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“Boilerplate” Objections Are Generally Condemned; Except When They’re Not

E-Discovery LLC

27, 2024), “boilerplate” objections were sustained on the specific facts presented. BOILERPLATE OBJECTIONS HAVE GENERALLY BEEN CONDEMNED Boilerplate objections have generally been condemned. See General Objections, Dracula, and “Whac a Mole” (Apr. In Jacobs v. The Journal Publishing Co., 2024 WL 4333199 (D. at 190, 192.

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Patent Damages Laws Regarding Apportionment are Inapplicable to Breach of Contract (FRAND) Claims

IP Watchdog

In a previous article, we discussed the difference between a reasonable royalty for patent infringement and a FRAND licensing rate, both in terms of their origins and objectives: the former being a creature of statute and case law that seeks to compensate a patent owner for infringement, whereas the latter is rooted in contract and seeks, amongst other (..)

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What Judges are really saying about Technology Assisted Review

Discovery Advocate

But while courts would not force parties to utilize TAR, at least one court noted that TAR was a proven option that “should be seriously considered for use in large-data volume cases where it may save the producing party (or both parties) significant amounts of legal fees in document review.”

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Project Management Tools for Attorneys

Attorney at Work

Offering a legal service is, of course, quite different from developing a new disinfectant, or building a software application or a material object. In contrast, when I was in practice we would print all of our cases, annotate them at the top, throw them in a folder and look through all these files.”

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The Essential Purpose of Legal Writing: Importance, Types & Strategies

Legal Writing Launch

We will address: The Importance of Legal Writing in the Legal Profession Understanding the Types of Legal Writing Key Objectives and Functions of Writing Essential Legal Writing Skills and Techniques Strategies for Effective and Persuasive Legal Writing Legal writing stands as the cornerstone of the legal profession.

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How to Write a Legal Writing Sample: Tips, Examples, and Best Practices

Legal Writing Launch

Provides Insight into Your Legal Knowledge: Your writing sample can reflect your understanding of specific areas of law, relevant statutes, and case law, demonstrating your preparedness for the position. Rule or Law Discuss the relevant legal rules, statutes, or case law that will guide your analysis.

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Writing a Legal Memo: Format, Examples & Essential Tips

Legal Writing Launch

This section should be objective, presenting the facts in a clear, organized manner to provide a solid foundation for the legal analysis. Step 2: Conducting Legal Research Perform comprehensive legal research to gather relevant statutes, case law, and secondary sources. Organize your findings systematically for easy reference.