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Proving the invisible: traumatic brain injury is difficult to detect and to prove, but when you use the right tests and the right experts, you can help the jury understand what injuries your client suffered and how they changed his or her life. Sheff, Douglas K. Jul 1, 2008 1746
Sifting the issues with stipulations: you don't need to fight over every point at trial - just the important ones. Use stipulations to streamline your case and focus the jury's attention on the issues that really matter. Wilcox, Elliott Jul 1, 2008 2014
Shield your client from defense attacks: a judge may tell jurors to disregard damaging evidence, but that just increases the chances that they'll remember it. The key to keeping damaging information out of the courtroom is taking control of it from the start. Nations, Cindy L. Jul 1, 2008 3014
Down To The Wire. Jun 2, 2008 689
Keep discovery civil: when opposing counsel obstructs or deflects your access to evidence, look to the rules and long-settled case law for relief. Both are on your side. Kosieradzki, Mark; Rahimi, Kara Jun 1, 2008 3497
Liability Alert. May 9, 2008 2578
Need to know: state secrets in court. Doherty, Brian Brief article May 1, 2008 260
Improvements In Trial Technology. Reprint Mar 14, 2008 573
Making preponderance work: almost all jurors expect you to prove your case beyond a reasonable doubt, and you won't change their minds by explaining preponderance. But if you make preponderance a working theme throughout trial, jurors will make preponderance-based decisions about liability and damages. Ball, David Mar 1, 2008 2929
Maryland judge rubs out fingerprint evidence. Sileo, Carmel Feb 1, 2008 1033
Perspective: Dude, What Happened To My PC? Sinrod, Eric Reprint Dec 7, 2007 782
Electronic Discovery - Simple Concepts And Tools To Open The Black Box. Schwarz, Eric Nov 1, 2007 1938
Off the record. Walbolt, Sylvia H.; Lang, Joseph H., Jr. Nov 1, 2007 3994
IL: Pt. suffered severe symptoms after injection: failure to prove proximate cause fatal to case. Tammelleo, A. David Oct 1, 2007 557
Spousal exceptions. Mitchell, Teresa Law overview Sep 1, 2007 179
From E-Discovery To E-Admissibility? "Lorraine v. Markel" And What May Follow. Neiditz, Jon; Safer, Jay; Hatfield, Pat Jun 8, 2007 3914
Using Electronic Records In Patent Proceedings. Jun 6, 2007 3010
Computer Forensics. Dearsley, Tony May 15, 2007 880
Challenging expert witness testimony in Florida products liability cases under Frye. Cavendish, Rebecca; Atkinson, Nicole Mar 1, 2007 4505
Sexy dressing revisited: does target dress play a part in sexual harassment cases? Beiner, Theresa M. Jan 1, 2007 14260
Why the plain view doctrine should not apply to digital evidence. Chang, RayMing Jan 1, 2007 16317
Seeing the light: ignoring collateral economic benefits to the public when enforcing servitudes. Schneider, Michael S. Jan 1, 2007 8864
Hearing thy neighbor: the doctrine of attenuation and illegal eavesdropping by private citizens. Owens, Jason V. Jan 1, 2007 12574
Constitutional law--the "knock and announce" rule becomes obsolete--Hudson v. Michigan, 126 S. Ct. 2159 (2006). Rediker, Rachel Jan 1, 2007 6988
After Crawford: using the confrontation clause in Massachusetts courts. Lowy, David A.; Dudich, Katherine Bowles Jan 1, 2007 13174
Gathering Evidence In The Cayman Islands To Support Proceedings Elsewhere. Dec 5, 2006 1540
The Rise Of Electronic Evidence. Sinrod, Eric Nov 9, 2006 950
Perspective: Clock Is Ticking On e-Discovery. Sinrod, Eric Oct 30, 2006 908
"WITHOUT PREJUDICE" - Are Your Communications Protected? Cecil, Nathan Oct 29, 2006 586
Confusion over confrontation. Bradley, Craig M. Oct 1, 2006 2090
Canada's Evidence Code? Chasse, Ken Sep 1, 2006 8835
British Businesses Beware! Digital Evidence is Coming to a Courtroom Near You! Aug 7, 2006 2494
The next best thing to the smoking gun: if you think the defendant will try to destroy evidence, clandestine investigation can help you uncover such misconduct. The smoking gun may be out of reach, but perhaps you can still find the smoke. Ferrell, Scott J. Jun 1, 2006 2382
