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Picking a Jury

Picking a Jury

By Jonas Jacobson | 5/8/12 12:16 PM |

Knowing how to recognize and overcome personal biases during voir dire can help in selecting the best panel for your case, explains Jonas Jacobson of Trial Behavior Consulting.

Video and Audio Technology Changing Litigation Dynamics

By Tam Harbert | 4/30/12 11:56 AM |

Broadcast quality, inexpensive video is changing litigation dynamics, but not as fast as expected

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Best Courtroom Projectors

By John Edwards | 4/30/12 11:03 AM |

Tips for finding a model that's compact, lightweight and reliable, with appropriate quality and the right price

IPads at Trial

IPads at Trial

By Morgan C. Smith | 4/30/12 10:28 AM |

With recent advances in technology, attorneys can go beyond the basic apps to make compelling presentations at trial, explains Morgan C. Smith of Cogent Legal.

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Soldiers of the Patent Wars

Soldiers of the Patent Wars

By Animesh Kumar | 4/30/12 10:27 AM |

The nature of IP litigation is shifting from using vast armies of review attorneys to SWAT teams of tech experts, explains Animesh Kumar of iRunway.

Second District Creates Conflict in Appellate Procedure

Second District Creates Conflict in Appellate Procedure

By Joseph P. Mascovich and Noah Levin | 3/23/12 3:59 PM |

Recent appellate decision permits the filing of an appeal before final judgment on all claims, explain Miller Law Group attorneys.

The Art of Opening Statements

The Art of Opening Statements

By Vitaly Gashpar | 3/21/12 1:30 PM |

A star panel at a recent ABTL event discussed fine points of how to connect with jurors and sway them in your direction early, reports Vitaly Gashpar, an editor at The Recorder.

Navigating Expert Disclosures

Navigating Expert Disclosures

By Gay C. Grunfeld and Blake Thompson | 2/16/12 1:33 PM |

Rosen, Bien & Galvan attorneys offer tips for making the state court discovery process efficient and cost-effective.

Building a Trial Team

Building a Trial Team

By Amie Bailey | 2/2/12 11:02 AM |

Amie Bailey of The Focal Point offers practical advice for attorneys gearing up for litigation.

New Way of Doing Jurisdiction

New Way of Doing Jurisdiction

By Robert D. Rose | 1/27/12 3:09 PM |

Federal legislation alters the rules of civil procedure with regard to removal, venue and citizenship, explains Robert D. Rose of Sheppard Mullin.

The Right to Track

The Right to Track

By Dominique Shelton | 1/6/12 1:29 PM |

With privacy class actions on the rise, device and communication providers may have several legal defenses to their practice, explains Dominique Shelton of Edwards Wildman.

Trial Tech Not Just for Juries

Trial Tech Not Just for Juries

By Michael Skrzypek | 12/2/11 12:00 AM |

Attorneys are using technology to present their cases to judges and during mock trials and focus groups, says Michael Skrzypek of The Focal Point.

Fee Recovery in self-representation

Fee Recovery in self-representation

By Kim Karelis and Gerald Knapton | 11/3/11 10:46 AM |

When representing oneself, a relative or own firm, carefully consider the applicable law when deciding to seek attorneys fees, advise Ropers, Majeski, Kohn & Bentley attorneys.

RICO Offers Plaintiffs Leverage

RICO Offers Plaintiffs Leverage

By Elizabeth Erhardt | 10/13/11 1:03 PM |

While the statute is more often used by federal prosecutors, it can be used effectively in civil ligitation, explains Elizabeth Erhardt of Rutan & Tucker.

Helping the Bench Find Justice

Helping the Bench Find Justice

By Myron Moskovitz | 9/14/11 2:30 PM |

Having the law on your side is sometimes not enough, explains Myron Moskovitz of Golden Gate University School of Law.

Using Special Masters in Contra Costa County

Using Special Masters in Contra Costa County

By Anne M. Lawlor Goyette | 9/8/11 4:40 PM |

Complex construction defect cases often require a neutral to work with parties during the pretrial phase, explains Anne M. Lawlor Goyette of Griffiths, Castle, Goyette & Dekker.

Impeaching With Technology

Impeaching With Technology

By Michael Skrzypek and Brian Bakale | 9/8/11 2:54 PM |

An array of techniques is available to attorneys looking to cast doubt on a witness's credibility, explain Michael Skrzypek and Brian Bakale of The Focal Point.

Rule 45 Changes in Motion

Rule 45 Changes in Motion

By Richard Marcus | 8/18/11 12:36 PM |

Having proposed revisions to the federal subpoena rules, the Advisory Committee on Civil Rules is inviting attorneys to voice their opinions, explains Hastings' Richard Marcus.

Making a Case for the Trier of Fact

Making a Case for the Trier of Fact

By Christopher Ritter | 8/11/11 3:36 PM |

When jurors reach an unpopular verdict, as they did in the Casey Anthony trial, they're often unfairly put in the hot seat, says Chris Ritter of The Focal Point.

Questioning Forensic Experts

Questioning Forensic Experts

By John F. Fielder | 8/9/11 1:05 PM |

Psychological and psychiatric analysis can be unreliable and prone to error, calling for close scrutiny by attorneys and the courts, explains John F. Fielder.

Getting Immunity in Civil Cases

Getting Immunity in Civil Cases

By Anthony A. De Corso | 7/26/11 3:19 PM |

Obtaining a protective order against prosecution can further discovery in civil litigation, if prosecutors are willing to sign off, explains Orrick's Anthony De Corso.

Courts Restrict Defendants' Ability to Take Offensive

Courts Restrict Defendants' Ability to Take Offensive

By William Pao and Damon Thayer | 7/25/11 3:42 PM |

Instances of preemptive declaratory relief are sometimes being limited to those where parties are in an ongoing relationship, explain Jenner & Block attorneys.

Engaging the Jury: Lessons From a Museum

Engaging the Jury: Lessons From a Museum

By Paul Roberts | 7/20/11 2:04 PM |

Volunteer work has helped Paul Roberts refine some techniques for keeping juror attention while presenting complex topics.

Retrying Barry Bonds

Retrying Barry Bonds

By James Ching | 7/19/11 2:49 PM |

The jury's decisions in the slugger's first criminal trial suggests strategies for a second, explains former Deputy AG James Ching.

Class Action on the Ropes

Class Action on the Ropes

By M.C. Sungaila and Greg Marshall | 7/13/11 12:30 PM |

The Supreme Court's decision in Wal-Mart could result in more cases being filed in state courts, explain Snell & Wilmer attorneys.

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