Using Motions to Dismiss and Other Court Documents During a Jury Trial and/or Mediation
Official court documents are powerful persuasive tools. Yet many lawyers use a file-and-forget system. After they file and serve pleadings, motions to dismiss, and other court documents, these items immediately go into subfolders, where they metaphorically gather dust and are forgotten about. But if jurors see a key sentence or phrase at just the right […]
What is Digital Evidence?
Strictly by the book, digital evidence is information valuable to a civil or criminal case that’s stored or transmitted electronically. This definition technically includes all non-witness evidence, such as deposition transcripts stored on a computer and transmitted via email. Usually, however, the term “digital evidence” refers to non-written evidence, such as video and audio evidence. […]
Best Tools for Litigation Lawyers
Litigation tools used to be optional. As recently as the 1990s, the plaintiffs’ trial winning percentage was over 75 percent. Even unprepared litigation lawyers usually obtained good results. Since then, the plaintiffs’ winning percentage has plummeted. Today, the best litigation tools, from start to finish, are essential. How Legal Software Levels the Playing Field This […]
Legal Depositions: A Closer Look
A legal deposition records a witness’ sworn, out-of-court testimony. Pretrial depositions are typically used for discovery purposes, and may be used in court as well. What is a deposition Most people know the basic procedure for questioning and cross-examining witnesses at trial. Before trial, a lawyer subpoenas a witness, who must appear at trial. Sometimes, […]
How to create a timeline for court cases?
Legal timelines are organized case chronologies that enable lawyers to present cases chronologically, visually, and engagingly. Many use a legal timeline software for this purpose, which this article will delve further into. We will discuss the key elements of presenting evidence on a legal timeline, as well as guide you through how to create the […]
What is legal case management software?
Legal case management software is a tool that allows for the organization and coordination of legal cases. This article provides an overview of the practicalities of the case management process and how legal case management software aids by facilitating an organized, efficient roadmap for the legal process. Legal case management 101: What is it? Legal […]
The Process of Collecting and Presenting Evidence in a Grand Jury
A grand jury is assembled before a prosecutor to determine whether there is probable cause to permit the prosecutor to take his or her case to trial. The process acts as a safeguard against prosecutorial overreach, requiring that an impartial group of ordinary citizens make an independent evaluation of the prosecution’s proof against the defendant. […]
How to present evidence in court?
Evidence is at the center of any legal case, which makes the presentation of evidence in court a crucial task. Not only is it essential that the evidence adhere to the legal requirements, but the evidence presentation must be clear, relevant and, in order to serve your clients properly, engaging and persuasive. This article will […]
Case Crafter selected for Startup Alley at ABA TECHSHOW 2025
We are thrilled to announce that Case Crafter has been selected to participate in the prestigious Startup Alley at the upcoming ABA TECHSHOW 2025, scheduled for April 2-5 in Chicago. This recognition places us among 15 innovative legal tech startups chosen to showcase our solutions to a diverse audience of legal professionals. What is Startup Alley? […]