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Best Practices for Preparing an Expert Witness for Deposition

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As a trial attorney, you’ll often enlist expert witnesses to evaluate claims, clarify complex evidence, write an expert witness report, and offer authoritative opinions. Because time and money can be tight during trial prep,...more

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Can a Treating Physician’s Medical Testimony Be “Lay Opinion”? Divided Sixth Circuit Panel Disagrees on Where to Draw the Line

Federal Rules of Evidence 701 and 702 govern the admissibility of lay and expert opinion testimony, respectively, in federal courts. Rule 701(c) helps paint the line between the two, providing that an opinion “based on...more

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[Webinar] From Chaos to Clarity: Tech-Savvy Strategies for Modern Litigation - October 1st, 10:00 am PDT

The intersection of litigation, investigations, and technology is becoming increasingly vital to the success of legal teams. As organizations face mounting pressures from data proliferation, complex regulatory landscapes, and...more

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Cracking the Code on Modern Attachments in eDiscovery

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Modern attachments, in Google Workspaces and Microsoft Office, have long posed significant challenges in eDiscovery. They are not actual files attached to an email or message but are links pointing to files stored elsewhere....more

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How to Write an Engaging Opening Statement

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First impressions are crucial—especially when you’re delivering an opening statement to a court of law, establishing and framing the crux of a case for judges and jurors when a trial begins. Clarity, conciseness, resonance,...more

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Closing Argument: Opportunity and Challenge

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Litigation attorney Dan Small shares insights and strategies for delivering a compelling closing argument in this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series. He explains the challenges of delivering a closing...more

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Bench Trial vs. Jury Trial: Preparing for Each

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When a case proceeds to trial, a legal team may face a critical decision about whether to have it adjudicated by a jury of peers or a single judge. Both options can offer benefits depending on the merits and subject matter...more

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Deepfakes in Legal Proceedings – A Strategic Framework for Collaborative Solutions

What can we do to address the challenge of Deepfakes being presented as relevant and authentic evidence in the justice system? Deepfake technology poses a serious challenge to establishing and rebutting the authenticity of...more

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Role of a Hot Seat Operator in Trials

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Hot seat operator, trial technician, trial presentation specialist,  courtroom presentation specialist—a rose by any other name is just as critical to helping you gain a winning edge. Today’s trials, whether bench or jury...more

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Discover the Benefits of Mock Trials

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Case preparation can take months of research, depositions, and strategic planning—all for that one high-pressure moment in court. Even learning how to write a good opening statement can take a considerable amount of time and...more

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Top Tips for Your Next Deposition in Asia

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As the only global court reporting firm with U.S.-trained, native English-speaking resources living on the ground in Asia, we provide exceptional service at competitive rates, whether your deposition is in-person, remote or...more

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How to Introduce and Present Exhibits at Trial

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Trial attorneys often invest in their presentation game—eliminating ticks, getting over public speaking nerves, and dressing to hit the just-right level of professionalism. Presentation, after all, is key to not only holding...more

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Podcast - Impeaching with a Deposition

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In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small discusses what to do when impeaching with a deposition. Impeachment with a prior inconsistent statement is difficult if the...more

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EPA Litigation Defense in 2024: Strategies for Companies Facing Civil or Criminal Penalties

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for enforcing the federal laws, regulations, and Executive Orders focused on protecting the environment for the benefit of the American people, threatened and...more

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Types of Exhibits in Court: An Overview

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In addition to believable witnesses and compelling arguments, evidence is what can help win cases at trial. An item of evidence introduced in a courtroom proceeding is known as an exhibit, and there are several types of...more

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Trial Graphics Presentation: Making an Impact

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Just what is it that wins a trial case? It’s not a simple matter of providing a bullet list of facts. The subject matter and fine points of evidence can be complex and difficult to follow, and the trial attorneys rarely have...more

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The Dangers of Interfering with Expert Evidence

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The recent decision in Glover and Another v. Fluid Structural Engineers & Technical Designers Ltd and Others should serve as a warning to practitioners to pay heed to the strict rules regarding expert evidence and, in...more

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[Webinar] Litigating Parental Alienation Claims: Strategies, Investigation, Obtaining Evidence, Role of Experts, Intervention -...

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This CLE webinar will discuss the issue of allegations of supposed "parental alienation" and offer guidance for handling a case involving such allegations in court. The panel will discuss the term "parental alienation," why...more

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Navigating Hyperlinks in eDiscovery: Lessons from the StubHub Refund Litigation

Introduction - Each week on the Case of the Week I choose a recent decision in ediscovery and talk to you about the practical applications of that case and what you need to be thinking about as you conduct discovery of ESI....more

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Creating an Expert Deposition Summary

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When preparing for trial, depositions play a foundational role, critical to the discovery phase. After the deposition, having a succinct, accurate deposition summary is a strategic component of developing and refining case...more

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Is It Proper to Raise New Arguments or Submit New Evidence in a Motion for Reconsideration?

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A version of this article was previously published in the Michigan Defense Quarterly, Vol. 40, No. 3 (2024). There may be times when a party facing an adverse summary disposition decision (whether it be the grant or denial...more

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[Webinar] FLSA Collective Action: Erosion of Lusardi Two-Step Certification, Appellate Courts’ New Standards, Circuit Split -...

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This CLE webinar will examine the status of FLSA collective action certification following the recent Swales and Clark appellate decisions, including a close look at the new standards established under each. The panel will...more

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Depositions in Europe: Key Factors to Keep in Mind

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Are you considering taking depositions in Europe but you’re unsure where to start? Don’t worry, our international experts are here to assist you from start to finish! We’ve already covered more depositions throughout Europe...more

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Mastering the Art of Visual Advocacy: Ways to Elevate Your Trial Technology

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In the courtroom, trial technology has emerged as a powerful tool for lawyers seeking to inform, engage, and persuade jurors. As attention spans grow shorter and jurors’ expectations for high-quality graphics increase, visual...more

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Winning Cases on Legal Issues Before and During Trial | Texas Appellate Law Podcast

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As civil trials become more expensive and less frequent, proactive attorneys should look for ways to streamline or end their cases before trial. Luckily, both Texas statutes and court rules provide some helpful tools. In this...more

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