Prominent South Carolina attorney Richard Murdaugh was convicted of Murder and he filed a motion for new trial alleging that the clerk of courts tampered with the jury by advising them not to believe Murdaugh’s testimony and pressuring them to reach a quick guilty verdict. After an evidentiary hearing where a juror indicated they were influenced by the clerk to return a guilty verdict, the judge overruled the motion finding that there was insufficient evidence to overturn the jury’s verdict.
Since the last edition of the book published in 2017, the importance of depositions has increased substantially. As the subtitle of this book indicates - Your Depositions are Now Your Trials. Knowing how to cross-examine deponents is an absolutely essential skill for all litigators. Cross-examination for depositions gives you the tools you need to maximize your effectiveness at depositions.
On October 21, 2021, Alec Baldwin shot and killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins while rehearsing a scene for the movie Rust and Alec Baldwin was charged with Involuntary Manslaughter. Critics argue that charges should not be filed since he believed the gun did not contain live ammunition. Whether you are deciding to file a civil complaint or criminal charges, attorneys must conduct a
Videoconferencing is supposed to be the pandemic equivalent to in-person meetings, from meeting with a client to appearing before a judge. It is equivalent, in the sense that you can still meet or network “in-person,” but the person is encapsulated in a tiny square. It isn’t equivalent when you realize that most participants are sitting at home in the corner of their ...
Electronic evidence plays a critical role in most cases. Frequently, relevant evidence is now found in the cloud and not on a local computer, server, or external hard drive. Businesses and consumers are using cloud services more than ever. Microsoft 365 has taken over the business world. Third-party messaging apps such as Instagram, TikTok, and WhatsApp continue to flourish. The cloud is now ...
Electronic evidence plays a critical role in most cases. Frequently, relevant evidence is now found in the cloud and not on a local computer, server, or external hard drive. Businesses and consumers are using cloud services more than ever. Microsoft 365 has taken over the business world. Third-party messaging apps such as Instagram, TikTok, and WhatsApp continue to flourish. The cloud is now ...
Smart attorneys know that it’s not enough to have the best argument or the perfect solution—you also need to be able to communicate ideas effectively. This is certainly the case when it comes to PowerPoint presentations.
Flashes of Brilliance is a dynamic program that shows you how to create and deliver winning visual presentations regardless of your design...
Given the continued reality of remote court, work-from-home, and hybrid firms, online presentations have become a daily necessity for lawyers. However, if you approach a virtual presentation the same way you would an in-person talk, your chances of success may be limited. The good news is that a great online legal presentation is relatively easy to create and deliver if you understand the dynamics...
One of the many challenges today’s lawyers face is communicating complex fact patterns and arguments to a variety of audiences. Stories are an excellent (and often overlooked) way to humanize facts and invite people to experience the emotional aspects of what you’re saying. This lively, upbeat program explores the benefits of using stories to frame issues, engage clients, judges...
Given the continued reality of remote court, work-from-home, and hybrid firms, online presentations have become a daily necessity for lawyers. However, if you approach a virtual presentation the same way you would an in-person talk, your chances of success may be limited. The good news is that a great online legal presentation is relatively easy to create and deliver if you understand the dynamics...