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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[.]” a) and Fed.

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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. They are skilled in oral advocacy, presenting arguments persuasively in courtrooms, and cross-examining witnesses to establish their client’s positions.

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The B r, The Searcher, and The Researcher – Damien Riehl on the Dynamic Shift in How the Legal Profession Will Leverage Standards and Artificial Intelligence

3 Geeks and a Law Blog

Example number two is actually within docket alarm, we have a pleading tag where we look at a docket, and it says, order granting motion for summary judgment. We recognize order as a salary tag, we recognize granting as the thing that happens, that disposition, and then we recognize summary judgment as a pleading within the SALI side.

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Will AI Replace Paralegals and Legal Assistants?

MyCase

Drafting legal documents: Paralegals draft documents as needed, from correspondence with witnesses to pleadings and briefs. Summarizing depositions: Paralegals will translate dense depositions into concise overviews that include key facts, plus any admissions or inconsistencies in the testimony.

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Deposition Prep Like a Pro: Insights from a Paralegals 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. Leveraging Draft Pleadings for Deposition Preparation 📝 Gain insights into how to utilize drafts of pleadings to gather essential information for deposition preparation.

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What Is an Example of a Case Management System?

Practice Panther

This software stores a vast array of information, from detailed client histories to attorney notes to court pleadings, making everything readily accessible with a few clicks. It’s a central hub for assigning responsibilities , whether it’s researching case law, drafting legal documents, or preparing for depositions.

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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. Instead, he urges that HHI’s employee witnesses are not credible and had motivations to lie about whether they viewed his emails.” Thus, it granted summary judgment. Hughey made.” That argument failed.

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