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Credibility
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Free Movement Articles
Upper Tribunal provides further guidance on higher standard of proof in asylum claims
By Joseph Maggs
In JCK (s.32 NABA 2022) (Botswana) [2024] UKUT 100 (IAC) the Upper Tribunal recognised that section 32 of the Nationality and Borders Act 2022 established a ‘new paradigm’ for the…
Bill Madden's Blog
Conduct: Sexual misconduct and impact of trauma on memory – Appellate consideration.
By Bill Madden
Cheema v Medical Board of Australia [2026] SASCA 109 (Link to JADE). This appeal from a finding of the South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal against findings of professional misconduct…
North Carolina Divorce Lawyers Blog
What If a Judge Doesn’t Believe You in a North Carolina DVPO Hearing? (Part 1 of 2)
Are you heading into a domestic violence protective order hearing? For many in this situation, one worry tends to underpin many others – and it’s one they may be afraid…
Free Movement Articles
How to handle counter-allegations in domestic abuse cases
By Shilpa Caute
Victims of domestic abuse who are dependants on their sponsor are exceptionally vulnerable individuals. They can be isolated and may have limited knowledge of the systems in place for protecting…
Immigration Law Blog - Kingsley Napley
Looking Beyond Stereotypes: Credibility in Sexual Orientation Based Asylum Claims
By Publisher
The start of Pride Month in the UK provides an opportunity for immigration lawyers to reflect on the challenges facing LGBTQ+ asylum-seeking clients. Still fresh in our minds is…
The Insightful Immigration Blog
The Credibility Problem in Extraordinary Ability Cases: Why Evidence Matters More Than Ever in EB-1 and O-1 Petitions
By Cyrus Mehta
By Cyrus D. Mehta and Manjeeta Chowdhary * In visa categories such as EB-1 and O-1, evidence is the cornerstone of the petition. The USCIS Policy Manual identifies the types…
Love Bytes
In Divorce Trials: Credibility Is King
Alan R. Feigenbaum ● New York Law Journal, May 22, 2025 — In my commercial litigation days, I recall marathon preparation sessions with witnesses before depositions. Often times, I heard far…
NJ Family Legal Blog
Court Can’t Decide Mid-Trial Motions to Dismiss in DV Cases Based on Credibility
Many domestic violence cases, particularly those dealing with allegations of harassment, or borderline cases that may or may not be what is called "domestic contretemps" come down to credibility determinations.…
Appellate Advocacy Blog
Credibility as the Coin of the Realm in Appellate Advocacy
Credibility with the Court provides one of the key parts of an appellate presentation, whether written or oral. An advocate who fudges the controlling law or precedent or misrepresents it…
Canadian Lawyer Mag
BC Supreme Court awards damages despite credibility and pre-existing condition concerns
Plaintiff's vehicle struck the defendant's car, causing both vehicles to be written off