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“No Dog in the Fight” Analysis Applies to Scope of Subpoenas in the District of Maryland

E-Discovery LLC

the Court set out and applied the principles governing subpoenas and objections to them. The Court explained the dispute: Mr. Hall alleges that BPD and three former officersDonald Licato, Frank Barlow, and John Barrickconcealed exculpatory evidence and coerced false witness testimony during Plaintiffs 1992 murder trial.

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What “Expenses” Can a Non-Party Recover for Complying With a Discovery Subpoena?

E-Discovery LLC

20, 2024), the court addressed recovery of expenses by non-parties for responding to a subpoena. 45 (“Subpoena”) states: (b)(1) – Under some circumstances, witness fees and mileage must be paid. [1] d)(3)(B) – A court may, on motion, ensure “that the subpoenaed person will be reasonably compensated.” Fed.R.Civ.P.

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You Subpoenaed My Documents, Shouldn’t You Pay for Them?

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Your company received a document subpoena in a legal dispute in which it is not involved. If the subpoena issued is in federal litigation, your company is likely responsible for the cost of compliance, especially if it has a connection to the litigation. Who covers the expense in responding to it? In United States v. 11 cv 4071 (N.D.

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Order Granting In Camera Review of Work Product Claim

E-Discovery LLC

Hall’s claims arise from the Defendants alleged concealment of exculpatory evidence and coercion of witness testimony during Mr. Halls 1992 murder trial. No Privilege Log is Necessary in Limited Circumstances When Discovery Requests Are Overbroad (Apr. This blog was initially posted on Electronic Discovery Reference Model.

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Defendant’s Failure to Preserve Surveillance Video Supports Waiver of Investigator’s Fact Work Product

E-Discovery LLC

Defendant Kroger moved to quash a subpoena served by the plaintiff, Mr. Whitmore, on a nonparty claims investigator, Sedgwick Claims Service. Because Kroger did not rely on the subpoena rule, Fed.R.Civ.P. Mr. Whitmore issued a subpoena to Sedgwick for email, communications, and video footage regarding the claim. 22, 2023). [1]

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CONSIDER A TRIAL CHECKLIST

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

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. Decide how to use at trial.

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The Deposition: What To Expect And How To Prepare

SW&L Attorneys Blog

Part of the civil litigation process involves gathering evidence, known as discovery. Attorneys do this by sending written questions called interrogatories , issuing subpoenas , and holding depositions. A deposition allows attorneys to ask questions of witnesses who provide sworn testimony under oath.