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Episode: 511

Trial Praration

May 25, 2022

File the motions. Schedule the depos. Read the records. Prep the exhibits. When should you write your open, directs, crosses, and close? Who is getting the hotel for the expert? ...

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Episode: 510

Can You Please Stop Comparing?

May 18, 2022

Her house is bigger. He did an expert depo and you haven’t. She’s got four trials in the next two months and you only have one. Does it really matter? Will ...

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Episode: 509

Jurisdiction and Venue

May 11, 2022

Location, location, location. Strategic attorneys know where you file your lawsuit has a big impact. Today’s discussion covers important considerations such as damage caps, jury pool, and what to do ...

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Mediation: Don’t Settle In Your Settlement

May 4, 2022

Mediation poses unique challenges and isn’t always successful. In order to present your most persuasive case, what facts or documents should you prepare for the mediator? If you think the ...

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Episode: 508

Appeals Part Two, Oral Arguments

April 27, 2022

There are three key concepts to keep in mind during oral arguments. Do you know what they are? Should you hope for a hot bench or a cold bench? And ...

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Episode: 507

Appeals Part One, Rules Rule

April 20, 2022

Are you thinking about appealing your case even before you go to court? You should. This episode explains how to preserve an error for the record, clarifies when a judgment ...

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Episode: 506

Don’t Take It Personally

April 13, 2022

It’s business, don’t take it personally.” How many times have you heard that, and how do you react? Is there a middle ground that allows tough skin and a tender heart? ...

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Episode: 505

Daubert Motions

April 6, 2022

Opposing counsel's expert’s report raises doubts in your mind about scientific methodology or adherence to industry-standard practices….do you file a Daubert motion to seek to exclude the presentation of that ...

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Episode: 504

Listen Up! Being a Good Listener

March 30, 2022

As a lawyer, you may think you are a good listener. But could you listen more effectively, and in turn, be heard more clearly? With tips from the Heels in ...

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