Internal Audits May Not Be Precluded from Trial as a Subsequent Remedial Measure
By Kenneth Klemm – April 23, 2020 | An appellate court ruling highlights the risks of internal audits and investigations being used by opposing parties in litigation.
Trial Evidence
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Recent Practice Points
Older by the Day: “Ancient Documents” in the Internet Age
By David C. Kent – April 23, 2020 | A December 2017 change to the rules of evidence add the qualification that a document whose authenticity has been “established” must have been “prepared before January 1, 1998” to be considered “ancient.”
Recent Articles
Best Practices for Remote Hearings
By Alejandra Loaiza-Delgado and Abigail Busse – June 9, 2020 | A summary of resources and best practices to aid practitioners facing the new reality of operating remotely.
Preparing Your Witness to Testify at a Virtual Trial
By Ian M. Dumain – June 9, 2020 | Preparing a witness to testify over a remote platform requires that attorneys bring to bear even more of the same skills and resources that are required for effective witness preparation in a live setting.
Sound Advice Podcasts
Purchase Price Adjustment Disputes
Disputed adjustments to the purchase price of acquisitions are often adjudicated in a unique ADR format in front of an independent accountant. In this program, Josh Johnston briefly describes these disputes and the adjudication format, and how trying cases and presenting evidence within them can be unique. (11:26)
Five Tips for Drafting Effective Requests for Admission
Camalla Guyton - February 9, 2020 | In this Sound Advice from Camalla Guyton, learn how drafting effective requests for admission can be helpful at trial.
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Events & CLE
Nov
19
Events | Webinar
Exploitation of Senior and Vulnerable Investors in the COVID-19 Era and Regulatory Responses [CC]
CLE 60 min
Join our distinguished panelists as they discuss the new dangers for seniors and vulnerable investors in the COVID-19 era and the nationwide response of regulators.
Dec
15
Events | Webinar
Guess What! Your Online Mediation Is Not Confidential [CC]
CLE 60 min
Some courts have already disregarded the confidentiality rules of other states, and mediation confidentiality agreements, and ordered clients to testify to what happened at mediation.
Feb
17
Events | Webinar
2021 Virtual Corporate Counsel CLE Seminar
CLE 360 min
For the first time, the Corporate Counsel CLE Seminar will be presented virtually. This three-day event will feature eight dynamic CLE programs and two networking events.