Examine evidence from the most important point of view—the judge’s—and upgrade your working knowledge and understanding of evidence with the most popular and published expert in this fast-changing field.

In this dynamic, practical, practice-based program, Tom Mauet uses his vast experiences as a trial lawyer, law professor and judge to help you organize evidence in the way it should be—from the judge’s perspective.

Mauet frames his presentation by using the three Rs:

• Is it relevant?

• Is it reliable?

• Is it right?

He focuses on potential problem areas—raising and making persuasive objections—and highlights his points with memorable flow charts and examples. This highly-acclaimed, comprehensive, entertaining program is enhanced by a

continuous visual presentation and a detailed evidence manual.

You will find useful checklists for immediate implementation into your practice:

• Master the seven methods of impeachment

• Define the original documents rule and utilize character traits to your benefit

• Revisit the law of evidence in a way that will help you win the evidentiary wars before, during and after trial

The program includes an analysis of FRE 502 and its impact on:

• Subject matter waiver

• Inadvertent waivers made during the discovery process

• The effect of federal court orders on other federal and state court proceedings

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• First steps—what to do as soon as an evidence problem arises.

• The three Rs approach to evidence.

• Making objections that persuade the judge.

• Establishing proper foundations for witnesses and exhibits.

• Nine steps of expert testimony admissibility.

• Understanding the hearsay / non-hearsay dichotomy.

• Seven impeachment methods and rehabilitation.

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