April 28, 2020

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What Are Depositions and Why Are They Important?

What Are Depositions and Why Are They Important?

Knowing how to best attack the prosecution’s case is a vital skill for any defense attorney.  As discussed previously in this blog, there are two broad types of evidence.  Typically, the state will produce either physical evidence or testimonial evidence at trial.  Both physical evidence and testimonial evidence are equally important, and it is up to either the judge or jury to determine the weight placed upon either type of evidence.  There are several cases…

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Breaking Down Common Local Government Issues: the FMLA, FFCRA, EFMLEA, and EPSLA

The Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) is a federal statute that provides eligible employees of covered employers with unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons for up to twelve workweeks of leave in a 12-month period. Any public agency, including a local, state, or Federal government agency, regardless of the number of employees it employs is determined to be a “covered employer” under the FMLA. Therefore, all municipal units are considered to…

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