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Discovery

Patent Agent Privilege Expands Its Reach

By Laura W. Givens

Communications necessary for patent agent prosecution are privileged.

Litigation & Trials

Representing Yourself Can Generate Fees

By Mark A. Flores

State supreme court awards attorney fees to attorney acting pro se.

Model Rules of Professional Conduct

When Is Disclosure of "Bad Facts" Required?

By Josephine M. Bahn

Committee clarifies meaning of "ex parte proceedings" triggering disclosure.

Discovery

Intentional Spoliation Causes a Purple Rain of Sanctions

By Benjamin E. Long

Sanctions ordered for intentionally lost text messages and destroyed phones.

Litigation & Trials

Supreme Court Strikes "Immoral or Scandalous" Trademark Bar

By C. Thea Pitzen

Dissenting opinions may foreshadow legislative change.

Litigation & Trials

First Amendment Bars Non-disparagement Clause in Settlement

By John M. McNichols

City cannot reduce payment to victim of police abuse because of public comments.

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