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Local Rule Prohibiting Definitions in Interrogatories Without Leave of Court

E-Discovery LLC

Plaintiff Payne moved to compel discovery from Defendant Herman. In pertinent part, Herman objected to the definitions in Payne’s interrogatories. The Maryland Court published “Guidelines for Uniform Instructions and Definitions for Use in Discovery Requests.” 23, 2025), involved allegations of malicious prosecution.

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The Many Faces of AI Bias in Legal Practice

Complex Discovery

One of the more constructive types of bias, referred to as positive-tendency bias, is an inherent part of how AI systems operate. Discriminatory bias is especially dangerous because it can mask itself behind the appearance of objectivity and automation. These systems rely on statistical models to predict likely outcomes.

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An Offeror Controls the Terms of the Offer

E-Discovery LLC

But the dissent overlooks that both parties, in their testimony, testified about and confirmed the cover letter’s contents verbatim, and without objection. So even if the substance of the cover letter constituted hearsay, any objection on that basis was waived, as its contents were in evidence and undisputed.

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Relative Proportionality Argument Rejected

E-Discovery LLC

One of three defendants contended that the discovery propounded on it was not proportional because it was the least culpable of the three. Plaintiffs sought discovery “relat[ing] to other incidents involving Wiegand mountain coasters at Wisp Resort and elsewhere.” Wiegand objected. 16, 2024)(Bredar, J.),

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How Not to Negotiate an ESI Protocol? Say it is “Mandatory”; and, Demand That Discussions be Recorded

E-Discovery LLC

20, 2025), the court wrote: From the inception of this action, Counsel for the parties could not agree on the scope and methodology for ESI discovery. Second , plaintiffs service of a mandatory discovery plan was held to show a lack of cooperation. 26(f) requires a conference of the parties to discuss a discovery plan.

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[Educational Webcast] Protect Sensitive Data and Control Costs: An eDiscovery Blueprint for the Construction Industry

Complex Discovery

Editors Note: The construction industry faces unique and evolving eDiscovery challenges, from managing vast data volumes to safeguarding sensitive communications and project plans. HaystackIDs webcast will provide construction attorneys with a practical blueprint for leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline eDiscovery processes.

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Legalweek 2025: Judges Signal New Competency Standards in AI-Era Discovery

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: Courts are sending a clear message: technical fluency is no longer optional in the world of modern discovery. The panel, moderated by Patrick Oot, Partner at Shook Hardy and a Chambers-ranked litigator in data and discovery strategies, assembled an exceptional cross-section of judicial perspectives.