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Definition: Defendant

by Michelle Cook | Aug 17, 2018 | Blog, Cady Reporting, Court Reporters, Definition, Depositions, Litigation, Uncategorized

The defendant in a lawsuit is someone who has been accused of wrongdoing. The defendant must defend their position. In criminal court, the defendant is accused of a crime. In a civil lawsuit, the defendant is accused of an action (or lack of an action) that he or she...

Definition: Plaintiff

by Michelle Cook | Aug 15, 2018 | Back to Class, Blog, Court Reporters, Definition

There are 2 sides to every story. In litigation, they are called the plaintiff and defendant. The plaintiff is the person (or company) that brings a legal complaint about someone else to the court. In the case caption, the plaintiff is always listed first. An...

Definition: Magistrate

by Michelle Cook | Oct 3, 2017 | Attorneys, Blog, Definition, Litigation, miscellaneous, Uncategorized

A magistrate is similar to a judge in that they can hear cases. A magistrate only hears some minor criminal (sometimes civil) matters. The criminal offenses may include traffic offenses or petty theft. A magistrate has mostly administrative powers, and no precedents...

Definition: Mediation

by Michelle Cook | Aug 23, 2017 | Attorneys, Blog, CMBA, Definition, Litigation

Mediation is one of several ways to resolve a conflict between two parties. It is often referred to as ADR or Alternative Dispute Resolution. Both parties voluntarily agree to come together in front of a neutral party called the mediator. A mediator’s job is...

Definition: Adjudicate

by Michelle Cook | Aug 11, 2017 | Attorneys, Blog, Court Reporters, Definition, Depositions, Litigation, Resources, Uncategorized

Adjudicate (verb) A formal judgment or decision is made about a problem or dispute. So basically, a judge (or jury, or other authorized officials) decides who is right on a particular matter. Another form of the word is ‘adjudication’. Adjudication is the...

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by Michelle Cook | Aug 10, 2017 | Attorneys, Back to Class, Blog, Cady Cookbook, Cady Reporting, CMBA, Court Reporters, Definition, Depositions, Dressing like an Adult, Events, FAQ, Guest Author, Health and Wellness, International, Litigation, miscellaneous, paralegals, Resources, Top Tips, Uncategorized, Volunteering and Sponsoring, Work Life Balance

Guest authors bring a unique perspective to our blog. They are an invaluable part of the legal community here in Cleveland, Ohio and around the country. The guests who we have chosen know how “do the lawyering” much better than I do, and we sincerely...