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Scheduling Orders Are Mandatory; Vital to Caseload Management; and, Enforced Even Where Parties Got Themselves Into a “Pickle” by Dilatory Efforts to Cooperate

E-Discovery LLC

They “serve a vital purpose” in caseload management, which in light of “crowded dockets” is “an essential tool for handling civil litigation.” They have taken no depositions…. Mediation has been ordered to negotiate an ESI Protocol or “discovery plan.” “Order on Proposed ESI Order” – Is There a Better Mousetrap? 24, 2024). [2]

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Litigators with a Data Fetish: Moneyballing Testimony

The Cloud Court Blog

I am obsessed with depositions and, in particular, their importance to the outcome of cases. That obsession extends to deposition data as well as to the psychology of the players involved: the attorneys taking and defending depositions; the witnesses being deposed; as well as the court reporters. Why on earth would we do this?

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What To Look for in an Attorney Who Handles Breach of Contract Disputes

Newport Beach California Business Litigation Law B

These events include: The other party accused you of a breach; The other party breached the contract or refuses to cooperate; You need to terminate or rescind a contract; You need to draft or revise a contract; and You want to settle a dispute through mediation, arbitration, or litigation. What are your thoughts about mediation?

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11 ChatGPT Prompts to Transforming Your Legal Practice

Lawmatics

It's a valuable tool during the case analysis phase, providing the groundwork for your litigation strategy. It's a great tool during the preparation phase for depositions or trials. 4 Honing Negotiation Skills Prompt: "Take the role of a mediator in a contentious divorce case where assets and child custody are in dispute.

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Nov. 2024 > Discipline & Other Notices

WA Bar News

Decision document: Resignation Form of Robert Eugene Kovacevich. The lawyer’s conduct violated the following Rules of Professional Conduct: 1.3 Diligence ), 1.4 Communication), 1.5 Confidentiality of Information), 1.15A (Safeguarding Property), 4.2 Communication with Person Represented by Counsel), 8.4(a)

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Attorney Fees and Costs: Strategies for Expense Management

MyCase

Also, attorneys can ensure that fee agreements clearly state which services are included and how court fees and litigation expenses are handled. They may also charge service fees, mediation fees, and appellate fees. Expert Witness Fees Expert witnesses often charge hourly rates for case reviews, deposition appearances, and testimony.

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The Complete Guide to Drafting Legal Document Review Protocols

Percipient

When lawyers prepare for litigation, depositions, mediations, or even internal investigations, they conduct a document review to find all the documents related to the project. If the document review is large enough, they may enlist the help of others, like document review attorneys.