In a classical Greek drama, when the hero is in grave straits, an immortal comes to save the day. The God is lowered to the stage from above by a machine hence the term “deus ex machina”(God from the machine). While trial lawyers today do not have the deus ex machina, we have the .
Come with me in your mind’s eye to New York City in 1735. John Peter Zenger, editor and printer of New York Weekly Journal, was experiencing a grim, grueling experience. He had been arrested and incarcerated for seditious libel against Gov. William Cosby, a serious criminal offense during this colonial time. The law of libel .
The year is 4300. Defendants on appeal are convicted of murder, sentenced to hang. They seek reversal from the Supreme Court of Newgarth. Your colleagues weigh in, expressing views reflecting mid-20th-century legal philosophy. One of the five justices withdraws, with the vote to affirm or reverse even at 2-2. You are now the deciding vote.
by Paul Mark Sandler BridgeTower Media Newswires BALTIMORE, MD A fallacy is a mistake in reasoning. It can undermine your case. Therefore, it is important to examine your own planned written and oral presentations. Also, carefully consider opposing presentations to determine whether they “hold water” or are fallacious. Remember, sound reasoning is at the .
by Paul Mark Sandler BridgeTower Media Newswires BALTIMORE, MD The practice of law has a rich heritage. Lawyers throughout history have contributed to the development of the rule of law, and to our present day system of justice. Representation of a client whether in court, the board room, or in the drafting of documents .