Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Burden of Proof, Discovery

Robin's quickie guide to motions to dismiss, summary judgment, and trial

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP on 1/17/2025

What's the difference? There are three main ways for a defendant to bring a lawsuit to an end. Each involves a different level of proof – and of expense and hassle. It's better to get a lawsuit “disposed of” as early as...more

The Apex Rule and Protecting Your Client’s Management Team When Conducting Deposition Discovery

Snell & Wilmer on 6/22/2022

The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure liberally enable parties to seek relevant information in discovery that may be helpful in the preparation and trial of a case. While the liberal scope of discovery permitted by the...more

Georgia Supreme Court Rejects "Apex Doctrine"

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP on 6/7/2022

On June 1, 2022, the Georgia Supreme Court issued a ruling that has the potential to significantly impact discovery in Georgia courts. In Gen. Motors, LLC v. Buchanan, No. S21G1147, 2022 WL 1750716 (Ga. June 1, 2022), the...more

It’s Not Just About the Money (or Privacy): The Role of Specificity, Technology, and FRCP Rule 26

Reveal on 8/12/2019

What Does Rule 26 Say about Scope and Proportionality? In 2015, when the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure were amended, the issue of scope and Rule 26 was a hot topic of discussion, mainly around the issue of costs. But...more

Courts Are Closely Following Amended Rule 37(e)’s Limits on Sanctions for Lost Electronically Stored Information

Jones Day on 2/7/2018

Within two years of its implementation, several cases show that amended Rule 37(e) is having its intended impact, as judges are carefully applying the criteria articulated in the Rule prior to ordering curative measures or...more

Federal Rules of Civil Procedure › Burden of Proof › Discovery

Robin's quickie guide to motions to dismiss, summary judgment, and trial

The Apex Rule and Protecting Your Client’s Management Team When Conducting Deposition Discovery

Georgia Supreme Court Rejects "Apex Doctrine"

It’s Not Just About the Money (or Privacy): The Role of Specificity, Technology, and FRCP Rule 26

Courts Are Closely Following Amended Rule 37(e)’s Limits on Sanctions for Lost Electronically Stored Information

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