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Though U.S. courts have broadly accepted discovery of social media, there are many examples of courts striking down such discovery requests when litigants fail to establish relevance.
A mediation and arbitration consulting firm outlines five things even experienced litigators may not understand about arbitration, and which may help get the most out of the resolution method.
Wage and hour issues are in the spotlight in 2014, at both a federal and state level. Employers should take steps now to prepare for a wave of related lawsuits.
For lawyers found to have failed in their duties as counsel, can claiming depression as a disability under ADA prevent […]
Today the Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case whose outcome will shape the future of some of the […]
A survey finds that businesses world-wide are increasingly turning away from cloud computing and looking to more secure data storage, […]
The D.C. District Court recently found that documents pertaining to a company’s internal investigation were not protected by attorney-client privilege nor the attorney work-product doctrine, a decision that could have widespread implications for companies that conduct internal investigations of whistleblower complaints.
When it comes to cell phone records – important elements of discovery in many cases – defense counsel seek and obtain records, though not always easily.
Technology is giving legal industry underdogs the ability to go toe-to-toe with more established firms, LeClairRyan attorney Tom Regan says, and making even small clients an important focus for firms going forward.
Law firms are being called on to prove to corporate clients that they are protecting themselves against cyber attacks, and […]
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