E-Discovery LLC

OCTOBER 17, 2024

11, 2024), involved a request for discovery from a former Town attorney concerning an offer that he allegedly made to plaintiffs. The court: set out the governing standard for discovery from an attorney and, denied a request to depose the attorney; but, authorized a limited interrogatory to him. Albra , 2024 WL 4471672 (S.D.N.Y.

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E-Discovery LLC

DECEMBER 16, 2024

26, 2024)(unreported), dismissals for discovery violations were affirmed. Nguh, one owner, propounded discovery on Mr. Etame, the opposing owner. The Appellate Court wrote: Mr. Etame failed to respond to discovery, and on March 3, 2022, Ms. Etame did not appear for his deposition on March 10, 2022. As a result, Ms.

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E-Discovery LLC

OCTOBER 16, 2024

When it came to discovery, it wasn’t. Tekvantage and Teknowledgies are not parties to this litigation. RFP 1: “NO SUCH DOCUMENTS EXIST” Generally, when an attorney signs a discovery response under Fed.R.Civ.P. Discovery is the Lawyer’s X-Ray; However, an MRI May Not Be Reasonable (Sep. Lain also owned Tekvantage, Inc.

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E-Discovery LLC

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

It is alleged that the documents were then used by the mother in litigation against the sole member of OLPC. They produced documents and a privilege log, but objected to a deposition. OLPC moved to compel a deposition and for additional documents or an updated privilege log. Kuendig’s deposition.

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Discovery Advocate

MAY 21, 2020

As courts and litigants adapt to the new normal by instituting social distancing measures through remote hearings and depositions, how we preserve, collect and produce documents should not be an afterthought. Litigation Holds: How Are Your Custodians Communicating and Saving Documents?

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E-Discovery LLC

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Plaintiffs did not disclose the identity of the consultant or the work performed; however, it came out in Dr. Singers deposition. Tesla moved to compel the whole ball of wax identity, a deposition, all documents and communications, invoices, etc. 26(a)(2) governs discovery of expert testimony. Plaintiffs offered half a loaf.

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Discovery Advocate

MAY 20, 2020

As courts and litigants adapt to the new normal by instituting social distancing measures through remote hearings and depositions, how we preserve, collect and produce documents should not be an afterthought. Litigation Holds: How Are Your Custodians Communicating and Saving Documents?

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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. 10 Second, we’ll focus on depositions rather than hearings or trials. Washington RPC 4.4(a)

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E-Discovery LLC

APRIL 1, 2025

28, 2025), the court entered an order denying plaintiffs motion to compel supplemental document discovery and closing discovery. The court recited the discovery history and added: Despite the relative simplicity of this action, discovery has been anything but simple. Leadenhall Capital Partners LLP , 2025 WL 942414 (S.D.

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Steno

JANUARY 6, 2025

Executive Summary Challenge: After decades of litigation experience, attorney Mike Marzban recognized that colleagues were often too shy to provide candid feedback on his deposition technique. He needed an objective way to evaluate his performance and identify potential blind spots in his questioning strategies.

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E-Discovery LLC

AUGUST 16, 2024

In the latest iteration of In Re StubHub Refund Litigation , 2024 WL 3817068 (N.D. 13, 2024), the court began its decision of discovery issues with: “At the hearing Plaintiffs tried to walk back this [discovery] request and said it was limited to refund data, rather than a wholesale redo of non-custodial discovery.

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E-Discovery LLC

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Fact discovery closed a day before the court’s opinion; however, it had been extended for 14 days “for the purpose of taking depositions that couldn’t be scheduled before the discovery cut-off.” Plaintiffs’ made their proposal to Meta on August 23 rd , prior to the September 30 th milestone cutting off discovery.

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E-Discovery LLC

MAY 31, 2024

This case is, in part, a trade secret case involving alleged misappropriation of source code, so requests seeking production of source code and related data are an expected part of discovery…. The court proceeded to resolve a number of other discovery issues. 1, 2023)( untimely discovery objection was waived); cf.

