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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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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.

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What is ECA (Early Case Assessment) and Why is it Important?

Percipient

” While ECA is often associated with electronic discovery and the early analysis of electronically stored information (ESI), its scope should not be so limited. One of the main purposes of assessing and evaluating e-discovery aspects of a legal matter early is to gauge the time, money, and resources it will involve.

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[Educational Webcast] Protect Sensitive Data and Control Costs: An eDiscovery Blueprint for the Construction Industry

Complex Discovery

In addition, well discuss how advanced and simple eDiscovery and document review strategies can address specific construction industry challenges, including: Large data sets, subpoena responses, delay claims, defect investigations and litigations, cost overruns, multi-party contract disputes, and regulatory compliance issues.

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

Percipient

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.