Month: October 2010

Over the past decade, judges and lawyers have been promoting the use of mediation as a potential means of alternative dispute resolution. Lawyers typically approach preparation for mediation similar to preparing for a court hearing, and it is easy to understand why. First, exhibits must be reviewed and organized. Second, evidence must be marshaled for Read More

The avenues available to lawyers challenging a witness?s character for truth and veracity were expanded by the Supreme Court of Missouri, in the case of Mitchell v. Kardesch, 313 S.W.3d 667 (Mo. App. 2010).? In Mitchell the Missouri Supreme Court emphasized the importance of subjecting a witness to full and complete cross-examination with respect to Read More