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Mar 14, 2026Jury InstructionsLegal StrategyCourtroom Procedure

UT v. Kouri Richins - Trial Day 14 - Jury Instruction Conference - Not done fighting yet it seems.

This episode provides a deep dive into the critical, often overlooked, process of jury instruction conferences, revealing intricate legal arguments and strategic maneuvers that shape a trial's outcome, including the defense's last-minute attempt to introduce a spoilation instruction.

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Feb 18, 2026Karen Read civil caseDiscovery disputesMichael Proctor

Karen Read Civil Discovery Hearings & Wild New Proctor Problems

The Karen Read civil wrongful death lawsuit exposes severe discovery obstruction, including a 'lost' phone from former Trooper Michael Proctor and a contentious email privilege dispute, highlighting the contentious nature of civil litigation.

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