What do attorneys file just prior to trial to address lingering issues?

Motions in limine are critical legal documents that attorneys submit prior to trial to address any evidentiary issues or concerns that may arise. These motions are designed to prevent certain information or evidence from being presented to the jury, usually because it may be prejudicial, irrelevant, or otherwise not permissible under the rules of evidence. By filing these motions, attorneys seek to ensure that the trial proceeds smoothly, without the distraction of potentially inadmissible information, thereby protecting their client's interests and ensuring a fair trial process.

In contrast, other options do not specifically target the pretrial resolution of evidentiary disputes. A memorandum of law might provide legal analysis but does not directly address specific issues that could affect the trial's outcome. Discovery requests are procedural steps taken earlier in the legal process to gather facts and are not typically filed just before trial. Pretrial statements, while they might outline the evidence and arguments the parties plan to present, do not focus solely on resolving lingering issues that could disrupt the trial. Thus, motions in limine represent the most direct and effective vehicle for addressing these concerns before the trial commences.