Key Strategies Attorneys Should Use for Evidentiary Hearings
Following two recent evidentiary hearings, I was reminded of the significant challenges attorneys face in evidentiary hearings, where...
Using Devices Like Plaud Note in Florida: What Businesses Need to Know About Eavesdropping Laws – Part II
In a recent post I identified how the use of recording devices like Plaud Note may run afoul...
Lessons from the Trenches: “Sometimes, You Can’t Shine Sh*t.”
A newbie criminal prosecutor typically starts his or her career trying petty offenses, including infractions, violations and misdemeanors....
Are Electronic Signatures Valid and Binding?
Since the 2000s, the use of electronic signatures has become widespread globally and has become commonplace through secure...
Trump Civil Trial: Defendants Lose Bigly
In a 92-page decision and order entered on February 16, 2024, New York Supreme Court Judge Arthur F....
What is the “spoliation” of evidence?
During the second E. Jean Carroll trial, former President Donald Trump’s lead counsel, Alina Habba, twice moved for...
Lessons from the Carroll Damages Trial – Part 2
This is second post concerning lessons to be gleaned from the proceedings in the trial to determine the...
Lessons from the Carroll Damages Trial – Part 1
The first days of the E. Jean Carroll damages trial have been rife with examples of what not...
Amendments to Federal Rules of Evidence Effective Dec. 1, 2023
Changes to three Federal Rules of Evidence took effect on December 1, 2023 and are applicable “all proceedings...
Trump Civil Trial: AG Increases Damages to $370 Million and Fact Checking Trump
Ahead of closing arguments scheduled for this week, former President Donald Trump summarized his thoughts on the lawsuit...