By Aleeza Furman | December 4, 2024
“The court previously declined to impose monetary sanctions for the United States’ discovery misconduct throughout this litigation, which has involved inconsistencies, late disclosures, and the spoliation of evidence, although such conduct is unacceptable,” the judge held in an earlier ruling.
By Douglas J. McCarron and Michael Haggard | October 25, 2024
Completing a thorough investigation early on provides a strategic advantage, and the ability to push a case forward that will undoubtedly be beneficial to your client and your case. This means that relying on investigative means outside of traditional discovery is not an option, it is a necessity.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Patricia E. Antezana | October 24, 2024
Can both plaintiffs and defendants—opposing parties in an adversarial system—ascribe the same meaning to "reasonableness" to cooperate in discovery? Is it reasonable to believe that adversarial parties are likely to reach an agreement as to what is "reasonable" in discovery? The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure answer with a resounding "yes."
By Michael P. Maslanka | October 24, 2024
"Teaching the basics (like how to wax a car, sand a floor, paint the fence) applies as well to learning the foundational techniques of effective deposing," writes columnist Michael P. Maslanka.
The Legal Intelligencer | News
By Riley Brennan | October 18, 2024
"From the get-go, the plaintiff's attorney, Seth Carson, has treated as optional the court's orders, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, his opponent's requests and his own professional obligations. And he has declined to exercise the option," U.S. District Judge Gerald J. Pappert wrote, ordering that the plaintiff's attorney pay more than $32,000 in fees.
The Legal Intelligencer | News
By Aleeza Furman | October 18, 2024
Judge Karen Marston held that, despite plaintiffs' arguments to the contrary, marketing discovery is not relevant to the broad legal issues the court has prioritized for early resolution.
By Abigail Adcox | October 16, 2024
Two married former associates and the firm agreed on the necessity of involving Steptoe—where one of the lawyers now works—in damages discovery.
By Riley Brennan | October 15, 2024
"McDonald's has successfully asserted a privilege 'shield' to prevent disclosure of actions we believe were unlawful, but the case continues, and we look forward to trial," said the plaintiffs' attorney, Jonathan I. Loevy of Loevy & Loevy in Chicago, following attempts to gain access to outside counsel's investigation.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Edward M. Spiro and Christopher B. Harwood | October 14, 2024
"Lehrburger explained that unlike retained experts, non-retained treating physicians 'wear a cloak of independence and lack of bias,'" write Edward M. Spiro and Christopher B. Harwood.
The Legal Intelligencer | News
By Riley Brennan | October 10, 2024
The court determined there was no good cause to seal documents relating to how long Lyft stored the audio recording of calls between its safety team and riders, or information relating to its internal operations when responding to user safety reports.
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