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Text Etiquette in the Courtroom

A look at three recent cases exploring the admissibility of text messages, in corroboration with other evidence, during trial.

Stealing Property Not Close Enough to Stealing Trade Secrets

The Sixth Circuit held that evidence of stealing electronic parts and schematics was prejudicial and "of a fundamentally different character" in trade-secret case.

Receipts Must Be Authenticated to Be Entered as Evidence

Authentication can be done through testimony from someone with personal knowledge of where it was found or from a witness with knowledge of the underlying transaction.

Articles »

How to Make Practicing Law a Satisfying, Lifelong Career

By Veronica Smith Lewis

You can only achieve long-term success in your career if you can pursue that career while fulfilling your personal and family life goals.

Evidence of a Successful Practice Through Ups and Downs

By Tonya Moffat Ramsey

Being a successful lawyer is a lifelong process with many paths, and each presents various trade-offs.

Why I Sue Lawyers

By Coyt Randal "Randy" Johnston

I made my peace with the practice of law by providing representation to those people who were not well served by their lawyers.

Sound Advice »

Evidentiary Issues Arising from People v. Collins

By Professor Stephan Landsman

Professor Steve Landsman discusses the evidentiary issues arising from People v. Collins—including problems that can come from an uncritical look at statistics. (7:55 min)

Authentication of Evidence

By Professor Stephan Landsman

Veteran ethics professor Stephan Landsman discusses authentication and the seven-step process to establish it for evidentiary purposes. (12:40 min)

Announcements

Social Media Evidence Update

The teleconference, taking place at 12:30 p.m. Eastern time on May 29 will present an overview of what practitioners (and judges) need to know about social media in 2013.

Committee Highlights for Upcoming Section Annual Conference

Take advantage of the array of activities we have planned for the conference taking place in Chicago, Illinois, from April 24–26.