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E-Discovery LLC

OCTOBER 22, 2024

DILATORY AND UNPERSUASIVE CHALLENGE TO DEPOSITION NOTICE “The Court need not resolve the factual skirmish over whether Washington agreed to the topics in NNI’s Rule 30(b)(6) notice to resolve the motion. The State’s newly-minted objections to the deposition topics come far too late , and are not persuasive.” Discovery Guideline 1.f).

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E-Discovery LLC

AUGUST 30, 2024

However, the Court also ordered that the parties have a court reporter transcribe the session and the Court reviewed the transcript to resolve post-meeting discovery disputes. For example, the defendant had noted the deposition of Ms. Jones to take place on Monday, February 27 th , which was the day before the discovery cutoff.

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E-Discovery LLC

OCTOBER 10, 2024

1, 2024), opens with the court’s statement that: The parties jointly ask to extend the discovery deadline and continue the trial. As the parties have demonstrated that they cannot manage the discovery process efficiently on their own, court oversight is necessary. Then, they “asked for and received 10 months to conduct discovery.”

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Attorney at Work

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

As law students, few litigators imagined themselves transitioning into project management roles after passing the bar. Litigators rarely receive formal training in project management, but this does not mean they do not do project management. An Accidental Project Manager. Communication is no longer siloed between individuals.

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E-Discovery LLC

MARCH 6, 2025

Passenger Sexual Assault Litigation , 2025 WL 678543 (Mar. 3, 2025), the court issued another hyperlinked document discovery decision arising out of the parties ESI Protocol. While production issues concerning hyperlinked or modern attachments have been extensively litigated, in this blog I discuss some related evidentiary issues.

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E-Discovery LLC

AUGUST 13, 2024

The Court “presided over a discovery dispute hearing related to Plaintiff’s motions to compel interrogatory requests and requests for production of documents, and related to a motion for a protective order filed by the Defendant.” Sometimes Discovery Disputes Do Not Bring Out the Best in Us – Part II (Jun. 7, 2024)(Simms, J.),

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E-Discovery LLC

DECEMBER 19, 2024

In In re Outpatient Medical Center Employee Antitrust Litigation , 2024 WL 4679083 (N.D. Plaintiffs later noted the deposition of a non-party, Dr. Fanning on March 29, 2024. The court wrote that: Dr. Fanning and well before the deposition. 5, 2024), the court explained the application of Subsections (b) and (d) of Fed.R.Evid.

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E-Discovery LLC

MARCH 8, 2025

Plaintiff essentially ignored its obligations under the discovery order and made no attempt to even contact a vendor until after the order was entered by Magistrate Judge Jackson. See Too Busy to Respond to Discovery = Waiver of Objections & Sanctions (Nov. In re StubHub Refund Litig., Emphasis added]. Emphasis added].

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The Cloud Court Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

“The deposition is the new trial.” – Jim Garrity, 10,000 Depositions Later podcast Jim Garrity, an employment attorney based in Florida, has produced scores of podcasts and published multiple books on the topic of depositions. And today, almost all testimony is in the form of deposition testimony for the reasons cited above.

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E-Discovery LLC

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Both discovery motions were granted in part and denied in part. The Cooper Court also ordered discovery of a cell phone providers text message log as a useful cross-check on the completeness of discovery. Defendants argue that Plaintiff testified at deposition that she did not communicate with Mr. Roberts on his work phone.

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SW&L Attorneys Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Contributor: Lee Grossman What Is a Deposition? Civil litigation cases involve a wide variety of topics: contracts, business disputes, construction, negligence, personal injury, contested probates, family law, and more. A general rule of thumb: if the case does not involve criminal charges or juveniles, its probably civil litigation.

