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Non-Testifying Consultant Subject to Discovery Where Testifying Expert Relied on Consultant’s Work

E-Discovery LLC

26(a)(2) governs discovery of expert testimony. For a testifying expert, one disclosable matter is the basis, facts, and data considered by the expert in forming an opinion. Tesla moved to compel the whole ball of wax identity, a deposition, all documents and communications, invoices, etc. Fed.R.Civ.P.

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Relative Proportionality Argument Rejected

E-Discovery LLC

One of three defendants contended that the discovery propounded on it was not proportional because it was the least culpable of the three. Plaintiffs sought discovery “relat[ing] to other incidents involving Wiegand mountain coasters at Wisp Resort and elsewhere.” That is a very rigorous process, often necessitating expert testimony.

Discovery 130
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Authentication of Surveillance Video by Lay Witness Under Silent Witness Doctrine

E-Discovery LLC

Expert testimony may be necessary for the factfinder to decide the significance of such evidence. Expert testimony is often required to explain scientific or technical matters. But expert testimony is not required simply because one can explain a matter scientifically. State, 457 Md. 513, 516 (2018)(GPS).

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English FRAND Developments to Watch Out for in 2022

IP Watchdog

For a long time, the courts in England have been a forum of choice for the resolution of disputes between international parties, with the promise of an experienced judiciary and a cost-efficient approach to discovery and expert testimony.

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From Evidence to Misinformation: Courts Brace for Deepfake Challenges

Complex Discovery

This framework would allow both parties to raise AIM-related issues before the trial begins, giving experts time to analyze the content in question. Expert Testimony and Forensic Analysis: The paper emphasizes the role of expert witnesses in helping courts distinguish between real and AI-generated evidence.

Evidence 111
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DEPOSITION OUTLINE OF A MEDICAL MALPRACTRICE DEFENSE EXPERT

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

There are a volume of available ideas and outlines for the discovery deposition of a medical malpractice expert including advice to not take the deposition at all in some circumstances. LIMITING AREA OF EXPERT TESTIMONY 1. AREAS WITNESS WILL DEFER TO ANOTHER EXPERT UPON. A. INTRODUCTION 1. CONCLUSION 1.

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Jacqueline Schafer on Writing Briefs at the Speed of AI: How ClearBrief is Transforming Legal Drafting

3 Geeks and a Law Blog

By uploading case documents and discovery materials, the AI can pull facts and quotes directly from the record to support legal arguments in the brief. Alright, so with ClearBrief, though, you have a sandbox, so by uploading your discovery documents, that the only information in the record can be provided to the court, right.

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