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Court’s Use of a Special Master to Assist EEOC in Obtaining Discovery from Defendant

E-Discovery LLC

She asks the court to strike all references to the school records from the transcripts of depositions that have occurred to date and to order all parties to refrain from referencing the records (and information contained therein) in future depositions/trial and to delete the records from their files.” Opportunity Comm’n v.

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The “Best Time” to File a Spoliation Motion

E-Discovery LLC

.… Before ruling on a spoliation motion, a court may have to hold a hearing, and if spoliation is found, consideration of an appropriate remedy can involve determinations that may end the litigation or severely alter its course by striking pleadings, precluding proof of facts, foreclosing claims or defenses, or even granting a default judgment.

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Conflicts Arising From Sanctions Motions: An Analytical Framework

WA Bar News

6 CR 11(a) primarily addresses pleadings, motions, and other “legal memorandum[s].” CR 11(a)(3), in turn, includes in the attorney’s certification that the pleading or other paper “is not interposed for any improper purposes, such as to harass or to cause unnecessary delay or needless increase in the cost of litigation[.]” a) and Fed.

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What Is an Example of a Case Management System?

Practice Panther

Overall, a law firm case management system is designed to be a centralized hub for capturing and retrieving data promptly. This software stores a vast array of information, from detailed client histories to attorney notes to court pleadings, making everything readily accessible with a few clicks.

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A Comprehensive Guide on Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT for Lawyers

MyCase

Legal research: ChatGPT for lawyers can be used during legal research to provide summaries of cases, laws, deposition transcripts, or pleadings filed with the court. This can save time and effort in the drafting process.

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Legal ChatGPT: Tips, Prompts, and Use Cases

MyCase

ChatGPT legal research can summarize cases, laws, deposition transcripts, or pleadings filed with the court. Deposition summary: Act like a paralegal and summarize key points plus any inconsistencies or admissions within this deposition. Any output should be carefully reviewed prior to use.

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Is Legal Billing Difficult?

Practice Panther

Common Billable Tasks Client Meetings : Time spent in meetings (in-person, on the phone, or via video conference) discussing case progress, strategies, or providing legal advice. Legal Research and Analysi s: Hours spent researching case law, statutes, and other legal precedents relevant to a client’s case.