The Connecticut Supreme Court last week could hardly have picked a more dramatic fashion in which to adopt the U.S. Supreme Court's "testimonial" standard for the admissibility of victims' statements.

Evidence plays a pivotal role in shaping the outcome of cases. One evidentiary ruling could affect the outcome of the case. Most relevant evidence is typically deemed admissible after a proper ...

The day-to-day operations of healthcare and the Rules of Evidence might seem unrelated, but in today’s enforcement environment, legal and compliance professionals can find, in evidentiary rules, best ...

Unless Congress moves quickly, several amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Evidence will take effect December 1, 2024. Below is a brief description of the amendments. Rules of ...

Hearsay evidence refers to testimony offered in court based on what another person has said and offered to prove the truth of the matter asserted. Courts generally prohibit hearsay evidence due to ...

An examination of issues related to the admissibility of evidence obtained in a foreign country for use at trial in the US, including admission through hearsay exceptions, document authentication, and ...