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Make Your Documents, Messages, and Other Exhibits Courtroom-Ready
Your case is only as strong as the evidence the court allows. This practical CLE course shows exactly how to get the 18 most common types of evidence in - and keep it there. From business documents and financial statements to novel and unconventional evidence like wearable tech and AI logs, you'll learn how to authenticate, present, and defend your evidence against common objections. Packed with real-world examples, actionable tips, and courtroom-tested strategies, this program takes you beyond refresher and shows you how to actually use the rules in practice. Register today!
- Learn how to properly authenticate and introduce business records.
- Discover methods for proving the authenticity of emails, text messages, and social media posts.
- Get the latest insights on using novel sources of evidence like AI.
- Avoid mistakes that can lead to the exclusion of critical testimony.
- Hear how to authenticate photos, videos, models, and other exhibits.
This program was designed in conjunction with NBI's esteemed 2023-2026 Content Advisory Committee Member James Susag.
Abbreviated Agenda
- Contracts, Business Records, Medical Records, and Other Documentary Evidence
- Physical Evidence and Demonstratives: Photos, Videos, Diagrams, Models, and Objects
- Emails, Text Messages, and Social Media Posts
- New and Unconventional Evidence: From Wearable Tech to Chatbots and AI Logs
- Witness Testimony and Expert Evidence
- Preempting and Responding to Objections
- Legal Ethics of Evidence
Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| California MCLE Paralegal |
|
6 Total | 02-20-2028 |
| Alaska CLE |
|
6 Total | 02-20-2028 |
| Alabama CLE |
|
6 Total | 12-31-2026 |
| Arkansas CLE |
|
6 Total | 06-30-2026 |
| Arizona CLE |
|
6 Total | 02-20-2028 |
| California CLE |
|
6 Total | 02-20-2028 |
| Colorado CLE |
|
7 Total | 12-31-2028 |
| Connecticut CLE |
|
6 Total | 02-20-2028 |
| Delaware CLE |
|
6 Total | 02-20-2028 |
| Florida CLE |
|
7 Total | 08-31-2027 |
| Georgia CLE |
|
6 Total | 12-31-2027 |
| Hawaii CLE |
|
6 Total | 02-20-2028 |
| Iowa CLE |
|
6 Total | 02-20-2027 |
| Illinois CLE |
|
6 Total | 02-19-2028 |
| Indiana CLE |
|
6 Total | 02-20-2027 |
| Kansas CLE |
|
7 Total | 02-19-2027 |
| Kentucky CLE |
|
6 Total | 06-30-2026 |
| Maine CLE |
|
6 Total | 02-19-2028 |
| Minnesota CLE |
|
6 Total | 02-20-2028 |
| Missouri CLE |
|
6 Total | 02-20-2028 |
| Northern Mariana Islands CLE |
|
6 Total | 02-20-2028 |
| Mississippi CLE |
|
6 Total | 07-31-2026 |
| Montana CLE |
|
6 Total | 02-20-2029 |
| North Dakota CLE |
|
6 Total | 02-20-2029 |
| Nebraska CLE |
|
6 Total | 02-20-2028 |
| New Hampshire CLE |
|
6 Total | 02-20-2029 |
| New Jersey CLE |
|
7.2 Total | 10-31-2026 |
| New Mexico CLE |
|
6 Total | 02-20-2028 |
| Nevada CLE |
|
6 Total | 02-20-2029 |
| New York CLE |
|
7 Total | 02-20-2029 |
| Ohio CLE |
|
6 Total | 12-31-2026 |
| Oklahoma CLE |
|
7 Total | 02-20-2028 |
| Oregon CLE |
|
6 Total | 02-20-2029 |
| Pennsylvania CLE |
|
6 Total | 02-20-2028 |
| Rhode Island CLE |
|
6 Total | 06-30-2026 |
| South Carolina CLE |
|
6 Total | 12-31-2026 |
| Tennessee CLE |
|
6 Total | 02-19-2028 |
| Texas CLE |
|
6 Total | 01-31-2027 |
| Utah CLE |
|
6 Total | 12-31-2026 |
| Virginia CLE |
|
6 Total | 10-31-2026 |
| Vermont CLE |
|
6 Total | 02-20-2028 |
| Washington CLE |
|
6 Total | 02-19-2031 |
| Wisconsin CLE |
|
7 Total | 12-31-2027 |
| West Virginia CLE |
|
7.2 Total | 02-20-2028 |
| Wyoming CLE |
|
6 Total | 10-31-2026 |
| Delaware Certified Paralegal Program |
|
6 Total | 02-20-2027 |
| Florida Registered Paralegal |
|
6 Total | 08-31-2027 |
| Indiana Paralegal CLE |
|
6 Total | 02-20-2027 |
| Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals |
|
6 Total | 02-20-2028 |
| New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of |
|
6 Total | 02-20-2028 |
| Ohio Certified Paralegals |
|
6 Total | 02-20-2027 |
| NFPA |
|
0 Total | 02-20-2027 |
| Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division |
|
6 Total | 02-20-2028 |
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Agenda
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Contracts, Business Records, Medical Records, and Other Documentary Evidence
- Contracts and Business Records
- Medical Records
- Financial Documents
- Handwritten Items
- Written and E-Signatures
- Public Records
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Physical Evidence and Demonstratives: Photos, Videos, Diagrams, Models, and Objects
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Emails, Text Messages, and Social Media Posts
- Preservation and Litigation Holds: When, How, and Dealing With Employee Devices
- Finding and Collecting Discoverable Information
- When You Have to Subpoena Records
- How to Authenticate and Get Them Admitted
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New and Unconventional Evidence: From Wearable Tech to Chatbots and AI Logs
- Practical Guidance for Approaching Novel Sources of Evidence
- When the Judge Doesn't Understand it: Educating or Familiarizing Your Judge
