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Plaintiff’s deposition created issue of fact in GTLA premises liability case.

Day on Torts

Where plaintiff’s deposition created a “dispute of material fact” as to whether defendant had actual notice of the alleged dangerous condition in this GTLA premises liability case, summary judgment for defendant was reversed. In Vaughn v. Coffee County, Tennessee , No. M2021-00653-COA-R3-CV, 2022 WL 1652552 (Tenn. internal citations omitted).

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Notice – Actual or Constructive – Required in Fall Down Cases

Day on Torts

Some of her deposition testimony conflicted slightly with her trial testimony, but she testified that no other classmates reported that they had seen the cord or had an issue with the cord. In addition, the professor had done this activity three other times and never had an issue. Continue reading

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Germany court bars Tesla from clearing trees around site of first planned European car plant

JURIST

While construction on the site has begun , the factory could still be prevented from opening. As of the moment, both have been suspended until Tesla provides a 100 million euro security deposit to Brandenburg’s State Environment Agency. Should Tesla continue installing any machinery or tree clearing, it will forfeit the main permit.

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Negligence summary judgment affirmed where plaintiff had no evidence of breach of duty.

Day on Torts

27, 2021), plaintiff and defendant were friends who both had construction work experience. Defendant needed help nailing boards across a window on his cabin that was under construction, and plaintiff agreed to assist him. During his own deposition, defendant stated that he was “just holding the board” at the time of the accident.

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District Court Considers Acceptable Limits to Attorney Participation in Drafting of Expert Reports

The IP Law Blog

First, the Court noted Darley stated throughout his deposition that he dictated his opinions to counsel, counsel typed up the report, it was sent to him, and he made edits. Specifically, TOMY’s expert continued to argue for claim constructions that are opposite of those already adopted by the Court during claim construction.

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What This Paralegal Has Learned After Working With Attorneys for 40 Years

Paralegal Bootcamp

When making a calendar item, whether it is a hearing, phone call, client meeting, or even a deposition, I use the appointment notes in Outlook so that when the attorney pulls up the meeting or call, he has a quick set of notes for easy reference. Calendar the event on your calendar, and the attorney’s calendar. Cliff notes. Assign task.

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Summary judgment affirmed where defendant did not place structure creating nuisance on defendant’s easement.

Day on Torts

Where the State had an easement on plaintiff’s property for the construction and maintenance of a drainage facility, but plaintiff had no evidence that the faulty concrete structure causing flooding on his property was installed by the State, summary judgment on his nuisance claim was affirmed. In Walker v. State , No.

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