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Author Archives: Daniel McHugh
NITA Board Member Named Managing Partner
The New York law firm of Gair, Gair, Conason, Steigman, Mackauf, Bloom & Rubinowitz has announced that Ben Rubinowitz has been elected Managing Partner of the firm. Throughout his 30-year legal career Ben has made his mark as a leading … Continue reading
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NITA Wins Rich Media Impact Award
BOULDER, CO — April 29, 2013: The National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA) was named the winner of the Rich Media Impact Award in the category of Innovation. The winners were announced at Sonic Foundry’s annual Unleash Conference in Madison, Wisconsin, … Continue reading
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Ghost Writing An Expert’s Report: Is it Ethical to Do So*
On December 1, 2010 several Amendments to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26 went into effect. The Amendments, which were approved by the United States Supreme Court and allowed to go into effect by the Congress, included changes that limit the … Continue reading
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What, no opening or closing? How can I win?
A prohibition upon an opening statement, a closing address, or both is in the nature of things in some lower courts and administrative forums. The public rationales include the saving of time, less ‘formality’, and custom. Informally this can be … Continue reading
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April 2013 Executive Director’s Letter: From Adaptable Attorney To Most Influential Attorney
In its March 25, 2013 issue, the National Law Journal featured its first list in six years of “The 100 Most Influential Lawyers In America.” Looking at the names and bios, every lawyer would have been thrilled to be counted … Continue reading
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