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Standard for Court-Ordered Forensic Examinations – When Does Misconduct “Cross the Rubicon”?

E-Discovery LLC

This was the “umpteenth” discovery issue in a dispute that arose over a commercial acquisition deal that “went south.” These circumstances are no doubt personal for all involved—and the case involves a lot of money—which has spawned a contentious discovery process. Mintas moved to compel or for a forensic examination.

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Sanctions Denied Because of Lack of Prejudice, Despite Breach of Duty to Preserve Video

E-Discovery LLC

Although the Fourth Circuit permits a rebuttable presumption of relevance where willfulness or bad faith is shown, Ms. This blog was initially posted on Electronic Discovery Reference Model. Prejudice exists only “where the party’s ability to present its case is compromised as a result of the missing evidence.” Rasnick , 42 F.4th

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When Can a Court Deviate from the Child Support Guidelines?

Joseph, Hollander & Craft

The amount of child support that is calculated pursuant to the Missouri guidelines is “presumed,” but this presumption is rebuttable. We can also use the discovery process to ask key questions and obtain documents. We use subpoenas and other discovery tools effectively to argue that the other parent can afford a higher obligation.

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“Self Help” Discovery Results in Striking of Wrongfully Obtained Evidence

E-Discovery LLC

It wrote: Pursuant to its inherent authority, the Court will strike the improperly used material from the pleadings, and Campbell will be barred from using it as evidence in this litigation, except for purposes of rebuttal or impeachment. This blog was initially posted on Electronic Discovery Reference Model and JD Supra.

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Amendments to CR 26 and 30 Will Change Discovery and Deposition Practice

WA Bar News

They will require a material change in the way many attorneys practice discovery. EXPERT WITNESS DISCLOSURE It was the Work Group’s impression that many litigants tactically withhold discovery of testifying expert witnesses on the ground that no disclosure is required until a case schedule deadline. e) Supplementation of Responses.

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Legal Battles and Data Privacy: Roku and Snap Inc. Under Scrutiny

Complex Discovery

In rebuttal, Roku has labeled these claims as “inaccurate,” affirming its commitment to protecting user privacy and compliance with existing legal frameworks. The attorney general emphasized the need to hold companies accountable for jeopardizing childrens information security.

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Putin Redoubles Demands: New Peace Terms Cement Russia’s Expansionist Agenda

Complex Discovery

Kyiv’s Rebuttal and Renewed Western Appeals Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky responded forcefully, interpreting Putin’s statements as confirmation of imperial ambitions that could extend beyond Ukraine to other post-Soviet states.