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Three Motions for Sanctions Denied Under ESI Rule and Common Law

E-Discovery LLC

She claimed that her complaint led to her termination on August 26, 2022. The Court recited the key facts: “Plaintiff cites additional explicit text messages between herself and Mr. Roberts in her Complaint.” “At Cooper’s Complaint relied on explicit text communications. Mr. Roberts was fired the next day.

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Divorce Complaint Stricken and Testimony Precluded as Discovery Sanction

E-Discovery LLC

The action was pending on cross-complaints for limited and absolute divorce. Ferko’s request for sanctions, struck Mr. Ferko’s complaint, and precluded testimony and evidence related to the issues of marital property, alimony, and attorney’s fees. Ferko , 2024 WL 3221108 (Apls. Prior to trial, the trial court granted Ms.

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Alternate Pathways: Your Questions Answered

WA Bar News

Via Orders entered on March 15, the Washington Supreme Court took the following actions pursuant to its inherent power over admission to practice law: Adopted the NextGen Bar Exam, with first administration to be in July 2026. See Sidebar No. SIDEBAR No. Watch for continuing coverage in future issues of Bar News.

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AI Companionship and Machine Intuition: Rethinking Relationships in the Age of Artificial Empathy

Complex Discovery

Recent FTC complaints against AI companion apps, such as Replika, have raised concerns about deceptive marketing practices and the targeting of vulnerable users. In litigation or compliance reviews, this data may be subject to discovery, raising complex questions about consent, scope, and admissibility. We’ve crossed the line.”

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Town Sanctioned for Prejudicial Breaches of Duty to Preserve in Alleged Sexual Assault Case; Court Also Addresses Use of Personal Email by Council Members

E-Discovery LLC

As to “trigger,” see generally Is Marking Documents as “Work Product” an Admission that the Duty to Preserve is Triggered? Further, “Plaintiff has been prejudiced by this spoliation because she has no way of knowing the contents of the emails or cross-examining the defendants about them. citation omitted). emphasis added].

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NC Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson Sues CNN Over Exposé

Practice of Law

Additionally, the account attributed to Robinson made several comments related to pornography — including an admission of enjoying transgender pornography, despite his public anti-transgender stance. The complaint seeks at least $50 million in damages. Money claimed Robinson was a frequent customer at his porn shop.