What is privileged information in discovery?
Learn when to assert privilege in discovery and when to compel discovery when a party asserts privilege.
Entries by Brad Nakase
Understanding Discovery: Scope of Admissible Evidence
The term “Reasonably Calculated to Lead to Discovery of Admissible Evidence” defines the scope of permissible discovery in legal proceedings, focusing on information that could lead to trial-admissible evidence. The discovery process is applied liberally, allowing for a broad range of information, including hearsay, stipulated matters, and cumulative evidence, to be gathered.
Discovery Limitations in California
Learn the key restrictions on legal discovery in California with our concise guide on CCP-imposed limits. Learn how timing, scope, and protective orders shape the discovery process in California civil cases.
Right to Discovery in California: No Leave of Court
In California legal proceedings, most discovery procedures are available as a matter of right without requiring leave of court, except for certain sensitive matters such as physical and mental examinations, a defendant’s financial condition in punitive damage cases, and a plaintiff’s sexual history in sexual harassment cases, which require a court order.
$16 An Hour Is How Much a Year?
If you make $16 an hour, your total income is $33,280 per year.
The Truth About Uninsured Motorist Coverage
The truth about uninsured motorist coverage has been unfolded, revealing its vital role in protecting drivers financially in a variety of scenarios. We’ve explored how this coverage, while varying by state and policy, offers indispensable security against the uncertainties of accidents with uninsured drivers.
How Do Lawyers Negotiate Settlements for Personal Injury Cases?
This article covers strategies, evidence usage, and the cost-benefit analysis of going to trial, all central to understanding how lawyers negotiate settlements in personal injury cases.
Motion To Quash Subpoena for Business Records and Grounds
A party to the lawsuit may file a motion to quash if their consumer records, employment records, or “personally identifying information” are contained in the documents sought by the subpoena.
Special Damages vs. General Damages: What’s the Difference?
General damages, including pain and suffering, loss of consortium, and emotional trauma, arise naturally from a wrongdoing and aren’t quantified monetarily. In contrast, tort law’s special damages, like car repairs or medical bills, are calculable and differ from general damages that lack a fixed cost.
Motion To Compel Arbitration
This article discusses the legal intricacies and procedures related to filing a motion to compel arbitration, covering topics such as tolling provisions, consolidation of arbitration proceedings, and appeals. The conversation provided a detailed overview of strategies for both enforcing and avoiding a motion to compel arbitration in various legal contexts.