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Litigation Avoidance, Part I: Balancing the Time and Expense of Discovery to Achieve Better Outcomes

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We understand. The other party to your contract breached your deal, acted in bad faith, and cost you money and your business reputation. It’s personal; you trusted them, and they abused your trust. You want to sue them...more

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A Modest Proposal to Avoid Discovery Nightmares

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My life as a discovery mediator began with a court order appointing me to conduct a mediation among the parties on all disputed discovery issues in a complex, multiparty case. At the time, I had not heard of the term...more

U.S. Legal Support

Annual Survey Results Are In: Litigation Support Trends to Watch for in 2024

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Reflection and anticipation—these words are especially resonant at this time of year. While we look back at the accomplishments and progress made in the last year, it’s important to prepare for the year ahead by identifying...more

Esquire Deposition Solutions, LLC

Mere Document Review Left Corporate Representative Inadequately Prepared for Deposition

A recent discovery ruling from an Ohio federal magistrate judge offers a helpful primer on how corporate representatives should prepare for depositions. The ruling, In re FirstEnergy Corp. Securities Litig., No. 2:20-cv-3785...more

Miles Mediation & Arbitration

Legal Malpractice Ideally Handled in Pre-Suit Mediation

The legal profession likes to present the façade of unwavering perfection, which is why an accusation of malpractice can be particularly unsettling for the attorney at whom it is lodged. These allegations can make a lawyer...more

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Practice Pointers for a Successful Mediation

Do not underestimate the benefits of mediation.  Many litigants believe that a jury trial is their chance to finally “tell their story” in front of an emphatic and understanding group of peers.  As attorneys, we know that is...more

Proskauer - Minding Your Business

Is Increased Transparency into Litigation Financing on the Horizon?

The market for litigation finance shows no signs of slowing down, but pressure from rulemaking bodies and the judiciary may reshape whether and to what extent funding arrangements must be publicly disclosed. The use of...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

New Best Practices Under E-Discovery Spoliation Rule

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As the volume of electronically stored information, or ESI, subject to discovery has exploded, allegations of spoliation have multiplied. Before the 2015 amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, courts relied on...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

Preparing for Litigation in the U.S.

AGG’s Global Commerce Team Insights is a monthly update covering legal and regulatory topics. Our team assists foreign companies to mitigate risk in order to capitalize on the opportunities presented by entering the U.S....more

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Losing Twice at Trial: Denying Requests for Admission Can Come Back to Bite You

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Litigation tends to be expensive, increasingly so due to the burdens of discovery. (You can thank the advent of emails, text messages, and other forms of communication now documenting conversations that used to take place by...more

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Active Preparation Leads to Better Mediation Results

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After have deciding to mediate and selecting a mediator, each litigants’ focus should shift to preparation. In our experience, mediation results improve significantly when the parties, not just the attorneys, come prepared...more

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Best in Law: Want to Cut Legal Costs? Avoid Litigation

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BB&K Partner Lauren Strickroth Provides Litigation Cost-Saving Tips in the Press-Enterprise - The best strategy to minimize the cost of litigation is to avoid it altogether. Many businesses, trustees or individuals...more

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