WA Bar News

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

They will require a material change in the way many attorneys practice discovery. EXPERT WITNESS DISCLOSURE It was the Work Group’s impression that many litigants tactically withhold discovery of testifying expert witnesses on the ground that no disclosure is required until a case schedule deadline. e) Supplementation of Responses.

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Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

OCTOBER 31, 2024

THREE PRIMARY DEFENSE CLAIMS __ __ __ PLAINTIFF PROOF OF CAUSATION __ DEFENDANT CAUSATION DEFENSE _ PRELIMINARY STATUS REVIEW  Review local rules regarding deadlines and requirements DISCOVERY REVIEW Interrogatories  Review defendant’s answers to interrogatories. Note incomplete answers for motion. Supplement if needed.

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E-Discovery LLC

MAY 31, 2024

This case is, in part, a trade secret case involving alleged misappropriation of source code, so requests seeking production of source code and related data are an expected part of discovery…. The court proceeded to resolve a number of other discovery issues. 1, 2023)( untimely discovery objection was waived); cf.

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Interrogatories Discovery Counterclaim Objections 130

E-Discovery LLC

JUNE 24, 2024

THE MELTON FACTORS In Melton , 2024 WL 3015749, at *5, the court recognized the general rule: “[A]s a general rule, when a party fails to object timely to interrogatories, production requests, or other discovery efforts, objections thereto are waived…. The court held that one interrogatory failed to request production of the bills.

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Interrogatories Objections Discovery Litigation 130

E-Discovery LLC

JULY 6, 2024

21, 2020) (finding the defendant’s exceptionally broad discovery requests violated Fed. Charles Fax, and Paul Sandler, described the flaws in that type of request in “Maryland Discovery Problems and Solutions” (Md. emphasis added]. I suggest that the alternative approach is well-supported. A year before my blog, The Hon. Grimm (ret.),

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Interrogatories Discovery Objections Litigation 130

E-Discovery LLC

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

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.” 16, 2024)(Bredar, J.), The Bender Court disagreed. Wiegand objected.

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E-Discovery LLC

OCTOBER 2, 2024

26(b)(1), “[r]elevant information need not be admissible at trial if the discovery appears reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence.” The December 2015 amendments to Rule 26(b)(1) deleted the phrase “subject matter of the action” from the scope of discovery. 9, 2021). [2] 9, 2021). [2] 24, 2024).

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Admissibility Discovery Objections Interrogatories 130

E-Discovery LLC

OCTOBER 10, 2024

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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E-Discovery LLC

JUNE 25, 2024

There were several other discovery disputes and the parties submitted emails, exhibits, and a declaration. Defendants added: According to Defendants, while the parties conducted multiple telephone conferences thereafter regarding Plaintiffs’ complaints as to Defendants’ discovery responses, the privilege log issue was never raised….

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Discovery Exhibits Interrogatories Objections 130

E-Discovery LLC

AUGUST 13, 2024

The Court “presided over a discovery dispute hearing related to Plaintiff’s motions to compel interrogatory requests and requests for production of documents, and related to a motion for a protective order filed by the Defendant.” Sometimes Discovery Disputes Do Not Bring Out the Best in Us – Part II (Jun.

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Discovery Depositions Interrogatories Objections 130

IP Watchdog

JUNE 10, 2024

On June 6, patent owner Cellspin Soft filed a motion to compel in the Eastern District of Texas seeking a court order requiring Chinese social media company TikTok to provide additional responses to interrogatories regarding proper venue in the case.

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CaseFox

MARCH 23, 2023

Discovery: During the litigation process, both parties will engage in discovery, which involves exchanging information and evidence relevant to the case. This may include depositions, interrogatories, and requests for documents. Trial: If your case goes to trial, your attorney will present your case to a judge or jury.

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Interrogatories Depositions Evidence Discovery 97

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

OCTOBER 17, 2024

You review interrogatory answers and any statements, and cover the issues in the case. SCHEDULE A MEET AND GREET IN THE CLIENTS HOME This meeting should be scheduled early in the case to learn the client’s story in greater detail and the focus should be on Damages not Liability. Cover the style of the defense lawyer if that is important.

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Depositions Interrogatories Witnesses Exhibits 100

Lawmatics

AUGUST 8, 2023

5 Developing Interrogatory Questions Prompt: "You're a personal injury attorney investigating a complex multi-vehicle accident. Draft focused interrogatory questions to unravel the chain of events and identify all parties involved and potentially responsible."

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MyCase

MAY 2, 2024

It allows you to upload your factual documents via e-discovery and case management systems to generate hyperlinked citations. EsquireTek EsquireTek leverages AI to automate legal discovery processes. It leverages AI to suggest and write tailored content, such as Requests for Admission, Requests for Production, and Interrogatories.

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Discovery Case Management Litigation Interrogatories 52

3 Geeks and a Law Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

So when somebody uploads, say, a tranche of discovery, right, the AI might recommend, hey, do you want me to go in in bait stamp some of these documents? And as we we learn more about what law lawyers want from that type of chat based interface, then we’re going to take a look at potentially suggestions.

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