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Another Cinderella Situation –Motion Denied as Untimely?

E-Discovery LLC

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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Employer Erred by Downloading Former Employee’s Personal Email; But, Failure to Preserve it Was Not Spoliation; and, There Was a Gap in Employee Handbook Clause Permitting Employer Access Post-Termination

E-Discovery LLC

It noted that Mr. Shapiro even testified during depositions that he could not identify a single email that anyone read. During a deposition, HHI asked Mr. Shapiro, “I’m trying to find out whether you can identify whether anybody has used any of that information that was contained in those e-mails?” I can only speculate.”

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Conflicts Arising From Sanctions Motions: An Analytical Framework

WA Bar News

6 CR 11(a) primarily addresses pleadings, motions, and other “legal memorandum[s].” CR 11(a)(3), in turn, includes in the attorney’s certification that the pleading or other paper “is not interposed for any improper purposes, such as to harass or to cause unnecessary delay or needless increase in the cost of litigation[.]” Marchel, No.

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5 Tips for Making the Transition to Virtual Law Firm Status

Attorney at Work

The truth is that, as long as pleadings are filed in a timely manner, discovery is completed, client questions are answered, and everyone complies with ethics rules, it really makes no difference if the work is done at 9 a.m. What really matters is their work is done well and they complete it on time.

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Deposition Prep Like a Pro: Insights from a Paralegal's Playbook

Speaker: Kaitlyn "The Persnickety Paralegal" Story

Deposition preparation is a critical aspect of a paralegal's role, requiring meticulous attention to detail and proactive management of the case timeline. This includes knowing the rules, being on top your deadlines, and being able to find that sweet spot between receiving discovery responses and expert designations.

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What Is a Litigator? And the Differences From a Lawyer

CaseFox

Litigators conduct thorough legal research , draft pleadings and motions, and engage in pre-trial procedures like discovery. Litigators are skilled in gathering evidence, conducting depositions, and cross-examining witnesses effectively.

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A Comprehensive Guide on Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT for Lawyers

MyCase

Legal research: ChatGPT for lawyers can be used during legal research to provide summaries of cases, laws, deposition transcripts, or pleadings filed with the court. Document generation: AI tools can create workable first drafts of demand letters, discovery demands, nondisclosure agreements, and employment agreements.