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Tag: apologies

Why Sorry is the Badest Word…

An expression of regret or an apology by a Defendant is nothing new when a case doesn’t settle and finally makes it to trial. However, should this be allowed? Why no! Defendants should be prohibited from expressing any apologies or statements of regret to the jury in connection with a civil case not seeking punitive →

Evidence, mock trial, rule 403, Rules of Evidence, Trial Advocacy, Uncategorized

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apologies, bias, Evidence, juries, Motion in limine, problems, rule 403, Trial, trial advocacy

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Oct 11, 2017
The Problem with Problems.

So do you want to know what the problem is with problems? Most people are like an ostrich with its head buried in the sand in fear of what they might see. We all have a tendency to ignore our problems and procrastinate. This is fatal thinking or à total lack of thinking. Instead of waiting →

closing arguments, Direct examination, dos and don’ts, Evidence, Jury Selection, mock trial, Trial Advocacy

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ad hominem, Adversarial system, advocacy, analogies, Analogies anecdotes, apologies, challenges for cause, character, Closing argument, Evidence (law)

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Sep 30, 2015
Motion in Limine: An Effective Pretrial Tool and Weapon (Part 5)

Here are a few additional topics to cover in your motion in limine to keep red herrings from finding their way into your case: EXPRESSION OF REGRET OR APOLOGY BY DEFENDANTS Defendants should be prohibited from expressing any apologies or statements of regret to the jury in connection with the above-referenced matter, as whether one →

Trial Advocacy

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apologies, Mitigation of damages, Motion in limine, write-offs

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Sep 13, 2013