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Month: February 2011

Understanding clients who suffer the loss of a loved one

Understanding clients who suffer the loss of a loved one

The anguish of dealing with death People talk about it being wrong to "wallow in grief" and use phrases like some of these: Tears won’t bring them back Time heals all wounds You had many good years together I know how you feel You should get a dog, their wonderful companions They died immediately and never knew what happened They are in a better place They are better off dead. It was a blessing in disguise The truth is that…

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Some thoughts about trial&jurors

Some thoughts about trial&jurors

Here are some good thoughts from the The National Law Journal February 2, 2009. In an article entitled "Jurors are more then cogs in the justice machine" by Kevin O’Brien he makes these points: Surveys suggest that jurors on the whole take seriously their responsibilities. A Harris Poll in 2004 for the ABA found that 84% of the jurors believed that jury duty was an important civic duty even if inconvenient. 75% would want their case tried by a jury…

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Trial lawyers&the bushido code

Trial lawyers&the bushido code

The unwritten Samurai code of conduct, known as Bushido, held that the true warrior must hold that loyalty, courage, veracity, compassion, and honor as important, above all else. An appreciation and respect of life was also imperative, as it added balance to the warrior character of the Samurai. He was often very stoic with a deep and strong philosophical passion. He could be deadly in combat and yet so gentle and compassionate with children and the weak.Bushido, literally translated “Way…

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