- Thinking About Your Jury
- Recent Rulings to Know
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Witness Testimony and Expert Evidence
- Admissibility Issues for Lay Witnesses
- Direct and Cross-Examination of Lay Witnesses
- Special Admissibility Considerations for Experts
- Direct and Cross-Examination of Experts
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Preempting and Responding to Objections
- Top Types of Objections You'll See at Trial
- Common Issues With Hearsay in Trial Documents and Testimony
- Stipulating to Evidence Ahead of Time
- Bringing Motions in Limine
- Asking Questions and Presenting Evidence in a Way That Won't Invite Objections
- Tips for Handling Objections and Evidentiary Disputes at Trial
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Legal Ethics of Evidence
- Duty of Candor
- When You, Clients, or Witnesses Present False or Misleading Evidence
- Duty to Preserve
- Confidentiality and Privilege
- Highly Prejudicial Statements or Evidence
Who Should Attend
This program is designed for attorneys.
Speakers
Speaker bio
Kevin M. Madden
is the founding member of the Law Offices of Kevin Michael Madden, P.L.L.C., where he practices in the areas of civil trial practice, commercial litigation, business litigation, construction law and employment law. He is admitted to practice in Texas and before the U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern districts of Texas. Mr. Madden was the articles editor for the Houston Journal of International Law. He was the judicial intern to the Honorable David Hittner, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas; and a law clerk to the Honorable Joseph James "Tad" Halbach, Jr., 333rd District Court, Harris County, Texas. Mr. Madden is a member of the Houston Bar Association, State Bar of Texas, Texas Young Lawyers Association, Texas Trial Lawyers Association, Association of Trial Lawyers of America and Trial Lawyers for Public Justice. He earned his B.A. degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder, his B.S. degree from the University of Houston and his J.D. degree from the University of Houston Law Center.
Speaker bio
Richard M. Kerger
is a partner at The Kerger Law Firm LLC located in Toledo, Ohio, where he specializes in trials and appeals. He is a member of the American College of Trial Lawyers, American Board of Trial Advocates, International Society of Barristers and the American, Ohio State (member, Board of Governors 1993-96; chairman, Federal Court and Practice Committee 1985-87) and Toledo bar associations. Mr. Kerger has been selected as senior counsel in The College of Master Advocates and Barristers. He has been selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers of America since 1994 in business litigation and in criminal defense since 2002. Mr. Kerger was an adjunct professor at the University of Toledo College of Law, where he taught "Litigation - Strategy & Tactics". He is the author of The Art of Being a Trial Lawyer published in 2005 and The Client's Guide to Litigation published in 2007, and a co-author of Commercial Litigation in Ohio published in 1995. Mr. Kerger has also been selected as one of Ohio's Super Lawyers by Cincinnati Magazine for 2004 through 2023. He lectures and writes on legal topics for a variety of organizations and publications. Mr. Kerger earned his B.A. degree in journalism from The Ohio State University and his J.D. degree, cum laude, from The Ohio State University College of Law.
Speaker bio
John E. Dunlap
is a sole practitioner with Law Offices of John E. Dunlap in Memphis, where he is board-certified by the Tennessee Continuing Legal Education and Specialization Commission in consumer bankruptcy. Mr. Dunlap's main areas of practice include bankruptcy, workers' compensation, personal injury, ERISA litigation, and Social Security disability. He is admitted to practice before the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court. Mr. Dunlap is a member of the Memphis and American bar associations, as well as the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. He earned his B.A. degree from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and his J.D. degree from the University of Memphis.
Speaker bio
David Gabor
is a partner with The Wagner Law Group where he focuses his practice in human resources consulting; which includes drafting policies, negotiation of contracts, training employees, representing employers during audits, and overseeing ADA compliance for websites. Mr. Gabor handles litigation in federal and state courts and at arbitrations in issues arising out of the employer-employee relationship. He also maintains an appellate practice. Mr. Gabor is a member of multiple professional organizations, including the New York State and Massachusetts bar associations, Northeast Human Resources Association, Society for Human Resource Management, and Labor and Employment Law Committee. He earned his B.A. degree from the University of Michigan and his J.D. degree from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Centre.
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