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Mastering Legal Language: A Guide to Clear and Effective Legal Drafting

Destination Articles Blog

Introduction The introduction should briefly outline the subject matter, state the document’s objective, and highlight the issues that will be addressed. Detailing these facts accurately and neutrally is crucial to preserving objectivity and credibility. This section prepares the reader for the detailed discussion that follows.

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Decoding Justice: Key Differences Between Civil and Criminal Litigation

CaseFox

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Or Settlement : Many jurisdictions, parties engaged in civil litigation may explore alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation or arbitration to resolve their issues outside the courtroom. In other words, criminal law seeks to punish for an offense.

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The Power of Media Coverage: How it Shapes Jurors’ Perceptions and How Scientific Jury Analysis Can Help Mitigate Bias

Jury Analyst

Media coverage that aligns with jurors’ preconceptions can strengthen their biases, hindering their ability to evaluate evidence objectively. By raising awareness, jurors may become more mindful of their own biases and take proactive steps to evaluate evidence objectively. Journal of Communication, 58 (4), 707-731.6.

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Litigators with a Data Fetish: Moneyballing Testimony

The Cloud Court Blog

That obsession extends to deposition data as well as to the psychology of the players involved: the attorneys taking and defending depositions; the witnesses being deposed; as well as the court reporters. Among many other things, deposition data allows you to anticipate an opponent's style and pace, and type of objections.

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The Judge REFUSED to Help Us Negotiate & Settle, Forcing Us to Try the Case

Gerry Oginski's New York Legal Blog

I anticipated making lots of objections, thinking his rulings would favor the defense. You don't need me to mediate and negotiate for either of you. Now, this conversation is over and make sure to have your witnesses tomorrow ready to go immediately after your opening remarks," the judge instructed. Many witnesses.

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A Year in Review: Joseph, Hollander & Craft 2023

Joseph, Hollander & Craft

She limited her practice—then primarily devoted to family law —to serving as a mediator and conciliator for domestic cases. 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 Chris Joseph literally pried the phone out of my hand.”