Perspective: A Picture Paints a Thousand Words in Court. May 30, 2006 971
E-Evidence: The Statutory Framework (1). Mar 8, 2006 1465
Sentencing trends for marijuana grow operations in British Columbia. Prior, Robert Mar 1, 2006 3952
A lie for a lie: false confessions and the case for reconsidering the legality of deceptive interrogation techniques. Gohara, Miriam S. Mar 1, 2006 23568
Questions of fact and evidence and the laws of force. Kritsiotis, Dino Jan 1, 2006 921
Good intentions are not enough: the argument against a higher standard of proof in capital cases. Zuanich, Brian Jan 1, 2006 10669
Expert handwriting testimony: is the writing really on the wall? Francini, Simone Ling Jan 1, 2006 9795
Evidence as an issue in international legal practice. Jacobson, Marie Jan 1, 2006 2112
Rules of evidence for the use of force in international law's new era. O'Connell, Mary Ellen Jan 1, 2006 2026
Reflections on force and evidence. Franck, Thomas M. Jan 1, 2006 2272
The admissibility of digital photographs in criminal cases. Nagosky, David P. Dec 1, 2005 3950
The wild and wooly world of inference and presumptions - when silence is deafening. Morman, Daniel Nov 1, 2005 4192
The opposite party rule: an instrument of justice or of abuse? Roberts, Darrell W. Nov 1, 2005 11045
Admissibility Of Electronic Evidence. Oct 10, 2005 1465
Gathering digital data: understanding the defendant's computer system and sending clear instructions for preservation can help you get the electronic evidence you need. Whaley, John Randall Oct 1, 2005 3762
Can this photo be trusted? Digital photos can be enhanced to help jurors - or manipulated to mislead them. Use your digital images carefully, and know when to challenge your opponent's. Imwinkelried, Edward J. Oct 1, 2005 3270
Duty To Preserve Relevant Electronic Communications Arises Without Regard To Whether Opposing Litigant Requests Them, New Jersey Federal Court Rules. Aug 18, 2005 1324
Electronic Evidence Discovery - Effective Tool Or Weapon Of Mass Destruction[dagger]. Aug 18, 2005 4495
'Apology' legislation gives wrongdoers a safe haven. Jul 1, 2005 355
It's all in the documents: the discovery rules work best when they work together. Strategic use of the rules for obtaining documents and deposing witnesses will thwart defense attempts to obstruct your search for evidence. Kosieradzki, Mark Jul 1, 2005 2478
Know your testimonial objections: the window for objecting during testimony is small. When the time comes, make sure you know what follows 'objection, your honor!'. Lipson, Ashley Saunders Jul 1, 2005 2814
Court is in session. Jun 10, 2005 1311
Dangerous liaisons: expert witnesses and the masters they serve. Woods, Thomas S. May 1, 2005 5041
What's the verdict on digital evidence? The Canadian experience shows that many issues related to the admissibility of digital images in court proceedings remain unresolved. Davison, Dean P. May 1, 2005 1283
Not a 'minor' accident: your client's injury is real. Don't let the defense turn evidence of minor property damage against you. MacAlister, James K. May 1, 2005 2399
Certification of Electronic Evidence - A Powerful Tool in South African Litigation. Apr 11, 2005 605
Michigan Supreme Court Permits Introduction Of Evidence Of A Plaintiff 's Own Pretreatment Negligence As An Element Of Comparative Fault In Medical Management Disputes. Apr 8, 2005 473
New York ruling adds to growing support of black-box data. Jurand, Sara Hoffman Apr 1, 2005 467
U.S. Justice Department releases Digital Evidence guidelines. Swartz, Nikki Brief Article Jan 1, 2005 180
Should the law let parents eavesdrop on their teenage children's phone conversations? Brief Article Dec 31, 2004 134
Commissioner rules on 'explosive' tape. Barnsley, Paul Brief Article Nov 1, 2004 322
Wrestling with Crawford v. Washington and the new constitutional law of confrontation. Yetter, John F. Oct 1, 2004 9202
So you're faced with child hearsay: what's in, what's not. Tragos, George E.; Sartes, Peter A. Oct 1, 2004 3157
North Carolina is not Daubert territory, state high court holds. Moen, Christian Harlan Oct 1, 2004 883
Evidence. Brief Article Oct 1, 2004 129
