Claims for Lost Profits Can Lead to Claims for Lost Privilege over Tax Returns
By Joseph V. Schaeffer – February 8, 2019 | Does the prospect of recovering lost profits outweigh the potential loss of privacy?
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
When Preparing Your Client's Case, Trust but Verify Their Representations
By Joseph V. Schaeffer – December 20, 2018 | Repeating untruths risks not only your credibility with colleagues and the court, but it also risks sanctions under an array of authorities.
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
Events | In-Person
2019 Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee CLE Seminar
ETHICS 129 min
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. PLEASE REGISTER ONSITE AT THE LOEWS VENTANA IN TUCSON, AZ. Learn about the very latest developments in insurance law from leading lawyers and insurance professiona…
Apr
26
Events | In-Person
13th Annual National Institute on E-Discovery
CLE 450 min
Join us for practical guidance for navigating cutting-edge e-discovery issues in civil litigation.
May
01
Events | In-Person
2019 Section of Litigation & Solo, Small Firm and General Practice Division CLE Conference
The Section of Litigation & Solo, Small Firm & General Practice Division Annual CLE Conference is THE premier event for litigators and solo and small firm practitioners.