E-Discovery LLC

JULY 3, 2024

June 28, 2024)(unreported), the intermediate appellate court affirmed a discovery sanction in a divorce action. The action was pending on cross-complaints for limited and absolute divorce. Mrs. Ferko alleged that Mr. Ferko’s discovery responses were inadequate on the issue of marital property.

Discovery 130

Discovery Cross-Complaint Evidence Admissibility 130

WA Bar News

JULY 10, 2024

Via Orders entered on March 15, the Washington Supreme Court took the following actions pursuant to its inherent power over admission to practice law: Adopted the NextGen Bar Exam, with first administration to be in July 2026. See Sidebar No. SIDEBAR No. Watch for continuing coverage in future issues of Bar News.

Cross-Examination 52

Cross-Examination Admissibility Finance and Banking Cross-Complaint 52

Complex Discovery

MAY 30, 2025

Recent FTC complaints against AI companion apps, such as Replika, have raised concerns about deceptive marketing practices and the targeting of vulnerable users. In litigation or compliance reviews, this data may be subject to discovery, raising complex questions about consent, scope, and admissibility.

Government and Public Sector 59

Government and Public Sector Cross-Examination Technology Cross-Complaint 59

E-Discovery LLC

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Discovery had been conducted for almost a year and the deadlines extended three times. Plaintiff seeks limited discovery regarding the missing documents and a negative inference jury instruction regarding the contents of Vanderpool’s and Dupree’s personnel files and the missing emails. 25, 2024)(Sullivan, J.),

Burden Of Proof 130

Burden Of Proof Evidence Discovery Litigation 130