Burden of Proof: Meaning, Standards and Examples

Burden of proof is a legal standard that determines if a legal claim is valid or invalid based on the evidence produced.
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Is the Burden of Proof on the IRS During an Audit?

Is the burden of proof on the IRS during an Audit? It might shock you to learn that the burden of proof in an IRS audit, and in most dealings with the IRS, lies with the U.S. taxpayer, not the IRS.

Understanding Prima Facie in Law: Definitions and Examples

Explore the meaning of prima facie in law. Learn how it determines if a case proceeds to trial with definitions and examples in civil and criminal contexts.
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Sober curious? A new non-alcoholic bottle shop in South Pasadena might be of service

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. With dry January just around the ...
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What Is The Burden Of Proof In Judicial-Council Factfinding?

The 6th Circuit has followed the clear and convincing evidence standard since at least 1993, but the actual rule is silent on this issue. I wrote about Chief Judge Sutton's decision dismissing the ...
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Supreme Court – Same Burden of Proof Applies to All Plaintiffs in Title VII Discrimination Claims, Removing Greater Burden for “Reverse Discrimination” Claims

On June 5, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision, overruling the Sixth Circuit’s “background circumstances” rule in employment discrimination cases. The background circumstances rule ...
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What Is the Burden of Proof?

Burden of proof defines who must prove a point in legal cases. It determines the level of evidence required to win a case. The state has the burden of proof in criminal cases. Frank Bass is a ...