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A Touch of Bias
Ever feel like you’re playing a rigged game? keep reading »
Your Done, When All You Want Is To Finish
As you stand before the judge, you hear your opposing counsel say “your honor we have already addressed that issue, there is no need for those questions. The jury panel has already been instructed on the law.” The judge looks at you and in a low voice says “counsel your response?” “Your honor, I am unclear as to the prosecutor’s… keep reading »
The Package
I bought a back support for my office chair at Bed, Bath and Beyond. It works wonderfully. It even has a heating function. However, I still feel that there is something wrong with it. The item I wanted was the last one on the self. The cardboard packaging was torn in several places. Someone had attempted to recreate the box… keep reading »
The Second Worst Question
People who lie, cheat and steal normally don’t admit that they lie, cheat and steal. Thus, it is reasonable to assume that a deceitful person, would act deceitful, when asked a question about how truthful they are. So, what do you think would be the benefit of asking a deceitful person: “are you a liar?” That would probably be the… keep reading »
100% aimed at 2%
I am going to make you a bet. I will bet you that 100% of your arguments at trial hit your target only 2% of the time. This of course presumes that your target is the decision making part of a juror’s mind. The bet also presumes that you make rational and logic based arguments that are crafted to appeal… keep reading »
When You Expect Everything You Never Get It
Has this ever happened to you? keep reading »
What’s Next?
Where do you go after law school? Students in the top 10% of their class probably went to work in a mega-firm. What about everyone else? Did you choose your place in the legal world, or did you take the job that was in front of you? Reality answers this question for most people – you took the job available… keep reading »
Measure That Which Has No Weight
All good fairy tales have a king. This tale is no different. However, what I am about to tell you is not a children’s story, not a fable. It’s real life. The tale of a real king. The history of a boy who was given a crown by his country. In return, the King gave the world a… keep reading »
We Would Have Won…If We Had 5 More Minutes
Everyone who have ever seen their team lose a close game has heard it. As you get up from your seat and start walking down those narrow stairs you can hear the other fans say it. A man yells, “can you believe that comeback?” “We had them…if we only had another five minutes on the o’clock.” “Time just… keep reading »
The Lawyer, The Doctor And His Schedule
By all accounts, Elliot was a very successful and brilliant lawyer. One day he went to the doctor and they found something unusual. He had a tumor on the front of his brain. So, the surgeons operated. It appeared the operation was successful. However, after the surgery, Elliot had a complete personality change. He lost the ability to… keep reading »
