Taylor Brett | Adams and Reese Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure Article 966 sets forth the rules governing summary judgment proceedings in state court. The provisions in Article 966 are highly technical and courts require strict compliance with them before granting a motion for summary judgment. Certain of these provisions concern the way that parties… Continue reading Cross Your T’s and Dot Your I’s When Moving for or Opposing a Summary Judgment
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Summary Judgment Remanded Due To Disputed Facts On HOA’s Right To Enforce Building Restrictions
Michael O’Donnell, Matthews A. Florez, Kori Pruett and Shelley Wu | Riker Danzig What You Need to Know Introduction In a recent case from the New Jersey Appellate Division, the Court remanded an order granting summary judgment, finding that the record contained disputed material facts where a property owner contested a homeowners’ association’s authority to… Continue reading Summary Judgment Remanded Due To Disputed Facts On HOA’s Right To Enforce Building Restrictions
When Mere Objections Are Not Enough
Esquire Deposition Solutions It’s a common practice during a deposition for lawyers to assert legal objections to witness testimony but then allow the deposition to proceed. In fact, this practice is broadly encouraged. Depositions are wide-ranging pretrial inquiries that should, under normal circumstances, continue to their conclusion regardless of arguable legal errors that might have… Continue reading When Mere Objections Are Not Enough
The Importance of Staying Organized for Discovery
Karl F. Oles and Heidi L. VanderWel | Stoel Rives Most companies, hopefully, have a low risk of litigation. However, when litigation is unavoidable, it is important to be as prepared as possible to mitigate expenses and potential liability. Discovery—the process of exchanging relevant information for a case—is an integral part of the litigation process.… Continue reading The Importance of Staying Organized for Discovery
Washington Revises Rules for Remote Depositions
Esquire Deposition Solutions The Washington Supreme Court recently approved significant revisions to that state’s procedural rules on remote depositions. Revised Rule 30 of the Washington Civil Rules will now allow remote depositions to be noticed without leave of court, subject to a very short time window for filing objections. The new rules also contain detailed restrictions on… Continue reading Washington Revises Rules for Remote Depositions