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Depositions

The Real Philadelphia AIDS Case Behind the Movie “Philadelphia”

November 2, 2026

The movie Philadelphia (1993) was inspired by real events, including a landmark first-impression AIDS discrimination case that began as a...

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News Updates & Technology

You Don’t Take a Knife to a Gunfight: A True Story About High-Tech Trial Presentation

by Thomas Oakes

December 3, 2025

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Modern trials move quickly. Juries expect clarity, judges expect efficiency, and courts increasingly understand that high-tech trial presentation improves comprehension...

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Legal Analysis

Silent Advocacy in Action: How Two Elite Trial Lawyers Tried a Federal Case Without a Single Objection

by Thomas Oakes

November 2, 2026

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Silent Advocacy is a trial strategy where attorneys control the courtroom through preparation, discipline, and structured presentation—eliminating distractions so the...