Introduction to Case Law Finding Appellate Opinions (case law) Using Appellate Opinions Transcript Hi. I\’m Matt, and this is lesson three, appellate opinions, case law. In this lesson, the phrases case law and appellate opinions are used interchangeably. We\’ll start with an introduction to case law, then we\’ll discuss finding case law and using case
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Areas Where Written Laws Apply Resources for Federal and State Statutes, Codes, and Rules Proper Use and Citing of Statutes, Codes, and Rules Transcript Hi. It\’s me, Matt, again with course four, lesson two, statutes, codes, and rules. In this lesson, we\’ll cover areas where written laws apply, resources for federal and state statutes, and
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Determining Relevant Facts and Legal Issues Overview of Legal Sources Reviewing and Analyzing Cases Transcript Hi. I\’m Matt, and welcome to our fourth course, legal resources and authorities. This is lesson one, conducting research. This lesson includes determining relevant facts, an overview of legal resources, and reviewing and analyzing cases. We\’ll use a sample set
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Things to know about the Appeal stage The appellate process The appellate brief Transcript Hi again, and welcome. I\’m Matt, and this is lesson six, the final lesson of our course, introduction to civil procedure. This lesson will cover civil procedure at the appeal stage. Lesson six will begin with things to know about the
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The basics of settlement negotiation Factors in successful negotiation Making and evaluating settlement offers Transcript Hi. This is Portia, and welcome to settlement negotiation, the final lesson in our course on introductory legal skills. In this lesson, we\’ll look at the basics of settlement negotiation, the factors involved in successful negotiation, and making and evaluating
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A party can appeal a decision of the judge or jury to a higher court. In this section, you will learn: Appeal An Appeal seeks review of a trial court ruling in a higher court. A party petitions an appellate court by preserving and demonstrating a specific error made by the trial court, based on
In this lesson, you will learn the purpose of closing arguments, jury instructions, jury deliberation, and judgment. The closing stages of a trial Transcript After the judge or jury has all the evidence, the parties present closing arguments. The purpose of closing arguments is for the parties to remind the judge or jury of key
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In this lesson, you will learn tips for courtroom behavior, how much emotion to show, and what to wear. General rules of behavior Transcript Don\’t ridicule or make faces when you don\’t like what\’s being said. Don\’t be condescending. And turn off your cell phone. Don\’t chew gum. Don\’t eat food. Don\’t curse, argue, quarrel,
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In this lesson, you will learn about courtroom seating, courtroom procedures, and how to address the judge during the hearing. Courtroom procedures Transcript Typically, the plaintiff is seated to the judge\’s right and defendant to the left, but that might vary. In some courts, the plaintiff may be seated nearest the jury. When in doubt,
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In this lesson, you will learn to appear fearless while in court, and important tips to remain confident when going to trial. What\’s fearlessness? Transcript Just the attempt to appear fearless makes it easier for you to express yourself. Speak out. Stay on offense and fight when you need to. Fear is one of the
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