Getting Discovery Across Borders
By Aimée Canty – March 23, 2020 | Four tips (and some obstacles) for litigation across international lines.
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
Saving Time and Money by Designating the Form of Production
By Joseph V. Schaeffer – February 28, 2020 | Taking advantage of an underutilized rule.
Articles
Outside Counsel Statements and the Party Exception to Hearsay
By Syed S. Ahmad, Patrick M. McDermott, and Latosha M. Ellis – February 24, 2020 | Anything you say can (and may) be used against you.
Early Stages of Criminal Proceeding: Clues about Your USAO Case
By Chris St. Martin – February 24, 2020 | Understanding the government’s process is important to success in a criminal case.
Sound Advice Podcasts
Overcoming Hearsay Objections to Electronic Evidence
Ashley Heilprin provides quick tips for planning ahead to introduce evidence and overcoming objections to hearsay with respect to electronic evidence. (7:39 min.)
Obtaining or Resisting Injunctive Relief
In litigation, there are very few mechanisms that are as powerful and game-changing as the remedy offered by preliminary injunctive relief. Because preliminarily-granted injunctive relief is an extraordinary remedy, both in terms of its timing and effectiveness, it is absolutely essential to understand the best strategy to pursue in obtaining that relief and, if you represent the party opposing that outcome—recognizing the ways in which you can persuade a judge to deny that remedy when your client is given an opportunity to be heard. In this Sound Advice, Dana Lumsden of the Charlotte office of Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP provides advice on obtaining or resisting injunctive relief. (16:21 min.)
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Events & CLE
Apr
01
Events | Webinar
2020 Virtual Institute on E-Discovery
ETHICS 60 min
In light of travel and location constraints caused by the spread of COVID-19, this year's Institute on E-Discovery will be taking place as a 3-Part Series of Live Webinars.
Apr
01
Events | Webinar
The Vaping Injury Crisis: Products Liability & Insurance Coverage Issues for Nicotine and Cannabis Industries [CC]
CLE 90 min
This panel will discuss products liability and insurance coverage issues relating to vaping, both involving nicotine (e.g. JUUL) and legal cannabis.
Apr
21
Events | Webinar
The Evolving Landscape of Privacy and Cybersecurity [CC]
CLE 60 min
An overview of several of the new privacy and cybersecurity laws that have been enacted or are proposed for 2020.