The legal weasel trap; some lawyers think mendacity goes with the territory
Article Abstract:
Ways mendacity can enter into trial practice are described and can include encouraging clients to commit perjury through forgetfulness when giving evidence in court and using dishonest definitions when responding to discovery requests. The harsh remedies when such actions are exposed are added as a further caution.
Publication Name: ABA Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0747-0088
Year: 2000
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Leave time for trouble; it's not too late to avoid a deadly sin of trial lawyers
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Ways for trial lawyers to improve their time management is discussed, and the need to do so is emphasized. Such lawyers must learn to prioritize and keep modifying their to-do lists to meet the changes in cases.
Publication Name: ABA Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0747-0088
Year: 2000
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Character studies; what jurors think of parties is a factor in deciding the case
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The importance of character evidence to jurors decisions is discussed. This evidence is the key matter to think about while deciding where to place the focus of judgment.
Publication Name: ABA Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0747-0088
Year: 2001
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