On October 2, 2024, Special Counsel Jack Smith filed the government’s motion for an immunity determination –Were Donald Trump’s acts done in his official capacity or as the government contends, “At its core, the defendant’s scheme was a private criminal
Pretrial, Trial, Appellate & Evidence Blog
The Pretrial, Trial, Appellate & Evidence Blog focuses on practical aspects of legal advocacy, including pretrial preparation, trial techniques, appellate strategies, and evidentiary issues. It covers topics such as witness preparation for depositions, crafting persuasive opening statements, and effective appellate advocacy. The blog also discusses prosecutorial ethics, discovery planning, and courtroom storytelling methods. Occasionally, it explores related subjects like public speaking and legal education. Published by the Pretrial, Trial, Appellate & Evidence Blog, the content is aimed at attorneys seeking to improve their litigation skills and understanding of trial and appellate processes.
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WANT TO BE A BETTER WRITER? Read this and have a laugh too.
As an advocacy you need those vital writing skills. Sally Bulford, a Utah lawyer, provided these humorous writing pointers under the title “How to Write Good”. 1. Avoid alliteration. Always.2. Prepositions are not words to end sentences with.3. Avoid cliches…
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Abe Lincoln Trial Lawyer – History, Wit & Good Advice
George (Bob) Dekle’s book entitled Prairie Defender: The Murder Trials of Abraham Lincoln provides a brilliant anatomy of Lincoln’s murder trials. It is a great read on multiple levels. First, it reveals the true nature of Lincoln’s trial practice, debunking…
Delivering a Dynamic Trial Opening Statement with Visuals
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