Next in our Electronically Stored Information (ESI) series I had planned to discuss the collection, review and culling of ESI. I changed my mind after reading a few articles and recently decided cases that discussed some crazy myths and fables about ESI and e-discovery. Let’s talk about myths, legends and […]

When might a legal case involve extensive discovery, including electronic discovery (e-discovery)? Suppose you sue a corporation and want to obtain documents/data (Request to Produce), information from the corporation itself (Interrogatories) and information from employees of the corporation (depositions). What might the subject matter of the lawsuit involve: Breach of […]

You are in an auto accident and the other party is at fault. Your injuries are permanent according to your physicians. As is all too often the case, you cannot receive reasonable settlement offers from the other party’s insurance company. You sue the other driver to collect compensation for your […]

West Palm Beach, FL (September 21, 2011) – Olga Patterson, (Stuart resident) with the law firm of Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, has earned Advanced Paralegal Certification from NALA, the leading association of paralegals in the United States. Patterson’s advanced certification is in the field of discovery, the investigative […]

There is no question that technological changes have revolutionized discovery in civil litigation, particularly in cases where the parties seek large volumes of documents from their opponents. Medical device and pharmaceutical litigation come to mind. How to manage so-called “e-discovery” is on the minds and lips of many lawyers. In […]

Product liability cases in Florida, as in any other state, involve legal claims against manufacturers, distributors, or sellers of defective products that cause harm to consumers. These cases can be complex, involving various legal principles and procedural rules. This comprehensive guide will provide a thorough overview of how to handle […]

Few things are as difficult as losing a loved one. The life complications which can stem from a wrongful death may seem insurmountable. While nothing can give you back what you have lost, it is important that you take immediate steps to get your life back on track. Choosing the […]

There may be nothing more disruptive to one’s life than the loss of a loved one. A death, whether sudden or as the result of a long-term illness, can leave a person not knowing what to do next. While it is understandable that you may be unsure of the next […]

If you have been the victim of another’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. It is important to remember, however, that obtaining a settlement or a jury verdict will depend on your ability to prove that the other side was at fault. Proving the liability of a defendant will […]

Car accidents can change one’s life in an instant. Auto wrecks can result in serious injuries that involve brain trauma, paralysis, and even wrongful death. Fortunately, Florida law allows the victims of an accident to receive compensation for their losses as well as their pain and suffering. Obtaining such compensation […]