“The following factors, originally set forth in Taliaferro v. State, 295 Md. 376, 390–91 (1983), guide a trial court’s decision of whether to impose sanctions for a discovery violation: (1) whether the disclosure violation was technical or substantial; (2) the timing of the ultimate disclosure; (3) the reason, if any, for the […]| E-Discovery LLC
Yesterday, I posted a blog titled “Discovery on Discovery” Permitted. “Discovery on Discovery” was denied in Lively v. Wayfarer Studios LLC, 2025 WL 2496307 (S.D.N.Y. Aug. 29, 2025). Ms. Lively argued that the “Wallace Defendants” should be compelled to produce Signal messages, “including records that demonstrate a conversation took place, even if […]| E-Discovery LLC
“Discovery on Discovery,” sometimes called “satellite discovery,” “discovery about discovery,” or “culpability discovery,” was permitted in Apothio, LLC v. Youngblood, 2025 WL 2495624 (E.D. Ca. Aug. 29, 2025). Plaintiff grew hemp and alleged that County officials improperly destroyed its crop. Plaintiff sought a Rule 30(b)(6) deposition; however, Defendants refused. Plaintiff moved to […]| E-Discovery LLC
In an important decision, the Ninth Circuit applied California law and held that “the People,” i.e., State Attorneys General, are generally not deemed to have possession, custody, or control of State agency documents, when they are prosecuting an enforcement action. In Re: People of the State of California v. U.S. District Court […]| E-Discovery LLC
In Rutherford v. Central Bank of Kansas City, 2025 WL 2432218, at *6-7 (W.D. Wash. Aug. 21, 2025), one of several issues was whether a litigant must produce information that was already in possession of the opponent’s counsel from other litigation. The court held that duplicative production was unn| E-Discovery LLC
Learn about What is the Role of Mediation in Illinois Commercial Litigation? with insights from Gierach Law Firm, LLC. Call 630-756-1160 for legal help in DuPage County, IL.| Gierach Law Firm
In Equal Emp. Opportunity Comm'n v. Genesh, Inc., No. 24-2445-DDC-ADM (D. Kans. Jul. 18, 2025) (“Genesh IV”), after several rulings adverse to Genesh, the court appointed a Special Master to facilitate the plaintiff EEOC’s discovery from the defendant, Genesh, Inc. THE UNDERLYING CLAIMS “Genesh II| E-Discovery LLC
Sponsorship contracts are common in today’s world of social media influencers, athletes, entertainers, and brand partnerships. But what happens when one party wants out of the agreement? Whether due to a change in business direction, disputes over performance, or reputational concerns, ending a sponsorship contract isn’t always simple, and walking away without legal guidance can […]| RTRLAW
As the creator economy continues to grow, more Floridians are making a living, or building side businesses, on platforms like Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Twitch, and OnlyFans. While the opportunities for income and brand partnerships are greater than ever, many influencers and content creators overlook one critical aspect of their business: legal protection. Whether you’re just […]| RTRLAW
Bloomberg Law reports that Meta Files for Appellate Relief to Bar Zuckerberg Deposition (Jul. 11, 2025). Mr. Ufonobong Umanah wrote that “Meta claims Ninth Circuit courts have split over apex doctrine.” He added: The presumption that CEOs get to avoid depositions—formalized under the apex doctrin| E-Discovery LLC
In The Loan Source Inc. v. Newity LLC, 2025 WL 1755230 (D. Del. Jun. 25, 2025), plaintiffs’ request for production number 19 sought documents “sufficient to show Defendants’ efforts to settle a lawsuit….” Their motion to compel was granted over relevance and other objections. The court wrote: “Th| E-Discovery LLC
Litigation can be a powerful way to protect your commercial interests, but the cost of legal action is a major concern for many individuals and businesses. That’s where litigation funding comes in. This helpful guide explains how litigation finance works, the key funding types available in the UK, and how we support our clients in […]| Private & Commercial Litigation Solicitors | Insolvency Legal Advice |
Reading Time: 4 minutesKevin Price of the Price of Business show discusses the topic with Thede on a recent interview. You’ve probably heard the basics on how enterprise| USA Daily Standard
In U.S. ex rel. Zafirov v. Physician Partners, LLC, 2024 WL 2846007 (M.D. Fla. June 2, 2024), the court held that a categorical privilege log was insufficient, even after an apparent agreement to that logging process. The role of a privilege log is to “trust, but verify.” In other words, “play,| E-Discovery LLC
In 1968, the movie “Dracula Has Risen from the Grave” was released. Like Dracula, despite being long since buried, boilerplate “general objections” keep popping up in what sometimes looks like the children’s game of “Whac a Mole.” It is difficult to understand why the message about boilerplate “| E-Discovery LLC
In Rullan v. Goden, 2024 WL 1191600 (D. Md. Mar. 20, 2024), the Hon. J. Mark Coulson construed a Fed.R.Civ.P. 45 motion to quash or modify a subpoena, which would have been heard in New York, as a Fed.R.Civ.P. 26(c) motion for protective order that was resolved in the District of Maryland. Rullan| E-Discovery LLC