E-Discovery LLC

JUNE 20, 2024

Life is Short It is also a red flag when the court notes: “Since February of 2023, there have only been rare and brief occasions when the parties did not have some discovery dispute before the court.” There is nothing wrong with a little humor to provide a break in the monotony of this long and tedious discovery war.” June 17, 2024).

Discovery

E-Discovery LLC

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

While not the focus of this blog, it is interesting that some of the evidence of the undue influence came from graphic text messages. In Sullivan , the appellant (Joan) was unsuccessful on a discovery issue because she had not asked the right question in discovery. Standard General Interrogatory No. Rules Form No.

Interrogatories

E-Discovery LLC

OCTOBER 17, 2024

11, 2024), involved a request for discovery from a former Town attorney concerning an offer that he allegedly made to plaintiffs. The court: set out the governing standard for discovery from an attorney and, denied a request to depose the attorney; but, authorized a limited interrogatory to him. emphasis added]. See Fed.R.Evid.

Discovery

E-Discovery LLC

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

29, 2024), rejected “oceanic” discovery requests, while permitting reasonable ones. The court wrote: “Not surprisingly, discovery in this case, like ‘the course of true love, [has been anything but] smooth.’ The court wrote: “Not surprisingly, discovery in this case, like ‘the course of true love, [has been anything but] smooth.’

Discovery

E-Discovery LLC

OCTOBER 9, 2024

16, 2024)(citing cases: “Defendants included general and boilerplate objections in their responses to discovery, which are not acceptable in this circuit. Defendants’ responses are a perfect example of how not to answer discovery requests. See General Objections, Dracula, and “Whac a Mole” (Apr. Griffith Lab’ys, Inc.,

Objections

E-Discovery LLC

AUGUST 16, 2024

13, 2024), the court began its decision of discovery issues with: “At the hearing Plaintiffs tried to walk back this [discovery] request and said it was limited to refund data, rather than a wholesale redo of non-custodial discovery. This raises important questions about the resulting data, such as: Who moves it in evidence?

Discovery

E-Discovery LLC

OCTOBER 2, 2024

26(b)(1), “[r]elevant information need not be admissible at trial if the discovery appears reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence.” The December 2015 amendments to Rule 26(b)(1) deleted the phrase “subject matter of the action” from the scope of discovery. 9, 2021). [2] 9, 2021). [2]

Admissibility

E-Discovery LLC

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

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.” 16, 2024)(Bredar, J.), The Bender Court disagreed. Wiegand objected.

Discovery

E-Discovery LLC

JUNE 25, 2024

There were several other discovery disputes and the parties submitted emails, exhibits, and a declaration. Defendants added: According to Defendants, while the parties conducted multiple telephone conferences thereafter regarding Plaintiffs’ complaints as to Defendants’ discovery responses, the privilege log issue was never raised….

Discovery

E-Discovery LLC

AUGUST 13, 2024

The Court “presided over a discovery dispute hearing related to Plaintiff’s motions to compel interrogatory requests and requests for production of documents, and related to a motion for a protective order filed by the Defendant.” Sometimes Discovery Disputes Do Not Bring Out the Best in Us – Part II (Jun.

Discovery

E-Discovery LLC

MARCH 8, 2025

Plaintiff essentially ignored its obligations under the discovery order and made no attempt to even contact a vendor until after the order was entered by Magistrate Judge Jackson. Mistake #2: Next, Plaintiffs interrogatory responses were untimely and the U.S. That protocol controlled in this case and Plaintiff failed to comply with it.

Discovery

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

OCTOBER 31, 2024

THREE PRIMARY DEFENSE CLAIMS __ __ __ PLAINTIFF PROOF OF CAUSATION __ DEFENDANT CAUSATION DEFENSE _ PRELIMINARY STATUS REVIEW  Review local rules regarding deadlines and requirements DISCOVERY REVIEW Interrogatories  Review defendant’s answers to interrogatories. Note incomplete answers for motion. Supplement if needed.

Cross-Examination

SW&L Attorneys Blog

MARCH 15, 2025

Discovery is a critical component of the legal process, enabling parties to obtain necessary evidence and documents relevant to a case. Scope And Limitations Of Discovery The scope of discovery is contingent upon the specifics of the case at hand; generally, any relevant non-privileged information is deemed discoverable.

Discovery

CaseFox

MARCH 23, 2023

Investigation: Once you have hired an attorney, they will conduct a thorough investigation to gather evidence to support your claim. Discovery: During the litigation process, both parties will engage in discovery, which involves exchanging information and evidence relevant to the case.

Depositions

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

OCTOBER 17, 2024

We know that once the juror forms an impression of your client and their story, it will influence how they view the evidence and issues in your cases. You review interrogatory answers and any statements, and cover the issues in the case. You never get a second chance to make that first impression.

Depositions

SW&L Attorneys Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Part of the civil litigation process involves gathering evidence, known as discovery. Attorneys do this by sending written questions called interrogatories , issuing subpoenas , and holding depositions. A general rule of thumb: if the case does not involve criminal charges or juveniles, its probably civil litigation.

Depositions

Joseph, Hollander & Craft

MAY 15, 2025

This is done through discovery, which could involve subpoenas to get as much data on the marital finances as possible. Missouri views this behavior as a criminal act if the assets were hidden during formal interrogatories. If there is significant evidence that you can use against your ex-spouse, they may be more likely to settle.

Finance and Banking

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. See Reasonably Calculated to Lead to Discovery of Admissible Evidence (Nov. citation omitted]. Bartow Ins.

Interrogatories

E-Discovery LLC

APRIL 23, 2025

plaintiffs notified the Court of seemingly intractable discovery disputes. FIRST GENERAL OBJECTION Defendants objected to discovery because they claimed it was based on the false premise that the United States can or has been ordered to facilitate Abrego Garcias release from custody in El Salvador. (2025), slip op. 11:2412:2, Apr.

Discovery