Complex Discovery

JUNE 26, 2025

Non-Billable Time Drives Technology Investment Understanding this procurement evolution requires examining what’s driving the urgency behind these changes. Firms now scrutinize development velocity, financial stability, and long-term product roadmaps as carefully as they examine current features.

Technology

Complex Discovery

JULY 13, 2025

Editor’s Note: This report examines U.S. The integration of records management, compliance standards, and cross-border data frameworks is critical, particularly as deals often involve multinational entities and jurisdictional complexities.

Government and Public Sector

Complex Discovery

JUNE 7, 2025

The pivotal moment came during a high-level Kremlin meeting in the spring of 1945, where senior Soviet officials, including Beria, Voroshilov, and Malenkov—possibly even Stalin himself—examined a piece of Estonian slate and a three-liter jar of uranium concentrate.

Cross-Examination

WA Bar News

JULY 16, 2025

When lawyers and public media cross paths, many issues can arise. Third, we will examine whether communications with media consultants assisting with litigation are privileged or otherwise protected. 9 (cross-referencing the appendix). 9 (cross-referencing the appendix). In this column, we will look at three.

Litigation

Joseph, Hollander & Craft

JULY 31, 2025

Sisk, Addressing Witness Coaching by Cross-Examination , 15 St. Professor Sisk, a well-known scholar of legal ethics explores a particularly troubling problem: how far may a lawyer go in “preparing” a witness for trial without crossing the ethical line? Did you examine this copy after he had made it?” “Not No, Sir.” “It

Cross-Examination

Joseph, Hollander & Craft

AUGUST 7, 2025

Another problem may arise if there is any evidence of inconsistent information regarding the date the evidence was found, stored, moved, examined, or tested. Your criminal defense attorney will also prepare to perform rigorous cross-examination of law enforcement and other prosecution witnesses charged with maintaining the chain of custody.

Chain Of Custody

E-Discovery LLC

JULY 22, 2025

And if this suit succeeds, it will not be the last – and the next suit could name the [United States Court of Appeals for the] Fourth Circuit [1] and cause greater disruption still.

Cross-Complaint

The Marshall Project

JUNE 28, 2025

In another study that examined the progression of relationships behind 25 homicides of women by male partners, researchers found that controlling behavior was present in each relationship. Our journalism establishes facts, exposes failures and examines solutions for a criminal justice system in crisis.

Cross-Examination

Practice of Law

JUNE 11, 2025

Bullets Crossing Borders You probably have heard that Mexico has a big gun problem. He highlighted that future cases should examine the meaning of "violation" under PLCAA, suggesting it may require a prior adjudication of guilt or liability rather than mere allegations.

Manufacturing

The Marshall Project

JULY 25, 2025

Our journalism establishes facts, exposes failures and examines solutions for a criminal justice system in crisis. Donate Jill Castellano Data Reporter I report on criminal justice data and research, and I examine how this information is wielded — or ignored — by government agencies and special interest groups.

Cross-Examination

The Marshall Project

JULY 22, 2025

He did that for a few months before paying $10,000 for a guided crossing into the United States. A year after that, their son made the guided crossing without them for $8,000. The Guatemalan man said his brother, a street vender, was kidnapped in late May after crossing the border into southern Mexico to buy supplies for work.

Cross-Examination

E-Discovery LLC

JUNE 28, 2025

As a “remedy” for the purported “discovery violation,” the court ruled that it would not admit the photographs into evidence until after the City had the opportunity to cross-examine Mr. Johnson about “the origin” of the photographs.

Discovery

Civil Litigation Brief

JULY 24, 2025

If such information is left out, but revealed in cross-examination this. The theme for several of the posts today is how important it is to put information, that could be viewed as adverse to the witness, into a witness statement.

Witnesses

Civil Litigation Brief

JULY 10, 2025

I am grateful to barrister Jack Macaulay for bringing my attention to the case we are looking at here. I refer people to Jack's detailed summary of the issues below. However, here, I want to concentrate on two aspects of.

Cross-Examination

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

JANUARY 15, 2025

GOALS OF CROSS EXAMINATION Lawyers sometimes fail to prepare for cross examination in the same way they do other parts of the trial. Thats why cross examination is often not only unsuccessful but, boring. Great trial lawyers plan their cross examination and have specific goals in mind.

Cross-Examination

E-Discovery LLC

AUGUST 23, 2024

In Authentication is key to direct and cross-examination (thedailyrecord.com) (Aug. 22, 2024), my friend Paul Sandler wrote: “It can be said that direct and cross-examination are the central features of the trial, and essential to examinations are the exhibits sought to be introduced in evidence.”

Cross-Examination

E-Discovery LLC

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

1] The Court resolved cross-motions to compel. The defense sought a broad forensic examination of plaintiffs ESI, and plaintiffs question was who pays? The Cooper Court also ordered discovery of a cell phone providers text message log as a useful cross-check on the completeness of discovery. Emphasis added]. Sanders, 437 U.S.

Cross-Examination

Gerry Oginski's New York Legal Blog

JANUARY 17, 2018

You're asked during cross examination how fast you were going fifty feet before the impact. Want to know why? It's because when you guess you could be right and then again, you could be wrong. Let's say this is a car accident case. You're not sure. You think you were going slow.

