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Amending a Complaint Does Not Circumvent a Prior Sanctions Order Barring “Claims” Evidence

E-Discovery LLC

As to the sanctions order, however, the Appeals Court wrote that, “[a]lthough an amendment may supersede an initial pleading, it does not serve to resurrect rights that have already been extinguished.” This opinion may not be cited as precedent within the rule of stare decisis.

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Unopposed Motion to Seal Court Records

E-Discovery LLC

The latter states: Any motion seeking the sealing of pleadings, motions, exhibits, or other documents to be filed in the Court record shall include (a) proposed reasons supported by specific factual representations to justify the sealing and (b) an explanation why alternatives to sealing would not provide sufficient protection. and 105.11.

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The Essential Purpose of Legal Writing: Importance, Types & Strategies

Legal Writing Launch

The writer must rigorously present facts, legal reasoning, and precedents to argue the case effectively. Pleadings: Pleadings are the formal documents filed with the court that state party positions in a lawsuit, including complaints, answers, petitions, and motions. Precision, clarity, and persuasiveness are vital.

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The Last Word

The 10b-5 Daily

June 13, 2023) – addressed two questions about how to apply Court precedent in this area. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit – City of Warren Police and Fire Retirement System v. Prudential Financial, Inc. 2023 WL 3961128 (3rd Cir.

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Protecting Public Expression

WA Bar News

The statute allows the parties to bring a special motion for expedited relief “[n]ot later than sixty days after a party is served with a complaint, cross-claim, counterclaim, third-party claim, or other pleading that asserts a cause of action[.]” An amended pleading re-triggers the 60-day period. RCW 4.105.020(2). Thurman , 29 Wn.

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Legal Turmoil in the Pharmaceutical Industry: AbbVie, Purdue, and Beyond

Complex Discovery

AbbVie vehemently denies wrongdoing and argues that the decision sets a dangerous precedent that could undermine attorney-client privilege across the board. .” This ruling invoked the crime-fraud exception, compelling AbbVie to hand over 19 highly confidential documents.

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10 Ways Attorneys Can Leverage AI Legal Prompts for Efficiency

Destination Articles Blog

AI helps draft legal documents, research precedents, and even recommend negotiation tactics—all in seconds. Legal Research AI can speed up legal research, whether you’re preparing for litigation or need to review legal precedents thoroughly. Imagine the implications for legal strategy and case preparation!