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Authentication Article by Paul Mark Sandler

E-Discovery LLC

I have addressed authentication in a number of blogs: Can a witness authenticate a video if the video contains images that the witness did not see?

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Predicting and Protecting Yourself Against Violence: Interview With Craig Gundry

Attorney at Work

We’ve had cases ranging from emotional threats levied during arbitrations to hostile divorces involving menacing spouses. . Although the presence of these traits by themselves doesn’t indicate a threat, they often amplify concern if other warning behaviors are witnessed. And these situations vary considerably.

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5 Essential Steps for Scheduling a Deposition in Ireland

Optima Juris

There are no restrictions as long as your witness is willing to appear. Here’s a quick overview of everything you need to know before planning your deposition or arbitration in Ireland. Although it is always best (and highly recommended) to have all parties present with the witness for the most reliable and clearest record.

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California's Secondary Evidence Rule: Helpful, Yes. But Not an End Run.

Evidence at Trial

Put another way, if documents are not available, a witness may testify about the documents' content so long as (1) the testimony is "otherwise admissible," and (2) allowing the testimony is not unfair. Crown move to compel arbitration, and it relied on an employee declaration from Ms. Id , §1521(a)(1), (2).

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Developing A Plan: How to Approach the Preparation of an Israel Deposition with Confidence

Optima Juris

How to depose a willing witness. If your witness is willing to appear voluntarily at his or her deposition, you can simply conduct the depo by 1) noticing the deponent in advance, and then 2) allowing the court reporter to administer the oath by stipulation of counsel for all parties. Give yourself a minimum of 4 weeks to plan.

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What Is the Standard Contingency Fee for an Attorney?

Practice Panther

These can include court filing fees, costs for obtaining records, copies, fees for expert witnesses, etc. If you have a robust support staff, access to expert witnesses, and advanced technology, you can handle more complex cases efficiently, justifying a higher fee.

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Conflicts Arising From Sanctions Motions: An Analytical Framework

WA Bar News

4, 2022) (unpublished), for example, a party opponent in an arbitration sought sanctions against a lawyer’s client for improperly withholding material information and the arbitrator imposed sanctions solely against the client. Kindinger , No. 82388-4-I, 2022 WL 1008314 (Wash. 15 Lawyer Alone. 905, 271 P.3d Wakazuru, No. Wakazuru, No.