The Federal Rules of Evidence were adopted by Congress in 1975 to govern the introduction of evidence in United States federal courts. The 11 articles in the Rules of Evidence apply to civil and criminal trials, and combine to provide clear, concise ...
Abusers will often be spiteful, attempting to file a protective order against their victims. Judges that are seasoned will often recognize what the abuser is trying to do, and the protective order will not be granted. But the protective order must al...
Medical malpractice resulted in $3.3 billion in payouts in 2012, and a majority of payouts are settlements that don't go to trial. Lawyers that are tackling their first medical malpractice claim need to know that juries support hospitals and doctors....
There are 50 million people around the world with dementia. By 2030, an estimated 82 million people will have this debilitating disease. Dementia's impact on a person's mental capacity makes it a challenge to treat and care for patients. With a growi...
Claims of sexual harassment are on the rise. If you turn on the television, you'll often find commercials and campaigns being promoted that help raise awareness for sexual harassment. But just because sexual harassment is a crime, this doesn't mean t...
