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Divorce Complaint Stricken and Testimony Precluded as Discovery Sanction

E-Discovery LLC

The action was pending on cross-complaints for limited and absolute divorce. Wife noted that Husband’s refusal to provide discovery had been a continuing problem throughout the litigation. Wife requested that the court sanction Husband by precluding him from presenting evidence at trial.

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Cross-Motions to Compel in Employment Lawsuit

E-Discovery LLC

1] The Court resolved cross-motions to compel. The Cooper Court also ordered discovery of a cell phone providers text message log as a useful cross-check on the completeness of discovery. As the Court noted at the hearing, text messages and other communications play a prominent role in Plaintiff’s complaint.

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Protecting Public Expression

WA Bar News

PURPOSE OF ANTI-SLAPP LAWS The purpose of anti-SLAPP laws is to prevent litigants from suing and threatening suit as a means of stifling speech on issues of public concern. If so, the court then decided whether the plaintiff could prove by clear and convincing evidence a probability of prevailing on the claim. Expression Prot.

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What Are Different Types of Legal Pleadings in Law?

CaseFox

In legal words where battles are fought with words and evidence, there exists a crucial element that serves as a blueprint for the courtroom drama. There are various types of pleadings we are mentioning, some of them below: Complaint The beginning of the lawsuit is when the plaintiff files a complaint against the defendant.

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The Essential Purpose of Legal Writing: Importance, Types & Strategies

Legal Writing Launch

Whether attorneys are drafting briefs, composing legal memos, or preparing litigation documents, the ability to convey arguments and information clearly and persuasively is essential. The accuracy and attention to detail in these documents protect parties’ rights and obligations, helping to prevent disputes and litigation.

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What Are Different Types of Legal Pleadings in Law?

CaseFox

In legal words where battles are fought with words and evidence, there exists a crucial element that serves as a blueprint for the courtroom drama. There are various types of pleadings we are mentioning, some of them below: Complaint The beginning of the lawsuit is when the plaintiff files a complaint against the defendant.

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Alternate Pathways: Your Questions Answered

WA Bar News

days, will assess the following nine foundational concepts and seven foundational skills, using the integrated exam structure (essay, short answer, and multiple-choice questions): Foundational concepts and principles: civil procedure, contract law, evidence, torts, business associations, constitutional law, criminal law, real property.