Attorney at Work

JANUARY 23, 2023

The marketing objective is to get clients. The cybersecurity objective is to keep your data safe. Those two objectives are often at odds with one another. The post Can Marketing Make Your Law Firm Vulnerable to Cyberattacks? Absolutely appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Objections Technology 318

Lawmatics

MARCH 1, 2023

Depositions are a critical tool for building a case, and as such, it is essential for attorneys of all skill levels to be well-versed in the various objections that can arise during the course of a deposition. While some objections are straightforward, others can be more nuanced and require a deep understanding of the legal system.

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Depositions Objections Witnesses Cross-Examination 130

E-Discovery LLC

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

It – surprisingly – sustained boilerplate objections. Interestingly, the Ho court sustained what appear to be boilerplate objections that plaintiff’s requests were “overly burdensome” and “irrelevant….” While boilerplate objections are generally ineffective, see General Objections, Dracula, and “Whac a Mole” (Apr.

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Discovery Objections Interrogatories Pleadings 130

E-Discovery LLC

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The court wrote: HKS has filed a response, in which HKS does not contest any of Orlando Health’s assertions, admits it has not produced responsive documents, and does not address any objections…. All objections to the discovery at issue, other than privilege, have been waived by the failure to timely respond to the discovery.”

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Objections Discovery Pleadings Litigation 130

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 7, 2024

If a property insurer is going to object to an appraisal panel member’s fee arrangement, it must do so early in the process – not after the panel provides an unfavorable, multimillion-dollar appraisal award. That was the word this week …

Objections 119

Objections Insurance Litigation 119

Simple Legal

APRIL 5, 2023

Then, you can come to the table with facts that disprove those objections and clearly illustrate the benefits of bringing on a new platform. Use these 4 common objections to investing in new legal tech to build your counter-arguments. The post Top 4 objections to migrating from legacy legal tech appeared first on SimpleLegal.

Objections 130

Objections Technology Legal Services 130

E-Discovery LLC

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The State’s newly-minted objections to the deposition topics come far too late , and are not persuasive.” Washington’s “newly-minted” objection asserted that “the entire notice is overbroad and unduly burdensome….” emphasis added). Instead, the issues addressed by Washington’s ‘proposed draft’ revisions to NNI’s notice were minor.”

Objections 130

Objections Depositions Discovery Witnesses 130

Attorney at Work

APRIL 13, 2023

The marketing objective is to get clients. The cybersecurity objective is to keep your data safe. Those two objectives are often at odds with one another. The post Beware of Ethical Perils When Using Generative AI appeared first on Attorney at Work.

Objections 257

Objections Technology 257

Attorney at Work

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

The first step to setting clear success metrics for your business development coaching program is to identify the broad areas of improvement that will be the focus of the program (organizational objectives) and who the program will include (key segments). For example: Objective/Segment Initiatives. Copyright © LeadWise Group, Inc.

Objections 246

Objections 246

Attorney at Work

JANUARY 11, 2023

Most business communications have one objective: to obtain a response. Focus on communicating better to increase your odds of a quick and meaningful reply. Lawyers spend a lot of time communicating to get work done. We communicate with clients, colleagues and each other.

Objections 275

Objections 275

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 4, 2024

regulator said on Wednesday it still believes that air bag inflators in 49 million U.S. vehicles assembled by 13 automakers pose serious safety risks and it is considering issuing a recall. The issue has been linked to one …

Objections 105

Objections 105

Insurance Journal

JUNE 5, 2025

A Republican attempt to block states from enforcing new artificial intelligence rules over the next decade has drawn growing bipartisan objections, exposing tension in Washington over allowing for more unchecked AI development. The proposal, buried on pages 278 and 279 …

Objections 63

Objections 63

Attorney at Work

AUGUST 23, 2022

Communicate a Clear Objective. The participants of the brainstorming activity should all understand the objective of the session. Explain why they are there, the objective of the gathering and the basic rules of the game (aka brainstorming). Think of it as a game: everyone needs to know the rules before they can play along.

