Complex Discovery

JULY 10, 2025

In contemporary enterprise environments, the dynamics of technology purchasing and its influence on organizational growth have witnessed significant evolution, driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation.

Technology

Temple University Beasley School of Law - Advocacy

JULY 11, 2025

” Despite all these witnesses’ testimony dripping with prejudicial prior-bad-acts evidence, the court issued limiting instructions before only one witness’s testimony and at the end of the trial. First, courts can’t stop when they find that “well, counsel initially objected to this proof.” Two bear mention.

Evidence

WA Bar News

JULY 16, 2025

Perception is Everything Independent, objective, fair—these are words that are often associated with the Platonic ideal of our legal system. Yet, in a high-profile case, the independence, objectivity, and fairness of court can be thrown into question for the public and legal professionals.

Legal Arguments

Complex Discovery

JUNE 8, 2025

While this policy shift represents a notable change in Washington’s posture, the ISW assesses that economic pressure alone is unlikely to coerce Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate or abandon his objectives. The air and missile domain witnessed one of the heaviest assaults in recent months. strategic objectives.

Objections

E-Discovery LLC

JUNE 28, 2025

It asserted prejudice because it could not call the person who took the photos as a trial witness. Defendant’s objection was overruled. The City objected to the admission of the photographs, asserting that those photographs were “not disclosed in discovery.” The court overruled the City’s objection.

Discovery

Civil Litigation Brief

JULY 15, 2025

Today we are looking at a case that everyone involved in making an application for non-party disclosure should read. The Master was highly critical of the applicant's conduct of the application and the evidence in support. It proved to be.

Objections

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.

Depositions

E-Discovery LLC

MAY 17, 2025

The City Defendants objected to the ESI Order. The objection was overruled. As noted, after the court ruled, the City Defendants objected to the Magistrate Judges decision. The Hall court addressed each argument and overruled all of the City Defendants objections. In Rayome v. ABT Electronics , 2024 WL 1435098 (N.D.

Objections

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 “argues that NNI’s 51-topic Rule 30(b)(6) deposition notice” is overbroad and unduly burdensome, and denies that it ever agreed to prepare and produce witnesses to testify on those topics…. emphasis added).

Objections

E-Discovery LLC

AUGUST 16, 2024

Can a witness authenticate a video if the video contains images that the witness did not see? Here, the authenticating witness saw what happened before and after the shooting, as shown on the video, but he did not see the shooting that was also shown on the video. Second , the “silent witness” theory is available.

Witnesses

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. Remember, too, that depositions are transcribed and often videotaped.

Depositions

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

WA Bar News

APRIL 14, 2025

Fucile Fact witnesses can make a critical difference in a case. In one instance, the witness might be a bystander to an automobile accident who can say whether the light was green or red. First, for simplicity, we will address fact witnesses who are unrepresented. Their role varies with any given litigation. CONTEXT RPC 3.4(b)

Witnesses

E-Discovery LLC

DECEMBER 21, 2024

Can a witness authenticate a video if the video contains images that the witness did not see? Boilerplate Objections Are Generally Condemned; Except When Theyre Not Citing the Correct Subsection of Fed.R.Evid. Is a Composite Video Admissible and Can a Police Officer Narrate It at Trial?

Admissibility

E-Discovery LLC

APRIL 4, 2025

the Court set out and applied the principles governing subpoenas and objections to them. The Court explained the dispute: Mr. Hall alleges that BPD and three former officersDonald Licato, Frank Barlow, and John Barrickconcealed exculpatory evidence and coerced false witness testimony during Plaintiffs 1992 murder trial. 24, 2022).

Subpoenas

CaseFox

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

How many times have you heard an attorney or lawyer in a court say, “Objection, Your Honor!” But have you wondered what these are and how many types of objections are in court? Court objections are basically when a trial attorney objects to the opposing counsel’s questions or the testimony of the witness.

Objections

WA Bar News

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

1 The amendments to CR 26 affect objections, supplementation, and disclosure of experts. EXPERT WITNESS DISCLOSURE It was the Work Group’s impression that many litigants tactically withhold discovery of testifying expert witnesses on the ground that no disclosure is required until a case schedule deadline.

Depositions

E-Discovery LLC

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Neither of the testifying detectives witnessed the events about which they testified. The Maryland Supreme Court recently held that a witness can authenticate a video that contains images the witness did not see. Can a witness authenticate a video if the video contains images that the witness did not see?

Admissibility

E-Discovery LLC

MAY 27, 2024

In response, “the prosecutor proffered that Sandhu was named in the supplemental discovery documents, which had been disclosed several weeks before the start of trial, but candidly acknowledged that the State had not indicated its intention to call Sandhu as a witness at that time. Williams v. State , 416 Md. 670, 698 (2010).

Discovery

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

JANUARY 15, 2025

They just launch off without any particular objective other than an impeachment they have available. They just have a general sense they want to prove the witness is wrong or a liar. Demonstrating the bias of the witness to undermine the testimony offered 2. We need specific focused objectives thought out and planned in advance.

Cross-Examination

WA Bar News

JUNE 11, 2024

Fucile “[T]estimony of witnesses who were kicked by plaintiff’s attorney while the witnesses were responding to defendants’ attorney’s inquiry. because there is no way of knowing what the testimony would have been if the witnesses had been left alone.” — West v. should not be considered as evidence. Irwin (E.D.

