Judges Panel: Avoiding the Most Common Evidentiary Mistakes

On February 25, 2014, firm partner and probate practitioner, Yasha Bronshteyn attended the Judges’ Panel presented by the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles. Speakers included Hon. Amy Hogue, Hon. Michael Johnson, Hon. Mary Ann Murphy, Hon. Dan Oki, and Hon. Frederick Shaller. The program provided a panel discussion of judges about the most common evidentiary mistakes made by trial attorneys and how to avoid them.

Key issues discussed included; Proper use of motions in limine to exclude evidence;
Use of evidence in opening statements; Philosophy and game plan for objections at trial;
Decorum/ Judges pet peeves; Oral/speaking objections; Laying the foundation for documents; Hearsay; Hearsay in documents; Use of depositions; Use of Experts; Requests for Judicial Notice; and Evidence in change of venue motions.

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