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Discovery documents: Why is a witness eating one?

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Naomi

First: what is this thing called “Discovery” anyway? It is two things: a stage in a lawsuit, and the documents produced by that stage in the lawsuit. The discovery stage of a lawsuit begins usually just after the complaint has … Continue reading →

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Discovery: it kills libel lawsuit and sends plaintiff to jail

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Naomi

Most important, [Alan] Rusbridger [editor of the Guardian] wanted the newspaper to be known for investigative reporting. Under its previous editor, the Guardian had launched a few prominent investigations, including its coverage of Jonathan Aitken, a Tory Cabinet minister; the … Continue reading →

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Estate of publisher Frank Pearl sued by Bank of America, et al.

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Naomi

From yesterday’s Publishers Marketplace: The estate of financier and Perseus Books founder Frank Pearl, who died in May 2012, is being sued by Bank of America, TD Bank, Eagle Bank and even Perseus Funds for more than $50 million, according … Continue reading →

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