Complex Discovery

JULY 9, 2024

The outcome of this battle could set a critical precedent for how regulatory agencies engage with the rapidly evolving crypto market, impacting cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery professionals.

Defense Strategy

Complex Discovery

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Her leadership saw the imposition of multibillion-euro fines and pivotal court rulings that have reshaped the digital regulatory framework in Europe. Vestager’s leadership has been instrumental in these pivotal cases, setting a precedent for future regulatory actions.

Court Rules

E-Discovery LLC

MARCH 13, 2025

However: A court should generally deny a stay of discovery if discovery is needed in defense of the motion, or if resolution of the motion will not dispose of the entire case. In a note, the Court wrote that it would not take a preliminary peek at the merits of the dispositive motion. cleaned up; citations omitted].

Discovery

Complex Discovery

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Editor’s Note: This article explores the groundbreaking November 18, 2024, ruling by Germany’s Federal Court of Justice regarding Facebook’s data breach, redefining the parameters for data privacy compensation. this decision sets a critical precedent in user data protection.

Precedent

Securities Docket

JULY 1, 2024

Red state attorneys general used the US Supreme Court’s new decision overturning the Chevron doctrine to bolster their argument for blocking the Labor Department’s do-good 401(k) investing rule in the Fifth Circuit, just hours after the high court ruled.

Precedent

E-Discovery LLC

APRIL 2, 2025

The court anticipated a large volume of ESI in diverse forms and, citing precedent, wrote: An ESI protocol has to be specific or it doesnt mean anything. 3, 2024), the court wrote that it would be in the parties interest to reach a negotiated result. Emphasis added; cleaned up]. A similar principle was stated in Fleury v.

Discovery

Complex Discovery

JULY 12, 2024

Supreme Court to protect its corporate records from disclosure, citing a lower court ruling that challenges the sanctity of attorney-client privilege. ” This ruling invoked the crime-fraud exception, compelling AbbVie to hand over 19 highly confidential documents. has petitioned the U.S.

Pharmaceuticals

WA Bar News

JULY 10, 2024

During that 14-day window, the responding party may withdraw or amend the pleading pursuant to the court rules but is otherwise stayed from prosecuting the lawsuit. The scope of discovery is left to the trial court pursuant to the Civil Rules. RCW 4.105.020(1). Thurman , 29 Wn.

Discovery

SW&L Attorneys Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The court ruled this as fraudulent and restored the assets to the marital estate, prioritizing the wife’s right to an equitable division of property. Conclusion: Minnesota courts have set a strong precedent against asset concealment in divorce cases. In Peterson v. Peterson (274 Minn. 568, 144 N.W.2d

Finance and Banking

Lawmatics

AUGUST 8, 2023

Summarize the facts, claims, defenses, and the hypothetical court's decision. Also, identify any real-world legal precedents or principles this case might establish." Why It Works: This prompt encourages AI to condense complex legal rulings into concise summaries, keeping your firm updated on vital legal developments.

Legal Research

E-Discovery LLC

MARCH 6, 2025

The court ruled: If it has not already done so, Uber shall produce documents hyperlinked in Google chat messages, and related metadata to the extent feasible. However, Microsoft communications were not at issue in this case. The parties shall meet and confer and stipulate to a deadline for the production.

Technology

The Barrister

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Baseball Clubs, the United States Supreme Court ruled that baseball was a “purely state affair” and was not subject to the Sherman Antitrust Act. [1] 2] In 1972, the Court reaffirmed and held that Congress should determine whether to remove the exemption. [3] Microsoft, stock images. Baseball Club v. Nat’l League of Pro.

Precedent

Practice of Law

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Dissent Raises Many Questions The dissenting judge pointed out that in order for the conviction to hold, the statute and precedent require the state to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Plancarte's conduct was “lewd.” We’ll have to wait to see how Minnesota's highest court rules. But what does that even mean?

Evidence

E-Discovery LLC

MAY 22, 2025

In NJ Court Rules Police Geofence Warrants Are Constitutional (Bloomberg Law May 20, 2025), Alex Ebert reported that a New Jersey intermediate appellate court upheld a geofence warrant, within specified limits. 9, 2025); Requests for Tower-Dump or Tower-Extraction Search Warrants Declined Under Geofence Precedent (Mar.

Evidence

Complex Discovery

APRIL 8, 2025

What precedent does this set for hyperscale cloud providers seeking to avoid licensing fees for telecom-developed innovations? How will royalties be structured for hybrid patents that blend standardized and proprietary technologies, especially as these models become more common in cloud-streaming convergence?

Digital Evidence

WA Bar News

JUNE 11, 2024

That said, improper conduct preceding and following depositions is equally fraught. 13 THE RULES The rules governing deposition conduct are a blend of procedural and professional regulations. 15 THE RISKS Deposition misconduct risks both court-imposed sanctions and regulatory discipline. Washington RPC 3.4(a)

Depositions

WA Bar News

MARCH 13, 2025

Those cases will be picked up by the other side anyway, so its better to tell a coherent story of a case where the courts ruling was unfavorable. Frederick, a 2007 Supreme Court case about whether school administrators could regulate a students off-campus speech, 4. Larson, Precedent as Rational Persuasion, 25 Legal Writing: J.

Cross-Examination

Practice of Law

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The plaintiffs claim that this extensive list lacks historical precedent and violates the Second Amendment, as interpreted by recent Supreme Court rulings, particularly New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. In deciding the case, SCOTUS established a two-step methodology for deciding Second Amendment challenges.

