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Self-Collection, Discovery About Discovery, and Curative Sanctions

E-Discovery LLC

Among them were: general principles of discovery; the role of counsel in self-collection; discovery on discovery; the date that the litigation hold was triggered; whether reasonable post-trigger steps were taken; curative sanctions under Fed.R.Civ.P. It insists that it is not conducting unchecked discovery.”

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When is a Categorical Privilege Log Insufficient?

E-Discovery LLC

Managing E-Discovery and ESI: From Pre-Litigation Through Trial” (ABA 2011), 355-58. Two defendants sought discovery of communications between the plaintiff and the government. The court noted that the party invoking privilege has the burden of proof and that privileges are construed narrowly. 17, 2021).

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Decoding Justice: Key Differences Between Civil and Criminal Litigation

CaseFox

The legal proceedings can be broadly categorised into civil and criminal litigation, each governed by distinct laws and procedures. This blog highlights the key differences between civil and criminal litigation according to the law. Discovery is the process by which parties exchange information and evidence.

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Town Sanctioned for Prejudicial Breaches of Duty to Preserve in Alleged Sexual Assault Case; Court Also Addresses Use of Personal Email by Council Members

E-Discovery LLC

Discovery had been conducted for almost a year and the deadlines extended three times. Plaintiff seeks limited discovery regarding the missing documents and a negative inference jury instruction regarding the contents of Vanderpool’s and Dupree’s personnel files and the missing emails. 25, 2024)(Sullivan, J.),

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Understanding Jury Duty and Misconduct in the Legal Arena

Jury Analyst

Litigants expect a fair trial, and introducing external evidence violates this expectation. The discovery of juror impropriety can lead to appeals, increasing the complexity and duration of legal proceedings. Pronounced jury misconduct can lead to civil litigation.

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Understanding Jury Duty and Misconduct in the Legal Arena

Jury Analyst

Litigants expect a fair trial, and introducing external evidence violates this expectation. The discovery of juror impropriety can lead to appeals, increasing the complexity and duration of legal proceedings. Pronounced jury misconduct can lead to civil litigation.

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Trump vs. Stephanopoulos Defamation Lawsuit Moves Forward After Judge Denies Dismissal

Practice of Law

District Judge Cecilia Altonaga of the Southern District of Florida has denied ABC's motion to dismiss, allowing the case to proceed to discovery and potentially trial. Former President Donald Trump's defamation lawsuit against ABC News and journalist George Stephanopoulos has cleared its first hurdle.