Screenshots don’t lie — or do they? The crucial role of social media in modern litigation B.J. Abron From Issue: 2025 July
Reporting for duty Track down all the incident reports, videos and maybe even a witness to better understand what happened Stephen Ellison From Issue: 2016 October
My first trial: Long discovery avoids surprises in the courtroom While it sometimes seems that discovery will never end, all of that information can add to your sense of preparedness for the trial Clare Capaccioli Velasquez From Issue: 2016 February
Mop up the defense Slip-and-fall discovery plans that include key admissions to use at trial Teresa JohnsonBrandon SalumbidesTaylor Kruse From Issue: 2024 April
Litigation in the era of ubiquitous data Categorizing data and putting it to use to prove your case Nathaniel Leeds From Issue: 2017 October
Sanctions – To ask or not to ask: That is the question The award of sanctions has often seemed arbitrary. Two recent decisions should help put the uncertainty to rest Andje MedinaJeremy Cloyd From Issue: 2012 June
Recovering attorney fees through requests for admissions Motions for cost-of-proof sanctions are challenging because section 2033.420 includes multiple hurdles and defenses Blair J. Berkley From Issue: 2021 August
Obtaining review of discovery rulings Commonly the only chance for correcting an erroneous discovery order is by writ of mandamus or prohibition From Issue: 2013 December
Motion to compel, or motion to compel further? How to determine whether a motion to compel discovery responses or a motion to compel further responses is the proper motion based on the circumstances Jake Cohen From Issue: 2018 April
Metadata as blessing and burden The document speaks for itself (but does it say too much?) Miles B. Cooper From Issue: 2012 December
Litigating civilly: Ten self-serving ways to “play nice” in discovery These discovery tactics will help you advance your clients’ interests while fostering productive relationships with opposing counsel John KelleyPeter Vestal From Issue: 2008 January