The purpose of cross-examination is to continue to argue — and defend — your case by using leading questions to obtain affirmative answers. The leading question with the desired answer is the key to ...

A distinguishing characteristic of international arbitration hearings is that witness testimony is most often presented in writing in advance of the hearing, with the result that the witness portion ...

As a witness prepares to testify in trial, the big fear is often cross-examination. While the direct questioning by the witness’s own attorney is seen as the “easy part” (friendly, open-ended ...

Marijn van der Wal of Bird & Bird says a landmark Unified Patent Court case highlights the potential of expert witnesses to enhance patent litigation and shape procedural practices in Europe The ...

It comes as no surprise that when a witness is perceived as being credible, their messages will be more persuasive to the jury. Much academic research has been conducted to determine the primary ...

Expert witnesses play a vital role in the legal system by providing impartial testimony that helps judges and jurors understand the key issues and make sound decisions. Photo courtesy of Freepik.