In federal litigation, responding party is generally responsible for subpoena costs. However, financial hardship or state statutes or rules may shift costs.
An Illinois federal court surveys attorneys on expedited discovery rules. Despite negative responses, the MIDP program might be meeting some of its goals.
Responding to proliferation of electronic evidence, changes to evidence rules will limit the "ancient documents" hearsay exception to pre-1998 documents.
Changes to Federal Evidence Rule 902 effective December 1 allow "self authentication" of certain electronic evidence and electronically stored information.
Coming to a court near you? An infographic overview of the Mandatory Initial Discovery Pilot (MIDP) being tested by federal judges in Illinois and Arizona.
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