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The article discusses how generative artificial intelligence (AI) can be used as a tool for e-discovery. According to Electronic Discovery Reference Model's Mary Mack, there is growing interest in e-discovery educational programs run on AI tools. Also cited are the tools launched by firms like CoCounsel, LexisNexis, Everlaw, and Lighthouse.

The article reports that American Bar Association (ABA) develops 10 guidelines to aid tenants and landlords dealing with evictions. It mentions statistics showing that more than a half million Americans experienced homelessness in 2020, and that COVID-19 put even more people at risk. It also mentions tenants facing eviction should receive ample opportunity to prepare for their hearing, including through formal discovery.

Focuses on strategies for lawyers in the United States to protect expert witnesses during discovery. Identification of trial experts; Analysis of subject matter; Assessment of witness discovery; Technique in getting expert deposition.

Argues for the elimination of discovery in the U.S. justice system. Problem of discovery; Proposal to substitute disclosure for discovery; Benefits of eliminating discovery for lawyers and clients.

Presents readers' comments and suggestions on articles featured in the January 1992 issue of the periodical 'ABA Journal.' Idea that discovery should be a judicially approved exception; Role of a judge or social worker in criminal defense work; Reason why phantom impeachment is objectionable.

The article discusses a possible change to legal discovery rules in New York State to assist defense lawyers. Topics include the rights of prosecutors to withhold evidence under a statute known as a blindfold law, an order by judge Janet DiFiore for the disclosure of evidence to the defense before trials, and the need to hold prosecutors in contempt for failure to submit evidence in relation to exonerations for such failures. Problems with a proposal by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo are noted.

The article discusses how many of the Chinese companies that are doing business inside the U.S. have established barriers to legal remedies by refusing to acknowledge the jurisdiction of American courts and regulatory agencies as of 2015. According to the article, it has become increasingly more difficult to serve Chinese businesses with legal discovery, subpoenas, and other law-related documents. Judicial remedies for plaintiffs, investors, and consumers in the U.S. are examined.

The article provides practical advice for attorneys in the U.S. regarding the value of posing interrogatories to civil litigation parties prior to giving notice of depositions, and it mentions the legal discovery process in the U.S. and Rule 30 of the nation's Federal Rules of Civil Procedure which deals with the number of depositions that may be taken without leave of court. Potential witnesses for a legal case are examined, along with questions for opposing counsel members.

The article presents practical advice for American attorneys on how to select an expert witness for a litigation matter, and it mentions reputation, the location of an expert, and the costs associated with hiring an expert witness. According to the article, expert witnesses can help lawyers prepare for legal cases, depositions, the discovery process, and trials. It states that the possibility of winning complex litigation can depend on the testimony of an expert witness.

The article examines laws related to trial depositions in the U.S. Topics discussed include impact of lengthy depositions on convicts; cooperation between opposing lawyers or court discretion; Judge Emilie Elias approach to deposition laws; use of s repetitive questions in depositions; and deposition of very ill people.

The article talks about the use of depositions in a case trial. It is stated that in more 90 percent of all cases filed in the U.S., discovery is the only trial anybody gets. It is inferred that discovery is supposed to be the opportunity to evaluate both sides of the case. But most lawyers have become obsessed with two things: using discovery to poke holes in the other side's case and trying to hide the holes in their own. A lawyer should let a client in on the strategy of sensibility. A lawyer should concentrate some of the discovery on the other side's fault and make their fault a recurrent theme in the depositions and requests for admissions.

The article presents a reprint of the article "Dodging Discovery Dogfights," by James McElhaney, which appeared in the February 1999 issue of "ABA Journal." It cites the approaches that can be taken by lawyers to counter the discovery strategy of the opposing party. It emphasizes the need for lawyers to keep track of every request that goes out and every document that comes in. It details techniques that will help contain another lawyer's discovery strategy.

Asserts that the conduct of e-discovery should be left by lawyers and law firms to consultants. Approach of the law firm Hunton & Williams towards e-discovery; Rules for anyone subject to an e-discovery request issued by a U.S. federal court; Comment from Michael Clark, an industry analyst with EDDix LLC, on the disadvantages of doing an in-house e-discovery; Recommendations for law firms that need e-discovery.

Answers three questions on the proper timing for using key evidence against the other side. Reason for using damaging information in deposition; Comment on discovery depositions; Tips on handling a set-up.

Focuses on pre-sentence investigations (PSI) in the U.S. Significance of PSI to the Bureau of Prisons; Significant elements of PSI; Reasons for conducting PSI.

Presents two contrasting views concerning the proposed elimination of oral discovery in the U.S. Claim that oral discovery causes undue delay, burdens on the overworked judiciary and increased litigation costs; Prevention of discovery abuses; Effectiveness of discovery rules when properly used.

Offers suggestions to lawyers on how to dodge abusive tactics during discovery. Information on a discovery agreement; Reaction of judges in being involved in discovery disputes; Techniques that can help lawyers contain the other lawyer's `discovery rage.'

In this article the author examines the boom of the e-discovery market in the U.S. The author discusses the importance of-discovery to the practice of law, as well as how it became important. The concern over price pressure in the market is indicated. The article also offers some suggestions on how do law firms avoid getting stuck with a dud for an e-discovery partner.

Focuses on the proposed amendments to Rule 26 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure in the United States (US). Views of judges on the proposed changes to the rules governing mandatory disclosure in discovery; Comments from US Circuit Judge Paul Niemeyer; Opponents of the proposal.

Reports on two legal articles and two periodicals published in the U.S. in 1985. Lawyer's establishment of mercury levels in a 100-year-old tuna by borrowing a slice of tuna meat from the Smithsonian Institute; Discovery techniques; Work life at the national law firm of Latham & Watkins.

Focuses on the practice of lawyers of using discovery games on persons in the witness stand. `Pinnochio's Lawyer,' an instructional videotape for lawyers; Ability of lawyers to construe words; Examples in avoiding discovery.

Reports on the passing of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure concerning discovery. Comments of Victor Schwartz, representative of business groups opposed to rule changes; Detailing on lawyers' sanctions for filing frivolous suits and motions.

Reports that the American Bar Association (ABA) is urging the Congress to delay consideration of proposed amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure governing discovery. Assessment of efforts by the federal district courts to streamline civil litigation; Features of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure developed by the US Judicial Conference.

Reports on the decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals concerning the district court's authority to use a summary jury trial to induce litigants to negotiate settlements in Chicago, Illinois. Impact of the mandatory use of summary jury trials on the federal rules concerning discovery and work product; Lack of local courts authorizing summary jury trials.