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Application of Work-Product Doctrine to Materials Prepared Years After Incident

E-Discovery LLC

The materials were prepared as part of legal representation of the plaintiff. They included witness interview notes and memoranda. As part of its post-conviction investigation, MAIP created numerous documents between 2005 and 2022, including witness interview notes and internal memoranda. May 30, 2025)(Austin, J.),

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In the Spotlight: What Happens When Your Case Goes Viral

WA Bar News

5 The authors continued, “Studies have shown that exposure to pretrial publicity affects jurors’ perceptions of witness testimony, defendant credibility, defendant culpability, and ultimately their verdicts.

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Strategic Posturing and Disinformation: A Familiar Kremlin Tactic in the Russo-Ukrainian War

Complex Discovery

This summary is intended to inform professionals engaged in geopolitical risk analysis, defense intelligence, and international legal strategy with a fact-based, contextually enriched account of events shaping the trajectory of the conflict. The air and missile domain witnessed one of the heaviest assaults in recent months.

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11 ChatGPT Prompts to Transforming Your Legal Practice

Lawmatics

These insights prove invaluable for predicting case outcomes, assessing risks, and formulating potent legal strategies. Cost Savings: Incorporating AI in legal practice can save significantly. Provide evasive or combative responses to my questions to help our team practice managing difficult witnesses."

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From Evidence to Misinformation: Courts Brace for Deepfake Challenges

Complex Discovery

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.

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The Art of Preparation: A Comprehensive Guide to Mock Trial Training

Jonathan Leach LLC

Case Analysis and Legal Research In El Paso mock trials , you must begin by thoroughly analyzing the case. You’ll work to understand the legal issues involved in the case and identify any relevant laws and precedents to craft a legal strategy. It can make all the difference in the success of your case.

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What Is a Litigator? And the Differences From a Lawyer

CaseFox

They work closely with clients to assess the strengths and weaknesses of their cases, develop legal strategies, and gather evidence to support their arguments. Litigators conduct thorough legal research , draft pleadings and motions, and engage in pre-trial procedures like discovery.