Powerfully Vulnerable
“To love at all is to be vulnerable.” ― C.S. Lewis As an avid basketball fan, every March I think about how much I love the NCAA Basketball Tournament and how much disappointment it has brought me over the years. It is absolute heartbreak for 67 teams and their fans, and the exact opposite for one team and fans. Caring about a team and the outcome of a game inherently makes you vulnerable. The same can be said about your clients testifying in court. To testify in court is to be vulnerable. Testifying in court can be a daunting experience, e…
Better Remote Court Presentation
Remote court proceedings are not going anywhere. That said, many attorneys continue to appear in court with poor audio and video production. Your "production" is the new suit coat and shoe shine of pre-COVID court. Looking and sounding good does not have to be expensive, even if you find yourself looking like a cat sometimes. NOTE: This article contains affiliate links that help fund See Generally. Audio In a word, lawyers communicate. You need to be heard at your hearing. Looking back at the past year and the various remote h…
Exhibit Foundation Basics
Laying the proper foundation is the rock upon which you build your entire case. "Peru - Cusco 014b - Inca wall" by mckaysavage is licensed under CC BY 2.0 Preparing Each Exhibit Being able to lay the proper foundation for an exhibit starts well before the hearing. To be able to use something in court, ask yourself: Does the exhibit support your theory of the case? Does the exhibit add to, subtract, or muddy your argument? Is the exhibit duplicative? Has it been disclosed pursuant to applicable rules? Are there hearsay concerns th…
Data Meets Employee: Just-In-Time Scheduling
Data can be really useful for making the most of a company’s time and resources. It can lead to safer work flows, better regulation compliance, understanding improvement, minimizing risk, and measuring actual progress toward goals. With labor often an employer’s highest expense, data addressing employee habits and peak labor needs can help sew a strong thread of efficiency in day to day operations. With all the benefits that can come from modern data collection, data can also be viewed as over-intrusive, pressurizing, complicating, and lackin…
Tenant Protections During an Eviction in Idaho
Image by James Thompson on Flickr CC BY 2.0. In Idaho, eviction proceedings are called “unlawful detainer actions.” Idaho tenants are generally unable to withhold rent for any reason. If a tenant does fall behind on rent payments or violates other lease provisions, there are certain protections afforded under the law. Here are several things to keep in mind: 1. Expedited proceedings are only available for claims of non-payment of rent, drug activity, or tenancy at sufferance. I.C. 6-310 allows for a court date and decision within 12 days of fi…
