E-Discovery LLC

JULY 15, 2025

Of course, all counsel are duty bound to promptly notify opposing counsel and the court when they have learned that relevant evidence has been spoliated. 37(e) and attempt to resolve the dispute including, without limitation, considering whether sufficient and satisfactory secondary evidence is available. Emphasis added].

Discovery

E-Discovery LLC

APRIL 19, 2025

Further, it seems clear that the most valuable reference to use in implementing the new change in the scope of discovery is the pleadings that have been filed, as that is where the claims and defenses are stated. However, the pleadings are only the starting place. Emphasis added]. citation omitted]. See Fed.R.Civ.P. 26(b)(1).

Discovery

E-Discovery LLC

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Information within this scope of discovery need not be admissible in evidence to be discoverable.” While construing relevance broadly, this Court is anchored by the parties’ pleadings. “To 26 advisory committee’s notes to 2000 amendment. H & M Henner & Mauritz, L.P., 3818 (JLC), 2016 WL 4742334, at *2 (S.D.N.Y.

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Practice of Law

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Let’s look at how prosecutors got evidence against them before diving into the appeal. Cloud Under Investigation Cloud was implicated in drug dealing through a series of investigative actions and evidence. Rap Lyrics Introduced as Evidence Watkins's wife, Kizzy Childs, testified at trial about the defendant’s good character.

Evidence

Valdosta Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

However, a surprisingly large percentage of those facing criminal charges in the United States opt to plead guilty. There is no guarantee of leniency from a judge just because someone pleads guilty.

Defense Strategy

DAPHNE ALABAMA CRIMINAL DEFENSE BLOG

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The officers then seize those drugs as evidence. Those facing drug charges in Alabama often worry that the state’s evidence will automatically lead to a conviction. Those facing drug charges in Alabama often worry that the state’s evidence will automatically lead to a conviction.

Evidence

Practice of Law

JULY 15, 2024

Also, if there is any reason to believe you might tamper with witnesses, evidence, or otherwise obstruct the judicial process, that could be grounds for detaining you. If they don’t, then they cannot use anything you say to them as evidence in court. FindLaw's Learn About the Law) Is 'Pleading the Fifth' an Admission of Guilt?

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