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Discovery in Federal court is controlled by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) and certain Local Rules promulgated by the District Court. While there are differences between the California Code of Civil Procedure and the FRCP, they are not so substantial as to be the sole or primary determinant of where to file, in most cases....

Discovery Across the Street

A Short Primer on Federal v. State Procedures

Generally, an expert witness should be retained early in the police misconduct litigation process, preferably before the lawsuit is filed. In a case involving serious injury or wrongful death, particularly where the cause is disputed, e.g. not a shooting case with an undisputed cause of death, but a disputed use of force with an injury that may have arguably resulted from other causes, it is best to retain the person or persons with expertise to help evaluate the case before you file. This will assist in determining the viability and expense of proceeding with a lawsuit....

Experts, Wrongful Death & Precautionary Probate Measures

For tradition-minded, precedent-driven attorneys, contemplation of high-tech presentation of evidence might engender visions of unattainable technical plateaus or nightmarish “Twilight Zone” scenes of horror and confusion. It needn’t be so. Science fiction has become commonplace fact.

Why should a trial lawyer consider the “high-tech” presentation of evidence in his or her case? Because it reflects the world we live in and is the language of our age....

High Tech Presentation of Evidence

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