Recently by Kristine Russo Begley
Producing Electronically Stored Information
As technology advances, the need for discovery of electronic communications and information increases and raises questions concerning the proper form of production for electronically stored information (ESI). The December 2006 amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) were designed...
Read MoreBad Faith Claims Under New Jersey Law
"Bad faith" claims are often plead by insureds in coverage cases. However, both carriers and insureds should be aware of some of the difficult issues raised in litigating such claims. First, the standard utilized by the New Jersey courts to determine if "bad faith" exists, i.e. whether the claim...
Read MoreThe Validity Of A Discovery Subpoena Issued By An Arbitrator To A Third Party
Does an arbitrator have the authority to issue a subpoena to a third party during the discovery phase of arbitration? The answer to this question is surprisingly complex, and depends in part on the threshold issue of which arbitration statute applies. An arbitration will fall under one of two...
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