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Looking back, 2008 has been a tumultuous year economically. We have seen a real estate market dominated by foreclosures, financial institutions reeling in the face of defaulted loans and a stock market that has witnessed a sharp overall decline and unprecedented swings on a daily basis. Law firms are not immune from those changes and […]
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The art of taking expert witnesses down
Don’t waste your ammunition trying to blow away an expert witness’s testimony. Most good experts will simply fire their opinions back in your face. That’s the advice of Thomas M. Durkin, a veteran trial lawyer and partner at Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw in Chicago. Instead, he suggests, limit your attack during cross-examination to particular […]
Where have all the court reporters gone?
Courts in less populated areas of Wisconsin are struggling to find qualified court reporters, and the problem may only get worse as baby boomers retire and fewer new workers choose the profession. “I don’t know if it’s a shortage quite yet, but we’re experiencing difficulties covering some courts,” says A. John Voelker, director of state […]
You can teach a new lawyer old tricks
When firms set out to improve associates’ courtroom speaking skills, who best to lead the way than the firms’ experienced litigators? At least, that’s the thinking at many firms. Rather than relying heavily on consultants, many law firms have created extensive in-house training programs that draw on the skills of the firm’s existing attorneys while […]
Litigators are vetting jurors on the Net
Beware of jurors who speak softly but carry a flashy laptop. They may seem staid but may have a vibrant online life that could make a big difference to your case — that is, if you discover it before they’re seated on your jury panel. “My sense is that lawyers are increasingly paying attention to […]
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