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Court Reporter Working an Arbitration – Direct Examination or Cross-Examination?

by Kramm Court Reporting on 1/31/2013

I have been writing 250+ pages a day for the past week in a binding arbitration with three arbitrators. As a deposition reporter, I don’t do court work, and I don’t do a lot of arbitrations. The attorneys are calling...more

Lance's Lawyer: Armstrong Didn't Betray Me [Video]

by Bloomberg Law on 1/15/2013

Lance Armstrong's long-time attorney Tim Herman of Austin, Texas' Howry, Breen & Herman says "I certainly wouldn't feel betrayed by Lance Armstrong. I would never say that. He's not only a client but a very, very close friend...more

Lance's Lawyer: Armstrong Didn't Betray Me: Video [Video]

by Bloomberg Law on 1/15/2013

Jan. 15 (Bloomberg) -- Lance Armstrong's long-time attorney Tim Herman of Austin, Texas' Howry, Breen & Herman says "I certainly wouldn't feel betrayed by Lance Armstrong. I would never say that. He's not only a client but a...more

Divorce Mediation eBook

by Edward Amaral on 10/16/2012

We are excited to announce the publication of our new eBook on Divorce Mediation. Learn what the many benefits are by getting a divorce through mediation versus a long, expensive and protracted contested divorce. See also how...more

Get Divorced Through Your iPad or iPhone

by Edward Amaral on 10/1/2012

The events leading up to, and actually getting a divorce from your spouse can be one of the most difficult times in a person's life. But does the actual divorce process have to add unwanted stress? There is a better way to...more

Unfiltered Orange | Weekly eDiscovery News Update – September 26, 2012

by Rob Robinson on 9/26/2012

Highlighted in Forbes’ Law & Technology Blog as one of Eight Great Law & Technology Resources, Orange Legal Technologies’ Unfiltered Orange Weekly eDiscovery News Updates provide readers with a trusted compilation of key...more

How to Use Technology Effectively in Mediation

by Cogent Legal on 9/17/2012

Recently, I co-presented a CLE webinar on "Technology for Better Mediation" along with two San Francisco trial attorneys, Miles Cooper of Rouda Feder Tietjen & McGuinn, and Jeff Smith of Abramson Smith Waldsmith. This post...more

Graphics to Help You Better Build Your Construction Case

by Cogent Legal on 9/11/2012

In construction litigation, almost every description—from Aggregate, Beater Bars and Canusa wraps, to Wonderboard, Yokes and Z-bars—involves specialized language of the trade that must be made understandable. Visual aids...more

Two Top Infographics for Mediation of Employment Cases–And How You Can Make Them Yourself

by Cogent Legal on 9/5/2012

It’s a simple fact that if you face a high likelihood your case will resolve at mediation, then you should put all you can into mediation to get the best result for your client. This includes using courtroom graphics not just...more

California Net Verdict Calculator for the iPad

by Cogent Legal on 8/24/2012

One of my first posts on this blog discussed all the complications involved with calculating a verdict in California for personal injury cases, especially when a workers’ compensation lien and/or prior settlement must be...more

How Storyboards Helped Make a Complex Case and Could Help Yours, Too

by Cogent Legal on 8/16/2012

This post spotlights one of the best and most convenient types of litigation graphics: Storyboards. What I mean by a “storyboard” is basically a series of images that are used to show how an incident occurred, what could have...more

What Attorneys Need to Know About the Cal. Supreme Court’s Important Ruling on Animation Admissibility

by Cogent Legal on 8/8/2012

On Monday, the California Supreme Court issued a thoughtful opinion that finally provides strong guidance on the use of animations in trial, affirming their proper place in supporting expert testimony. The decision People v....more

Keynote for Attorneys: Tips to Try This Alternative to PowerPoint for Case Presentation

by Cogent Legal on 7/18/2012

In my mind, there is simply no question that Keynote is superior to PowerPoint for many reasons, including: (1) it’s a Mac program, so it’s well integrated with all aspects of the Mac laptops and iPad; (2) it embeds videos in...more

The Beauty of Data: How to Use Adobe Illustrator with Excel to Show Complex Data for Litigation

by Cogent Legal on 7/10/2012

Most people don’t find data beautiful, but it really can be. I am definitely not talking about endless pages of numbers, but rather about data that is visualized in an appealing manner, which actually can be an exciting and...more

Blogging and Social Media for the Legal Profession: Advice on What Works and Why

by Cogent Legal on 6/19/2012

At the recent American Society of Trial Consultants convention in New Orleans, I was part of a wide-ranging panel discussion on social media and marketing that considered the benefits and effects of blogging and other social...more

