IP Watchdog

MARCH 8, 2023

Issa told his colleagues that “the witnesses will both educate us, and to a certain extent, scare many of us.” The House hearing was introduced by Subcommittee Chair Darrell Issa (R-CA), who explained that the United States’ national security is at risk because China is on a quest to achieve technological superiority.

Witnesses

Expert Witness Blog

APRIL 18, 2025

2022), the testimony of a School Safety Expert Witness was pivotal in addressing allegations of negligence related to the supervision of a child with special needs. Crofts alleged that the school failed to provide adequate supervision and did not adhere to the individualized education program (IEP) designed to ensure her daughters safety.

Witnesses

Expert Witness Blog

MAY 24, 2024

Summary: Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness allowed to provide testimony even though the defendant’s argued that he was not qualified to offer an opinion on miters saws as he does not have the requisite experience on the topic. The plaintiff hired Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness Dr. Charles E. Home Depot USA, Inc.

Witnesses

Complex Discovery

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Mark has managed thousands of matters and served as an expert witness across various industries and types of cases on several occasions. This expert-led discussion will offer invaluable guidance on managing construction-related legal matters efficiently and securely.

Construction

Attorney at Work

AUGUST 17, 2022

Attacks on your witnesses’ credibility, ditto. The goal of this training is not merely to educate your team concerning potential security threats but also to encourage a change in behavior (thereby reducing the risk that human error will pave the way for a successful cyberattack). Attacks on your courtroom arguments?

Legal Research

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

JUNE 27, 2024

QUALIFICATIONS 1. SEE WITNESSES biography (a) BIRTH DATE (b) MARITAL STATUS 2 GENERAL EDUCATION OUTLINE: SCHOOLS APPLIED FOR & REJECTED? ADDITIONAL, TRAINING, SEMINARS & EDUCATION 5. WITNESS EVER NAMED IN LAWSUIT AS DEFENDANT OR PLAINTIFF? PAST EXPERIENCE AS EXPERT WITNESS 1.

Depositions

Lawmatics

MARCH 28, 2023

Some of their duties include: Fact-checking Preparing for trial Drafting letters Drafting pleadings Case development and planning Assisting at trial Finding and Interviewing Witnesses Differences Between Paralegals and Lawyers 1 Education The primary difference between paralegals and lawyers is their education.

Education

WA Bar News

JUNE 11, 2024

Fucile “[T]estimony of witnesses who were kicked by plaintiff’s attorney while the witnesses were responding to defendants’ attorney’s inquiry. because there is no way of knowing what the testimony would have been if the witnesses had been left alone.” — West v. should not be considered as evidence. Irwin (E.D.

Depositions

The Cloud Court Blog

JULY 11, 2023

To make it easy and simple for attorneys and paralegals to instantly find relevant testimony, Cloud Court’s AI, Gibson , delivers content organized by topic, witness type and allignment, file, and numerous other indices. Empower your own witnesses? The UI can be configured. Okerlund, founder and CEO at Cloud Court.

Discovery

WA Bar News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Regardless of their extent of prior legal education, refugees often need to start from scratch within the U.S. and beginning their legal education—one of them coming with years of legal experience and the other entering the field for the first time. As part of her education, Khatibi took a six-month internship with NWIRP.

Education

Complex Discovery

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Key recommendations include: Pretrial Evidentiary Hearings: Judges should require early disclosure of potential deepfake-related evidence, enabling discovery and the use of expert witnesses to authenticate digital materials. Ongoing Training: Legal professionals, judges, and juries need education on AI and its potential impact on evidence.

Evidence

Sound Jury Blog

JANUARY 8, 2024

From a time standpoint, it can also be used to jumpstart a number of activities that you need to tackle anyway: your jury selection strategy, writing opening, creation of graphics, and writing of witness outlines. Witness Preparation for Deposition “I resolve to prepare my witnesses for depositions using role playing and video feedback.”

Litigation

The Cloud Court Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

of federal civil matters are resolved at trial[i] Litigators always depose witnesses before a trial – if there is a trial You will almost never depose a witness more than once – so you get one shot to take or defend that deposition well But why do depositions matter more? All because of the strength and weakness of witness testimony.

Depositions

Destination Articles Blog

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Handle Notarization and Witnesses Although not always required, notarizing the agreement and having witnesses during the signing can help demonstrate that all legal formalities are respected. Our conferences blend educational opportunities with cultural immersion in some of the world’s most captivating cities.

Education

Destination Articles Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

This type of footage helps the court see the true events because it captures clear and detailed images, unlike witness accounts, which personal opinions can influence. Educate Your Client Inform your client about the potential impact of their digital footprint on their case. Why opt for these unique CLE opportunities?

Digital Evidence

Destination Articles Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Step 3: Utilize Educational Resources Educational resources can significantly improve your legal drafting. Regular writing exercises help you apply new techniques and insights from educational resources. How Can Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Insights Enhance Your Legal Drafting Skills? Why Choose Destination CLEs?

Education

Jonathan Leach LLC

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Participants of mock trials in El Paso will learn how to construct compelling arguments, effectively present evidence, and cross-examine witnesses. Mock trial participants can perfect their public speaking skills by presenting opening and closing statements, examining witnesses, responding to objections, and interacting with the jury.

Cross-Examination

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

OCTOBER 17, 2024

“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail” Benjamin Franklin In our office, my law partner and wife, Lita Barnett Luvera, legal responsibilities included preparing clients and witness for their deposition. The other lawyers relied upon her for the preparation and she was very good at it. This is a recipe for failure.

Depositions

Destination Articles Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Ongoing education becomes crucial as the legal field evolves with new laws and shifting regulations. Document insights can highlight a case’s strengths and weaknesses, guide witness deposition decisions, and anticipate potential courtroom challenges. Yet, mastering document review is just the start. Why Choose Destination CLEs?

