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 97

Depositions Witnesses Objections Discovery 97

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 110

Pharmaceuticals Settlement Negotiations Litigation Mediation 110

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. Forced Sale or Liquidation : If the concealment tactics involve high-value items or significant debts, courts may order the sale of assets or impose liens. In Peterson v.

Finance and Banking 65

Finance and Banking Subpoenas Litigation Evidence 65

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 Case Management 52

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

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.

Evidence 40

Evidence Jury Deliberation Jury Selection Jury Instructions 40

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