s strengths and weaknesses, guide witness deposition decisions, and anticipate potential courtroom challenges. Yet, mastering document review is just the start. Why Choose Destination CLEs?

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CaseFox

MAY 2, 2023

To have a successful education, you’ll want to research the various law school programs before applying. In addition, you’ll want to communicate effectively with judges, prosecutors, and witnesses during a trial or hearing. The LSAT is offered four times yearly: June, October, December, and February.

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CaseFox

MAY 2, 2023

To have a successful education, you’ll want to research the various law school programs before applying. In addition, you’ll want to communicate effectively with judges, prosecutors, and witnesses during a trial or hearing. The LSAT is offered four times yearly: June, October, December, and February.

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The Cloud Court Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Not only as the taking and defending attorney, but also as a witness and as a client. On the flip side, I’d hear from a dejected corporate witness that thought things had gone horribly awry, only to read the transcript and conclude: “Hey, not so bad!” Maybe you want to make an educated guess about what your opposition will do at trial?

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MyCase

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Disclaimer: The templates in this post are for educational purposes only and are not guaranteed or implied to meet compliance or deliver specific results. We’ll share five free legal invoice templates below to help your law firm streamline the invoicing process.

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Joseph, Hollander & Craft

MAY 6, 2024

Anne artfully cross-examined the plaintiff’s own expert witnesses to support the client’s defense and cast doubt on the actions of others. “We My client was a woman with a history of abuse at the hands of her boyfriend—abuse that was witnessed by others,” Jess said. Jess Hoeme receives KBAA’s Excellence in Education Award.

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MyCase

APRIL 30, 2024

Drafting legal documents: Paralegals draft documents as needed, from correspondence with witnesses to pleadings and briefs. Conducting witness interviews and testimony prep: Paralegals will often manage the witnesses leading up to the trial. AI cannot gauge when to reassure clients or delve deeper in witness interviews.

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Joseph, Hollander & Craft

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The Oregon opinion, like the ABA Formal Opinion, goes on to state the expectation that lawyers educate themselves to become culturally aware of clients’ cultures or find other experts to provide this awareness. It discusses the question of whether expert witnesses can be liable to malpractice suits for their actions. 281 (2024).

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Practice Panther

APRIL 22, 2024

Podcasts also offer benefits for legal students who are looking for education to prepare for their career, including key information about starting and growing a law firm. There are numerous podcasts available to fit any lawyer’s needs. Some of the topics they cover include First Amendment rights, eDiscovery, and Elon Musk.

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MyCase

AUGUST 7, 2023

Because they aren’t required to have any education or background in law, they don’t assist a lawyer with specific legal tasks. One key difference between a legal assistant and a secretary, however, is that legal assistants are usually expected to have higher education level or more legal experience than a legal secretary.

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WA Bar News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The mission of the Korematsu Center is to achieve lasting social change through research, litigation, advocacy, and clinical education. Korematsu Center for Law and Equality upon its formation in 2009. The trial would have not happened without his last-minute assistance.

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Jury Analyst

JULY 11, 2023

Influence on witness credibility assessment: Jurors may disproportionately believe, or discredit, witnesses based on whether their testimony aligns with their preconceived notions. This can compromise the fairness of the trial, as witness credibility is a critical factor in the determination of guilt or innocence.

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Jury Analyst

JULY 11, 2023

Influence on witness credibility assessment: Jurors may disproportionately believe, or discredit, witnesses based on whether their testimony aligns with their preconceived notions. This can compromise the fairness of the trial, as witness credibility is a critical factor in the determination of guilt or innocence.

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Practice of Law

JUNE 25, 2024

Last Tuesday morning, the world-famous singer was pulled over in Long Island, New York, after an officer witnessed him failing to keep in the right lane twice and failing to stop at a stop sign. You can go to jail for a DUI, or often end up doing hours of community service or mandatory education.

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Jury Analyst

MAY 19, 2023

Addressing Media Bias: Strategies for Lawyers and Litigators: · Education and Awareness: Lawyers should educate jurors about the potential biases that can arise from media exposure. Expert Testimony: Lawyers can call upon expert witnesses to explain the impact of media on perceptions and provide alternative interpretations of evidence.

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Jury Analyst

AUGUST 7, 2024

Group 1 was told that Hannah was raised in an affluent community by college-educated parents, both employed in professional settings. Influence on witness credibility assessment: Jurors may disproportionately believe or discredit witnesses based on whether their testimony aligns with their preconceived notions.

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CaseFox

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Once you have these documents reduced to writing and they’re signed and maybe notarized or even have witnesses, that secures it. So as long as it’s in writing and it follows your state law, again, like with witnesses and with notarization, that’s the key. I think that educating people on estate planning is the key.

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Civil Litigation Brief

JULY 29, 2024

On the rare occasions we look at procedure in jurisdictions outside England and Wales it is often in relation to expert evidence. Other jurisdictions have similar issues in relation to experts, particularly argumentative experts. An example can be seen in.

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CaseFox

DECEMBER 14, 2023

ConnectU provided emails and witnesses confirming Zuckerberg had improperly taken source code and the idea for his competing social network. Educate your team on all policies and confidentiality practices. Disclosing inventions publicly before filing patent applications forfeits rights. Adequate investment into IP is non-negotiable.

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Jury Analyst

JULY 17, 2023

We discussed how bias can lead to biased evaluations of evidence and witness testimony and the tendency to favor information that aligns with pre-existing beliefs during jury deliberations.

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Jury Analyst

JULY 17, 2023

We discussed how bias can lead to biased evaluations of evidence and witness testimony, as well as the tendency to favor information that aligns with preexisting beliefs during jury deliberations.

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Jury Analyst

JULY 17, 2023

We discussed how bias can lead to biased evaluations of evidence and witness testimony, as well as the tendency to favor information that aligns with preexisting beliefs during jury deliberations.

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