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The “Silent Witness” Theory of Authentication of Video Evidence

E-Discovery LLC

See Authentication of Entire Video When Witness Observed Only Part of the Events Portrayed in the Video (Mar. The “silent witness theory” was used in Cleveland v. Many other issues were addressed in the 55-page unreported opinion. _ [1] This opinion may not be cited as precedent within the rule of stare decisis.

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Essential Steps for Effective Trial Preparation

Jonathan Leach LLC

Jonathan Leach, LLC is a trial consulting firm that helps attorneys, parties, clients, and witnesses present the best case possible. From jury consulting to witness training, we can tailor our services to fit your case’s unique needs to help your legal team feel confident. 10 Essential Trial Preparation Steps 1.

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How to Prepare for Your First Mock Trial

Jonathan Leach LLC

This includes case briefs, witness statements, exhibits, and relevant statutes or legal precedents. Summarize the facts, jot down key points from witness statements, and organize notes for easy reference later. Plan your direct and cross-examinations of witnesses.

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Defendant’s Failure to Preserve Surveillance Video Supports Waiver of Investigator’s Fact Work Product

E-Discovery LLC

The court wrote that he wanted witnesses’ contemporaneous statements to Sedgwick obtained “while [Sedgwick was] investigating his claim shortly after the incident occurred on December 17, 2020, which was almost four years ago.” Keefe and other Kroger employees were key witnesses. emphasis added]. The Kroger court noted that Ms.

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Deposition Misconduct: Rules, Risks, and Remedies

WA Bar News

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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Predicting and Protecting Yourself Against Violence: Interview With Craig Gundry

Attorney at Work

Although the presence of these traits by themselves doesn’t indicate a threat, they often amplify concern if other warning behaviors are witnessed. Most acts of targeted violence against individuals are preceded by a process of surveillance (unless the perpetrator is already intimately familiar with the target’s behavior and routines).

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Judge Sends Coinbase Back to the Drawing Board Over Efforts to Subpoena SEC’s Gary Gensler

Securities Docket

Jorge Tenreiro, an SEC senior trial attorney, said Gensler’s communications before he became chair of the agency were not relevant to the case, adding that the SEC chair is neither a fact nor expert witness in the case and could set a concerning precedent in future cases.