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Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
The reality is that a jury, following the jury instructions can find significant negligent conduct they object to, but conclude it did not cause the harm plaintiff is complaining about. Here are some thoughts about doing that There is a distinct connection of thought between evidence of cause and circumstantial evidence.
Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Opening statement, witness examination & summation Depositions Review all depositions & index for access at trial Create summary of relevant testimony with index to access at trial Decide how to use at trial. . Index & make summary of relevant information for use at trial. Decide how to use at trial.
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Next Generation E-Discovery Law & Tech Blog
AUGUST 30, 2023
By John Patzakis The Best Evidence Rule, as codified in Federal Rule of Evidence 1002, provides that an original writing, recording, or photograph is required to prove the contents of the document. The plaintiff had deleted his Facebook account resulting in lost evidence critical to the case.
Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Based this argument on jury instruction Cover each item one by one & explain 7 WHAT CAN THE JURY DO ABOUT IT? We are simply explaining the relevant industry standards and regulations that will be presented as evidence to show how the defendant’s actions fell below the required level of care.
Evidence at Trial
NOVEMBER 27, 2021
Beyond knowing the mechanics of the rules of evidence, effective advocates use the rules as weapons of persuasion. Equally important is the ability to adjust to the constantly changing landscape of admitted and excluded evidence. If a key piece of evidence is excluded, pivoting to "Plan B" is essential. Last month's Strobel v.
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. This year, kill multiple birds with one jury research stone.
Sound Jury Blog
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
During mock trials and in trial postmortems, attorneys seem especially angry about jurors “not understanding the case,” “not applying the law,” and/or “ignoring (forgetting) critical evidence.” While it’s likely an obvious list, it’s a list that is often ignored or forgotten – a bit like much of the evidence in trial. by this witness).
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