Court Rules, Evidence and Precedent

Discretionary Stay of Discovery Pending Decision on Dispositive Motion

E-Discovery LLC

MARCH 13, 2025

Defendants moved to stay discovery and asserted that courts stay discovery pending a fully dispositive motion, finding that judicial economy, the balance of hardships and equitable interests, and the lack of undue prejudice on nonmovants weigh in favor of a stay. cleaned up; citations omitted].

Discovery

Discovery Arbitration Litigation Mediation

Uber Technologies – Another Hyperlink Decision

E-Discovery LLC

MARCH 6, 2025

Uber also presents evidence that currently the production of hyperlinked non-Google Drive documents is not technologically feasible at scale. Plaintiffs did not dispute the evidence. The goal of document production, including production of ESI, is to develop admissible evidence for use at trial. Lorraine v. 534, 538 (D.

Technology

Technology Discovery Evidence Depositions

Coinbase Battles SEC Over Access to Gary Gensler’s Private Communications

Complex Discovery

JULY 9, 2024

The outcome of this battle could set a critical precedent for how regulatory agencies engage with the rapidly evolving crypto market, impacting cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery professionals.

Defense Strategy

Defense Strategy Precedent Discovery Depositions

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Court Holds That an ESI Protocol Must be Specific in GenAI Copyright Class Action

E-Discovery LLC

APRIL 2, 2025

The court anticipated a large volume of ESI in diverse forms and, citing precedent, wrote: An ESI protocol has to be specific or it doesnt mean anything. I see three takeaways from the courts decision. The courts expertise in ESI issues, for example, protocol design, is clearly evident. Emphasis added; cleaned up].

Discovery

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Protecting Public Expression

WA Bar News

JULY 10, 2024

In adjudicating the motion, the trial court was to determine whether the claim was based on an action involving public participation and petition. If so, the court then decided whether the plaintiff could prove by clear and convincing evidence a probability of prevailing on the claim. RCW 4.105.020(1). RCW 4.105.050.

Discovery

Discovery Pleadings Litigation Cross-Complaint

Nokia and Amazon: A Patent Dispute Reshaping Tech Collaboration

Complex Discovery

APRIL 8, 2025

For eDiscovery experts, the case illustrates the complex intersection of digital evidence, cross-border discovery, and the expanding scope of patent enforcement in cloud environments. What precedent does this set for hyperscale cloud providers seeking to avoid licensing fees for telecom-developed innovations?

Digital Evidence

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Deposition Misconduct: Rules, Risks, and Remedies

WA Bar News

JUNE 11, 2024

should not be considered as evidence. a) prohibits a lawyer from using “means that have no substantial purpose other than to embarrass, delay, or burden a third person, or use methods of obtaining evidence that violate the legal rights of such a person.” Irwin (E.D. Washington RPC 4.4(a) Washington RPC 3.4(a)

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Does the Prosecution of a Topless Woman Expose Gender Inequality in Minnesota Law?

Practice of Law

OCTOBER 11, 2024

She first presented a sufficiency-of-the-evidence argument, claiming that the prosecution had not submitted enough evidence to the court to show that she had violated the law. The court will also consider whether the law is applied equally to men and women, addressing potential constitutional issues of equal protection.

Evidence

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Hiding Assets In A Minnesota Divorce: How Courts Address Concealment And Dissipation

SW&L Attorneys Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The court ruled this as fraudulent and restored the assets to the marital estate, prioritizing the wife’s right to an equitable division of property. Johnson , the court awarded attorney’s fees due to one party’s financial concealment and subversion of the legal process, which prolonged litigation unnecessarily.

Finance and Banking

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Understanding Jury Duty and Misconduct in the Legal Arena

Jury Analyst

MAY 22, 2024

A juror tasked with objective deliberation and verdict issuance based on evidence presented in court embodies the foundational aspect of a fair trial. Untangling the Concept of Jury Misconduct Jury misconduct occurs when jurors breach the legal standards set by federal or state courts, potentially impacting the fairness of a trial.

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Understanding Jury Duty and Misconduct in the Legal Arena

Jury Analyst

MAY 22, 2024

A juror tasked with objective deliberation and verdict issuance based on evidence presented in court embodies the foundational aspect of a fair trial. Untangling the Concept of Jury Misconduct Jury misconduct occurs when jurors breach the legal standards set by federal or state courts, potentially impacting the fairness of a trial.

Evidence

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Ninth Circuit Addresses Where the Government Can Prohibit Guns

Practice of Law

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The plaintiffs claim that this extensive list lacks historical precedent and violates the Second Amendment, as interpreted by recent Supreme Court rulings, particularly New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. In deciding the case, SCOTUS established a two-step methodology for deciding Second Amendment challenges.

Precedent

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

E-Discovery LLC

JUNE 1, 2024

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.” In my opinion, the new Maryland Rule does not go far enough. Maryland Rule 8-605.1 That decision is “entirely” in the Court’s discretion.

Precedent

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Admissibility of Internet Searches About Terminating Pregnancy

E-Discovery LLC

JUNE 5, 2024

While there were many issues on appeal, one was whether evidence of her internet searches related to termination of a pregnancy was properly admitted on the facts presented. The decision to admit that evidence was affirmed by the intermediate appellate court. See Case No. The facts were awful. Akers was pregnant. On appeal, Ms.

Admissibility

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Multiple States Rebuked for Denying Transgender Health Care

Practice of Law

JUNE 25, 2024

Other states have attempted to block or restrict treatments for trans patients with legislation, only to find those measures invalidated by courts. Clayton County , when the Supreme Court ruled that employers could not discriminate against employees on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Healthcare

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Discretionary Stay of Discovery Pending Decision on Dispositive Motion

Uber Technologies – Another Hyperlink Decision

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Coinbase Battles SEC Over Access to Gary Gensler’s Private Communications

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Court Holds That an ESI Protocol Must be Specific in GenAI Copyright Class Action

Protecting Public Expression

Nokia and Amazon: A Patent Dispute Reshaping Tech Collaboration

Deposition Misconduct: Rules, Risks, and Remedies

Does the Prosecution of a Topless Woman Expose Gender Inequality in Minnesota Law?

Hiding Assets In A Minnesota Divorce: How Courts Address Concealment And Dissipation

Understanding Jury Duty and Misconduct in the Legal Arena

Understanding Jury Duty and Misconduct in the Legal Arena

Ninth Circuit Addresses Where the Government Can Prohibit Guns

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

Admissibility of Internet Searches About Terminating Pregnancy

Multiple States Rebuked for Denying Transgender Health Care

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