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New York Law Journal

Data in Justice: The Manufactories of Error

In his Criminal Law column, Ken Strutin, director of legal information services at the New York State Defenders Association, writes: In an era when databases have become commonplace extensions of human logic and memory, the data heavy transactions of law enforcement require meaningful case-by-case scrutiny.
14 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Case Tests if, For Want of a Tree, A Fallen-Limb Injury Suit Was Lost

Removing a tree that allegedly had spawned an errant limb that fell on a passing motorist may or may not have been spoliation of evidence, a New Jersey appeals court says in an instructive opinion.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

What Draft Rule 37(e) Suggests for Evidence Spoliation

Proposed Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 37(e) marks a new direction for spoliation and preservation law.
8 minute read

Daily Report Online

Despite a Late Scare, GTLA Succeeds at Defense

With 3½ hours left in the 2014 General Assembly, most bills affecting the practice of law already had made their way to the governor's desk or withered on the vine.
7 minute read

Corporate Counsel

'Document Retention' Shouldn't Just Be for Americans

Many foreign companies don't quite understand the discovery demands of U.S.-style litigation.
1 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Practical Tips for Maintaining Privilege With Consultants

Advice and practical steps to protect confidential communications with outside consultants from disclosure.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

USA v. Jacobson

Warrants Forming Basis for Drug Distribution Charges Satisfied Particularity Requirements
1 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Court Debates the Effect of Failure To Call Promised Expert Witnesses

When a defendant during opening statements in a jury trial promises expert witnesses that will upend the plaintiff's case, but then fails to produce them, is the plaintiff entitled to an adverse-inference charge?
4 minute read

Legaltech News

Trial Costs in the Tech Era

When should courts award costs for technology?
2 minute read

Daily Report Online

Senate Vote Kills Discovery Bill for Session

A bill overhauling the state's discovery rules has fizzled out despite having navigated its way through both judiciary committees of the Georgia General Assembly.
6 minute read

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