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Trust Me:  Nothing in the Missing Video Would Have Helped You!

E-Discovery LLC

The Court denied an implied request for spoliation sanctions, writing: “Without evidence before it that there was a video, the Court declines to speculate that one existed.” A witness gave a written “statement,” using a “witness statement form.” In this blog, I suggest a different analysis.

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SELF PROTECTION FOR LITIGATION LAWYERS – A RECAP: WITNESS STATEMENTS UNDER SCRUTINY

Civil Litigation Brief

The headline says it all “Insurance Fraudster who tried to blame his solicitor jailed for 18 months”. “IT A report in Litigation Futures in August 2016 illustrates the need for “self protection” by lawyers in. IT WAS ALL MY.

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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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The Real Cost of Not Hiring a Car Accident Attorney: Why You Need Legal Representation

CaseFox

Your attorney will also work to ensure that your rights are protected and that you are not taken advantage of by insurance companies or other parties. Attorneys also have experience negotiating with insurance companies and can help you get a fair settlement.

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How Do I Create an Intake Form?

Lawmatics

At a minimum, the form should gather the following information from a potential legal client: Personal information: name, address, date of birth, phone number, email address, and preferred method of contact Background information: the client’s occupation, employer, and marital status Conflicts: a conflict check ensures there are no conflicts of interest (..)

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Deposition Misconduct: Rules, Risks, and Remedies

WA Bar News

Fucile “[T]estimony of witnesses who were kicked by plaintiff’s attorney while the witnesses were responding to defendants’ attorney’s inquiry. should not be considered as evidence. because there is no way of knowing what the testimony would have been if the witnesses had been left alone.” — West v. Irwin (E.D.

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Data Collection by Cars With Connectivity

E-Discovery LLC

Doug Austin wrote an interesting blog, Police May be Coming for Your Tesla as a Potential Crime Witness (ediscoverytoday.com) (Sept. They’re scanning for Teslas parked nearby, hoping their unique outward-facing cameras captured key evidence.” with insurance companies , sometimes without clear knowledge from the driver.”