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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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Navigating Civil Standing Requirements for Defense Success — RICO Report Podcast

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Join Troutman Pepper White Collar and Litigation Partner Cal Stein for a special podcast series, discussing the legal landscape surrounding the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO). In this installment,...more

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Want to Improve Credibility? Embrace Your Witness’s Humanity

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In a commercial dispute involving allegations against a manufacturing plant, plaintiff’s counsel was cross-examining a plant manager....more

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Federal Circuit Reaffirms Scope of Safe Harbor Defense to Patent Infringement

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In 2019, Edwards Lifesciences Corporation sued Meril Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd. for patent infringement in the Northern District of California, with Fenwick representing Meril in the district court case and the recent appellate...more

Holland & Hart - Your Trial Message

Avoid Legalese, and Other ‘Magic Spells’

Every trial lawyer I know believes that they are adapting their communication in order to get the jury — or, for that matter, the judge — to understand. At the same time, they will still try to be concise, correct, and...more

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How to Make Clear, Quick and Effective Objections

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In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small addresses the art of making effective objections during trial, highlighting the importance of preparation, quick thinking and...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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From Protest to Arrest: Navigating First Amendment Retaliatory Arrest Claims

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Protest and political activism are deeply ingrained in American culture, boasting a storied history of citizens mobilizing to advocate for change and to challenge injustices. From the Boston Tea Party during the colonial era...more

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Quick Tips For Preparing Your Trial Support Budget

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Various “up in the air” factors can potentially boost costs during trial, but most clients will still ask counsel to forecast their budgets. While this request is reasonable, it is not always easy to fulfill....more

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The Presumption of Innocence Podcast: Episode 43 - New Horizons: Impact of Recent Appellate Circuit Rulings on White-Collar...

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From circuit courts to the Supreme Court, rulings from appellate courts have turned some tried-and-true principles of law on their head in 2024. How have the decisions affected the practice of white-collar criminal defense...more

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Podcast - Cross-Examination: Don't Ask One Question Too Many

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In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small discusses the ninth commandment from the "Ten Commandments of Cross-Examination" coined by Irving Younger. Mr. Small explains why...more

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Podcast - The Ten Commandments of Cross-Examination

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In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, Holland & Knight litigation attorney Dan Small discusses the "Ten Commandments of Cross-Examination." Coined by the late Irving Younger, then a professor at...more

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False Claims Act Insights - If Everything Matters, Nothing Does: Parsing Materiality in FCA Disputes

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Host Jonathan Porter welcomes Husch Blackwell attorney Kip Randall to the podcast to discuss the beguiling notion of materiality in the context of False Claims Act litigation. Kip and Jonathan draw from case law to illustrate...more

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Navigating Personal Jurisdiction in TCPA Cases: Insights from Ingram v. Money Map Press

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A recent decision issued by the United States District Court for the Northern District of California in Ingram v. Money Map Press, 23-cv-05802-CRB, 2024 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 130905 (N.D. Cal. July 24, 2024) addresses an important...more

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Effective Use of Motions To Deny Class Certification

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Class action defendants who have a strong basis for defeating class certification need not wait around until the plaintiffs move to certify a class before putting the issue to the test. In some instances, a more strategic and...more

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Making the Lawyer-Client Relationship Work in Challenging Litigation – Speaking of Litigation Video Podcast

Sometimes, challenging clients need to be challenged. Whether encouraging candid client conversations or reining clients in during depositions, it’s important to keep the ultimate goal in mind: success. In this episode of...more

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The Presumption of Innocence Podcast: Episode 42 - AI in Criminal Justice: Opportunity or Opportunity for Misuse?

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Can artificial intelligence be a positive, productive tool in criminal justice or are its flaws and the opportunity for misuse too great? Host Matt Adams covers these issues and more with Pramod Kunju, a data analytics and...more

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How to Prepare for a Title IX Hearing: Tips and Strategies

You’re sitting in your dorm room (or office), putting the finishing touches on an assignment, when an email from your university’s Title IX office appears in your inbox. As you read it, your heart sinks: a student you briefly...more

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Podcast - Refresh vs. Impeach: Know the Difference

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In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small focuses on the distinction between refreshing and impeaching. Mr. Small covers three different approaches to handling problematic...more

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4 Things to Know About Ketamine Investigations

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Federal law enforcement agencies, including the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), have amped up their investigations into the drug ketamine in recent years, likely in reaction to some high-profile overdose deaths....more

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Whataburger v. What-A-Burger #13 - A battle for trademark rights in North Carolina, and potential defenses for junior trademark...

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Whataburger has once again found itself in the news over a lawsuit it filed over naming rights against a long-standing East Coast burger establishment for its purported infringement of the WHATABURGER trademark....more

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When You’re Close to Settlement but Your Insurer is Entrenched: How Policyholders Can Make it Over the Finish Line

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Today on “Don't Take No for an Answer,” hosts Lynda A, Bennett and Eric Jesse discuss what they see as an increase in insurers acting in bad faith trying to avoid their coverage obligations, with more roadblocks, more...more

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Don’t Select Your Jury on Gut or Habit: Create a Unique Jury Profile for Every Case

Of all the areas of legal lore, perhaps none are more loaded down with mystique than jury selection. Attorneys with long experience will develop some pretty solid views, and those habits on who they’re looking to seat and who...more

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