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What Are the Odds that the Public is Confused by Arcane Legal Standards? “More Likely Than Not”

The OJ Distinction “We believe, based on the totality of the evidence, that it is more probable than not that Brady was at least generally aware of the inappropriate activities of McNally and Jastremski.” –“Tom Brady Probably Knew Footballs Were Doctored, NFL Finds“; The New York Times (5/6/2015) “Two senior Secret Service agents were “more...
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“Pre-Pon-Der . . . What?!?”

Deciphering Legalese — er, Jargon One of the many advantages associated with being a Realtor who’s also a former corporate attorney (I am) is knowing fancy legal verbiage. I mean, “nomenclature.” And not being intimidated by it. So, all a fancy term like “preponderance of the evidence” — the standard for deciding many (civil) real...
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