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The $38 Quadrillion Lawsuit
A plaintiff has filed a lawsuit seeking $38 quadrillion. I won’t go into the details, but last time I checked $38 quadrillion was a lot of money.
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Grammar Can Be Fun
Really! Grammar can be fun. Just check out these blogs if you don’t believe me. http://www.unnecessaryquotes.com/ http://www.apostropheabuse.com/ HT: Raymond Ward
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Public Speaking for Lawyers
Every year I teach a Public Speaking for Lawyers class. During that class the students complete a number of different presentations. Persuasive, informative, group, and impromptu scenarios are all covered. A great way to improve your speaking is to watch or read great speeches. Thanks to the internet this has become a much easier...
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Quotation
“Lawyers have played a critical role in our country’s history. Our nation could not have been founded without the efforts of lawyers like Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, James Madison, and others. Many of the signers of the Declaration of Independence and about one-half of the signers of the Constitution were lawyers. Lawyers serve in...
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Look to Hollywood and Madison Avenue for Inspiration
One of the key components to a good case is a theme. The theme should speak to the judge or jury. It does not need to be long or complicated, a simple sentence works best. For example, everyone remembers Johnnie Cochran’s “if it doesn’t fit, you must acquit.” If you are not creative, or...
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Famous Trials
Douglas Linder at the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law has created a webpage of famous trials. It contains transcripts, biographies, and other information. The earliest trial included is that of Socrates (399 B.C.). The most recent trial covered is the prosecution of Moussauri in 2006. It is a great source...
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Gerry Spence Demonstrating Cross-Examination of an Expert Witness
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” — Mahatma Gandhi I am always reading books and articles by other trial lawyers. Once in a while I get to watch one of the few great trial lawyers ply his or her trade. Here is Gerry Spence...
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Great Moments in Deposition History II
Actually, it’s probably one of the not-so-great moments in deposition history.
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