Joseph, Hollander & Craft

JULY 10, 2025

A Brief Overview of Missouri’s Child Support Model Missouri family courts determine a parent’s monthly obligation by using a child support calculator which incorporates a number of statutory factors and references child support guidelines established by Missouri Supreme Court rule.

Finance and Banking

E-Discovery LLC

AUGUST 1, 2025

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. He later sought to enforce the agreement. His spouse replied that the agreement had not been timely accepted and was a nullity.

Discovery

E-Discovery LLC

MAY 17, 2025

The City Defendants objected to the ESI Order. The objection was overruled. As noted, after the court ruled, the City Defendants objected to the Magistrate Judges decision. The Hall court addressed each argument and overruled all of the City Defendants objections. In Rayome v. 19, 2024). Fed.R.Civ.P.

Objections

Lawmatics

MARCH 1, 2023

Depositions are a critical tool for building a case, and as such, it is essential for attorneys of all skill levels to be well-versed in the various objections that can arise during the course of a deposition. While some objections are straightforward, others can be more nuanced and require a deep understanding of the legal system.

Depositions

E-Discovery LLC

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Plaintiffs supplemental response stated: Plaintiff objects to this interrogatory as compound. Plaintiffs supplemental response stated: Plaintiff objects to this interrogatory as compound. The Li court ruled that: The [court] GRANTS Defendants’ motion to compel and ORDERS Plaintiff to answer these rogs.

Discovery

E-Discovery LLC

APRIL 18, 2025

9, 2025), the court ruled in favor of a discovering party and ordered reproduction of previously-produced documents under the terms of an ESI Protocol. The court also addressed what it considered to be a dump truck production. For example, the United States District Court for the District of Maryland has posted Appendix 2.2,

Objections

E-Discovery LLC

APRIL 15, 2025

9, 2025), the court ruled in favor of a discovering party and ordered reproduction of previously-produced documents under the terms of an ESI Protocol. The court also addressed what it considered to be a dump truck production. For example, the United States District Court for the District of Maryland has posted Appendix 2.2,

Discovery

Attorney at Work

JUNE 22, 2022

is built on keeping the client informed so they can make considered decisions about the objectives of their representation and the means of achieving those objectives. Just as you’re forced to reconcile confidentiality of information with maintaining a normal relationship (Rules 1.6 Comment 5).

Objections

E-Discovery LLC

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The court ruled: The Motion to Compel is granted to the extent it seeks an order compelling Bedford to produce a destruction/unavailable log consistent with the instructions in the Document Requests and Defendant Bedford is ordered to do so. I have always objected to any similar discovery request in an RPD for the following reasons.

Discovery

E-Discovery LLC

MARCH 26, 2025

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. The Wilbert court entered an order that Attorney XXXX show cause why sanctions should not be imposed. As such, I would not do so with prior court authorization.

Discovery

E-Discovery LLC

MARCH 4, 2025

It held that the Spivey agreement to run negotiated search terms does not waive the responding partys objections to producing nonresponsive documents. API is entitled to review the hits for relevance pursuant to Rule 26(b)(1) and timely raise objections. Likewise, dont assume the Court shares your interpretation of the protocol.

Discovery

E-Discovery LLC

MAY 23, 2025

It noted that the party moving to compel has the initial burden of demonstrating relevance, while the party opposing discovery has the burden of showing that discovery should not be allowed, and also has the burden of clarifying, explaining and supporting its objections with competent evidence. at *2 (quotations and citations omitted).

Discovery

E-Discovery LLC

APRIL 16, 2025

In Thompson II , certain defendants failed fully to produce emails after the Court ruled that they were discoverable. The Court entered one that would conditionally preclude defendants from calling certain witnesses unless they could demonstrate that the witness had not sent or received responsive emails.

Discovery

WA Bar News

JUNE 11, 2024

In this column, we’ll address a narrower, but more common, subset of deposition misconduct that the ABA opinion touches on: improper “coaching” during depositions and improper objections intended to impede the questioner. All objections shall be concise and must not suggest or coach answers from the deponent. Washington RPC 3.4(a)

Depositions

E-Discovery LLC

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Defendants objected. UPDATE : Doug Austin, Portions of Litigation Hold Notices Not Privileged, Court Rules (Feb. Doug also posted: Discovery on Discovery Not Warranted, Court Rules (Aug. That may defuse a costly spoliation motion and result in a mutually agreeable solution through cooperative efforts.

Discovery

Complex Discovery

JULY 12, 2024

Supreme Court to protect its corporate records from disclosure, citing a lower court ruling that challenges the sanctity of attorney-client privilege. Judge Ozerden dismissed these challenges, suggesting the law aligns with Section 340B’s objective of ensuring accessible medications for underserved populations.

Pharmaceuticals

E-Discovery LLC

MARCH 13, 2025

However: A court should generally deny a stay of discovery if discovery is needed in defense of the motion, or if resolution of the motion will not dispose of the entire case. cleaned up; citations omitted].

Discovery

SW&L Attorneys Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The court ruled this as fraudulent and restored the assets to the marital estate, prioritizing the wife’s right to an equitable division of property. Forced Sale or Liquidation : If the concealment tactics involve high-value items or significant debts, courts may order the sale of assets or impose liens. In Peterson v.

Finance and Banking

Practice Panther

AUGUST 12, 2024

ABA Rule 1.7 addresses conflicts of interest, which can arise from relationships that might compromise your ability to represent a client objectively. Meanwhile, ABA Rule 8.4 Ass’n , the Florida Supreme Court ruled that a Facebook friendship between a judge and an attorney, by itself, isn’t sufficient for disqualification.

