Discovery (see also Depositions)

Reporting for duty

Track down all the incident reports, videos and maybe even a witness to better understand what happened

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

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 Kelley
Peter Vestal

From Issue: 2008 January

How to take a tough slip-and-fall case and get big results

These cases demand careful client screening, prompt investigation, preservation of evidence and a thorough discovery plan

Elise R. Sanguinetti

From Issue: 2012 November

Federal court discovery and deposition practice

An overview and update of the most important Federal Rules, in particular the changes effective December 1, 2015, and important differences with California practice

Brian J. Malloy

From Issue: 2018 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