Electronic Discovery – May 24, 2012

by Manning Fulton & Skinner, P.A. on 5/18/2012

By William S. Cherry, III A 2010 litigation trends survey warns, “Companies Expect More Litigation.” Federal statistics indicate that the number of employees suing employers rose 35% from 2007 to 2011. A study conducted...more

by Katherine Gallo, Esq. on 1/31/2012

In responding to Requests for Production of documents you have three response choices (1) agree to produce (C.C.P. §2031.220); (2) state that after a diligent search and a reasonable inquiry you have no documents (C.C.P....more

by Katherine Gallo, Esq. on 12/13/2011

To determine whether or not a responding party has made a reasonable inquiry, you must determine where the responding party searched (what efforts were made), who did they talk to (did they make an inquiry to their legal...more

by Dechert LLP on 10/13/2011

The program at a Product Liability Advisory Council, Inc. (“PLAC”) meeting are always interesting, and the one just before Columbus Day was no exception. It focused on social media and e-discovery. Here are some...more

by Michael Durr on 8/22/2011

Electrolux ordered to produce all prior non-privileged dryer fire claims information....more

by Katherine Gallo, Esq. on 7/26/2011

I recently reviewed a case management order in a complex construction case venued in Southern California. The order required all parties to produce: Any and all relevant non-privileged and non-protected documents...more

by Katherine Gallo, Esq. on 3/9/2011

Answering Requests for Admissions is very similar to answering interrogatories-you have an obligation to respond in good faith and you have to be careful about your garbage objections. However, the code makes it clear that...more

by Katherine Gallo, Esq. on 2/1/2011

If you are like most lawyers, you are using the typical discovery devices to gather up all your information--form interrogatories, special interrogatories, requests for production of documents, and of course the deposition...more