If you have been through a few depositions as an attorney, you probably already know how unpredictable they can be. After all, much of what unfolds at a deposition depends on the temperaments and personalities of the attorneys. How your witness responds to the...
When opposing counsel responds to your discovery request by sending you a seemingly impossible bulk of disorganized materials, you may reasonably believe it is an intentional “document dump.” While producing a huge volume of materials could slow down the discovery...
As a business owner, you always want what is best for your flourishing company. Because of this, facing disputes can often feel like a huge deal. No matter how long you have been in the game, it is scary to face the possibility of a souring business tie and negative...
If you’re handling a case in which you need to demonstrate an important issue of fact with expert witness testimony, you have to be very careful about how you select an expert. In addition to evaluating an expert’s authority on the case’s subject matter, you must...
When you serve as counsel in a federal lawsuit, you must comply with all filing deadlines imposed by the court. However, even seasoned lawyers may experience the dread that sets in when they overlook a date. In some cases, a missed date could result in a default...
In both commercial and civil litigation, a successful outcome often depends on expert evidence management. Documentary evidence can be a combination of paper and electronic information. Here are four ways to challenge whether such evidence is admissible in court....
When a client appoints his or her attorney as a fiduciary, the lawyer has the authority to manage the client's assets and financial affairs. California law governs the actions of fiduciaries to protect clients and prevent disputes. Before taking on this role, review...
When entering into a deal with another party, both of you typically assume the best about each other. However, when the other person commits an act of fraudulent misrepresentation, that trust can be easily broken. Definition According to FindLaw, when you make a...
You have heard about colleagues or fellow attorneys doing it, but you never thought you would be in such a situation … You crossed the line between professional and personal with a client, and now you want to know if there are legal ramifications for your...
From emails, voicemails and social media posts to company websites and databases, modern evidence discovery methods are primarily digital. Electronically stored information offers attorneys the ability to quickly search, target and organize relevant ESI to build the...
