Seventeen tips for testifying in court
Testifying in court is stressful and difficult, and part of a trial lawyer’s job is to help prepare clients and witnesses for to testify. It would be nice if a jury could always see whether a witness is telling the truth. Unfortunately, believability is based only in part on truthfulness, and is also based on other things. ONE Your appearance, demeanor, and behavior should reflect the gravity...
Read MoreVote for Jennifer Williamson for Oregon’s House District 36
I have not previously used this blog to make a political point, and I’m not going to make a habit of it. But in the case of this legislative race, between Jennifer Williamson and Sharon Meieran, I endorse Jennifer Williamson. In explaining why, I want to talk about the rotten policy behind most tort reform. This is the primary, but the Democratic candidate is highly likely to win in November,...
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