Sat.Feb 22, 2025

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Consulting an Attorney Did Not Trigger the Duty to Preserve

E-Discovery LLC

In Li v. Merck & Co., Inc., 2025 WL 429013 (N.D. Cal. Feb. 7, 2025)(Hixson, J.), the court addressed a number of discovery disputes in this lawsuit by a terminated employee against her former employer. On the somewhat unique facts presented, the Court held that plaintiffs consulting an attorney to find out her rights is not necessarily the same thing as contemplating or anticipating litigation for purposes of triggering the common-law duty to preserve.

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How a Guards’ Strike Plunged New York Prisons Into Turmoil and Why the Timing Is Curious

The Marshall Project

Correctional officers complain of unsafe conditions, but critics say the protests were meant to deflect attention from a moment of reckoning.

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Debunking the Myths: What a Recent ISW Report Reveals About Ukraine’s War Effort

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: ComplexDiscovery O has been committed to covering the Russo-Ukrainian War since its inception, providing readers with timely updates grounded in detailed and documented reporting from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). Our analysis focuses on delivering factual, data-driven insights to help readers navigate the complexities of both information and misinformation surrounding this conflict.

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Protecting the Judiciary and the Rule of Law – Frivolous Articles to Impeach Federal Judge Filed

E-Discovery LLC

Courtney Buble reports that GOP Reps Move To Impeach SDNY Judge, Threaten More – Law360 (Feb. 19, 2025). The article states: The lawmakers contend that the judges who’ve ruled against Trump have unlawfully stripped him of his right to direct the executive branch. Maybe the Judges rulings are right. Maybe not. But, lets assume theyre not correct.

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Fresh Out of School: How to Become an Expert Paralegal

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

The difference between a paralegal and an exceptional paralegal isn't just competence—it's the bold initiative to anticipate needs, master hidden firm dynamics, and transform challenges into opportunities that showcase your indispensable value. Join this webinar with attorney Joe Stephens to get an insider's perspective into how you can become a strategic asset to your practice!