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The Legal Intelligencer

The Challenge of Reasonableness in Discovery

Can both plaintiffs and defendants—opposing parties in an adversarial system—ascribe the same meaning to "reasonableness" to cooperate in discovery? Is it reasonable to believe that adversarial parties are likely to reach an agreement as to what is "reasonable" in discovery? The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure answer with a resounding "yes."
7 minute read

Texas Lawyer

'Assume the Stance': Pro Tips for Effective Deposing

"Teaching the basics (like how to wax a car, sand a floor, paint the fence) applies as well to learning the foundational techniques of effective deposing," writes columnist Michael P. Maslanka.
6 minute read

Daily Report Online

Commentary: Empower Georgia's Youth and Earn a Tax Credit by Supporting the Fostering Success Act

Young people aging out of Georgia's foster care system face a daunting transition into adulthood. For members of Georgia's legal community, supporting this program aligns with the principles of justice and equity.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Fusion Voting and Its Impact on the Upcoming Election

Fusion voting was once common and widespread in American politics. It allows one party to cross-endorse the candidate of another political party. By the early 20th century, most states prohibited fusion voting—but not New York.
8 minute read

Legaltech News

Antitrust at a Crossroads: How the 2024 Election Could Shift the Economic Balance

"Despite both candidates keeping policy cards close, one truth remains clear from the history: Antitrust scrutiny will persist, regardless of who wins," writes Joey Seeber, CEO of Level Legal.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

If You Are Too 'Busy' to Communicate With Your Client, You Better Think Again

Clients that are unversed in litigation may have difficulty understanding why their case is "not moving" or "taking so long." Lawyers facing these types of questions cannot simply ignore the client's requests for updates.
5 minute read

Delaware Business Court Insider

Repurchase Option in LLC Agreement Tied to Nondisparagement Provision Does Not Violate the Absolute Litigation Privilege

In this recent decision from the Delaware Court of Chancery, Seva Holdings v. Octo Platform Equity Holdings, the court considered whether a membership interest repurchase right under an LLC agreement triggered by breach of a nondisparagement restriction was enforceable, or whether the repurchase scheme violated the absolute litigation privilege.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Recent Supreme Court Decisions May Affect Tax Practice

This article discusses the potential impact of two recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions—Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and Corner Post v. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System—on tax planning and controversy practice.
6 minute read

Law.com

Is SEO Dead? How AI Is Changing Search

How search is changing because of advanced AI systems, the complex algorithms that power them, the key SEO practices that still matter, and what these changes mean for B2B content marketing.
8 minute read

Texas Lawyer

The Impact of Drug and Alcohol Testing on Child Custody Evaluations

"A legislative update to the Texas Family Code in 2021 prevents the Department of Family and Protective Services from removing a child solely based on a parent testing positive for marijuana," write Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack.
8 minute read

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