by Alexandra Stata | Jan 24, 2023 | Blogs
The Different Types of Witnesses In litigation, lawyers rely on the testimony of witnesses in order to present their case. Lay witnesses, which are the most common kind of witnesses, are individuals who have knowledge about certain events and will describe what they...
by Stephen Ferrante | Jan 24, 2023 | New York Evidence
New York’s treatment of prior bad acts and character evidence is, as usual, slightly different than the Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE). This blog picks up right where my good friend Ashley Corbin’s leaves off.[1] In New York, propensity is still a major risk with...
by Sabrina Rehfeld | Jan 24, 2023 | Blogs
Introduction Before coming to law school, I had no idea that there was such a thing as moot court or mock trial. To be quite honest, I thought they were interchangeable, and essentially the same thing! Instead, I came to learn (as everyone else did) when the 1L Louis...
by Daniel Petrillo | Jan 24, 2023 | Blogs
Introduction As a law student, professional, and member of Haub Law’s Advocacy program, I have had the privilege to observe and participate in courtroom proceedings. One thing that has become clear to me is the difference between arguing your case and arguing the law....
by Jared Hatcliffe | Jan 24, 2023 | Blogs
Introduction New York State Senate Bill S74A was recently approved by the New York Legislature. Known as the “Grieving Families Act,” it seeks to significantly expand the right to recover damages in wrongful death actions in New York.[1] It is expected to be signed by...
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