The Easy Ones: Judicial Notice, Cumulative, Asked & Answered...
March 01, 2018
Some rules aren't so much about how well you argue them as how well you present yourself when you cite them. Among these rules are rules like FRE 201 (Judicial Notice), FRE 403 (Cumulative), FRE 611(a) (Asked and Answered), and FRE 1007 (Document Speaks for Itself).
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FRE 403: Probative vs Prejudicial
March 01, 2018
Every piece of evidence is prejudicial. Some pieces of evidence are UNFAIRLY prejudicial. Assuming you know how to tell the difference, this video will show you how to communicate what you know to the judge in a compelling and authentic way.
FRE 703: The Expert's Backdoor
March 01, 2018
This commonly abused rule (or too infrequently underused rule, depending on who you ask) is all about the relationship between inadmissible hearsay and expert opinion. This video will help you explain to your judge why the expert can be trusted share facts with the jury that might otherwise have credibility issues... or why the expert is a straw man for jury tainting NONSENSE!!!