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Does a Settlement Agreement That is Silent on a Fee Claim Waive a Judicially-Reserved Claim for Attorneys’ Fees Based on a Discovery Violation?

E-Discovery LLC

The trial court also directed mediation, stating that, if mediation did not resolve the issue, it would reschedule the matter. After mediation, the parties signed a custody agreement: The agreement made no mention of attorney’s fees. Emphasis added]. At some point, the custody agreement was placed on the record.

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Why Are Mediation Skills Essential for Modern Lawyers?

Destination Articles Blog

Mediation is rapidly transforming the dispute resolution mechanism in the United States, with an increasing number of cases being diverted from courtrooms to mediation sessions. Mediation makes dispute resolution faster, more efficient, cost-effective, and with less conflict.

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Discretionary Stay of Discovery Pending Decision on Dispositive Motion

E-Discovery LLC

However: A court should generally deny a stay of discovery if discovery is needed in defense of the motion, or if resolution of the motion will not dispose of the entire case. cleaned up; citations omitted].

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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. The creditors’ committee underscores its commitment to mediation but insists on the right to pursue litigation if talks fail. has petitioned the U.S.

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Nov. 2024 > Discipline & Other Notices

WA Bar News

THESE NOTICES OF THE IMPOSITION OF DISCIPLINARY SANCTIONS AND ACTIONS are published pursuant to Rule 3.5(c) c) of the Washington Supreme Court Rules for Enforcement of Lawyer Conduct.

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Washington’s New Uniform Family Law Arbitration Act: Explanation, Application, and Aspiration

WA Bar News

Recommendation : There is some uncertainty (until a Washington appellate court rules) about what can be waived in the statute as well as how to properly waive it. ABOUT THE AUTHORS Cheryll Russell is a full-time family law mediator and arbitrator, editor of Volume 3 of the Washington Family Law Deskbook (Wash. State Bar Assoc.

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11 ChatGPT Prompts to Transforming Your Legal Practice

Lawmatics

4 Streamlining Case Law Research Prompt: "Summarize the following recent Federal Circuit Court rulings on the Fourth Amendment search and seizure doctrine, focusing on decisions involving digital privacy issues. It can be utilized in preparation for mediation or negotiation sessions.