Precedent

MyCase

AUGUST 4, 2023

To meet client expectations and comply with court-imposed deadlines, lawyers often work extended hours to prepare cases thoroughly and respond promptly to legal matters. Lawyers must conduct extensive research, analyze precedents, draft legal documents, and develop effective strategies.

Energy and Utilities

Practice of Law

OCTOBER 18, 2024

District Court Rules for Board M4L brought lawsuit in a Florida federal court on behalf of its members, several of whom were affected by the Board’s alleged censorship at meetings. The court found that the prohibition on "personally directed" speech was inconsistently enforced and unreasonable.

Education

Practice of Law

JUNE 25, 2025

They argued that allowing such conduct would set a dangerous precedent, effectively carving out an AI exception to copyright law and eroding creators’ rights in the digital age. FindLaw's Learn About the Law) D.C.

Precedent

Complex Discovery

DECEMBER 11, 2024

For professionals in cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery, understanding the implications of this precedent-setting case is essential as it signals a shift in how governments regulate foreign-controlled digital platforms. What the Court Ruling Means for ByteDance appeared first on ComplexDiscovery.

Court Rules

E-Discovery LLC

JUNE 1, 2024

21, 2022), it addressed a novel issue and I wrote that: “In my view, the only error was that the appellate court did not publish its opinion so that it would be precedent.” In my opinion, the new Maryland Rule does not go far enough. Maryland Rule 8-605.1 That decision is “entirely” in the Court’s discretion.

Precedent

E-Discovery LLC

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

The court entered an order incorporating the custody agreement and denied the fee request without explanation. The Court also held that the grandparents were not entitled to attorneys fees under the Family Law article and the decision was based on fees arising from the discovery disputes. [2] 2] _ [1] 2025 WL 484543, at *6. [2]

Discovery

Practice of Law

MARCH 27, 2025

While the appeals court ruled with a narrow focus on the particulars of this case, and is applicable only in Missouri, it stands the chance of setting an important precedent for other claims against rideshare apps. It also charges three counts of negligence.

Court Rules

Practice of Law

APRIL 16, 2025

The court's decision may set an important precedent. The Massachusetts Supreme Court's ruling on Wurtzburger's case may be so narrowly focused that it doesn't set much of a precedent.

Precedent

Practice of Law

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. That dramatic reversal of judicial precedent threw reproductive rights into turmoil across the country as certain states rushed to enact new restrictions, but in Georgia, the LIFE Act was already on the books. Jackson Women’s Health Organization in the summer of 2022.

Precedent

Practice of Law

JUNE 30, 2025

This established the rule that parents had the right to direct their children’s upbringing and education, such as sending their children to religious or private schools. The Court extended this precedent in Mahmoud to include the right for parents to opt out of specific instruction if it conflicted with their religious beliefs.

Education

Jury Analyst

MAY 22, 2024

Any actions by a juror that fall outside the court’s instructions can taint the deliberation process. In the legal arena, precedents and established standards shape the definition of jury misconduct. Their presence alone commands a certain decorum.

Evidence

Jury Analyst

MAY 22, 2024

Any actions by a juror that fall outside the court’s instructions can taint the deliberation process. In the legal arena, precedents and established standards shape the definition of jury misconduct. Their presence alone commands a certain decorum.

Evidence

Law and Daily Life

OCTOBER 4, 2024

In a split decision, the court ruled that parents do not have an unfettered right to choose medical treatments that states reasonably ban and found no deeply rooted historical norm against such state regulations. She cited professional endorsements of gender-affirming care and recent Supreme Court precedent.

Precedent

E-Discovery LLC

JUNE 5, 2024

The Court ruled for the State. RELEVANCE OF THE INTERNET SEARCHES After discussing other issues, the Court turned to the evidence of internet searches related to abortion. The Court addressed many other issues and affirmed the conviction. This is an unreported opinion of the intermediate appellate court.

Admissibility

E-Discovery LLC

APRIL 23, 2025

The case is before the District Court after the United States Supreme Courts ruling in Noem v. The Court wrote: Defendants arbitrarily cramped reading of the Courts order is rejected. Abrego Garcia , 604 U.S. THIRD GENERAL OBJECTION Defendants objected to discovery predating April 4, 2025.

Discovery

Practice of Law

JUNE 20, 2025

The Court came to a different conclusion on the first step of the analysis, finding that strict scrutiny was not warranted. The Court found that SB1 classifies based on age (minors vs. adults) and medical use (permitted for some diagnoses, not others).

Healthcare

Securities Docket

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Supreme Court rulings that they say can be used to take power away from federal agencies and reduce regulations the two call unnecessary, costly and inefficient. In a ruling in June, the court overturned its own precedent that had called on courts to defer to an agency’s interpretation of ambiguous laws.

Court Rules

Practice of Law

MAY 15, 2025

Eleventh Circuit Finds Law Unconstitutional Secretary Melanie Griffin, representing the DBPR, appealed the District Court's decision to grant that injunction to the Eleventh Circuit in Atlanta. But in a thorough 127-page decision , the Eleventh Circuit sided with Hamburger Marys and upheld the district court's ruling.

Legal Precedent

Practice of Law

JUNE 19, 2025

In that case, the Supreme Court held that the "knock and announce" rule of common law was part of the inquiry into whether law enforcement violated the suspect's Fourth Amendment rights. However, Justice Clarence Thomas, writing for the unanimous court, also held that not every entry must be preceded by an announcement.

Court Rules