Esquire Deposition Solutions “A review of the transcript demonstrates that Grosso’s deposition was a waste of time.” A fair reading of the facts set out in Phillips Auctioneers LLC v Grosso, 2024 NY Slip Op 33906 (N.Y. Sup. Ct., N.Y. Cty., Oct. 31, 2024), a contract dispute, suggests that both the witness and his attorney were determined… Continue reading How Not to Defend a Deposition
Category: Construction Law
Utah Court of Appeals Provides Guidance on Exception to Bar Unlicensed Contractors From Suing to Collect Compensation
Mark Morris and Tyson Prisbrey | Snell & Wilmer Utah law provides that a contractor may not seek “collection of compensation” in court for any work that requires a license if, at the time the contractor entered into the contract, the contractor was not licensed. The Utah Supreme Court has laid out four exceptions to… Continue reading Utah Court of Appeals Provides Guidance on Exception to Bar Unlicensed Contractors From Suing to Collect Compensation
Data Management Developments in Construction Disputes
Al-Karim Makhani and Reuben Miller | TransPerfect Legal The construction industry is no stranger to complexity. As projects grow larger and more intricate, involving multiple stakeholders across various jurisdictions, the amount of data generated has surged exponentially. This explosion of data presents both opportunities and challenges in the realm of construction disputes. Effective data management… Continue reading Data Management Developments in Construction Disputes
Ethical Limits on Preparing a Witness for Deposition or Trial
Stu Richeson | The Dispute Resolver In this week’s blog post, we are going to take a brief look at ethical issues associated with preparing a witness for a deposition or to testify at trial. Most attorneys would agree that it is permissible to meet with a witness before the witness’s deposition to discuss what… Continue reading Ethical Limits on Preparing a Witness for Deposition or Trial
No Tricks—Only Treats!—When Parties Collaborate to Meet the Challenge of “Reasonableness” in Discovery
Craig W. Chaney | Reed Smith As opposing parties navigate the frightening process of discovery, “reasonableness” often lurks like an elusive spirit. While each party conjures their own version of what’s reasonable, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure are summoned to provide guidance and temper disputes. The Rules have been repeatedly amended to help ensure… Continue reading No Tricks—Only Treats!—When Parties Collaborate to Meet the Challenge of “Reasonableness” in Discovery