By Hayes Hunt Eddie Ohlbaum, my close friend, recently passed away. He loved trial work, teaching at Temple Law and advocating for the indigent. He also loved the Brooklyn Dodgers. I called him for his input when I wrote my first article for…
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Strike That. Objecting to Yourself. Eddie and Opening Day.
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The “W” Words of Direct Examination
By Benjamin E. Zuckerman As any trial lawyer knows, direct exams are often more difficult than cross. During cross-examination you are in charge. You make the witness tell your story by asking her leading questions that let you control the…
How to deal with unexpected testimony on direct examination – Part 1 Refreshing Recollection
How to deal with unexpected testimony on direct examination -Part 1 – Refreshing Recollection You call your last witness and things are going great. A verdict in your client’s favor will be soon to follow. All you have to do…
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Strike that.
Everyone’s parents had a seemingly different remedy for the hiccups. I had to hold my arms straight in the air while my mother slowly poured a glass of milk into my mouth. There would be a brief pause — she…
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