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Federal Circuit: District Court Properly Struck Expert Testimony that Failed to Apply Agreed-Upon Claim Construction

IP Watchdog

The CAFC held that it is proper to strike expert testimony that did not rely on the agreed upon claim construction adopted by the district court. Treehouse Avatar, LLC owns U.S.

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Relative Proportionality Argument Rejected

E-Discovery LLC

Wiegand objected. After setting out the boilerplate on scope of discovery and requirements for a protective order, the Court wrote: “The burden is on the party resisting discovery to explain specifically why its objections, including those based on irrelevance, are proper given the broad and liberal construction of federal discovery rules.”

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[Educational Webcast] Protect Sensitive Data and Control Costs: An eDiscovery Blueprint for the Construction Industry

Complex Discovery

Editors Note: The construction industry faces unique and evolving eDiscovery challenges, from managing vast data volumes to safeguarding sensitive communications and project plans. HaystackIDs webcast will provide construction attorneys with a practical blueprint for leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline eDiscovery processes.

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How Not to Negotiate an ESI Protocol? Say it is “Mandatory”; and, Demand That Discussions be Recorded

E-Discovery LLC

Given [1] the breadth and scope of Attorney XXXXs [1] ESI Requests and [2] the content and tone of the XXXX Firm ESI Plan, it is not surprising that Defense Counsel objected to the ESI protocol that Attorney XXXX was demanding be used in this case. at *5 (Emphasis added). at *9 (Emphasis added).

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Investing in Home-grown Leaders: Here’s How to Develop Effective Lawyer Leadership Skills

Attorney at Work

Strategic thinking is a type of critical thinking that helps people achieve long-term objectives, solve complex problems and overcome obstacles. These skills can be divided into these four categories: Analytical skills: The ability to analyze relevant data to develop an idea that will help achieve key goals and objectives.

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What Should Be Included in an Intake Form?

Lawmatics

A well-constructed intake form includes fields for a client’s basic information including name, address, contact details, and the details about the nature of their case. The more details that are requested on an intake form, the better a lawyer can qualify a lead before setting an appointment.

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Ukraine Secures Gains in Kursk as EU Pledges Billions for Defense and Infrastructure

Complex Discovery

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that part of the €35 billion loan will be directed toward the purchase of long-range missiles, drones, and energy infrastructure, including the construction of bomb shelters. strategic objectives. ISW is a non-partisan, non-profit, public policy research organization.