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Court Revives Claims Against Bingham for Withholding Evidence

The Massachusetts Court of Appeals on Friday revived allegations that former Bingham McCutchen lawyer John Snyder acted in bad faith by withholding evidence that would have supported investor claims against the firm's client, Merrill Lynch & Co Inc.
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Litigation Daily

Court Revives Claims Against Bingham for Withholding Evidence

The Massachusetts Court of Appeals on Friday revived allegations that former Bingham McCutchen lawyer John Snyder acted in bad faith by withholding evidence that would have supported investor claims against the firm's client, Merrill Lynch & Co Inc.
4 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Excessive-Force Case Settles For Nearly $200,000

The video went viral with nearly 171,000 views on YouTube. It shows three Bridgeport police officers kicking a defenseless suspect that they just apprehended. In the aftermath, the officers were placed on paid leave and the beating victim, Orlando Lopez-Soto, filed an excessive-force lawsuit in federal court.
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Connecticut Law Tribune

Court Says Dogs Can Join Kids On Witness Stand

Dogs in court are a growing national trend. Sometimes they sit with witnesses, many of them young victims of sexual abuse, and help the child endure traumatic testimony.
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Corporate Counsel

Using Translation Tech For Foreign Language E-discovery

Incorporating translation technology and best practices into the foreign language e-discovery process increases productivity and reduces overall costs.
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New York Law Journal

Law Evolves in Favor of Disclosure From Nonparties

Richard H. Bliss writes that although the requirements for obtaining disclosure from nonparties in New York civil practice have been relaxed over the past 30 years, questions regarding the availability of such disclosure have troubled the courts and practitioners alike. This term, the Court of Appeals resolved a disagreement in the Appellate Division as to the substantive requirements for obtaining such disclosure.
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New York Law Journal

Toxic Mold Case: Experts, Gatekeeping, Admissibility

In his Evidence column, Michael J. Hutter analyzes the Court of Appeals' holding in 'Cornell v. 360 West 51st Street Realty' and its elucidation of the "general acceptance" standard for expert testimony.
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Law.com

EFF Fears NSA Destroying Evidence in Surveillance Cases

In an emergency motion, EFF Legal Director Cindy Cohn said the government is skirting a court order to preserve records.
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New Jersey Law Journal

DWI May Serve as Prior Conviction For Breath-Test Refusal Sentencing

Prior drunken-driving convictions may enhance sentencing for refusal to submit to a breath test in New Jersey, even though prior refusals don't count against future DWIs, the state Supreme Court rules.
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Daily Report Online

Psychiatrist Fights Release of Patient's Records to Parents

The ability of plaintiffs to bring wrongful death suits against mental health professionals was at stake when the Georgia Supreme Court heard arguments on Monday.
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