Learning From Mistakes: An Imperfect Cross-Examination

That is the rationale for this and forthcoming β€œlearning from mistakes” columns. Although there are no hard data to back up this assertion, it is undeniable that poorly constructed cross-examinations occur on a daily basis in courtrooms across this nation. And they are conducted by lawyers with years of experience who, sadly, don’t …

Third Circuit Clarifies What Makes a Contract β€œExecutory” Under the …

The overriding goal of TWC’s bankruptcy was to get court approval on an asset purchase agreement with Spyglass Media Group, LLC (Spyglass), pursuant to Β§ 363 of the Bankruptcy Code. Among the assets in Debtors’ bankruptcy estate was a contract with Bruce Cohen, who produced the critically acclaimed Silver Linings Playbook , released in …

Repaying Student Loans – Temple Law

Repaying Student Loans. Graduating law students who received student loans to help finance their legal education often feel overwhelmed about the prospect of beginning the repayment process and determining the right repayment option for their situation upon leaving law school. While there are many options available to help you keep your loans …

The Cost of Buying Freedom: Strategies for Cash Bail Reform and …

May 03, 2017. Download Report. Justice Lab students John Farrell, Paige Joki, and Adorah Nworah have authored The Cost of Buying Freedom: Strategies for Cash Bail Reform and Eliminating Systemic Injustice, on behalf of Redeemed PA, a community organization advocating for criminal justice reform.. This report outlines the dangers of the cash bail system to Pennsylvania communities and justice …

Exit Interviews for Graduating Students – Temple Law

The Office of Credit and Collections in the University Office of the Bursar is responsible for managing the exit interview process. Their office will maintain a record of those students who have completed the Perkins Loan exit interview. It should take you approximately 15 minutes to complete the exit interview for the Perkins loan.

The Danger of the Non-Leading Cross-Examination

A non-leading question rarely belongs in a cross-examination, and the opening it gives the witness to run and explain is rarely if ever offset by the answer one hopes for. Irving Younger’s simple commandments – always ask leading questions and never ask what you don’t know the answer to – resonate here. If accounts of Paul Manafort’s …