In this episode of his "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small focuses on the five most common faults of trial lawyers. Mr. Small acknowledges that every trial is different, but steering...more
In this episode of his "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small shares the five "P's" that will help shape jurors' emotions in the courtroom. Mr. Small delves into the important role...more
In this episode of his "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small discusses the differences between persuasion and argument that every trial lawyer should know. In the episode, Mr. Small...more
In the first episode of his "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small breaks down the unwritten rules of trial practice that must be learned through experience and observation over time. Mr....more
In the final episode of his "Ethical Witness Preparation" podcast series, "The Ethical Witness: Ethical Deposition Conduct," litigation attorney Dan Small discusses the importance of ethical conduct during a deposition. Mr....more
In the fourth episode of his "Ethical Witness Preparation" podcast series, "Finding the Balance," litigation attorney Dan Small draws a parallel between witness preparation and translating different languages. Mr. Small also...more
6/30/2022
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In the third episode of his "Ethical Witness Preparation" podcast series, "A Tortured Journey with the Lying Witness," litigation attorney Dan Small takes an in-depth look at a Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Rule and...more
6/17/2022
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In the latest episode of his "Powerful Witness Preparation" podcast series, Listen for the Song in Your Witness’ Head, litigation attorney Dan Small shares how to bridge the disconnect between what a lawyer believes their...more
In the latest episode of his "Powerful Witness Preparation" podcast series, What is a Deposition, litigation attorney Dan Small clears up any confusion surrounding what a deposition actually is. He explains that the...more
In the latest episode of his "Powerful Witness Preparation" podcast series, Witness Preparation is Okay, litigation attorney Dan Small shares how to overcome the misconception that preparing for trial is cheating the system....more
In the latest episode of his "Powerful Witness Preparation" podcast series, Bridging the Gap, litigation attorney Dan Small shares how to overcome the difficulties of bridging the gap between normal conversation and...more
In the latest episode of his "Powerful Witness Preparation" podcast series, Playing the Guessing Game is a Losing Strategy, litigation attorney Dan Small continues his in-depth 10-part series on the rules for witness...more
In the latest episode of his "Powerful Witness Preparation" podcast series, If You Don't Remember, Say So, litigation attorney Dan Small continues his in-depth 10-part series on the rules for witness preparation. He explains...more
In the latest episode of his "Powerful Witness Preparation" podcast series, Be a Relentlessly Polite Witness, litigation attorney Dan Small continues his in-depth 10-part series on the rules for witness preparation. He warns...more
In the latest episode of his "Powerful Witness Preparation" podcast series, Remember, You Are On The Record, litigation attorney Dan Small continues his in-depth 10-part series on the rules for witness preparation. He...more
In the latest episode of his "Powerful Witness Preparation" podcast series, Witness, Take Your Time, litigation attorney Dan Small begins an in-depth 10-part series on the rules for witness preparation. He explains that there...more
In the second episode of his “Powerful Witness Preparation” podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small dives right into what witness preparation really entails and the seven steps lawyers need to take when preparing...more
In the fifth episode of his "Powerful Witness Preparation" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small shares the seven most common mistakes lawyers make when preparing witnesses for trial.
Along with summarizing these...more
In the fourth episode of his "Powerful Witness Preparation" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small shares the three most common reasons why clients think they don't need to prepare for courtroom testimony.
Along with...more
In the launch of his podcast series “Powerful Witness Preparation,” litigation attorney Dan Small dives right into the fundamentals of calling a witness to the stand. Mr. Small explains the challenges of the unusual courtroom...more
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Manufacturer's Free Replacement of Spoiled Pharmaceutical Products Authorized -
On Aug. 25, 2017, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG)...more
9/6/2017
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Knowing how to properly conduct internal investigations is becoming essential in academe. From the Freeh Report on the Penn State tragedy to more recent incidents and scandals, administrators, trustees and other leaders at...more
In This Issue:
- Overview
- Standards and Procedures
- Organizational Leadership and Culture
- Reasonable Efforts to Exclude Bad Actors From Managerial Ranks
- Training and Education
- Monitoring,...more
In this series of articles, Mr. Small sets forth 10 time-tested rules to assist in the critical task of preparing witnesses.
The first rule for any witness, the rule from which all else flows, is to take your time....more
Originally published in The Dispute Resolver, September 2012
Not so long ago, persuading construction industry executives and managers that they needed extensive preparation before testifying in a legal proceeding was...more