WA Bar News

JUNE 11, 2024

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. That said, improper conduct preceding and following depositions is equally fraught. Washington RPC 3.4(a)

Depositions 96

Depositions Witnesses Objections Discovery 96

E-Discovery LLC

JUNE 5, 2024

The Court described the context of the internet searching as follows: At trial, the State introduced evidence, over objection, that between March of 2018 and May of 2018, Appellant performed the searches listed above using her phone. At no point during Dr. Waldrop’s testimony did Appellant make any objection or motion to strike.

Admissibility 130

Admissibility Evidence Voir Dire Objections 130

Complex Discovery

JULY 12, 2024

Supreme Court to protect its corporate records from disclosure, citing a lower court ruling that challenges the sanctity of attorney-client privilege. ” This ruling invoked the crime-fraud exception, compelling AbbVie to hand over 19 highly confidential documents. has petitioned the U.S.

Pharmaceuticals 89

Pharmaceuticals Settlement Negotiations Mediation Litigation 89

MyCase

AUGUST 4, 2023

To meet client expectations and comply with court-imposed deadlines, lawyers often work extended hours to prepare cases thoroughly and respond promptly to legal matters. Lawyers must conduct extensive research, analyze precedents, draft legal documents, and develop effective strategies.

Energy and Utilities 52

Energy and Utilities Precedent Court Rules Objections 52

Law and Daily Life

OCTOBER 4, 2024

In a split decision, the court ruled that parents do not have an unfettered right to choose medical treatments that states reasonably ban and found no deeply rooted historical norm against such state regulations. She cited professional endorsements of gender-affirming care and recent Supreme Court precedent.

Precedent 45

Precedent Healthcare Court Rules Objections 45

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. Any actions by a juror that fall outside the court’s instructions can taint the deliberation process. Their presence alone commands a certain decorum.

Jury Deliberation 40

Jury Deliberation Evidence Jury Selection Jury Instructions 40