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IP Watchdog

DECEMBER 13, 2024

ArentFox Schiff LLP is seeking a patent litigation associate with 4-6 years of experience to join our DC or San Francisco offices. Experience with trial, motions, depositions, expert reports, and discovery management is preferred. PTAB experience is preferred.

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Sound Jury Blog

JANUARY 8, 2024

In the spirit of correcting past problems and forging new habits, here’s a list of litigation resolutions – from case intake to closing argument – to put your trial strategy either back on track or to keep it on track. Too often we see trial teams begin thinking about their jury story near or at the close of discovery.

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E-Discovery LLC

AUGUST 21, 2024

See Felder Part 2 of 4: Defendant Sanctioned for Late Cancellation of Depositions. Plaintiff sought discovery of video footage “of an interaction” with her former manager and security personnel who had allegedly forcibly removed her from defendant’s premises. 4, 2023); Discovery About Discovery – When Was Duty to Preserve Triggered?

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SW&L Attorneys Blog

MARCH 15, 2025

Discovery is a critical component of the legal process, enabling parties to obtain necessary evidence and documents relevant to a case. Response Obligations And Motions To Compel Upon submitting a formal request for discovery, the opposing party is obliged to respond within 30 days, this timeline may be adjusted upon reasonable notice.

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E-Discovery LLC

JANUARY 8, 2025

The Red-D-Arc court reviewed the discovery and determined that plaintiff had made a prima facie showing of noncompliance with Rule 33(d) in particular that the information is not fully contained in the documents provided. This blog was initially posted on Electronic Discovery Reference Model. at *2 (cleaned up; citations omitted).

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E-Discovery LLC

OCTOBER 6, 2024

The decision reinforces the need for carefully-designed, proactive, and comprehensive information governance and litigation hold procedures. It noted that Mr. Shapiro even testified during depositions that he could not identify a single email that anyone read. Hyperheal Hyperbarics should at least raise a yellow flag for employers.

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CaseFox

MARCH 23, 2023

Deposition or Negotiation: In many cases, the responsible party or their insurance company will attempt to negotiate a settlement with you rather than go to trial. The litigation process can be lengthy and expensive, but your attorney will guide you through each step.

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Steno

MAY 2, 2022

Pretrial discovery activities, like depositions, are weighed against the case-value benefit. Third-party litigation financing can help attorneys refocus on representing their clients without cost restraints. In recent years third-party litigation finance has become more common.

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Optima Juris

APRIL 16, 2025

From April 30 to May 2, 2025, the ABA Litigation Section Annual Conference shall convene at the Hilton Chicagoan annual tradition that draws together litigators, judges, and legal professionals for three days of critical dialogue, continuing education, and meaningful connection. Litigation doesnt stand still.

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Lawmatics

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

E-discovery. Some of the tasks CoCounsel can potentially manage include document review, legal research deposition preparation, and contract review. AI allows law firms to target potential clients with personalized marketing campaigns based on status, matter type, location, and more. Email campaigns. Virtual assistants.

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CaseFox

MAY 23, 2023

Among these roles, lawyers and litigators often create confusion due to their similarities. In this comprehensive blog post, we will delve into the world of litigators, shedding light on their specific role and how it differs from that of a lawyer. What is a Litigator?

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The Cloud Court Blog

JULY 11, 2023

July 11, 2023, 13:00 GMT MINNEAPOLIS, MN, USA, July 11, 2023/ EINPresswire.com / -- Setting the global standards for e-discovery, the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) is pleased to announce Cloud Court, Inc. Founded by litigators and in-house counsel, Cloud Court, Inc. NEWS PROVIDED BY EDRM Global, Inc.

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WA Bar News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

FUCILE [R]equests for sanctions should not turn into satellite litigation or become a ‘cottage industry’ for lawyers.” — Washington State Physicians Ins. 2d 1054 (1993) “Sanctions litigation has not become the “cottage industry” the Washington Supreme Court warned against 31 years ago in its seminal Fisons decision. Exchange v.

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