The internet, and especially social media, represents a rich reservoir of potential evidence for use in litigation. That reservoir grows broader and deeper every day—and sometimes, litigants underestimate how much of that...more
It’s surprising—or perhaps not, depending on your outlook—how often people settle for less because it’s easier.
We watch a TV show we don’t especially care about instead of reading a book because we’re tired and it’s easier...more
Here’s a scenario that might be common enough in your day-to-day life: imagine that you’ve misplaced your wallet. (Apparently, Americans do this a lot. Statistics show we spend two and a half days each year looking for...more
3/6/2019
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Criminal Prosecution ,
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Over the last year, requests and productions of native-format documents have featured regularly in ediscovery cases resolved by the courts. These cases have demonstrated how differently litigants—and judges—view the...more
2/6/2019
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Request for Production
With some electronically stored information (ESI), what you see is what you get. A simple screenshot, PDF, or TIFF image may convey all the information that a litigant needs....more
1/24/2019
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Discovery Disputes ,
Document Productions ,
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FRCP 26(f) ,
FRCP 34 ,
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Scope of Discovery Requests