Hour 1
A deeper look into discovery and civil rights
I provide insight into her April 23, 2022 interview with Professor Fred Galves.
https://revolution.radio/host_html/legal-talk.html
Prof. Fred Galves’ Books
https://www.amazon.com/Professor-Galves-Introduction-Overview-Evidence/dp/1727658701/
https://www.amazon.com/Professor-Galves-Rules-Civil-Procedure/dp/1985210509/
https://www.amazon.com/Evidence-Simulations-Practice-Fred-Galves/dp/0314281908/
United states District Court circuits
– federal –
Hour 2
The interview spills into hour two.
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Shopify Resists Discovery Requests from Publishers in Pirated Textbook Copyright and TM Suit
Shopify answered the complaint in late January and since, the parties have engaged in discovery. According to the plaintiffs’ second motion to compel, the parties have reached an impasse over four categories of records concerning Shopify’s dealings with “pirate merchants.” These include infringement notices Shopify sent pirate merchants, records showing which Shopify services the sellers actually utilized, and how the company responded to violations of its policies.
https://lawstreetmedia.com/news/tech/shopify-resists-discovery-requests-from-publishers-in-pirated-textbook-copyright-and-tm-suit/
Proving a negative
Why does the burden of proof lie on the plaintiff in the torts case?
Let’s say I’m walking down the road one day, when a car comes bombing down the road, hits me, and drives off. I survive, but I have injuries. Sadly, I didn’t see the make, model, or color of the car that hit me.
https://www.quora.com/Why-does-the-burden-of-proof-lie-on-the-plaintiff-in-the-torts-case/answer/Charles-S-181
But I have a sneaking suspicion it was you who hit me. Why? Because my internet psychic told me. I sue you to recover for my injuries (with a little extra for pain and suffering).
plaintiff Discovery win
Court Orders Enormous Set of Discovery to Be Produced–but Why?
As I explained not long ago, a good set of objections to the typical shotgun style discovery demands TCPA class counsel serve should span over a hundred pages. And failing to properly articulate objections–and support them with suitable evidence in opposing motions to compel–can lead to terrible results.
https://tcpaworld.com/2022/03/17/cleared-out-court-orders-enormous-set-of-discovery-to-be-produced-but-why/
Free speech and professors
Do Pronouns Trump First Amendment? | Constitution Corner
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has rejected the idea that a college professor must use the preferred pronouns of a transgender student. Robert Owens discusses Professor Nicholas Meriwether grievances with Shawnee State University and why he won.
https://jbs.org/video/constitution-corner/do-pronouns-trump-first-amendment-constitution-corner/
Music Credits
Danheim – Mannavegr (Full Album 2017) Viking Era & Viking War Music
https://youtu.be/8tilKaOINmE
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