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Discretionary Stay of Discovery Pending Decision on Dispositive Motion

E-Discovery LLC

Defendants moved to stay all discovery deadlines pending a resolution of their motion to compel arbitration and for a stay pending arbitration. The motion to stay discovery was granted. The Court wrote that: It is axiomatic that district courts enjoy substantial discretion in managing discovery. 10, 2025)(Austin, J.),

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Does a Settlement Agreement That is Silent on a Fee Claim Waive a Judicially-Reserved Claim for Attorneys’ Fees Based on a Discovery Violation?

E-Discovery LLC

The issue was whether a subsequent family law settlement agreement that did not expressly reserve a claim to attorneys fees for discovery violations waived that claim when the trial court had reserved ruling on it. In one order, the trial court declined discovery sanctions, but reserved on attorneys fees. Emphasis added].

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Legal Turmoil in the Pharmaceutical Industry: AbbVie, Purdue, and Beyond

Complex Discovery

AbbVie vehemently denies wrongdoing and argues that the decision sets a dangerous precedent that could undermine attorney-client privilege across the board. The creditors’ committee underscores its commitment to mediation but insists on the right to pursue litigation if talks fail.

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11 ChatGPT Prompts to Transforming Your Legal Practice

Lawmatics

Also, identify any real-world legal precedents or principles this case might establish." Why It Works: This prompt provides context and specificity, enabling AI to help with initial case review, preliminary legal research, and identification of potential precedents.

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What Is Business Litigation?

Newport Beach California Business Litigation Law B

If options like mediation fail, then you may need to consider litigation (i.e., The process can involve negotiations, mediation, arbitration, and/or a trial before a judge or jury to determine the outcome. In some cases, pursuing litigation can discourage similar future disputes by setting a precedent.