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Is Marking Documents as “Work Product” an Admission that the Duty to Preserve is Triggered?

E-Discovery LLC

Suppose, for example, that a lawyer prepares a memo for a client on the advisability of filing a civil breach of contract action, laying out theories of litigation, strengths and weaknesses of the case, and trial strategies.

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Understanding Jury Duty and Misconduct in the Legal Arena

Jury Analyst

Consequences include the possible overturning of verdicts, raising questions about the fairness of the trial itself. Ignoring Admissibility of Evidence Sometimes jurors consider evidence the court has ruled inadmissible, casting doubt on their verdicts. When jurors step beyond their defined roles, the repercussions are far-reaching.

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Understanding Jury Duty and Misconduct in the Legal Arena

Jury Analyst

Consequences include the possible overturning of verdicts, raising questions about the fairness of the trial itself. Ignoring Admissibility of Evidence Sometimes jurors consider evidence the court has ruled inadmissible, casting doubt on their verdicts. When jurors step beyond their defined roles, the repercussions are far-reaching.