Jury Selection

Ethicking

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Some interesting (if you are me) news came out of Arizona this week: Its Supreme Court approved a rule change limiting the ability of people not directly involved in, or who do not have first-hand knowledge of, a particular matter to pursue ethics complaints.

Court Rules

Percipient

APRIL 22, 2023

23, 2015) the court observed that responding parties presumptively bear the expense of complying with discovery requests unless the expense is “significant.” ” If the subpoena is issued in a state court matter, a state statute or court rule may shift the costs of subpoena compliance to the requesting party (see below).

Subpoenas

Evidence at Trial

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Crown had not shown she received the account agreement [with the arbitration provision] and failed to object." Chambers objected to the above-affidavit, in particular objecting to the statement that "Synchrony's records show[ed] that. The trial court sustained Ms. Chambers' objections and denied the motion.

Evidence

E-Discovery LLC

MAY 22, 2025

In NJ Court Rules Police Geofence Warrants Are Constitutional (Bloomberg Law May 20, 2025), Alex Ebert reported that a New Jersey intermediate appellate court upheld a geofence warrant, within specified limits. Clients can network their databases, such as when a private entity grants access to its local police department.

Evidence

WA Bar News

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

THESE NOTICES OF THE IMPOSITION OF DISCIPLINARY SANCTIONS AND ACTIONS are published pursuant to Rule 3.5(c) c) of the Washington Supreme Court Rules for Enforcement of Lawyer Conduct. The lawyer’s conduct violated the following Rules of Professional Conduct: 1.4 Communication), 1.7

Depositions

Destination Articles Blog

MARCH 15, 2024

Engaging with the Legal Community Active contribution to discussions, sharing insightful blog posts about legal trends or recent Supreme Court rulings, and participating in relevant groups can position you as a thought leader in your field. Don’t hesitate to request recommendations from colleagues, clients, and mentors.

Education

WA Bar News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Washington adopted the then-ABA Model Rule in 1985 when moving from the former Code of Professional Responsibility to RPCs patterned on the ABA Model Rules. 14 Further amendments to the rule and accompanying comments were adopted in 2015 and 2019 to reflect Washington limited license legal practitioner (LLLT) practice.

Witnesses

Practice of Law

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Watkins objected to the relevance of these inquiries. Still, the district court allowed them, reasoning that Childs’s testimony had opened the door to character evidence under Federal Rules of Evidence 404 and 405. Watkins moved for a judgment of acquittal two weeks after his conviction, which the district court denied.

Evidence

MyCase

AUGUST 4, 2023

Calendar integration: Never miss a deadline, appointment, court rule, or client meeting when you integrate the MyCase calendaring software with your email software, like Gmail and Outlook. Delegation When every minute matters, take an objective look at the activities that consume your day.

Energy and Utilities

Practice Panther

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Rather than just praise cloud technology, let’s back up that praise with clear-cut, objective data. Calendar Tracking | Intake consultations, court dates, appointments, deadlines — the list of important dates goes on and on for attorneys.

Technology

Destination Articles Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Supreme Court ruled in Bates v. Avoid comparisons that claim superiority over other law firms unless they can be objectively verified. Over time, concerns about the profession’s dignity led the American Bar Association (ABA) to discourage these practices. This changed in 1977 when the U.S.

Education

E-Discovery LLC

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

19, 2025)(Emphasis added), the court wrote: Throughout his responses, Canales objects to OPWs requests on the ground that they are not reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. The phrase was deleted from the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by the December 2015 amendments. Quest Diagnostics Inc.,

Interrogatories

Evidence at Trial

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

There's reference to an out-of-court statement? But with hearsay having so many exceptions, the most obvious objection may not be the most effective. But Strobel is important reading because it illustrates that even when Sanchez applies ( i.e. , a hearsay objection is sustained), you need to have a "Plan B" in mind.

Evidence

Law and Daily Life

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Specifically, the Church contended that Huntsman's objections were essentially about the use of any Church funds for the City Creek Mall project. The Church claimed that these objections implicated religious principles and therefore should not be adjudicated by secular courts. That was last summer.

Evidence

WA Bar News

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

d (2000) (“The lawyer must use those capacities diligently, not letting the matter languish but proceeding to perform the services called for by the client’s objectives[.]”). ABA, A Legislative History: The Development of the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct, 1982-2013 ( ABA Legislative History ) at 65-66 (2013). 2d 174 (1989).

Court Rules

Evidence at Trial

JANUARY 30, 2023

The trial court ruled that Mr. Seaborn’s statements that he killed someone and was hired to do so were admissible (assuming it related to the Stewart killing and not some other killing). Mullin letters from the Aryan Brotherhood directing the murder. at 151 – 152. Code § 1230). Self-Serving Hearsay? In People v.

Admissibility

Practice of Law

JUNE 30, 2025

They objected to exposing their children to content that conflicts with their religious beliefs and the refusal to allow for opt-outs to instruction involving LGBTQ+ books. The Court ruled 6-3, with Justice Samuel Alito writing for the majority.

Education

Jury Analyst

MAY 22, 2024

A juror tasked with objective deliberation and verdict issuance based on evidence presented in court embodies the foundational aspect of a fair trial. Engaging with media reports on the case can pollute a juror’s objectivity with speculative or non-evidentiary information. Their presence alone commands a certain decorum.

Evidence