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Discovery 101 – Court Sets Out Ground Rules to Resolve Discovery Dispute

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5] “The rules also require objections to interrogatories and requests for production of documents to be made with specificity.” [6] 7] “Boilerplate objections are legally meaningless and amount to a waiver of an objection.” [8] 7] “Boilerplate objections are legally meaningless and amount to a waiver of an objection.” [8]

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

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WMATA moved for summary judgment based on the lack of expert testimony. First , the moving party must establish that there was a duty to preserve potentially relevant evidence. That duty arises “when a party reasonably should know that the evidence may be relevant to anticipated litigation.” Id. In response, Ms.

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Evidence that can prove business losses due to legal malpractice

Newport Beach California Business Litigation Law B

If you are a business owner, what evidence do you need to confirm that legal malpractice caused your business to suffer losses? Thus, you must gather key evidence, such as: Financial records: Balance sheets and income statements can show the decline in business performance after the alleged malpractice took place.

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Relative Proportionality Argument Rejected

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Wiegand objected. After setting out the boilerplate on scope of discovery and requirements for a protective order, the Court wrote: “The burden is on the party resisting discovery to explain specifically why its objections, including those based on irrelevance, are proper given the broad and liberal construction of federal discovery rules.”

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10 Biases That Affect Jury Verdicts

Jury Analyst

Here are ten common biases and how they influence juror decision-making : Confirmation Bias : Jurors favor evidence that aligns with their beliefs, ignoring contradictory information. Racial Bias : Subtle racial assumptions affect credibility judgments and evidence interpretation.

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The Power of Media Coverage: How it Shapes Jurors’ Perceptions and How Scientific Jury Analysis Can Help Mitigate Bias

Jury Analyst

The judicial system strives to provide fair and impartial trials, relying on jurors to evaluate evidence and make informed decisions. This blog post delves into the influence of media coverage on jurors’ perceptions of evidence and defendants, drawing upon the rich body of research in social psychology.

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DEPOSITION OUTLINE OF A MEDICAL MALPRACTRICE DEFENSE EXPERT

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

1. FIND ANY EVIDENCE OF AN “ERROR OF JUDGMENT” ON THE PART OF DEFENDANT (1) IF SO, EXPLAIN IN DETAIL R. LIMITING AREA OF EXPERT TESTIMONY 1. AREAS WITNESS WILL DEFER TO ANOTHER EXPERT UPON.