Handling Subpenas

"This Action Guide is a how-to-do-it guide for the attorney who wants to subpoena testimony or records in pretrial discovery and at trial in California. After defining the subpoena and the deposition notice, the Action Guide describes when and how to use each, from the initial selection of the appropriate procedure, through service, payment of witness fees, production of consumer and employment records, possible objections, and remedies for noncompliance. The Action Guide emphasizes subpoenas for use in discovery and at trial. For general discussions of discovery, consult other Action Guides."--Scope of Guide

This Action Guide is a how-to-do-it guide for the attorney who wants to subpoena testimony or records in pretrial discovery and at trial in California. After defining the subpoena and the deposition notice, the Action Guide describes when and how to use each document, from the initial selection of the appropriate procedure, through service, payment of witness fees, production of consumer and employment records, possible objections, and remedies for noncompliance. The Action Guide emphasizes subpoenas for use in discovery and at trial.

The Independent Neuropsychological Evaluation explores the process of conducting an independent neuropsychological evaluation (IME) for disability related claims. While neuropsychologists are well trained in the area of clinical assessment, little training, mentoring, or supervision applies these skills to the disability arena, and a lack of literature specific to this rapidly growing area of practice by which to develop expertise encroaches on these needs. Authors Howard J. Oakes, David W. Lovejoy, and Shane S. Bush provide information about how to prepare disability related assessments that are valid, useful, and appropriate. They explain the language and context of "disability," offer relevant ethical and professional considerations, and cover business aspects of IMEs as well as particular neuropsychological related issues. Although the subject matter covered in this book has relevance to neuropsychological IMEs conducted in the context of civil litigation, workers' compensation, fitness for duty, and state- or federally-sponsored disability programs, this book emphasizes IMEs conducted for private disability insurance companies. Practicing neuropsychologists and clinical psychologists who conduct, or are contemplating conducting, independent examinations, as well as providers in neurology and psychiatry who may struggle with some of the same disability-related issues and questions, will find this volume of great practical use.