A cautionary tale for any trial attorney who assumes that once a video is in evidence that all of its content is fair game in closing.
Evidence Summary Rule Changes Under Fre 1006 Coming Next Week
Learn key points of the changes to Federal Rules of Evidence that will take effect on December 1, 2024.
Video Podcast with David Gordon
David Gordon helps traumatic brain injury victims unmask the invisible so that jurors understand what just compensation means to them.
New Federal Rules of Evidence
Trial lawyers should be aware that new and revised Federal Rules of Evidence will take effect on December 1, 2024. Among them is new Federal Rule of Evidence 107 governing illustrative aids.
The Golden Rule’s Sometimes Fuzzy Boundary
Mastery of the distinction between a Golden Rule argument and one based on common sense combined with experience can help win your case.
Searching for Your Worst Jurors
In virtually every real trial you’ll be faced with potential jurors having the capacity to torpedo your case. You need to embrace them. Figure out what they believe and how they think.