E-Discovery LLC

APRIL 3, 2025

31, 2025), the court denied defendants request to stay discovery pending a ruling on defendants motion to dismiss the complaint. In denying the request to stay discovery, the Hernandez court first noted that it had wide discretion in controlling discovery. The stay was presented by plaintiffs motion to compel.

Discovery 130

Discovery Cross-Complaint Counterclaim Litigation 130

WA Bar News

JULY 10, 2024

While the courthouse doors may remain open in the first instance to nonmeritorious lawsuits, the anti-SLAPP procedures allow a defendant to bring the matter to resolution through an early motion before much (if any) discovery is conducted. However, it does not allow dismissal of a claim that otherwise would have survived summary judgment.

Discovery 112

Discovery Pleadings Litigation Cross-Complaint 112

WA Bar News

JULY 10, 2024

A recent study examining the California bar exam, cited by the Washington Task Force, demonstrated that lowering the cut score for passing the bar exam had a valuable impact on reducing the equity gap in lawyer licensing without risk of harm to the public (no measurable impact on complaints, charges, or disciplinary action taken against lawyers).

Cross-Examination 52

Cross-Examination Admissibility Cross-Complaint Finance and Banking 52