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Deposition Misconduct: Rules, Risks, and Remedies

WA Bar News

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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Lawyer Trust Accounts and FDIC Insurance: What You Need to Know

CaseFox

One question that often comes up is whether these accounts are FDIC insured. In this blog, we will explore the topic of lawyer trust accounts and FDIC insurance to help you understand what you need to know. Are Lawyer Trust Accounts FDIC Insured? Lawyer trust accounts are FDIC insured, but only up to a certain amount.

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The Complex World of Cyber Insurance

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: The increasing complexity and frequency of cyber threats make cyber insurance an indispensable tool for businesses of all sizes. million, cyber insurance offers vital financial protection. Cyber insurance serves as a financial safety net, mitigating the liabilities and losses resulting from data breaches.

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FDIC Looks to Direct Monitoring of Fintech Companies After Synapse Collapse

Insurance Journal

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. has started to directly monitor financial-technology companies that partner with banks across the US, according to people familiar with the regulator’s supervisory operations. The fintech monitoring system will help FDIC examiners anticipate potential vulnerabilities before …

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Court States: Pick Up the Telephone

E-Discovery LLC

USAA Casualty Insurance Co., The parties should be diligent in completing discovery and should already calendar any depositions the parties seek to conductin other words, do not wait until the last two months to reach out to the other side to schedule depositions. In Jennings v. 2025 WL267168 (W.D.

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Natural Disasters & Legal Ramifications

The Barrister

In the short-term, which ranges from 1 to 6 weeks, common issues include lease terminations and evictions, utility shutoffs, repair issues and disputes, Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) applications, insurance claims, Small Business Administration (SBA) loans, unemployment applications and appeals, and security deposit disputes. [3]

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JPMorgan Sues Customers Over Check Fraud Linked to Glitch That Went Viral

Insurance Journal

The glitch in late August let customers deposit … JPMorgan Chase, the largest U.S. bank, has begun suing customers for check fraud, saying they improperly withdrew funds by taking illegal advantage of a temporary technical glitch that went viral on TikTok.