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Protecting Public Expression

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They can address a wide variety of issues—from zoning, to the environment, to politics, to education. During that 14-day window, the responding party may withdraw or amend the pleading pursuant to the court rules but is otherwise stayed from prosecuting the lawsuit. RCW 4.105.020(1). Thurman , 29 Wn.

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Deposition Misconduct: Rules, Risks, and Remedies

WA Bar News

That said, improper conduct preceding and following depositions is equally fraught. 13 THE RULES The rules governing deposition conduct are a blend of procedural and professional regulations. 15 THE RISKS Deposition misconduct risks both court-imposed sanctions and regulatory discipline. Washington RPC 3.4(a)

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Maryland’s New and Improved Unreported Opinion Rule Does Not Go Far Enough

E-Discovery LLC

21, 2022), it addressed a novel issue and I wrote that: “In my view, the only error was that the appellate court did not publish its opinion so that it would be precedent.” Maryland Rule 8-605.1 states: “The Appellate Court shall designate for reporting only those opinions that are of substantial interest as precedents.”

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Understanding Jury Duty and Misconduct in the Legal Arena

Jury Analyst

Any actions by a juror that fall outside the court’s instructions can taint the deliberation process. In the legal arena, precedents and established standards shape the definition of jury misconduct. These questions lie at the heart of ongoing legal debates, prompting increased scrutiny of juror selection and education.

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Understanding Jury Duty and Misconduct in the Legal Arena

Jury Analyst

Any actions by a juror that fall outside the court’s instructions can taint the deliberation process. In the legal arena, precedents and established standards shape the definition of jury misconduct. These questions lie at the heart of ongoing legal debates, prompting increased scrutiny of juror selection and education.

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Eleventh Circuit Sides with Moms in Florida School Board Free Speech Dispute

Practice of Law

As such, when they joined forces to take the school board to court, they had the support of Moms for Liberty (M4L), a conservative nonprofit organization that advocates for parental rights in education. M4L’s mission is to empower parents to have a voice in their children's education and promote school curricula transparency.