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The Standard for In Camera Review of Assertedly Privileged Documents

E-Discovery LLC

Employees Insurance Co. Plaintiff’s claim against GEICO was a third-party bad-faith insurance action. An in camera review is not appropriate merely because a party objects to assertions of privilege. For example, a “knee-jerk, boilerplate objection about undue burden,” has failed. Boilerplate” objections fail.

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What Should Be Included in an Intake Form?

Lawmatics

Information about the at-fault party's insurance (if known) Damages: Property damage incurred in the accident Lost wages or income due to inability to work Other financial losses incurred (e.g.,

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Deposition Misconduct: Rules, Risks, and Remedies

WA Bar News

should not be considered as evidence. In this column, we’ll address a narrower, but more common, subset of deposition misconduct that the ABA opinion touches on: improper “coaching” during depositions and improper objections intended to impede the questioner. Irwin (E.D. Washington RPC 4.4(a) Washington RPC 3.4(a)

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Another Approach to Drafting and Discovery of Litigation Hold Notices

E-Discovery LLC

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. Defendants objected. 7, 2025), the court held that litigation hold notices were privileged.

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The legal ops iron triangle: 3 sides to master for seamless growth

Simple Legal

For example, the American Trucking and Transportation Insurance Company got 55 hours a month back just by automating billing guideline enforcement. Data analysis strengthens decision-making across the company With objective data and legal reporting, legal can make smarter decisions that rely on hard evidence instead of educated guesswork.

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Experts Call for ‘NATO-Like’ Cyber Defense Against Chinese Hacking

Complex Discovery

The global impact of China’s cyber activities is evident in recent incidents. Despite its brevity, it equips professionals with essential knowledge to better understand, prepare for, and respond to the changing cybersecurity environment, making it a must-read for those looking to stay ahead in their respective fields.

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Racing Against Winter: Russia’s Escalating Offensive in Kursk Oblast

Complex Discovery

Despite these gains, there has been no confirmed evidence of Russian forces conducting a battalion-sized mechanized assault, as claimed by Russian milbloggers. Russian strikes have notably focused on Ukrainian port infrastructure, damaging vessels and increasing shipping insurance rates. strategic objectives.