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Spoliation of Electronic Evidence: A Judicial Boiling Point?
As the pace of technological development has accelerated, the legal profession has struggled to keep up. How does new technology affect discovery obligations?
Read more...Curb Your Enthusiasm: The Ethical Bounds of Zealous Advocacy
Some lawyers have tried to play the "zealous advocacy" card to escape the consequences of their misbehavior.
Read more...Brand Enforcement on Social Networking Sites
In today's Web 2.0 world, businesses have inexpensive and far-reaching mechanisms through which to promote their brands and advertise their goods and services.
Read more...Witness Preparation: What Is Ethical, and What Is Not
Many attorneys believe the ethical line is crossed whenever an outside consultant is hired to conduct the witness preparation. But focusing on who does it fails to address the broader issue: When is witness preparation ethical--no matter who does it?
Read more...Tips for Managing Expedited Litigation from History's Great Strategist
Originally published in Verdict, Volume 24, No.1., Fall 2009 is available on the ABA Section of Litigation website. Text copyright 2010 by the American Bar Association. Production copyright 2010 by the American Bar Association. All rights reserved.
Read more...“Geronimo!”—Or How I Became a Sole Practitioner
In this latest episode of the Section of Litigation Podcast, solo practitioner Kathleen Havener recalls the process by which she decided to make the transition from a large firm to a solo practice.
Read more...Tips for Managing Expedited Litigation from History’s Great Strategists
Managing expedited litigation requires careful planning, attention to the critical components of your case, and, above all else, an obsessive focus on the primary objective. Here are seven tips to managing expedited litigation, pulled from some of the most influential military strategists in history.
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