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Everything You Need to Know About Motion Practice 

CaseFox

Motion practice shapes the case, and if you want to handle your cases more professionally, understanding motion practice is essential. Legal motion management is an essential aspect of the litigation process. Legal motions allow parties to assert their rights, and seek relief from the court regarding certain cases.

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Deposition Misconduct: Rules, Risks, and Remedies

WA Bar News

should not be considered as evidence. a) prohibits a lawyer from using “means that have no substantial purpose other than to embarrass, delay, or burden a third person, or use methods of obtaining evidence that violate the legal rights of such a person.” Turner, 5 Washington Practice, Evidence Law and Practice § 103.8 (6th

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

The Cloud Court Blog

And you realized—too late—that you failed to use it in motion practice or settlement or witness outlines or impeachment. As Philip Tetlock aptly observes, “We don't naturally look for evidence that could falsify our hunches.” [ii] Over time you’ve inwardly acknowledged that your memory is an imperfect vessel. Alas, so is mine.

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Visualization as a Tool to Enhance Performance: Picture Yourself in the Courtroom

The Successful Lawyer

See yourself describing the important evidence in the context of your theory and theme. Use this visualization exercise to help you both plan your evidence as well as the structure of your arguments. You can use visualization during motion practice as well. Observe your opponent doing the same thing.

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Trellis Launches Trellis AI to Streamline Trial Court Litigation

Case Assessment — Predict the likely outcomes of a case at any stage to help you decide to accept it, guide motion practice, make settlement offers, and prepare for trial. Analyze Argument — Pinpoint the key arguments and evidence within opposing counsel's brief to help you draft a reply and prepare for a hearing.

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Legalweek 2025: Judges Signal New Competency Standards in AI-Era Discovery

Complex Discovery

The importance of Federal Rule of Evidence 502(d) orders was repeatedly highlighted, not merely as protection against inadvertent waiver but as evidence of proactive planning.