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Based on the ESI Protocol, the Limiting “Apex Deposition” Doctrine Applied to Objections to the Designation of a Document Custodian

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45 subpoena duces tecum could not have been served on the non-party document custodian and avoided the designation issue. It is also not clear to me which party carried the burden of proof under the “apex doctrine.” One recent case placed the burden on the party claiming an exception to the doctrine. Lambert , __ Md.

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CONSIDER A TRIAL CHECKLIST

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Opening statement, witness examination & summation Depositions  Review all depositions & index for access at trial  Create summary of relevant testimony with index to access at trial  Decide how to use at trial. .  Index & make summary of relevant information for use at trial. Decide how to use at trial.