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Advance Health Care Directives: A Great Relief In Difficult Times By: Linus
A strong, vigorous and joyous man, Bill, in his late 60’s, was heading home after attending a family function when his car was suddenly struck on his door by another car that had ran the red light.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-04-15)
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Plan Your Pet’s Future Welfare Ahead Of Time By: Linus
“What is going to happen to my cats if I die?†This was Betty’s most concern the night before her hysterectomy while lying on her hospital bed. Sassy, her 8 year old Siamese was at the time staying with her sister who gladly agreed to do so while Betty underwent surgery and recovered.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-04-15)
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Good Tips On How To Pick A Lawyer-00-6097 By: James-Teller
Great Tips On How To Choose a Lawyer(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-04-14)
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Real Science: Why Graphics Are Needed At Trial By: By simplest definition, the job of an attorney is
By simplest definition, the job of an attorney is to educate his or her audience. However, how the attorney goes about this task and how he or she chooses to impart their knowledge to the jury, can mean the difference between a winning case and a resounding defeat. It's not enough for a lawyer to deliver the facts through a singular method. It's not enough to stand before the collected court and recite a 20 minute speech and to allow those very important words to hang alone in the air. The key to having the information remain relevant long after the jury goes into deliberation is to analyze how the population as a whole learns. That is, to see how we - from the womb to the grave - process the world around us. After all, the only way for information to have impact is for it to be remembered.
According to a report on developing effective presentations by the U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA Office of Training and Education), "approximately 83% of human learning occurs visually, and the remaining 17% through the other senses - 11% through hearing, 3.5% through smell, 1% through taste, and 1.5% through touch." [1] But those statistics, impressive as they are, only account for the immediate breakdown and storage of information. They do not address how long that same information will remain relevant and retrievable.
On average, of the articles listed on the home page of CNN.com, at least one third are now video only, with the occasional link to an accompanying text based translation following at the bottom of the page. The same goes for MSNBC and Google News. It's a matter of supply and demand, of the generated content now matching the sensory driven behavior of today’s user who relies on constructing mental models from multiple stimuli.
Evidence is the key to any trial and making that evidence digestible is the key to garnering the favor of the judge or jury. An image of a document with the most crucial parts highlighted will only serve to make the argument it represents more memorable. A timeline in which each specific, color-coordinated date animates to show its placement within the greater continuity as well as its location to the other points along the chronological line will only help the audience remember how the events transpired. This can all be attributed to the visual emphasis. Where a string of words has to use semantic cues to its structure over the course of sentence, a visual representation can use squares, arrows, checkmarks, space, color, typefaces, and the relative distance between its individual elements to communicate relational information.
It is without question that our society has become more reliant on visual stimuli to inform, educate and persuade. Moreover, it is clear that science supports the concept that pairing the spoken word with visuals allows the presenter to be more effective. Therefore, it is imperative to incorporate visual graphics into your case to assure maximum impact at trial.
Ron Kurzman, Esq., is a Partner and Litigation Consultant at Magna Legal Services, LLC. He is an expert in assisting counsel in developing trial strategy for large, complex matters, based on behavioral research and jury analysis. As a litigation and trial consultant his activities include the development of trial strategy and tactics, jury selection and voir dire, implementing shadow juries, witness communication training, ordering of evidence, opening /closing statements, development of themes and arguments, demonstrative evidence preparation, and teaching persuasion techniques. He works with members of the trial team to develop themes and case strategies that will be persuasive to juries, judges and arbitration panels.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-04-14)
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The Benefits Of Pursuing Divorce Through Mediation Services By: barkenjorege
According to one survey report Seventy five percent of couples who divorce through mediation divorce service is "extremely satisfied" with the process as in comparison to only forty percent of couples who indicate satisfaction with the courtroom process. Divorcing one's partner is an emotional, draining and costly process. Mediation is an alternative process to a courtroom divorce.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-04-13)
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A General Overview Of Minnesota Divorce And Family Law By: Sunil Punjabi
Divorce and family law is not universal in every state. Each state is free to establish its own laws surrounding marriage and family, so long as they comply with the United States Constitution. This article touches upon some main and important aspects of Minnesota divorce and family law.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-04-13)
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A Minneapolis Family Attorney Is More Than Just A Divorce Attorney By: Sunil Punjabi
If you are a resident of Minneapolis and contemplating a divorce, there are many different reasons why you may need the services of a family law attorney. Divorce and child custody are only two of the many different issues for which a Minneapolis family attorney may be needed.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-04-13)
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Consult A Mn Divorce Law Firm For Effective Representation For Your Divorce By: Sunil Punjabi
Divorce is never a cheap endeavor. However, it can be done relatively cheaply, or a divorce can cost an exorbitant amount of money. You may think that if you represent yourself, that you will save yourself a lot of money. However, this is never a wise choice. As a resident of Minnesota you can consult a MN divorce law firm and still keep out of pocket costs down.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-04-13)
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Consulting A Mn Divorce Law Firm May Just Get Your Marriage Back On Track By: Sunil Punjabi
As a resident of Minnesota, hiring a MN divorce law firm may end up saving your marriage.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-04-13)
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Multiple Reasons To Re-engage A Minnesota Family Attorney By: Sunil Punjabi
So your divorce has been finalized in the state of Minnesota, custody of your children has been set and you have paid in full your attorney's bill. You think to yourself, "I have no further need for a family attorney anymore!". Do not be too sure. If for some reason you wind up wanting to legally change your children's names, you may very well need to engage the services of a Minnesota family attorney.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-04-13)
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