Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics EP03: How to Breakthrough a Stonewall
Jul 1, 2025
This podcast dives into the critical issue of cyber security in law, discussing a shocking $1.5 million theft due to hacking. Listeners learn how minor email errors can lead to major financial losses, exemplified by a $750,000 scam. The show also addresses the safety of lithium-ion batteries with a proposed class action against notable companies, and the complexities of depositional disclosures about prior injuries. Finally, it offers practical strategies for dealing with uncooperative opposing counsel, emphasizing documentation and timely court involvement.
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Washed Check Intercepted Example
- Alvin Wolff shared his experience of a washed check that was intercepted and altered.
- The incident demonstrates risks in mail and payment handling even in government transactions.
Federal Court Pace Affects Cases
- Federal courts generally move class action cases along efficiently, which can be good or bad depending on case strength.
- Good cases benefit from quick federal court pace; weak cases face more challenges there.
Handle Prior Injury Disclosures
- Disclose any new medical evidence to opposing counsel before deposition and amend interrogatories accordingly.
- Prepare clients to qualify answers about prior injuries honestly and cautiously during deposition to protect credibility.