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Three Motions for Sanctions Denied Under ESI Rule and Common Law

E-Discovery LLC

The Court ordered a forensic examination of the work phone by James Vaughn of iDiscovery Solutions. “Mr. DEFENDANTS’ CROSS-MOTION FOR SANCTIONS: PLAINTIFF’S CELL PHONE In Cooper III , a defense motion for dismissal was denied; however, the U.S. Her motion was based on the swabs even though neither party disputed the test results. “As

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Motion to Dismiss Filed by Judges of the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland

E-Discovery LLC

And when they do, the consequences can be stark – and potentially irreversible by the Executive’s own admission [in Abrego Garcia v. And if this suit succeeds, it will not be the last – and the next suit could name the [United States Court of Appeals for the] Fourth Circuit [1] and cause greater disruption still.

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Defendant’s Prejudice From Plaintiff’s Failure to Disclose Photographs Taken by Defendant Was Insufficient to Support an Exclusionary Discovery Sanction

E-Discovery LLC

The City objected to the admission of the photographs, asserting that those photographs were “not disclosed in discovery.” During cross-examination, Mr. Johnson admitted that he did not know who took the photographs, but he reiterated that the photographs accurately depicted the condition of the building when he worked there.

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OBSERVATIONS ABOUT CROSS EXAMINATION

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

GOALS OF CROSS EXAMINATION Lawyers sometimes fail to prepare for cross examination in the same way they do other parts of the trial. Thats why cross examination is often not only unsuccessful but, boring. Great trial lawyers plan their cross examination and have specific goals in mind.

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Is a “Composite” Video Admissible and Can a Police Officer “Narrate” It at Trial? – Part 1 of 2

E-Discovery LLC

This first blog addresses the admissibility of a “composite” video prepared by the prosecution. He examined 25 to 35 hours of video and found footage depicting the shooting at about 12:17 a.m. Second , while the source materials “need not be introduced into evidence,” they must be “otherwise admissible.”

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Essential Steps for Effective Trial Preparation

Jonathan Leach LLC

Ensure all evidence is admissible and be prepared to address any challenges. This includes reviewing their statements, practicing direct and cross-examinations, and preparing them for potential questions from the opposition. Mock trials can be particularly useful in refining your cross-examination techniques.

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No Sanction for Discovery Failure in Criminal Case

E-Discovery LLC

The trial judge stated: “And certainly if you [defense counsel] want a little break to investigate him, to examine him, meaning outside of the courtroom, you know, to in any way interview him to prepare for the cross-examination, the Court would be happy to give you time to do that in an abundance of caution.”