What Trial Lawyers Can Learn From a Songwriter to Strengthen Their Case

by Cogent Legal on 6/13/2012

At the American Society of Trial Consultants annual conference in New Orleans last week, I had the opportunity to be on a panel discussion about social media and blogging for the legal profession. There, I saw one of the...more

How to Create the Most Effective Demonstratives for Real Estate Cases

by Cogent Legal on 5/17/2012

At Cogent Legal, real estate and land use cases are among our favorite to support. They can offer up rich and tangible imagery to shape for jury scrutiny. Not surprisingly, trial teams for such cases, on occasion, come to us...more

Ten Things You Need to Know About Law Firm Billing

by Grant Stiefel on 4/30/2012

This article briefly explains how nearly all corporate clients are overbilled by their lawyers. In fact, according to the California State Bar, if your lawyers bill by the hour, then you’re likely being overbilled by...more

When and Why Your Case Needs an Animation for Litigation

by Cogent Legal on 4/23/2012

More often than not, litigating a case boils down to persuasively explaining your theory of what happened. The best way often is to create a 3D animation. Nothing is more powerful to enhance the visualization and...more

Demonstrative Evidence: Half the Battle Is Keeping Out the Other Side’s

by Cogent Legal on 4/16/2012

Generally speaking, there are two ways to prevail at trial: (1) have better evidence and demonstratives than your opponent, and (2) keep your opponent’s evidence out. This article describes a couple of Cogent Legal's recent...more

Mediation and Arbitration have their limitations when it comes to trust disputes.

by Charles E. Rounds, Jr. on 4/1/2012

Unless the fiduciary issues and the representation issues in a trust dispute are properly sorted out in advance, there is a very real risk that an ill-considered rush to mediate or arbitrate will prove an expensive and...more

How Attorneys Should Use Graphics in a “David v. Goliath” Case

by Cogent Legal on 3/12/2012

Having myself been a partner at a small five-attorney plaintiff firm for years, I certainly know the feeling of going against the big firms on cases that can attempt to overwhelm you with discovery, but that often have more...more

How Big Infographics Can Make a Big Impact in Litigation

by Cogent Legal on 2/28/2012

This post spotlights three informational graphics that Cogent Legal created and describes how we wrestled with a mountain of data to present a large amount of information in a way that is instantaneously understandable and...more

Win-Win: Tips for Mediation Advocacy Competitions

by Sands Anderson PC on 2/20/2012

Reprinted from the Fall 2011 issue of Virginia ADR, a newsletter of The Virginia ADR Joint Committee of The Virginia Bar Association and the Virginia State Bar, with permission of Committee and authors Faith A. Alejandro...more

e-Briefs on the iPad: An Exciting New Tool to Give Attorneys an Edge

by Cogent Legal on 2/15/2012

There’s been a lot of hype about the iPad’s apps for the legal profession. I’m going to add to it with a prediction that may seem far-fetched, but I believe stands a strong chance of coming to pass: The iPad will...more

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Law Practice Products & Services › Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Court Reporter Working an Arbitration – Direct Examination or Cross-Examination?

Lance's Lawyer: Armstrong Didn't Betray Me [Video]

Lance's Lawyer: Armstrong Didn't Betray Me: Video [Video]

Divorce Mediation eBook

Get Divorced Through Your iPad or iPhone

Unfiltered Orange | Weekly eDiscovery News Update – September 26, 2012

How to Use Technology Effectively in Mediation

Graphics to Help You Better Build Your Construction Case

Two Top Infographics for Mediation of Employment Cases–And How You Can Make Them Yourself

California Net Verdict Calculator for the iPad

How Storyboards Helped Make a Complex Case and Could Help Yours, Too

What Attorneys Need to Know About the Cal. Supreme Court’s Important Ruling on Animation Admissibility

Keynote for Attorneys: Tips to Try This Alternative to PowerPoint for Case Presentation

The Beauty of Data: How to Use Adobe Illustrator with Excel to Show Complex Data for Litigation

Blogging and Social Media for the Legal Profession: Advice on What Works and Why

What Trial Lawyers Can Learn From a Songwriter to Strengthen Their Case

How to Create the Most Effective Demonstratives for Real Estate Cases

Ten Things You Need to Know About Law Firm Billing

When and Why Your Case Needs an Animation for Litigation

Demonstrative Evidence: Half the Battle Is Keeping Out the Other Side’s

Mediation and Arbitration have their limitations when it comes to trust disputes.

How Attorneys Should Use Graphics in a “David v. Goliath” Case

How Big Infographics Can Make a Big Impact in Litigation

Win-Win: Tips for Mediation Advocacy Competitions

e-Briefs on the iPad: An Exciting New Tool to Give Attorneys an Edge

Lance's Lawyer: Armstrong Didn't Betray Me [Video]

Lance's Lawyer: Armstrong Didn't Betray Me: Video [Video]

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