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Deposition Misconduct: Rules, Risks, and Remedies

WA Bar News

In this column, we’ll address a narrower, but more common, subset of deposition misconduct that the ABA opinion touches on: improper “coaching” during depositions and improper objections intended to impede the questioner. All objections shall be concise and must not suggest or coach answers from the deponent. Washington RPC 3.4(a)

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Legal Turmoil in the Pharmaceutical Industry: AbbVie, Purdue, and Beyond

Complex Discovery

Supreme Court to protect its corporate records from disclosure, citing a lower court ruling that challenges the sanctity of attorney-client privilege. Purdue, currently engaged in renewed settlement negotiations, faces increased pressure from a court-appointed committee of creditors. has petitioned the U.S.

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Tithing Troubles: Ex-Mormon's Lawsuit Raises Questions About Church Finances and First Amendment Rights

Law and Daily Life

Specifically, Nielsen claimed that the Church spent tithing funds on the development of the City Creek Mall and to bail out the Beneficial Life Insurance Company. He alleged that tithing funds were used to finance the City Creek Mall development and to bail out a troubled for-profit life insurance company owned by the Church.