When running your case, you may need further information that is contained in documents (electronic or hard copy) that are in the possession or control of your opponent or a third party. Discovery (or disclosure) does have its challenges in practice, not least of which may be due to the sheer number of documents, many of which are stored electronically, in some proceedings, and the scale of discovery, which can create disproportionate costs to the client/s. The scope of discovery has also been altered with new developments in case law and legislation. Originally discovery was to avoid costs! It requires a balancing act between conducting litigation with an "open misere" along with the costs associated with discovery, without diminishing attempting to achieve what is fair and just. Lets review some simple tips on how to obtain documents by way of Notice to Produce. … [Read more...]
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Supercharge Your Professional Credibility
What do you think a plastic surgeons reputation would be, if they produced extreme results such as those pictured? It must be conceded, patients expectations and requests may govern a plastic surgeons work (if they allow it), where some clients may want regular frequent/extreme Botox, Restylane injections (for lips), you could say, a more 'exaggerated' result, significantly altering their natural features. Alternatively other patients want to enhance or improve their natural features and request understated facelifts, eyebrow and eyelid lifts, Botox and Restylane etc. Does a plastic surgeon have to perform the extreme requests of some patients....they are following their patients requests? Whats this got to do with family law and representing family law clients to achieve the best results? … [Read more...]