E-Discovery LLC

AUGUST 31, 2024

This first blog addresses the admissibility of a “composite” video prepared by the prosecution. These videos were admitted into evidence without objection and were contained in about 30 video exhibits. Over objection, Lieutenant McDonald testified that he focused on one of the suspects who wore distinctive attire. State, 261 Md.

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Admissibility Exhibits Evidence Cross-Examination 130

E-Discovery LLC

OCTOBER 17, 2024

They also sought the former attorney’s deposition regarding the alleged offer. When it came to the request for a deposition , the court wrote: Lastly, Plaintiffs request a deposition of former Town Attorney Nugent in connection with his role in making the alleged quid pro quo as outlined in Plaintiffs’ motion papers.

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Discovery Depositions Interrogatories Settlement Negotiations 130

SW&L Attorneys Blog

MARCH 15, 2025

A failure to provide the requested information without valid objections may result in a motion to compel, a procedural mechanism through which a party seeks judicial intervention to enforce compliance. The opposing party may object to discovery requests by asserting that the information sought is cumulative, duplicative, or unduly burdensome.

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Discovery Interrogatories Depositions Witnesses 52

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

JANUARY 15, 2025

They just launch off without any particular objective other than an impeachment they have available. We need specific focused objectives thought out and planned in advance. My cases involve depositions that are all video taped. They just have a general sense they want to prove the witness is wrong or a liar. Apply Psycho Drama.

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Cross-Examination Witnesses Depositions Direct Examination 113

The Cloud Court Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

I am obsessed with depositions and, in particular, their importance to the outcome of cases. That obsession extends to deposition data as well as to the psychology of the players involved: the attorneys taking and defending depositions; the witnesses being deposed; as well as the court reporters.

Litigation 52

Litigation Depositions Witnesses Motion Practice 52

Evidence at Trial

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

But with hearsay having so many exceptions, the most obvious objection may not be the most effective. But Strobel is important reading because it illustrates that even when Sanchez applies ( i.e. , a hearsay objection is sustained), you need to have a "Plan B" in mind. A sustained objection isn’t necessarily a dead end.

Evidence 52

Evidence Witnesses Jury Instructions Objections 52

Evidence at Trial

APRIL 26, 2023

Regardless of its merit, social media is here to stay and disputes over admissibility or exclusion are commonplace in today's trials. In California, evidence is comprehensively defined to include "testimony, writings, material objects, or other things presented to the senses that are offered to prove the existence or nonexistence of a fact."

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Evidence Admissibility Witnesses Chain Of Custody 52