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“Apex” Depositions of High Government Officials Under the “Morgan” Doctrine

E-Discovery LLC

Defendants objected to the depositions and offered to designate a representative to be deposed in the alternative. 2013) (citing to precedent from eight federal circuit courts of appeal). The Lambert Court then analyzed the two exceptions, with the burden of proof shifting to the party claiming the exceptions. Lederman v.

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Understanding Jury Duty and Misconduct in the Legal Arena

Jury Analyst

A juror tasked with objective deliberation and verdict issuance based on evidence presented in court embodies the foundational aspect of a fair trial. In the legal arena, precedents and established standards shape the definition of jury misconduct. However, these instances are rare and often require a high burden of proof.

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Understanding Jury Duty and Misconduct in the Legal Arena

Jury Analyst

A juror tasked with objective deliberation and verdict issuance based on evidence presented in court embodies the foundational aspect of a fair trial. In the legal arena, precedents and established standards shape the definition of jury misconduct. However, these instances are rare and often require a high burden of proof.