Education

CaseFox

MAY 2, 2023

To have a successful education, you’ll want to research the various law school programs before applying. In addition, you’ll want to communicate effectively with judges, prosecutors, and witnesses during a trial or hearing. The LSAT is offered four times yearly: June, October, December, and February.

Admissibility

CaseFox

MAY 2, 2023

To have a successful education, you’ll want to research the various law school programs before applying. In addition, you’ll want to communicate effectively with judges, prosecutors, and witnesses during a trial or hearing. The LSAT is offered four times yearly: June, October, December, and February.

Admissibility

Complex Discovery

AUGUST 5, 2024

Expert witness testimony commands higher rates, with 49.2% Review Pricing: Trends and Implications The review segment, particularly predictive coding in technology-assisted review (TAR), has witnessed significant cost reductions. What is the per hour cost for expert witness testimony (in-person and written) by a forensic examiner?

Technology

The Cloud Court Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Not only as the taking and defending attorney, but also as a witness and as a client. On the flip side, I’d hear from a dejected corporate witness that thought things had gone horribly awry, only to read the transcript and conclude: “Hey, not so bad!” Maybe you want to make an educated guess about what your opposition will do at trial?

Depositions

Legal Writing Launch

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Example: Eighteen witnesses testified. instead of 18 witnesses testified. Board of Education , 347 U.S. Always Spell Out Numbers at the Beginning of Sentences: When a sentence starts with a number, spell it out regardless of its size. This maintains formality and clarity. This practice increases the citations accuracy.

Legal Arguments

MyCase

APRIL 30, 2024

Drafting legal documents: Paralegals draft documents as needed, from correspondence with witnesses to pleadings and briefs. Conducting witness interviews and testimony prep: Paralegals will often manage the witnesses leading up to the trial. AI cannot gauge when to reassure clients or delve deeper in witness interviews.

Witnesses

Jury Analyst

MARCH 7, 2025

Trial teams begin with five core metrics to detect and mitigate that risk: Demographic AnalysisProfile race, age, education, and socioeconomic status to monitor representational balance. Juror bias can reshape a verdict. SocialMedia ReviewScan public posts, group affiliations, and engagement patterns for bias indicators.

Voir Dire

Jury Analyst

MARCH 7, 2025

Trial teams begin with five core metrics to detect and mitigate that risk: Demographic AnalysisProfile race, age, education, and socioeconomic status to monitor representational balance. Juror bias can reshape a verdict. SocialMedia ReviewScan public posts, group affiliations, and engagement patterns for bias indicators.

Voir Dire

MyCase

AUGUST 7, 2023

Because they aren’t required to have any education or background in law, they don’t assist a lawyer with specific legal tasks. One key difference between a legal assistant and a secretary, however, is that legal assistants are usually expected to have higher education level or more legal experience than a legal secretary.

Case Management

Practice Panther

APRIL 22, 2024

Podcasts also offer benefits for legal students who are looking for education to prepare for their career, including key information about starting and growing a law firm. There are numerous podcasts available to fit any lawyer’s needs. Some of the topics they cover include First Amendment rights, eDiscovery, and Elon Musk.

Media and Entertainment

Complex Discovery

MARCH 20, 2025

Most respondents identified as working within law firms (32.8%), software and service providers (29.5%), and corporate legal departments (18%), with smaller but important representation from consultancies (8.2%), media, research, and educational organizations (8.2%), and governmental entities (3.3%). In terms of primary functions, 72.1%

Witnesses

3 Geeks and a Law Blog

JULY 3, 2023

Ai freeing up lawyers from these tasks allows them to concentrate on more complex strategic matters that require human wit, imagination, and empathy. This may call for law schools and Legal Education providers to add these subjects to their curriculum. Frequent training and education sessions can make sure the entire team is in sync.

Legal Research

Jury Analyst

JULY 11, 2023

Influence on witness credibility assessment: Jurors may disproportionately believe, or discredit, witnesses based on whether their testimony aligns with their preconceived notions. This can compromise the fairness of the trial, as witness credibility is a critical factor in the determination of guilt or innocence.

Voir Dire

Jury Analyst

JULY 11, 2023

Influence on witness credibility assessment: Jurors may disproportionately believe, or discredit, witnesses based on whether their testimony aligns with their preconceived notions. This can compromise the fairness of the trial, as witness credibility is a critical factor in the determination of guilt or innocence.

Voir Dire

WA Bar News

MARCH 13, 2025

Throughout her legal education, Perez has gained valuable experience working with the Spokane County Public Defenders, the Franklin County Office of Public Defense, and assisting with CJA appeal cases. Her passion for public defense was ignited during her undergraduate studies at the University of Washington.

Legal Services

Jury Analyst

MAY 19, 2023

Addressing Media Bias: Strategies for Lawyers and Litigators: · Education and Awareness: Lawyers should educate jurors about the potential biases that can arise from media exposure. Expert Testimony: Lawyers can call upon expert witnesses to explain the impact of media on perceptions and provide alternative interpretations of evidence.

Jury Selection

Practice of Law

JUNE 25, 2024

Last Tuesday morning, the world-famous singer was pulled over in Long Island, New York, after an officer witnessed him failing to keep in the right lane twice and failing to stop at a stop sign. You can go to jail for a DUI, or often end up doing hours of community service or mandatory education.

Witnesses

Complex Discovery

JUNE 22, 2025

The Donetsk axis, a long-standing focal point for Russian operations, witnessed continued assaults toward Chasiv Yar and Toretsk without meaningful progress. They are committed to improving the nation’s ability to execute military operations and respond to emerging threats in order to achieve U.S. strategic objectives.

Government and Public Sector