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ADVOCACY THE JUDGE’S VIEW 7: WITNESS STATEMENTS “ACCURACY AND NOT LEGAL ARGUMENT IS THE KEY TO ENSURING A WITNESS STATEMENT IS AS EFFECTIVE AS IT CAN BE”

Civil Litigation Brief

In terms of preparation of client’s case, and prospects of success, witness statements are crucial. The rules only allow the witness to give additional evidence in exceptional circumstances. Many cases that go to trial are, in essence, about the credibility.

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COURT REFUSES PERMISSION TO RELY ON EXPERT EVIDENCE: AN “INAPPROPRIATE DISTRACTION”: A REPORT WAS “IN FACT LEGAL ARGUMENTS DRESSED UP AS ECONOMIC EXPERTISE”

Civil Litigation Brief

In Kington SARL v Thames Water Utilities Holdings Ltd (Rev1) [2025] EWHC 84 (Ch) Mr Justice Trower rejected the applicant’s application to rely on expert evidence. The proposed expert report was to “uncertain” and, in any event, unlikely to assist.

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Managing Clients’ Digital Evidence: Best Practices for Family Law Attorneys in High-Conflict Cases

Destination Articles Blog

In family law, how you handle digital evidence can really make or break your client’s case, especially in high-conflict scenarios. Texts, emails, and social media posts can significantly influence custody decisions, highlighting the need for attorneys to manage this evidence with great care. This situation impacts about 21.9

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How to Write a Legal Writing Sample: Tips, Examples, and Best Practices

Legal Writing Launch

Persuasive Argument Even if your writing sample is more expository (like a legal memo or a draft judicial opinion), it should still incorporate an element of persuasion. Use clear and concise language to argue for a particular outcome or interpretation, and back your argument with solid evidence and reasoning.

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Employer Erred by Downloading Former Employee’s Personal Email; But, Failure to Preserve it Was Not Spoliation; and, There Was a Gap in Employee Handbook Clause Permitting Employer Access Post-Termination

E-Discovery LLC

The Court wrote: “By our count, the parties have brought a total of seven lawsuits against each other, although many of the legal arguments throughout these suits are obscured by personal attacks by both parties and stories that are inconsistent even within themselves. 3, 2024), is a lengthy and complex decision.

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Mastering Numbers in Legal Writing: A Complete Guide to Style & Formatting

Legal Writing Launch

By adhering to these fundamental principles, legal professionals can ensure that their use of numbers enhances the readability and effectiveness of their documents, thus supporting their overall legal arguments and positions effectively. Example: Eighteen witnesses testified. instead of 18 witnesses testified.

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The Deposition: What To Expect And How To Prepare

SW&L Attorneys Blog

Part of the civil litigation process involves gathering evidence, known as discovery. A deposition allows attorneys to ask questions of witnesses who provide sworn testimony under oath. The witness could be one of the parties to the litigation or the witness could be a non-party who has information critical to the outcome of the case.