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Author Archives: Daniel McHugh
NITA’s National Session Will Be Here Before You Know It
The National Session is only a few months away. This is the program that started it all. For those of you who have attended or taught at National in the past (or both) you know what a life-changing experience this … Continue reading
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Losing Verbal Tics: The Nanosecond Cure
When the transcript arrives from what you recall as a strong cross-examination at deposition or trial, you look at the critical section and you wince. You find that you said “okay” after each answer as you began the next question, … Continue reading
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Preparing and presenting your expert.
Forget about the charlatans, the junk science, and the expert for hire. Spare a thought instead for how we can prepare and present our authentic experts so that they say, on the way out of the court building, “Thank you. … Continue reading
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Movie Review: Gideon’s Trumpet
“…the Spirit of the Lord came upon Gideon, and he blew a trumpet…..” – Judges 6:34 In general, I’m not a fan of made-for-TV movies. But sometimes, they’re worth a look. Fifty years ago, on March 18, 1963, the … Continue reading
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Regardless of the Court or Situation, How do You Develop the Ability to Adapt in Trial?
Trials are dynamic. Expect the unexpected, as it will happen. Witnesses don’t turn up, a key witness forgets important evidence and doesn’t recall there is a refreshing document (oh yes, it happens!), a judge suddenly shows interest in an aspect of the … Continue reading
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