Objections 297

Objections Trial Strategy Witnesses 297

E-Discovery LLC

OCTOBER 12, 2024

July 17, 2024), the court held that no privilege log was required until scope of discovery objections were resolved. See No Privilege Log Is Needed While Scope of Discovery Objections Are Pending (Aug. The Wiliams court reached the same result.

Discovery 130

Discovery Objections Healthcare 130

Attorney at Work

MAY 28, 2022

Objectively summarize what was said, making sure to include the uncivil behavior. This can take many forms, but typically opposing counsel will make many speaking objections, instruct the witness how to answer, or sometimes tell you how to run the deposition.

Depositions 234

Depositions Objections Witnesses Discovery 234

E-Discovery LLC

APRIL 5, 2025

12, 2024); No Privilege Log Is Needed While Scope of Discovery Objections Are Pending (Aug. Both Mr. Hall and MAIP objected to the subpoena on a number of bases. The Hall Court added that Plaintiff and MAIP timely asserted privilege in their objections to the subpoena. at *11 (Emphasis added). See generally Fed.

Discovery 130

Discovery Subpoenas Objections Affidavits 130

Lawmatics

JANUARY 30, 2025

Andy highlighted the importance of scripts that build trust, address objections, and demonstrate empathy. Time Stamps of Key Takeaways 0:00 Make every inquiry count The webinar kicks off with a focus on pre-scripting and creating consistent, professional processes for initial inquiries.

Legal Services 113

Legal Services Objections 113

E-Discovery LLC

MAY 31, 2025

May 22, 2025), the court wrote: The Citys objection that it did not understand the request as phrased is disingenuous at best and frankly appears more likely to be intentionally obstructionist. It also raised privilege and other objections. Boilerplate objections and a referral to Trial Rule 34, may not have advanced the Citys cause.

Discovery 130

Discovery Objections Litigation 130

Attorney at Work

MAY 2, 2022

Testimonials, case studies, and other objective examples of prior experience help accomplish that objective. According to a study conducted by Nielsen, 92% of consumers are more likely to trust non-paid recommendations than any other form of marketing and advertising. Ethos, Pathos and Logos: Use All the Tools at Your Disposal.

Legal Services 285

Legal Services Objections Evidence 285

Attorney at Work

DECEMBER 3, 2021

With an Objective Look Back, You Can Plan for Moving Forward. With an objective look back, you can plan for moving forward. Ask your employees for input as their front-line communications with clients may reveal stresses or successes that you don’t see from your vantage point.

Finance and Banking 289

Finance and Banking Objections Education Insurance 289

E-Discovery LLC

JUNE 24, 2024

2010)(emphasis added); see, e.g., Court Excused Party From Waiver by Failure to Provide Specific Objections (Aug. Furthermore, even when privilege objections are timely asserted, the failure to produce a proper privilege log generally constitutes waiver of the privilege objections.” In Bautech USA, Inc. Resolve Equip.,

Objections 130

Objections Interrogatories Discovery Litigation 130

E-Discovery LLC

JUNE 10, 2025

Then, the EEOC will have two weeks for any remaining objections. Finally, the court summarized its order and established milestones for compliance. The next milestone will be June 13, 2025.

Discovery 130

Discovery Exhibits Precedent Evidence 130

E-Discovery LLC

APRIL 18, 2025

With respect to the non-searchability of the documents, Plaintiff asserts these documents were produced in a similar or same manner as were other documents that had previously been produced for Defendant, yet Defendant never objected in the past. Plaintiffs argument to that effect is, therefore, unpersuasive. ESI-Principles.pdf.

Objections 130

Objections Discovery Depositions Court Rules 130

E-Discovery LLC

MAY 12, 2025

Plaintiffs complained that defendants provided only generalized privilege objections in response to discovery. On a separate issue, Plaintiffs argued that defendant improperly objected to certain standard interrogatories provided by the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure.

