Planning for Discovery at the Pleading Stage
By Monette Davis – April 8, 2021 | Parties should not count on after-the-fact withdrawals of claims and defenses to escape invasive 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
Forensic Analysis of Digital Currencies in Investigations
By Ryan Rubin and Antonio Rega – April 5, 2021 | Digital-currency transactions are invaluable in tracking down fraudulent activity and maintaining the integrity of transactions.
Articles
Discovery When Opposing a Pro Se Litigant
By Lori Gayle Nuckolls – June 17, 2020 | Themes and theories of discovery to keep in mind when the other side represents themselves.
Spoliation Sanctions and How to Avoid Them
By Dalila Hoover – June 17, 2020 | Amended Rule 37(e) provides a uniform standard for imposing sanctions when assessing the degree of accountability for nonpreservation.
Sound Advice Podcasts
Networking That Works
Networking can be an important business development tool for all attorneys, but especially litigators. It is important for lawyers to strategically choose where, how and with whom to network. Marketing consultant Carol Schiro Greenwald and IP litigator Michael Steger discuss these issues in this Sound Advice. (14:49 min.)
Practical Tips for Virtual Practice
In 2020 we saw a rise in the use of virtual technology, including Zoom, for depositions and hearings. In this podcast, two litigators, Ashley Heilprin and James Gilbert, discuss how to avoid snafus and have a seamless virtual presentation of evidence and testimony. (11:55 min.)
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Events & CLE
Apr
20
Events | Webinar
National Institute on E-Discovery 2021
ETHICS 60 min
Join our renowned e-discovery judges, litigators, and in-house counsel as they examine the continually evolving state of electronic discovery in litigation.
May
05
Events | Webinar
2021 Virtual Litigation Section Annual Conference
CLE 60 min
The Litigation Section Annual Conference is the premier event for litigators. The conference will take place virtually May 5-7, 2021. We expect to attract more than 500 attendees, including in-house…