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Request for “Discovery on Discovery” Was Overbroad; Uber Deponent Was Ordered to Bring Uber Laptop to Deposition; Discovery About Uber Information Governance Training Resolved

E-Discovery LLC

In In Re: Uber Technologies, Inc., Passenger Sexual Assault Litigation , 2025 WL 1393216 (N.D. Cal. May 14, 2025), the court resolved discovery disputes over a corporate designee deposition under Fed.R.Civ.P. 30(b)(6). The court: Narrowed a request for “discovery on discovery”; Ordered that, with limitations, Uber’s deponent must bring an Uber laptop to the deposition; and, Addressed discovery into alleged training to overuse privilege designations.

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Echoes of Innovation: Lessons from The Beatles for Legal Technology and Cybersecurity

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: Innovation often emerges at the intersection of cultural shift and technological possibility. This insightful reflection draws a powerful connection between LegalTechTalk 2025—a major gathering of legal technology professionals in London—and the rich musical history of cities like London and Liverpool. From the legendary crossing at Abbey Road to the lyrical nostalgia of Penny Lane, the quiet gardens of Strawberry Field, and the energetic stage of the Cavern Club, these icon

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Structural Engineering Expert Witness Case Summary

Expert Witness Blog

In the case of Stewart v. Gruber , the testimony of a Structural Engineering Expert Witness was central to the plaintiffs’ attempt to prove claims of professional negligence and breach of contract. However, procedural issues ultimately led to the exclusion of their expert, resulting in dismissal of the case before trial. Background of the Case The plaintiffs, Mr. and Mrs.

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COST BITES 252: WHEN CAN A SOLICITOR PROPERLY TERMINATE A RETAINER? WAS THE CLIENT “THROWN TO THE LIONS”?

Civil Litigation Brief

Here we are looking at a very small part of a judgment in relation to costs on a solicitor/own client assessment. On of the arguments put forward by the (former) client was that the retainer was wrongfully terminated shortly before.

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No Objections: Better Case Management with AI for Paralegals

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

Join this session to get a fresh look at how AI tools can help you work smarter, faster, and more effectively! Attorney and law professor Joe Stephens, J.D., will walk you through the complete journey of a legal case—from the first client meeting through the final outcome—while showing you how artificial intelligence can transform your daily work at each important step.

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Pay Transparency Comes to Plaintiffs’ Firms (And Not Everyone Is Happy About It)

Securities Docket

Remember when your law school career counselor told you that BigLaw was the only path to financial security and professional respect? Of course, that same counselor probably also said law review would be “fun” and that you’d “definitely use everything from Constitutional Law in practice.” Some advice ages about as well as an opened bottle of milk left in a hot car.

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PART 36, REFUSAL TO MEDIATE AND SHOULD A PARTY BE SUBJECT TO THE PART 36 PENALTIES WHEN AN OFFER WAS MADE TO THREE DEFENDANTS?

Civil Litigation Brief

What should the court do in a case where a Part 36 offer is made in relation to a number of defendants but the claimant only succeeds against one of them? Can a failure to accept an offer of mediation.

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CLAIMANT GRANTED RELIEF FROM SANCTIONS (ON APPEAL) FOLLOWING LATE SERVICE OF A COSTS BUDGET (TWO YEARS AND FIVE MONTHS LATE…): BUT AT A COST…

Civil Litigation Brief

Cases relating to late service of the costs budget are still filtering through. Rarely, however, does the failure extend over 2 years and 4 months as it does here. Despite the delay the claimant's successfully appealed against the initial refusal.

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Five Phases of Technological Adoption

Joseph, Hollander & Craft

FEATURE ARTICLE: Five Phases of Technological Adoption 1 Author: Professor Michael H. Hoeflich, PhD , Editor-in-Chief Co-Authors: Katie Hasty, Russ Fischer, Steve Sheppard Legal Editor: Carrie E. Parker This article is featured in Volume 6, Number 6 of the Legal Ethics and Malpractice Reporter , published July 4, 2025. There are five phases to every technological adoption.

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WHEN CAN A JUDGE HEAR AN ISSUE THAT IS NOT “LISTED”? THE ISSUES CONSIDERED IN THE HIGH COURT

Civil Litigation Brief

If an action is listed for hearing on a specific issue when can the judge hear, and make an order in relation to a different issue? This is an issue considered in the case we are looking at here. The.

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Legal Ethics & Malpractice Reporter, Vol. 6, No. 6

Joseph, Hollander & Craft

EDITED BY: Professor Michael H. Hoeflich, PhD , Editor-in-Chief Carrie E. Parker , Legal Editor Luzianne Stafford, Design & Publishing Editor PUBLISHED BY: Joseph, Hollander & Craft LLC PUBLICATION DATE: July 4, 2025 READ & DOWNLOAD FULL-TEXT PDF OF LEMR Vol. 6, No. 6 Introduction to a Special Edition on Legal Technology During the years that the team behind the Legal Ethics & Malpractice Reporter has provided related continuing legal education programs, it has become quite appar

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Leverage Trellis Court Data To Identify More Investment Opportunities

Finance teams find Trellis to be particularly effective in conducting comprehensive due diligence on both individuals and businesses. With our court data solution, financial experts can access critical litigation insights, making it an invaluable resource for informed decision-making in the financial sector.

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What, to the American Incarcerated Person, Is Your Fourth of July?

The Marshall Project

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