Sat.Aug 03, 2024

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They Exposed Police Misconduct. Now They’re Paying a Steep Price.

The Marshall Project

Whistleblower laws have advanced in public and private sectors, but protections for police who report illegal or unethical behavior lag far behind.

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No Privilege Log Is Needed While Scope of Discovery Objections Are Pending

E-Discovery LLC

In Troung v. KPC Healthcare, Inc., 2024 WL 3496865 (C.D. Cal. July 17, 2024), the court held that no privilege log was required until scope of discovery objections were resolved. The general rule is that a privilege log is due at the time discovery responses are filed. “Absent consent of the adverse party, or a Court order, a privilege log (or other communication of sufficient information for the parties to be able to determine whether the privilege applies) must accompany a written response to

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Propaganda, Legislation, and Warfare: Unpacking Russia’s Strategy in the Ukraine War

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: This report provides an in-depth analysis of the latest developments in the Ukraine conflict as of August 2, 2024. It focuses on key strategic movements, military operations, and geopolitical implications based on the detailed assessments by the Institute for the Study of War. It also elaborates on the strategic use of propaganda, legislative actions, and military operations by Russia to achieve it’s special operation aims.

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When Bad News Can't Wait

Ethicking

I’ve spent the last day-plus at another engaging Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers ( APRL ) conference, and just like last year at this same conference, and just like when I was on vacation last year, I got some big news from the courts. Some of this exciting and completely ill-timed news has been good. And some of it, well, not so much.

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Prep with Purpose: How to Build Better Trial Binders

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

Get ready to master the art and science of trial preparation organization that top attorneys rely on in this exclusive webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will walk through proven systems for creating comprehensive trial notebooks and binders that transform scattered case materials into a powerful command center. Learning Objectives: Strategic Organization 📊 Learn the essential sections every trial notebook needs and how to structure them for maximum clarity and acce

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China Tightens State Secrets Law Amid Rising Data Security Concerns

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: In a decisive move to fortify its data security framework, China has introduced substantial revisions to its state secrets law, underscoring its commitment to safeguarding national interests amidst rising global data security concerns. These stringent regulations, set to be enforced in September, reflect China’s proactive approach to protecting sensitive information against foreign infiltration, particularly in the face of growing technological competition with Western