Depositions

Gerry Oginski's New York Legal Blog

JUNE 26, 2018

That would be awesome if that were a proper legal objection. "Judge, What will he accomplish by yelling out "OBJECTION JUDGE! The point is that when you stand up and make an objection, it's supposed to be because the lawyer is doing something that's causing you concern. "Judge, HE'S WHINING!"

Objections

E-Discovery LLC

APRIL 16, 2025

The Court entered one that would conditionally preclude defendants from calling certain witnesses unless they could demonstrate that the witness had not sent or received responsive emails. However, in my view, one of the most interesting aspects of Thompson II involved when and how the duty to preserve was triggered.

Discovery

IP Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) of using the America Invents Act (AIA) process to extort money, PQA argues that its failure to respond to mandated discovery and its alleged misrepresentations regarding exclusive retainer of an expert witness should not result in an attorneys’ fees award as compensatory damages to patent owner VLSI.

Discovery

Expert Witness Blog

MAY 22, 2024

Summary: A Weather & Meteorology Expert Witness allowed to testify, in part, in fire litigation caused by lightning despite objections from the plaintiffs that his testimony would not assist the trier of fact. The defendants hired Dr. Elizabeth Austin ( Weather & Meteorology Expert Witness ) to provide testimony.

Witnesses

E-Discovery LLC

AUGUST 16, 2024

The identification of non-custodial sources of data is a foundational issue, and you don’t get to make an objection to the other side’s disclosure and then hold on to that objection forever and ever, and years later ask to start the whole process over from scratch. Which side offers the sponsoring witness?

Discovery

Expert Witness Blog

MAY 29, 2024

Overview: Automotive Engineering Expert Witness testimony allowed in part because the court concluded that Bloch’s testimony that alternative designs of the Silverado would have saved the plaintiff’s life was unreliable. The plaintiff hired Automotive Engineering Expert Witness Byron Bloch to provide expert witness testimony.

Automotive

E-Discovery LLC

JULY 8, 2024

Defendants objected asserting (in part) that the request sought “information protected from disclosure by official information privilege ….” Therefore, it overruled the objection. Plaintiffs’ Request for Production No. 63 asked for production of three defendants’ “entire” personnel file. at *2, 5 (emphasis added). For more, see Mark S.

Affidavits

Jonathan Leach LLC

OCTOBER 21, 2024

At Jonathan Leach LLC in El Paso, we offer a variety of services, including litigation consulting, witness preparation, and mock trials. When you become too familiar with the details, you can lose the objective. We can help you find expert witnesses and provide you with insight on how the judge might be.

Litigation

Lawmatics

APRIL 18, 2024

Retainer agreement details Payment preferences Conflicts: Any potential conflicts of interest with the law firm or its attorneys Previous relationships with opposing parties or attorneys Documentation: Copies of relevant documents (contracts, agreements, court orders, etc.)

Witnesses

E-Discovery LLC

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

45 (“Subpoena”) states: (b)(1) – Under some circumstances, witness fees and mileage must be paid. [1] They produced documents and a privilege log, but objected to a deposition. OLPC raised three objections, none of which was successful. See generally: Who Can Object to a Subpoena? Fed.R.Civ.P.

Subpoenas

E-Discovery LLC

AUGUST 31, 2024

These videos were admitted into evidence without objection and were contained in about 30 video exhibits. Over objection, Lieutenant McDonald testified that he focused on one of the suspects who wore distinctive attire. The court admitted the composite video over objection. before the shooting; on Pleasant Street at 12:17 a.m.

Admissibility

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

JUNE 27, 2024

QUALIFICATIONS 1. SEE WITNESSES biography (a) BIRTH DATE (b) MARITAL STATUS 2 GENERAL EDUCATION OUTLINE: SCHOOLS APPLIED FOR & REJECTED? GENERAL BIAS 1. Involvement in this Case: (1) HOW BECAME INVOLVED IN THIS CASE (2) INVOLVEMENT WITH EXPERT WITNESS AGENCY? 3. DEGREES 4.

Depositions

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Since the publication the defense bar has concentrated on how to prevent and object to use of this approach. AND SIT DOWN WITHOUT ANOTHER WORD The problem is what do you do if the defense objects to the term “rules” for a variety of reasons and the judge agree, baring the use of “rules?” Jurors want guidance.

Opening Statement

Planet Depos

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The final certified transcript may be used in court to call a witness’ veracity into question, for example. What to do during the deposition: Give the witness clear instructions. The final transcript is critically important to attorneys. It is the very reason you hire a court reporter for your deposition.

Depositions

Civil Litigation Brief

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

There are many interesting aspects of the judgment of HHJ Melissa Clarke (sitting as a judge of the High Court) in Wilson v Ministry of Justice [2024] EWHC 2389 (KB). Here I want to concentrate upon the judgment relating to.

Objections

Planet Depos

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Always ask the witness to state and spell his/her full name so the record accurately reflects the correct spelling. Remind the witness to speak loudly and clearly so that the court reporter can hear and understand every word. Remind the witness to give a verbal response as the court reporter can capture only verbal responses.

Depositions