Matthew HaffnerA deposition is a highly structured, formal legal proceeding involving a case in litigation. A deposition occurs when one side demands that a person on the other side of the case—or an independent witness to events– appear to answer questions. A deposition is a technical, legal process. The proceeding occurs either at a lawyer’s office […]
Matthew HaffnerMARY HAFFNER – Discrimination by any other name is still discrimination. Hobby Lobby, Indiana, and other dangerous state laws in the making.
Matthew HaffnerA pleading is the formal writing that documents your lawsuit’s complaint or answer to a complaint. They are filed with the court and serve as the vehicle towards your recovery or your defense. Pleadings contain causes of action, prayers and affirmative defenses. There are also very specific requirements that must be contained within the pleading—things […]
Matthew HaffnerPresentation is an important element of trial practice. What does that mean? How does one utilize presentation during trial? Why is presentation effective? Why should it be considered in trial practice? A jury trial is decided by a group of lay jurors—taken from the community where the case is venued- that decides the case’s facts […]
