"Normally, when you're preparing for a trial, you want to go through the expected testimony with your client so that they ...

Ethical issues surrounding witness preparation are on full display in one extreme situation: where the lawyer knows the witness lied or plans to lie on the witness stand. But the tug of war between ...

Thorough preparation of the deposition witness is critical to successful deposition practice. Prior to the deposition, the witness should be advised how and when to respond to questioning, the roles ...

In terms of courtroom drama, it was a big moment. The witness backtracked in a panic, resorting to awkward denial. The defense attorney then felt obligated to rehash the issue in closing arguments—in ...

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