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THIS IS NOT EXPERT OPINION BUT “ARGUMENTS” SAYS THE JUDGE: PERMISSION TO RELY ON EXPERT NOT GIVEN

Civil Litigation Brief

In Norman v N & CJ Horton Property [2024] EWHC 2994 (Ch) Master Clark found that proposed “expert evidence” was not evidence at all but simply opinions. The person preparing the report was not allowed to give expert evidence on.

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From Generative AI to Zero Trust: Cybersecurity Discussed by Microsoft’s Greg Wilson at the Tallinn Digital Summit

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: Greg Wilson’s keynote at the 2024 Tallinn Digital Summit offers profound insights for cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery professionals. Highlighting the growing convergence of AI, cybercrime, and nation-state attacks, Wilson’s address is a clarion call for proactive measures. His emphasis on zero-trust architectures, human-centric security, and international collaboration provides a comprehensive framework for navigating the evolving threat lan

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North Carolina Formal Opinion 2023-3

Joseph, Hollander & Craft

New Authority: North Carolina Formal Opinion 2023-3 Author: Professor Michael H. Hoeflich, PhD , Editor-in-Chief Legal Editor: Carrie E. Parker ; Design & Publishing Editor: Matthew T. Stephens This article is featured in Volume 5, Number 11 of the Legal Ethics and Malpractice Reporter , published November 30, 2024. On July 14, 2024, the North Carolina Bar Association issued Formal 2023-3, which, while rather narrow in focus, does open up interesting possibilities for law office managemen

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THE SOLICITORS ACT AND CHALLENGING INTERIM BILLS: THE SUPREME COURT HAS REFUSED PERMISSION TO APPEAL IN SIGNATURE LITIGATION

Civil Litigation Brief

In Signature Litigation LLP v Ivanishvili [2024] EWCA Civ 901 the Court of Appeal upheld an earlier decision of Costs Judge Leonard that a series of bills rendered by the appellant solicitors were not interim statute bills.

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Fresh Out of School: How to Become an Expert Paralegal

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

The difference between a paralegal and an exceptional paralegal isn't just competence—it's the bold initiative to anticipate needs, master hidden firm dynamics, and transform challenges into opportunities that showcase your indispensable value. Join this webinar with attorney Joe Stephens to get an insider's perspective into how you can become a strategic asset to your practice!

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Town Sanctioned for Prejudicial Breaches of Duty to Preserve in Alleged Sexual Assault Case; Court Also Addresses Use of Personal Email by Council Members

E-Discovery LLC

In Doe v. Vanderpool , 2024 WL 4881928 (D. Md. Nov. 25, 2024)(Sullivan, J.), the Court held that the Town of Fairmount Heights breached its preservation duty. Ms. Doe claimed that, after arrest, a Town police officer sexually assaulted her. She sued officers and the Town. Discovery had been conducted for almost a year and the deadlines extended three times.

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SECOND ACTION STRUCK OUT AS AN ABUSE OF PROCESS: HIDING AN INTENTION TO START FRESH PROCEEDINGS IS A HIGHLY DANGEROUS STRATEGY

Civil Litigation Brief

In BCLI v Commissioner of the Police for the Metropolis [2024] EWHC 3018 (KB) HHJ Karen Walden-Smith (sitting as a Judge of the High Court) struck out a claimant’s second action against the defendant police force.

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Legal Ethics & Malpractice Reporter, Vol. 5, No. 11

Joseph, Hollander & Craft

EDITED BY: Professor Michael H. Hoeflich, PhD , Editor-in-Chief Carrie E. Parker , Legal Editor Matthew T. Stephens , Design & Publishing Editor PUBLISHED BY: Joseph, Hollander & Craft LLC PUBLICATION DATE: November 30, 2024 READ & DOWNLOAD FULL-TEXT PDF OF LEMR Vol. 5, No. 11 FEATURE ARTICLE: If Santa Were a Lawyer The month of December is a bit different from other months for most of us.