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The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the legal system heralds a transformative era marked by both innovation and unprecedented challenges. After some lawyers made headlines for submitting legal briefs with...more
When an individual is arrested on a domestic violence charge, the person who gets arrested is going to be searched, handcuffed, put in the back of a police vehicle, and taken to the police station or local booking facility. ...more
Remote depositions and hearings through a videoconferencing platform, such as Zoom or WebEx, have been happening for some time. Do you have one coming up?...more
If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s possible to create a “video deposition” merely by recording a Zoom call, you’re not alone. After all, the litigators and witnesses, and the court reporter, are present, their voices and...more
In-person depositions are on the rise again, but remote depositions are here to stay. Even though remote depositions are no longer the only option, they remain a very convenient and increasingly efficient option. As a Planet...more
You don't need us to tell you that trials are increasingly rare. So when heading to trial, trial counsel must know their client's story and must be prepared to tell that story to the trier of fact—a feat that requires...more
The California Supreme Court recently issued an important ruling on the use of civil discovery depositions in lieu of trial testimony. The court’s opinion in Berroteran v. Los Angeles County Superior Court, No. S259522...more
Trial advocacy is a mix of law and theater, requiring a lawyer to know both the law and their audience. Attorneys must effectively argue their client’s case using the evidence and the jury instructions to show their client is...more
Presented by John R. Morken, Esq. to the Surrogate’s Association of the State of New York, May 2018. Introduction - A great deal of the evidence offered at a trial or hearing in the Surrogate’s Court is hearsay, or at...more
The use of computer-generated animations and simulations is on the rise in courtrooms around the country, and for good reason – animations and simulations can greatly increase jurors’ understanding of complex issues, and are...more