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Another Approach to Drafting and Discovery of Litigation Hold Notices

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THE HOMELAND DECISION Homeland is an insurance coverage lawsuit. Defendants filed a third-party complaint against another insurer, Ace. Defendants did so and the insurers challenged the assertion of privilege. DISCOVERY OF LITIGATION HOLD NOTICES HAS LONG BEEN AN ISSUE. There may be a better solution. Grimm (ret.)

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It is Important to Understand an E-Discovery Vendor’s Contract

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10, 2025), the issue was whether an electronic discovery services vendor, DFC, could compel its former client to arbitrate a breach of contract claim. They alleged that they had hired DFC to perform electronic discovery services. The Supreme Court of Alabama held that arbitration was compelled. Plaintiffs sued DFC.

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Defendants Should Not Have Moved to Dismiss, Negotiated an ESI Protocol, and Engaged in Discovery Before Moving to Compel Arbitration

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13, 2025), defendants waived their right to arbitration by moving to dismiss for failure to state a claim, negotiating an ESI Protocol, and engaging in discovery for 17 months. Discovery commenced after the Courts initial scheduling conference on August 15, 2023. Plaintiffs rented vehicles from defendants on several occasions.

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Court States: Pick Up the Telephone

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USAA Casualty Insurance Co., The court wrote: Here, the Court questions whether the parties have acted with sufficient diligence in pursuing discovery. The court ruled: Despite this, the Court finds it appropriate to grant an extension of the class certification deadlines so the parties may complete discovery. In Jennings v.

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Discoverability of Litigation Hold Notices and Steps to Implement a Litigation Hold

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Homeland Insurance sought a declaratory judgment that it had no duty to defend or indemnify Independent Health Association. A third-party defendant, Ace Insurance, sought a similar determination. See generally: Self-Collection, Discovery About Discovery, and Curative Sanctions (Sep. 1, 2020) The Honorable Paul W.

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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

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1, 2024), opens with the court’s statement that: The parties jointly ask to extend the discovery deadline and continue the trial. As the parties have demonstrated that they cannot manage the discovery process efficiently on their own, court oversight is necessary. Then, they “asked for and received 10 months to conduct discovery.”

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The Complex World of Cyber Insurance

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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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