More burden on Ohio plaintiffs in asbestos suits. Sep 1, 2004 195
Mediation evidence is confidential, says California high court. Jablow, Valerie Sep 1, 2004 769
Authentication of digital photographs under the "pictorial testimony" theory: a response to critics. Barakat, Brian; Miller, Bronwyn Jul 1, 2004 4116
The limits of the good-faith exception. Bradley, Craig M. Jun 1, 2004 1124
Tap the DMV in crash investigations. Baker, Gerald H. Jun 1, 2004 166
Electronic Data Discovery: Duty to Preserve Evidence. Brennan, Kerry A.; Ragan, Charles R.; Gross, Amy C. Mar 26, 2004 2208
Be ready when defense goes to the videotape. Smith, Stephen M. Mar 1, 2004 248
Texas Supreme Court constricts discovery's reach. Jablow, Valerie Mar 1, 2004 687
Electronic Data Discovery: Duty To Preserve Evidence. Brennan, Kerry A.; Ragan, Charles R.; Gross, Amy C. Dec 4, 2003 2202
Keep good science in toxic tort cases; plaintiff lawyers can use a new section of the Restatement (Third) of Torts to help judges widen the gates to causation evidence. Jensen, Steve Baughman Dec 1, 2003 2572
Focus on science, not checklists; lawyers must avoid efforts to force science to conform to the Daubert admissibility formula. Instead, they should focus on how scientists actually do their work. Black, Bert Dec 1, 2003 4852
Deliver a Daubert-proof expert report: defense challenges to plaintiff expert testimony have become a routine part of civil litigation. Here's how to combat them with a thorough, well-documented report. Wivell, Martha K. Dec 1, 2003 1880
The 'fruits' of Miranda violations. Bradley, Craig M. Dec 1, 2003 2002
Distributing the costs of digital discovery. Piazza, Peter Dec 1, 2003 562
Is forensic animation right for your case? As the capabilities of computer animation grow, so does their use at trial. Here's how to determine whether this tool can enhance your case presentation. Breaux, Steven P. Nov 1, 2003 3040
"Forgive me victim for I have sinned": why repentance and the criminal justice system do not mix - a lesson from Jewish law. Bader, Cheryl G. Nov 1, 2003 13827
Determining the meaning of "direct evidence" in discrimination cases within the 11th Circuit: why Judge Tjoflat was (W)right. Barton, R. Joseph Oct 1, 2003 7730
An update on the law of hearsay. Blok, Murray B. Sep 1, 2003 3708
Learn the science in your cases: something has gone wrong with Daubert. To fix it, courts must first acknowledge that science cannot be defined simply. Black, Bert Sep 1, 2003 4387
Add dynamics to direct examination: linking a memorable demonstrative exhibit with witness testimony will catch jurors' interest and help them understand the facts. Vesper, Thomas J. Sep 1, 2003 2114
Serrano v. Francis. Aug 1, 2003 334
Tapes could level playing field in employment cases. Brownstein, Andrew Jul 1, 2003 539
Honeypots: a sticky legal landscape? Walden, Ian; Flanagan, Anne Jun 22, 2003 19158
Letters to the Plaintiff from Outside Forum Suffices for Personal Jurisdiction. Jun 11, 2003 543
Independent safety experts are heroes, not 'junk scientists'. Ollanik, Stuart A. Jun 1, 2003 1430
Digging for e-data: you won't find `electronic evidence' and `e-discovery' in the latest edition of Black's Law Dictionary. Knowing what they are and how to use them may save your client's case, and your practice. Nimsger, Kristin M. Jan 1, 2003 2345
Manage exhibits and documents electronically. Dec 1, 2002 109
Assessing the veracity of domestic violence allegations in parenting disputes. . Carter, Sherrie Bourg Nov 1, 2002 3410
Psychology and the law: what is credible, what is questionable and what is junk? Cochrane, Gordon Nov 1, 2002 2501
Lawyer discovers evidence at Internet auctions. Holt, Janet L. Oct 1, 2002 362
Document destruction after Arthur Andersen: is it still housekeeping or is it a crime? Lubet, Steven Sep 22, 2002 2584
Discrediting defense experts in whiplash cases: to support a pre-trial motion to exclude defense expert testimony in these cases, the lawyer must expose the faulty methodologies in the biomedical and engineering literature. Reiser, Mark Mar 1, 1999 4347

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