Obtaining evidence in foreign countries, electronic discovery, ethics and professionalism, spoliation, and witness compensation are all covered in Civil Discovery. Written by nationally recognized experts on civil discovery, this volume covers the Rules of the Supreme Court of Virginia relating to discovery in civil trials. The requirements of each Virginia civil discovery rule are explained, and operation of the rule is discussed. Extensive footnotes cite and discuss cases and other authority construing these and similar federal rules. In a convenient softcover format the volume contains updated, fully integrated text and useful references, numerous practice tips, and checklists.