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Replication Data for: The Political Economy of Threat Assessment in the United States, 1890–1914.
No full textReplication materials for Flynn and Fordham, The Political Economy of Threat Assessment in the United States, 1890–1914
Replication Data for: The Political Economy of Threat Assessment in the United States, 1890–1914.
No full textReplication materials for Flynn and Fordham, The Political Economy of Threat Assessment in the United States, 1890–1914
Author Stephen Flynn Discusses Resiliency
No full textCenter for Homeland Defense and Security, PRESS RELEASESOn September 25, Author Stephen E. Flynn stopped by the Center’s National Capital Region campus to speak with CHDS Master’s degree students about his latest book, answer questions and discuss..
Michael Flynn 2012
No full textMy 2012 thesis exhibition was created to represent my visual perspective as an artist. Each work began with an initial idea or spark of inspiration. However, it is the process leading to the final outcome that shapes each visual composition. All of my works are similar in that they are multifaceted in terms of both meaning and structure, but each is unique in terms of when and where it was created. My form of expression is based on a response to my current position in the world and a reaction to the events and imagery I see in my everyday life. By finding inspiration in my surroundings and basing my artistic process on available resources, I can construct a work of art to address any topic. Throughout this presentation I will be discussing the origins of my selected ideas, processes, and the ideas or sparks behind the work I make. Aligning my artistic practice with both raw video imagery and process driven sculpture, I have an integrated my own artistic voice
Video: Deposition Despots: Managing Difficult Attorneys and Witnesses
No full textWelcome & Introduction:
7:55 to 8:00 am
Elena Rose Minicucci, JD Director, Alumni Relations, NSU Shepard Broad Law Center Welcome Introduce Law Professor Michael Flynn, and attorneys Natalie Giachos, Esq. and Jeremy Singer, Esq.
Seminar Presentation
8:00 am to 8:30 am
Professor Michael Flynn, JD
Natalie Giachos, Esq. (NSU JD 2006)
Jeremy Singer, Esq. (NSU JD 2011)
Role Play: A brief role-play demonstration (10 minutes) will involve Professor Flynn as Pete, the lawyer for deponent who seeks to prevent his opposing counsel, played by Jeremy Singer, from getting answers during the deposition of Pete’s VIP client, played by Natalie Giachos. The case concerns a civil litigation matter where millions of dollars are at stake.
Seminar attendees will observe the role play and then Professor Flynn will demonstrate for participants how to handle obstructive behavior in accordance with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, and Florida Rules of Professional Responsibility.
8:30 am to 9:30 am
Professor Michael Flynn
Professor Michael Flynn will discuss rules, ethics, and professionalism when taking depositions and preparing for trial: Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 30(c)(2) regarding noting the objection on the record but continuing the deposition Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 30(d)(3) regarding motion for protective order Local Rules – Federal District Court for Southern District of Florida – prohibited behavior during depositions Rule 30.1 Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.310(d) is identical to the Federal Rule 30(c)(2) – addresses argumentative behavior and suggestive objections American Bar Association Rules of Professional Conduct (Preamble) – zealous representation of client has boundaries ABA Rule 3.1 Meritorious Claims and Contentions ABA Rule 3.2 Expediting Litigation ABA Rule 3.4 Fairness to Opposing Party and Counsel ABA Rule 8.4 Misconduct American College of Trial Lawyers Code of Pretrial Conduct – Section 5 Joint Committee of Trial Lawyers Section, The Florida Bar, Chapter 4 “Speaking Objections” and inflammatory statements at a deposition
Professor Michael Flynn will discuss tactics for dealing with obstructionist lawyers: “Top Ten, Really Eight” list covers pre-deposition agreements, protective orders, using another lawyer to “referee” the deposition, videotaping the deposition, referring the other lawyer to the rules, and other proactive and professional techniques to disarm aggressive opposing counsel. Seek court intervention when all else fails – be sure to create a record and submit an accurate transcript to the court
Question and Answer session:
Michael Flynn, Natalie Giachos, and Jeremy Singer
Handouts include relevant portions of the following:
1. Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
2. Local Rules – Federal Court, Southern District of Florida
3. Florida Rules of Civil Procedure
4. ABA Rules of Professional Conduct [Preamble]
5. American College of Trial Lawyers Code of Pretrial Conduct [Sec. 5]
6. Joint Committee of Trial Lawyers Section, The Florida Bar [Chapter 4]
7. “Top Ten, Really Eight” tips
9:30 am – Critique and Thank You
Excerpt from “The Fight for Information With the Obstructionist Lawyer” by Professor Michael Flynn, published in the American Journal of Trial Advocacy, Volume 33, a publication of Cumberland School of Law at Samford University. Used with permission of the author and publisher. “Top 8 , Really 10 Tips for Dealing with Misbehaving Lawyers” by Michael Flynn, Esq., is used with permission of the author and the publisher of The Advocate
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