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Local Rule Prohibiting Definitions in Interrogatories Without Leave of Court

E-Discovery LLC

JULY 31, 2025

The court cited a local rule that prohibits use of definitions in interrogatories without leave of court. In pertinent part, Herman objected to the definitions in Payne’s interrogatories. b) (“A party may not separately define words used in an interrogatory without the court’s leave.”). applies only to interrogatories.

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

E-Discovery LLC

JULY 25, 2025

5] “The rules also require objections to interrogatories and requests for production of documents to be made with specificity.” [6] 28, 2024); How to Create a “Metadata” or “Metadata Plus” Log Using a Litigation Review Platform (Aug. “Courts have long condemned omnibus “any and all” document requests.” [5] 26(b)(5)(A)(ii).” [11]

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When Can a Party Refer to Produced Records as an Answer to an Interrogatory?

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JANUARY 8, 2025

Plaintiff contended that, in response to plaintiffs interrogatories, Defendants improperly refer to hundreds of pages of documents, which is non-responsive, evasive, and in violation of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 33(d). First, it must show that a review of the documents will actually reveal answers to the interrogatories.

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Sanctions for Failure to Comply With a Scheduling Order That Set Discovery Milestones

E-Discovery LLC

MAY 27, 2025

The principal function of a scheduling order is to move the case efficiently through the litigation process by setting specific dates or time limits for anticipated litigation events to occur. Mr. Little was precluded from introducing evidence of liability or damages. at *3 (quotations and citation omitted). at *1, 3, 8.

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StubHub: “The Court is not going to do that.”

E-Discovery LLC

AUGUST 16, 2024

In the latest iteration of In Re StubHub Refund Litigation , 2024 WL 3817068 (N.D. This is adversarial litigation, and there need to be clearly understood responsibilities. You can move your opponent’s rog responses in evidence as the statement of a party opponent because your opponent said those facts are true. emphasis added].

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Sometimes Discovery Disputes Do Not Bring Out the Best in Us – Part II

E-Discovery LLC

JUNE 20, 2024

Nor is it a positive development when that court wrote: “Things have never exactly moved along at a break-neck pace in this litigation. The main topic here is ‘contention interrogatories’…. The court explained that: “A large portion of the parties’ dispute has to do with what a contention interrogatory can ask for.

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“Boilerplate” Objections Are Generally Condemned; Except When They’re Not

E-Discovery LLC

OCTOBER 9, 2024

26(b)(1)states: The former provision for discovery of relevant but inadmissible information that appears “reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence” is also deleted. It is replaced by the direct statement that “Information within this scope of discovery need not be admissible in evidence to be discoverable.”

Objections

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Is a Vehicle’s “On Board” or “Dash Cam” Video Protected From Disclosure as “Work Product?”

E-Discovery LLC

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Plaintiff responded that the videos were not created in anticipation of litigation and therefore they are not protected work product. It explained that “there is nothing in the record to suggest that Defendant created the requested videos in anticipation of litigation. Next , the court overruled the improper boilerplate objections.

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Two Recent Decisions Imposing Sanctions for Discovery Failures

E-Discovery LLC

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The circuit court then prohibited Mr. Etame from presenting any evidence and struck his pleadings, including counterclaims. Benton filed suit, Hartley Hall propounded interrogatories and document requests. There are cases where litigants are being directed to support their discovery positions under oath. He failed to comply.

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From Consultation to Judgment: What to Expect in a Personal Injury Claim

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MARCH 23, 2023

Investigation: Once you have hired an attorney, they will conduct a thorough investigation to gather evidence to support your claim. The litigation process can be lengthy and expensive, but your attorney will guide you through each step. This may include depositions, interrogatories, and requests for documents.

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Discovery From Former Attorney About Disputed Quid Pro Quo Offer to Opponent

E-Discovery LLC

OCTOBER 17, 2024

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. The defendants, a Town and others , denied knowledge of the alleged offer. The plaintiffs wanted to develop certain property that they owned. emphasis added]. See Fed.R.Evid.

