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Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 319: Spotlight on Torts (Part 3 – Strict and Vicarious Liability)

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! This episode is the final in our Torts trilogy, where we're summarizing the topics from Torts we've covered in our "Listen and Learn" series. Today we're talking about strict...more

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Building a Strong Trial Narrative to Improve Outcomes

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Trial strategy isn’t solely a matter of collecting and presenting the right set of evidence and testimony—it requires organizing and crafting a narrative that connects with jurors. With each new jury, you’re back at the...more

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Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 317: Spotlight on Torts (Part 2 – Intentional Torts)

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! We're continuing our summary of topics from Torts we've covered in our "Listen and Learn" series. Today we're discussing person-based and property-based intentional torts, as well...more

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Trial Prep: Expectation vs. Reality

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When I first decided I wanted to become an attorney, I did not think about being in trial. Even in law school, I gave little thought about what it would mean to be in trial. Like a lot of people, my experience with being in...more

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Nuclear Verdicts® and Nuclear Teenagers

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I am a single, primary parent to three fabulous daughters: two pre-teens, and one full-blown teenager. Most of the time I’m proud of this title and everything I accomplish for my kids. But as other parents who have survived...more

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Recent Supreme Court Activity with Major Implications for Government Contractors

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Two recent Supreme Court matters signal major implications for government contractors. First, the Supreme Court will review whether government contractors can appeal a denial of a sovereign immunity defense in lawsuits...more

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U.S. Supreme Court Encourages Federal Rule 7(a)(7) Replies—A Potential Boon for Defendants

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The U.S. Supreme Court recently reminded district courts that they may use Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 7(a)(7)—a little-known rule—to screen out meritless complaints before discovery....more

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Warning! Clear Labels Lead to Better Defense Protection for Manufacturers, Says Louisiana Supreme Court

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A recent Louisiana Supreme Court decision confirmed that clear and express warning labels are a powerful defense for manufacturers against product liability claims under the Louisiana Products Liability Act (LPLA), especially...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Follow the Rules … Most of the Time

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Sometimes, it can pay off to bend the rules. In this episode of his "Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small reflects on his experience prosecuting the Farmer's Export grain elevator explosion...more

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Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 313: Spotlight on Criminal Law (Part 3)

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! This is the final installment of the summary of Criminal Law topics we've covered in our "Listen and Learn" series. Today, we're reviewing crimes against the person, the felony...more

Holland & Hart - Your Trial Message

More Arguments Aren’t Always Better: Know the Reduced Average Effect

Imagine an attorney going over her notes before oral argument. She already has a solid set of reasons lined up and then decides to add one more argument that has been a little controversial within the team: some like it, but...more

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Strike 3 Holdings stipulates to dismiss, but no attorney fees for Defendant?

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There are times when Strike 3 cannot prove its case and may be forced to dismiss the case. In these instances, the defendant may well be deemed the "prevailing party" in the case, which can support an award of costs and...more

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Patent Litigation Defense 101: What to Know When You’ve Been Sued for Infringement

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If your company has just been named in a patent infringement lawsuit, you may be facing an unfamiliar and high-stakes process. Patent litigation is unlike most commercial disputes—it involves complex legal standards, highly...more

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Trade Secret Defense 101: What to Know When Facing a Misappropriation Claim

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If your company has been sued for trade secret misappropriation, you are not without options. Trade secret litigation can move quickly and carry high stakes, including reputational harm, operational disruption, and...more

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Ninth Circuit Revives Copyright Suit Over Sam Smith’s “Dancing with a Stranger” and Reaffirms the Jury’s Role

On April 29, 2025, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals revived the copyright infringement case filed by Sound and Color, LLC against Sam Smith, Normani, and related parties (collectively, “Defendants”) concerning the hit song...more

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The Future of Litigation: Adapting to the Era of Nuclear Verdicts

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In this episode of TortsCenter, hosts Carla Varriale-Barker and Courtney Dunn sit down with Segal McCambridge Shareholder Paul Motz to discuss the escalating trend of nuclear and thermonuclear verdicts—and how defense...more

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The JustPod: A murder-for-hire allegation, public corruption trial, and notable acquittal

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The JustPod is a podcast of the American Bar Association's Criminal Justice Section, hosted by Justin Danilewitz and Geonard Butler. This episode features Nina Marino, founding partner of the white collar criminal defense...more

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Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 309: Listen and Learn -- Felony Murder and Causation (Criminal Law)

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today we're exploring some complex aspects of criminal law that frequently appear on exams -- the felony murder rule and causation in homicide cases. We have included an analysis...more

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Prioritize Safety for Your Gen-Z Jurors

We live in uncertain times, and that is becoming a more obvious observation by the day. From the turmoil in the financial markets to the tumult in the marketplaces of ideas, there is a widely felt lack of security,...more

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District Court of Appeals Tell Plaintiffs They ‘Can’t Have Their Cake and Eat It Too’

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Key Points: In Mickler v. Triplett, 397 So.3d 188 (Fla. 5th DCA Nov. 15, 2024), the Court of Appeal thwarted a new strategy from the plaintiffs’ bar to remove the causation question from the hands of the jury....more

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Strategies for Combatting Reptile Theory in Medical Malpractice Trials

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The Reptile Theory is a litigation strategy intended to activate jurors’ survival instincts during trial and is designed to induce fear over logic and reason when hearing a case. Rather than focusing on the standard of care...more

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The JustPod: The King of Cross: A Discussion with Larry Pozner, a Leading Expert on Cross-Examination

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The JustPod is a podcast of the American Bar Association's Criminal Justice Section, hosted by Justin Danilewitz and Geonard Butler. This episode features Larry Pozner, perhaps the most sought-after teacher of...more

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There Is No Right Path

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Everyone has their own unique career path. In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook," litigation attorney Dan Small shares his personal journey, highlighting how he initially planned to become a teacher before three...more

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Eyes on the Evidence: Powerful Legal Presentations – Speaking of Litigation Video Podcast

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How can legal professionals transform complex arguments into compelling visuals without losing their audience in dense text? In this episode of Speaking of Litigation, Epstein Becker Green attorneys Lauren Brophy Cooper and...more

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Excessive Compensation: What to do when the co-owners of your business pay themselves excessively

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Attorney Edward Robson shares his strategies for dealing with a business dispute that involves excessive compensation, particularly in cases involving co-owners of a business. Learn more at https://robsonlaw.com/ TRANSCRIPT:...more

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