Another Court Approaches Discovery on Discovery with Skepticism
By Joseph V. Schaeffer – April 17, 2019 | Home Depot enhances its credibility with the court and avoids expensive and potentially precedent-setting discovery.
Pretrial Practice & Discovery
The Pretrial Practice & Discovery Committee is dedicated to enhancing the substantive knowledge of its members about a wide range of Pretrial Practice & Discovery issues, including legislative proposals, rule changes, and recent court decisions.
Recent Practice Points
Spoliation Sanctions Are a Discovery Issue, Not a Last-Minute Trial Tactic
By Andrew J. Felser – March 28, 2019 | Act, don’t wait, or the court can refuse to consider an untimely spoliation motion.
Articles
E-Discovery Challenges and Information Governance Solutions
By Lucas Newcomer and Johnny Lee – February 14, 2019 | Information governance is a proactive alternative to the challenges of data proliferation.
Transparency or Translucency: Guidance on TAR Protocols Is Not Crystal Clear
By Rose J. Hunter Jones and Priya Kolli Funderburk – February 14, 2019 | There is no one-size-fits-all TAR protocol.
Sound Advice Podcasts
Avoiding Waiver of Privilege under FRE 502
Federal Rule of Evidence 502(d) provides for an effective way to claw back documents and avoid waiver of attorney-client privilege. This Sound Advice includes tips on drafting Rule 502(d) orders and avoiding the murky waters of Rule 502(b) considerations on waiver of privilege. (12:00 min.)
Trends in Discovery for International Disputes
International disputes present unique discovery challenges. Neil Bloomfield discusses three current challenges (i) GDPR restrictions on discovery, (ii) U.S.-based discovery in aid of foreign proceedings, and (iii) the preservation of ephemeral communications. (12:41 min.)
Pretrial Practice & Discovery
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Meetings
Apr
23
Events | Webinar
Ethics in Action: The War Law Firms Are Fighting Against Data Breaches
ETHICS 60 min
Learn to secure your firm against breaches! Join our information security specialists, Sharon D. Nelson and John W. Simek, as they provide an overview of the actors, roles, and impacts of a firm cybe…
Apr
26
Events | In-Person
13th Annual National Institute on E-Discovery
CLE 450 min
Join nationally-acclaimed e-discovery lawyers, judges, consultants, and in-house counsel from corporate law departments including Microsoft, Allstate, and Wickr, as they convene for a full day to ana…
May
01
Events | In-Person
2019 Section of Litigation & Solo, Small Firm and General Practice Division CLE Conference
The Section of Litigation, and Solo, Small Firm & General Practice Division Annual CLE Conference is THE premier event for litigators and solo and small firm practitioners.