Proactive Discovery Practices in Legal Cases

<p>To identify additional discovery needs. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Documents must accompany verifications and responses. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The significance of the legal oaths and verifications. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Contact the lawyer while the information is still fresh. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure the witness is aware of their trial obligations. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Engage with them for a declaration before the defense sets a deposition. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It allows for preparation based on their anticipated testimony. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Consider obtaining a declaration first to assess their value. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The plaintiff has a chance to gather crucial testimony for mediation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They have more resources available to handle the process. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Holidays are counted as extra days for service. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To prevent manipulation of service timelines. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Set firm deadlines and communicate them clearly. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Have lawyers CC paralegals on scheduling emails. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Before the motion for summary judgment is served. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The order of who needs to be deposed. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They often understand the lawyers’ schedules better. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It must include an accurate date of service. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Contacting the lawyer after a deposition to determine if further discovery is needed.

Analyzing deposition transcripts to identify further needed information or discovery.

Formal responses to discovery requests, following legal procedures.

Required statements confirming the accuracy of submitted discovery responses by a client.

Governing rules for discovery in a California court case.

Statement outlining the accuracy and completeness of responses when handling discovery requests.

Specific, detailed questions asked during discovery in legal cases.

Client is aware of their responsibility in confirming the accuracy and completeness of responses in a legal case related to discovery.

Delegate scheduling personal appointments to an assistant to avoid scheduling conflicts.

Preparing legal notices to witnesses to ensure their attendance at trial.

Handing subpoenas for trial to witnesses in front of their lawyer, for witness management

Obtaining written statements from favorable witnesses instead of immediate deposition for trial preparation

Gaining deposition testimony from witnesses without opposition, using declarations and avoiding opposition, for witness preparation and mediation.

Never outright agree to medical examinations in employment cases.

A legal document that requires someone to appear in court and give testimony or provide documents.

A written statement under oath, typically with testimony from witnesses

Proofs of service documents must have consistent and accurate dates of service to ensure they are processed correctly.

Court procedures for holidays; Saturday, Sunday considered holidays, moving to the next business day.

Legal statements to gather information; schedule depositions timely

Court-ordered deadlines to gather evidence; manage well in advance.

Planning depositions efficiently; coordinate with legal team and paralegals to ensure timely depositions.

Organize deadlines; maintain a schedule for depositions.

Schedule depositions for important people (PMQs) early in the legal process.

Ensure that the proof of service documents are accurate in dates and information; be diligent.