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

It is not auspicious when a court writes: “The court notes that, from time to time, in contentious cases like this one, courts have ordered that the parties record – by video or court reporter – their Local Rule 37.2...more

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Interrogatory vs. Deposition: Discovery Comparison

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The discovery phase is often the most critical component of legal work, leading 95% of civil cases to a settlement negotiation instead of a courtroom trial. Given this, how information is collected from potential witnesses is...more

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Illinois Civil Practice Guide - 2024 Edition

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I. THE USE OF REMOTE PROCEEDINGS IN CIVIL PRACTICE - The COVID-19 pandemic had an enormous impact on civil litigation in Illinois, particularly by increasing the use of remote proceedings in Illinois circuit courts. A....more

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How to Prove Liability in a Car Accident Case in Florida

The establishment of liability for a car accident can be more complicated than it typically appears. While responding police officers will often issue a citation to one of the drivers, for having caused the accident, law...more

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The California Supreme Court (and Court of Appeal) - October 17-21, 2022

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​​​​​​​The California Court of Appeal for the Fourth Appellate District issued the following decisions this week: Golf & Tennis Pro Shop, Inc. v. The Superior Court of Orange County, No. G060852: The Court of Appeal...more

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Why Discovery Is Important in Family Law Matters

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Divorce and family law matters involve civil litigation in the family court. However, many are unsure what the purpose of discovery may be in divorce and family law litigation....more

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Illinois Civil Practice Guide - 2022 Edition

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THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC’S IMPACT ON CIVIL PRACTICE The COVID-19 pandemic has had an enormous impact on civil litigation in Illinois. Since March 2020, the Governor of Illinois and Illinois courts of all levels have...more

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Deposition of Corporate Witness Denied in Light of Contention Interrogatories

The Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Colorado recently denied a plaintiff’s bid to overturn a protective order preventing the plaintiff from taking 30(b)(6) deposition testimony on a...more

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SB 224 Adopted: Missouri Discovery Rules Follow Federal Footsteps

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In 2019, the Missouri legislature passed Senate Bill 224 (SB 224), effectively revising Missouri’s discovery rules to align them with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. (See our 2019 post for analysis of SB 224’s changes...more

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Administrative Order 270/20 Brings Change To The Uniform Rules

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Chief Administrative Judge Larry Marks recently issued Administrative Order 270/20 (“AO 270/20”), which, effective February 1, 2021, incorporated certain aspects of the Rules of the Commercial Division into the Uniform Rules...more

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Practice Pointer: Under Massachusetts Procedure, There’s No Right to Expert Depositions

Under Massachusetts procedure, a party has the right to compel an opponent to disclose its testifying expert’s opinions through interrogatories. But unlike federal procedure, a party under Massachusetts procedure must obtain...more

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A Litigator’s Guide To The 2020 New Jersey Rule Amendments

The New Jersey Court Rules were amended in July 2020, effective September 1, 2020. A number of these amendments are important for litigators, and this post provides a summary. New Jersey Court Rules Governing Motion...more

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New California Legislation for Trust and Estate Attorneys to Watch in 2020

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed into law a number of bills that will affect Trust and Estate attorneys, and which are effective as of Jan. 1, 2020. In addition, three new laws make changes to civil discovery...more

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What Is The Purpose Of Discovery In My New Jersey Divorce?

When your divorce attorney refers to “discovery”, he/she is referring to the exchange of information and documentation relative to all issues in your divorce. Discovery is in the form of the following requests for information...more

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Changes Coming in 2020 to Rules Governing Interrogatories? Proposed Rule 33.01 Amendments Aim to Provide Guidance

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Interrogatories can serve as a useful tool for parties to obtain basic information about their adversary’s case and drive discovery strategy. Serving interrogatories allows parties to identify individuals with knowledge and...more

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Michigan Supreme Court Approves Significant Changes to Michigan Court Rules Effective January 1, 2020

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The Michigan Supreme Court has adopted proposed changes to several Michigan Court Rules, at the recommendation of the State Bar of Michigan Civil Discovery Rule Review Special Committee. Those changes take effect January 1,...more

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Discovery Dispute In Cost Of Insurance Case Considers Relevance, Statutory Privilege, And Adequacy Of Objections

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In a putative class action alleging that a life insurer engaged in an elaborate scheme to pay stockholders huge dividends by shifting its obligations to reinsurers operating in jurisdictions with weak oversight and...more

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Bullet-Point Update: Electronic and Federal Court Discovery Issues for the Week of July 7, 2017

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Cloud Computing - Use this to convince your clients that their cloud storage will be discoverable: PC Connection, Inc. v. Mereos, 2017 WL 1078121 (D. Md. March 22, 2017)(Awarding emergency injunction requiring independent...more

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Eastern District of Texas Latest Court to Criticize "Subject To" Language in Discovery Objections

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The Eastern District of Texas recently criticized a party's statement in its written discovery responses that it would produce documents "subject to" its objections. See Realpage, Inc. v. Enterprise Risk Control, LLC, No....more

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A Parallel Universe: Navigating Discovery in Concurrent Civil and Criminal Proceedings

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As criminal law has expanded into almost every sector of the American economy, one byproduct is the rise of "parallel proceedings"—lawsuits that proceed concurrently in criminal and civil court based on largely the same...more

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The UFC’s Biggest Bout Yet: Its Battle Against Its Fighters’ Antitrust Lawsuit

We have not previously reported on an antitrust litigation that is enveloping the mixed martial arts (“MMA”) world. Six current and former MMA fighters have filed a class action lawsuit against the company that owns the UFC,...more

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Ohio Court Compels Plaintiffs to Respond to Interrogatories Regarding the “Contours” of the Putative Class

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In a reversal of the usual scenario where a plaintiff seeks and a defendant resists class discovery, the Southern District of Ohio granted a defendant’s motion to compel answers to its interrogatory regarding who was included...more

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A Quick Look at the New Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Rules

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The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board ?TTAB? will implement new rules on January 14, 2017, that will apply to all inter partes proceedings (oppositions, cancellations, concurrent use) and ex parte appeals that are pending on,...more

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In Top “Form” – The NY Commercial Division’s Continuous Efforts to Increase Efficiency and Reduce Litigation Costs

As outlined in previous posts, the New York Commercial Division seeks to be a forward-thinking forum that adopts rule changes aimed at increasing efficiency and decreasing litigant costs. In August, a revised Model...more

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Major Changes to the Commercial Division Rules and What They Mean for New York Litigants

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For a long time, practice in New York’s Commercial Division was a double-edged sword. Stacked with the state’s most sophisticated judges, a tilt towards aggressive case management practices, and an inclination towards...more

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