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The Journey of Litigation
False Claims Act Insights - The Mathematics of Nuclear FCA Verdicts
Podcast - “I Lied Like a Dog!”
Podcast - Part II: The Do’s and Don’ts of Demonstratives
Podcast - Persistence and Determination
Podcast - Part I - The Do’s and Don’ts of Demonstratives
Podcast - Walking Tall
Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 317: Spotlight on Torts (Part 2 – Intentional Torts)
Podcast - The Seeds of Corruption
Podcast - How Do You Define Success?
Podcast - Seek Out Feedback
Podcast - Part II: Being an Expert Is a Lonely Business
Podcast - Part I: Being an Expert Is a Lonely Business
Podcast - Finding Common Ground
Podcast - "Ready for Trial?"
The Future of Litigation: Adapting to the Era of Nuclear Verdicts
Podcast - Every Case Is a New World
Podcast - The 3 Core Themes of Trial Law: Do the Right Thing
The 3 Core Themes of Trial Law: Tell Your Story
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If you don’t already use legal translators, it’s likely in your firm’s future. Between 2021 and 2023, the slice of American residents categorized as “limited English proficient” (LEP) grew from 25.7 to 29.6 million, a growth...more
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Depositions provide the opportunity for legal teams to evaluate not just words, but truthfulness, demeanor, and believability. However, language barriers between deponents and attorneys can hinder the pursuit of information,...more
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In a commercial dispute involving allegations against a manufacturing plant, plaintiff’s counsel was cross-examining a plant manager....more
After months of hard work, countless hours poring over exhibits and documents, and late nights at the office, your case is headed to court. You are confident that you will be ready when the time comes, but as the date of...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
In popular culture, a trial often hinges on a single moment – an accidental admission of guilt or sudden epiphany from a budding lawyer. But when a matter heads to a final arbiter in the real world, a legal team will have...more
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