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Scheduling Orders Are Mandatory; Vital to Caseload Management; and, Enforced Even Where Parties Got Themselves Into a “Pickle” by Dilatory Efforts to Cooperate

E-Discovery LLC

The defendant did not answer the plaintiff’s interrogatories until mid-July…, and, after repeatedly failing to produce documents on promised dates, finally produced some documents in response to the plaintiff’s April requests in mid-August…. 2] And, the parties may voluntarily retain a mediator to assist in resolving ESI issues.

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A Year in Review: Joseph, Hollander & Craft 2024

Joseph, Hollander & Craft

She added, We are also considering standard forms for interrogatories, requests for production of documents, motions, and initial restraining orders. Family law practitioners with input or suggestions on revisions to the Douglas County Family Law Guidelines can contact Wittman at hwittman@josephhollander.com.

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11 ChatGPT Prompts to Transforming Your Legal Practice

Lawmatics

4 Honing Negotiation Skills Prompt: "Take the role of a mediator in a contentious divorce case where assets and child custody are in dispute. It can be utilized in preparation for mediation or negotiation sessions. It's a great tool during the preparation phase for depositions or trials.