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Dangerous Traps in the Fourth Circuit: Three Easy Ways to Lose an Issue on Appeal

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Whether you're the appellant or the appellee, knowing when an argument is properly preserved goes a long way. The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit publishes very few opinions, so finding a roadmap for...more

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Direct Examination: To Lead or Not to Lead

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In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small explores how to avoid asking leading questions during direct examination. The Federal Rules of Evidence state that lawyers should...more

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Practicing Before the U.S. Supreme Court | Kannon Shanmugam | Texas Appellate Law Podcast

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For many attorneys, the prospect of a U.S. Supreme Court argument serves as the capstone of a legal career. But for a select few, like Kannon Shanmugam, chair of Paul Weiss’s Supreme Court and Appellate Practice Group,...more

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Is Arizona The Beginning Of The End For Peremptory Challenges?

On August 30, 2021, the Arizona Supreme Court instituted a landmark rule change that made Arizona the first state in the country to abolish the use of peremptory challenges in criminal and civil trials.  Challenges to...more

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Apples and Oranges: Trials and Appeals

How many lawyers does it take to handle a case?  Well, usually two, one for the trial and another one for the appeal.  And that’s because the functions and procedures in the trial court differ so widely between the courts’...more

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Using Video Deposition Testimony for Opening Statements & Closing Arguments

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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

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