At Temple Law, we believe that advocacy is the very essence of lawyering – the practice of telling each client’s story with skill, passion and authenticity. For more than two decades, Temple has transformed law students into some of the best trial advocates in the country with our award-winning curriculum taught by brilliant, passionate …
Reptiles in the Courtroom – Advocacy and Evidence Resources
Ball and Keenan relying on two basic principles: (1) “ [t]he Reptile is about community (and thus her own) safety,” and (2) “the courtroom is a safety arena.” …Reptile-trained attorneys attempt to tell the jury that “safety” is “the purpose of the civil justice system,” and “fair compensation can diminish . . . danger within …
[PDF] EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT “Employment Agreement” “Chef” “Restaurant”
) plus health insurance benefits at 20 percent of the Base Salary. The Base Salary shall be payable in equal bi-weekly installments. All required federal, state, and local taxes shall be deducted or withheld from the Base Salary. (b) Bonuses. parties should leave this blank. 6. Maintenance and Ownership of Recipes. Chef acknowledges that the
My Philly Neighborhood: Fairmount (aka the Art Museum Area)
My boyfriend and I moved into a three-story trinity house (a style of home unique to Philadelphia, so some of you may need to Google that term to learn more) that had two bedrooms, central air, laundry, and a small patio. The house was located at 893 N. Taney Street. I paid $637.50 a month, and our total rent was $1275.
Business and Tax Curriculum at Temple Law
The Temple 10-Q, connects and informs the Temple business law community, and provides a first-hand look at what Temple business lawyers actually do. Students can participate in The 10-Q as student editors and reporters. Visit the Temple 10-Q. But law students often don’t know what “business law” means in concrete terms or, if they do …
The “Personal Knowledge” Rule: An Evidence Principle Worth Considering
CDM Media, USA, Inc., 346 P.3d 70, 97 (Haw. 2015)(“ Affidavits in support of a summary judgment motion are scrutinized to determine whether…[they] are made on the personal knowledge of the affiant…”). The same is true with other categories of opinion testimony. A Texas appellate court applied the personal knowledge test to preclude …
Paul R. Gugliuzza – Temple Law
Professor Paul Gugliuzza is an award-winning scholar and teacher in the fields of civil procedure, federal courts, and intellectual property law, focusing in particular on patent litigation. He has published articles in numerous leading law reviews, including the Duke Law Journal, Georgetown Law Journal, Minnesota Law Review, Texas Law Review …
The Elderly Law Project Clinic – Temple Law
Our case review sessions benefit everyone by sharing case details, with one another, and sharpening the skills necessary in solving legal problems in the very best way possible. Law and Aging is a prerequisite for enrollment in the clinic. Skills: Client intake, interviewing and counseling skills; Problem solving for client’s best outcome
Seven Steps to (Hearsay) Heaven – Advocacy and Evidence Resources
Step 7 – don’t forget the invisible witness. Too few lawyers [and judges] consider and apply Rule 806. One of the most potent rules of evidence, 806 permits impeachment of the hearsay declarant the same as if the speaker was on the witness stand, And, of course, the declarant can’t respond or explain. These, then, are the seven steps.
My Philly Neighborhood: Commuting from the Suburbs
The Temple University train station is about a ten-minute walk from the law school and is located on the back side of the University campus at N. 10 th Street & W. Berks Street. The path from the train station to Temple Law is entirely through Temple’s campus, so you can stop and pick up a coffee or a bite to eat on your way to class.