Cross-Examination

Attorney at Work

JULY 13, 2021

If you’re a budding litigator, your list may include taking a plaintiff’s deposition or cross-examining an expert witness. Similar to the Done List , where you list all the experiences and work you’ve done, you can create a “skills” or “experience” list, listing skills or experiences you want to acquire or hone.

Cross-Examination

Jonathan Leach LLC

AUGUST 7, 2024

This includes reviewing their statements, practicing direct and cross-examinations, and preparing them for potential questions from the opposition. Plan Cross-Examinations Effective cross-examination can undermine the opposition’s case and strengthen your own.

Trial Preparation

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Opening statement, witness examination & summation Depositions  Review all depositions & index for access at trial  Create summary of relevant testimony with index to access at trial  Decide how to use at trial. .  Index & make summary of relevant information for use at trial. Decide how to use at trial.

Cross-Examination

Attorney at Work

JULY 27, 2022

I depose and cross-examine several experts in engineering. Studying does not end when you graduate and pass the bar. You have to study your field of law, as well as other areas of law that may overlap with your practice and other trades. If I don’t study engineering, they can run circles around me.

Cross-Examination

Your Trial Message

APRIL 30, 2025

Ken Broda-Bahm: As a witness prepares to testify in trial, the big fear is often cross-examination.

Cross-Examination

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

If you begin with the defendants conduct they will begin by examining the context of the defendants behavior and not focus on what the plaintiff did or should have done. Direct examination. My direct and cross will be the clients story and our theme. Cross examination. Irrelevant detail is the plaintiffs enemy.

Cross-Examination

IP Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

This week in Other Barks & Bites: the UK Court of Appeal grants Lenovo an interim cross-license after finding that Ericsson breached its FRAND obligations for SEP licensing; leaders of several committees from the U.S.

Cross-Examination

Your Trial Message

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

By Dr. Ken Broda-Bahm: Cross-examination is a big deal for a key witness. I’ve noticed in trial that it gets some added attentiveness from the jury. Knowing that they’re now seeing one side pitted directly against the other, jurors will sit forward a bit in their seats to see who gets the better end of […]

Witnesses

E-Discovery LLC

MAY 27, 2024

The trial judge stated: “And certainly if you [defense counsel] want a little break to investigate him, to examine him, meaning outside of the courtroom, you know, to in any way interview him to prepare for the cross-examination, the Court would be happy to give you time to do that in an abundance of caution.”

Discovery

E-Discovery LLC

AUGUST 31, 2024

He examined 25 to 35 hours of video and found footage depicting the shooting at about 12:17 a.m. He maintains that the Rule permits using a summary only when the individual aspects cannot be conveniently examined in court or when the facts may be ascertained only via that summary, which was not the case here.”

Admissibility

IP Watchdog

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

In addition to the availability of specialist judges and legal teams, the ability to obtain some discovery when needed (but without the extensive, onerous and costly approach to discovery in the United States), to cross-examine experts at trial and to obtain declaratory relief make the UK an attractive jurisdiction.

Cross-Examination

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

MAY 3, 2024

I would argue that a witness denying or evading an honest response to a fact the majority of the jurors believe is a gift to the cross examiner. Even so, his recommended answers open the door to damaging cross examination. Worse, evading the obvious answer dramatizes the dishonesty of the witness and their bias.

Cross-Examination

Mock Trial Nerd

AUGUST 27, 2021

I’ve been coaching mock trial for about 12 years now, and every single year, I find that redirect examinations are the last thing our team has prepared. Your mock trial team has prepared a direct examination and cross-examination for every single witness. They’re always overlooked!

Redirect Examination

Your Trial Message

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

By Dr. Ken Broda-Bahm: As they enter a deposition room, or approach the lectern for cross-examination at trial, opposing counsel is looking for an opportunity to make a few memorable points at your witness’s expense.

Witnesses

Jonathan Leach LLC

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

When witness preparation is done correctly, it can lead to: Answer questions with confidence, care, and calmness throughout the testimony Keep the jurys attention and sympathy Understand how to undermine the opposition during a cross-examination Properly deliver the goal of your case When with our team, witness training goes through a variety of topics (..)

Witnesses

Jonathan Leach LLC

JUNE 10, 2024

Plan your direct and cross-examinations of witnesses. This provides a clear roadmap for your trial preparation and presentation. Ensure that each point is backed by solid evidence and credible testimony. Prepare questions that elicit the information you need and anticipate the opposing side’s questions.

Burden Of Proof

Complex Discovery

JULY 16, 2024

This article examines the diverse applications of AI by various media outlets, highlighting both the potential benefits and the challenges posed by this technology. Editor’s Note: The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in newsrooms is revolutionizing the field of journalism.

Cross-Examination

Complex Discovery

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Secure Innovation and Technology : The summit will delve into lessons from past digital policies, examining both successes and regulatory missteps. With global significance, the summit is set to deepen cross-border alliances and foster collective solutions to digital security challenges.

Government and Public Sector

Complex Discovery

AUGUST 16, 2024

Traditionally, legal teams relied on manual review, a meticulous and labor-intensive process in which human reviewers examine every document to determine its relevance and responsiveness. Courts may examine both recall and precision to assess the defensibility and proportionality of document review processes.

Technology