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E-Discovery 101 – – A Refresher on the Scope of Discovery + Boilerplate Objections Sustained

E-Discovery LLC

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Information within this scope of discovery need not be admissible in evidence to be discoverable.” Similarly, identification of details of transactions in response to Interrogatory No. 11 is unduly burdensome where the account statements have been produced.”

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Relative Proportionality Argument Rejected

E-Discovery LLC

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

In the District of Maryland: “Unlike some other courts … this Court does not impose on the requesting party the burden of establishing the substantial similarity of the requested incidents and lawsuits subject at the discovery stage of the litigation. That is a very rigorous process, often necessitating expert testimony. sled at Wisp.”

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Discovery is the Lawyer’s X-Ray; However, an MRI May Not Be Reasonable

E-Discovery LLC

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Discovery is the lawyer’s x-ray: “Discovery procedure serves much the same function in the field of law as the X-ray in the field of medicine and surgery; and if its use can be sufficiently extended and its methods simplified, litigation will largely cease to be a game of chance.” 691, 717 (1998)(citation omitted). “The Rodriguez v.

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ESI Protocol Deemed Controlling

E-Discovery LLC

MARCH 8, 2025

Some litigants have refused to enter into ESI Protocols, or refused to agree to incorporate a contractual protocol into a court order, out of concern that a future failure to comply would lead to sanctions. Mistake #2: Next, Plaintiffs interrogatory responses were untimely and the U.S. In re StubHub Refund Litig., McClinton v.

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Do You Have to Ask an Opponent for a Privilege Log?

E-Discovery LLC

JUNE 25, 2024

c)(2) contentions, in reviewing the briefs and exhibits, it is evident that the communication issues addressed in the court’s January 11, 2024 order have not been resolved. at *5-6, passim , as well as contention interrogatories, id. See Accurate and Complete Discovery Responses Can Be Strategically Advantageous (May 13, 2024).

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Felder: Part 1 of 4: Court-Ordered Transcription of “Meet and Confer” Session

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.” Wilburn, however: “Plaintiff has not put before the undersigned any evidence that she sought to depose Ms.

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No Need To Hunt For Information Like Cousin Vinny. The North Dakota Rules Of Discovery Simplify The Process!

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. Protection Of Work Product Documents created in anticipation of litigation are generally shielded from discovery because the documents contain the partys work product.

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The Deposition: What To Expect And How To Prepare

SW&L Attorneys Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Civil litigation cases involve a wide variety of topics: contracts, business disputes, construction, negligence, personal injury, contested probates, family law, and more. A general rule of thumb: if the case does not involve criminal charges or juveniles, its probably civil litigation. Contributor: Lee Grossman What Is a Deposition?

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A Wake Up Call Revisited: Read the Rules & Don’t Argue “Not Reasonably Calculated” in Federal Courts

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. Emphasis added]. citation omitted]. accord Avila v.

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When Can a Party Refer to Produced Records as an Answer to an Interrogatory?

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Sanctions for Failure to Comply With a Scheduling Order That Set Discovery Milestones

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StubHub: “The Court is not going to do that.”

Sometimes Discovery Disputes Do Not Bring Out the Best in Us – Part II

“Boilerplate” Objections Are Generally Condemned; Except When They’re Not

Is a Vehicle’s “On Board” or “Dash Cam” Video Protected From Disclosure as “Work Product?”

Two Recent Decisions Imposing Sanctions for Discovery Failures

From Consultation to Judgment: What to Expect in a Personal Injury Claim

Discovery From Former Attorney About Disputed Quid Pro Quo Offer to Opponent

E-Discovery 101 – – A Refresher on the Scope of Discovery + Boilerplate Objections Sustained

Relative Proportionality Argument Rejected

Discovery is the Lawyer’s X-Ray; However, an MRI May Not Be Reasonable

ESI Protocol Deemed Controlling

Do You Have to Ask an Opponent for a Privilege Log?

Felder: Part 1 of 4: Court-Ordered Transcription of “Meet and Confer” Session

No Need To Hunt For Information Like Cousin Vinny. The North Dakota Rules Of Discovery Simplify The Process!

The Deposition: What To Expect And How To Prepare

A Wake Up Call Revisited: Read the Rules & Don’t Argue “Not Reasonably Calculated” in Federal Courts

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