Interrogatories 130

Interrogatories Discovery Objections 130

E-Discovery LLC

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Defendant Hirschbach added the following to its work product objection: Beyond this, Hirschbach objects to this request because it is overbroad, vague and ambiguous. Next , the court overruled the improper boilerplate objections. 26, 2024). _ [1] I will soon be posting an updated blog on boilerplate objections.

Admissibility 130

Admissibility Discovery Objections Evidence 130

My Shingle

JUNE 11, 2025

Generative AI isn’t just another shiny object. It’s a powerful tool that lawyers are already using to transform their practices. But let’s be honest: most training out there? It doesn’t quite hit the mark. Forget static CLEs and high-level ethics panels.This is about getting your hands dirty and seeing real tools in action.

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Objections 52

E-Discovery LLC

APRIL 20, 2025

2008), was an early decision on cooperation, boilerplate objections, waiver by failure to object properly, and a court-ordered meet-and-confer. Initially, during a hearing, the Court raised concerns about the breadth of plaintiffs discovery requests and the nature of defense objections. Mayflower Textile Servs. Emphasis added].

Discovery 130

Discovery Objections Litigation 130

E-Discovery LLC

APRIL 4, 2025

the Court set out and applied the principles governing subpoenas and objections to them. Hall, on behalf of MAIP, objected based in part on privilege. MAIP joined Mr. Halls objection and stated that it would share the documents with Mr. Halls objection and stated that it would share the documents with Mr. Halls counsel for review.

Subpoenas 130

Subpoenas Discovery Objections Witnesses 130

E-Discovery LLC

MARCH 2, 2025

the District Judge overruled objections to several rulings of the Magistrate Judge. In overruling the objection to that holding, the District Judge wrote that: Instead of propounding a focused request, Plaintiffs requested general rolling discovery. The objection is overruled. In Rouse v. 2025 WL 573278 (D.

Discovery 130

Discovery Objections Litigation 130

E-Discovery LLC

MARCH 8, 2025

The court wrote that it then adopted Defendants protocol [as an order] and no objection to that order was filed. See Too Busy to Respond to Discovery = Waiver of Objections & Sanctions (Nov. Mistake #3: On January 2, 2025, [1] Plaintiff objected to the Magistrate Judges December 23, 2024, decision. [2] See 28 U.S.C.636(b)(1)(fourteen

Discovery 130

Discovery Objections Interrogatories Litigation 130

E-Discovery LLC

JULY 9, 2024

An in camera review is not appropriate merely because a party objects to assertions of privilege. And, a mere objection, or even a suspicion, is not a basis upon which the parties can shift a burden to the Court that they should bear themselves. For example, a “knee-jerk, boilerplate objection about undue burden,” has failed.

Objections 130

Objections Discovery Litigation Evidence 130

E-Discovery LLC

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Plaintiffs supplemental response stated: Plaintiff objects to this interrogatory as compound. Plaintiffs supplemental response stated: Plaintiff objects to this interrogatory as compound. Defendants Interrogatory No.

Discovery 130

Discovery Interrogatories Objections Court Rules 130

Attorney at Work

OCTOBER 12, 2021

The objective of narrow positioning is to be perceived as less interchangeable, and Kirkland & Ellis has few counterparts in the PE space. By way of example, consider Kirkland & Ellis’ dominance in generating high-margin litigation, transactional, and restructuring work from the private equity industry.

Summons 266

Summons Objections Legal Services Litigation 266

E-Discovery LLC

OCTOBER 18, 2024

I have always objected to any similar discovery request in an RPD for the following reasons. 34(b)(2)(A) states: “For each item or category, the response must either state that inspection and related activities will be permitted as requested or state with specificity the grounds for objecting to the request, including the reasons.

Discovery 130

Discovery Objections Litigation Trial Preparation 130

E-Discovery LLC

AUGUST 25, 2024

Objections to discovery should be specific. Court Excused Party From Waiver by Failure to Provide Specific Objections (Aug. 11, 2022)(objections should be stated with particularity); General Objections, Dracula, and “Whac a Mole” (Apr. Boilerplate objections are both ineffective and sanctionable. 16, 2024).

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Objections Discovery Manufacturing 130