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Court Reminds “Forwarding Counsel” of “Local Counsel” Duties

By William J. Cantrell

Delaware Court letter defines the roles of in-state and out-of-state counsel.

Supreme Court Rejects Immediate Appeal of Adverse Privilege Rulings

By Kristine L. Roberts

Decision adopts majority rule among circuits, raises questions about alternative remedies.

Pragmatism, but No Compassion in Foreclosure

By Sean T. Carnathan

Florida trial court judge chastised by court of appeals for extending time for defendants to sell their home before foreclosure sale.

Pension Committee and the New Standards for E-Discovery Shortfalls

By Lindsay M. Sestile

Southern District of New York redraws criteria for e-discovery sanctions.

Zubulake Revisited: Pension Committee and the Duty to Preserve

By John M. Barkett – February 26, 2010
Six years after Zubulake, Judge Shira Scheindlin has issued another decision that is sure to alter the e-discovery landscape.

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CADS Report: Fall 2009

Of Zombies and Class Actions
State Courts and the Resolution of Factual Disputes at Class Certification
Class Action Waivers
Keeping Your State Court Class Action in State Court

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Criminal Litigation: Fall 2009

Recipients of Federal Money Beware: Recent Amendments Expand False Claims Act Liability
Make Your Arguments Memorable
Death by a Thousand Cuts: Further Repudiation of Selective Waiver
Victim Status under the MVRA: Considerations for Plea Agreements

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