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

E-Discovery LLC

May 5, 2025), addressed the important issue of apex depositions in the governmental context. Plaintiffs, a parent and a school-age minor, in a personal injury claim against a school system sought the depositions of nine high-ranking government employees. May 19, 2025)(deposition of CFO and Senior V.P. of private entity).

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Ultimate Sanction Imposed for Discovery Violations

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3, 2025) (per curiam), the intermediate appellate court affirmed a dismissal with prejudice in consolidated cases due to discovery violations. Defendants motion to compel discovery was granted on March 28, 2024. She claimed that she had been unable to find an attorney. The trial court dismissed the case, and this appeal followed.

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Non-Testifying Consultant Subject to Discovery Where Testifying Expert Relied on Consultant’s Work

E-Discovery LLC

Plaintiffs did not disclose the identity of the consultant or the work performed; however, it came out in Dr. Singers deposition. Tesla moved to compel the whole ball of wax identity, a deposition, all documents and communications, invoices, etc. 26(a)(2) governs discovery of expert testimony. Plaintiffs offered half a loaf.

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Deposition Misconduct: Rules, Risks, and Remedies

WA Bar News

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. 10 Second, we’ll focus on depositions rather than hearings or trials. Washington RPC 4.4(a)

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Uber Technologies – Another Hyperlink Decision

E-Discovery LLC

3, 2025), the court issued another hyperlinked document discovery decision arising out of the parties ESI Protocol. One More Thing to Consider Discovery is not an end to itself. Managing E-Discovery and ESI (ABA 2011), Chap. Berman, Use of ESI in Depositions, Chap. Managing E-Discovery and ESI (ABA 2011).

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ESI Protocol Should Define “Documents” and Address Redaction Based on Irrelevancy

E-Discovery LLC

The decision begins: Before the Court is a discovery dispute that underscores the importance of counsel fashioning clear and comprehensive agreements when navigating the perils and pitfalls of electronic discovery. When it comes to discovery of text messages, Fed.R.Civ.P. 26(f)(3)(B) provides an under-used tool. Emphasis added].

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Coinbase Battles SEC Over Access to Gary Gensler’s Private Communications

Complex Discovery

The outcome of this battle could set a critical precedent for how regulatory agencies engage with the rapidly evolving crypto market, impacting cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery professionals. Paul Grewal, Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer, emphasized the importance of these documents in a July 3 social media post.