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U.S. District Judge Enforces Advance Conflict Waiver

Case underscores that a general advance waiver can provide some protection, but a law firm may obtain greater protection by tailoring the waiver to specific clients and conflicts.

Mortgage Foreclosure Is Debt Collection Under FDCPA

The Sixth Circuit takes a more interpretative approach of the statutory language.

Eight Circuit Addresses Adverse Inference Jury Instruction

Court examines the district court's decision regarding noncompete/nondisclosure claims against a former employee.

Articles »

Written Litigation Holds and Per Se Negligence: An Evolving Law

By Paul M. Kessimian and Travis J. McDermott

Since the Pension Committee decision, the rules governing document preservation and spoliation have been in flux.

The Battle over Confidential Arbitration

By Jason J. Rawnsley

The controversy about the Delaware Court of Chancery's business arbitration program moves to the Third Circuit.

Predictive Coding Goes Mainstream

By Paula M. Bagger

Last year saw a flurry of feedback from the bench on computer-assisted document review.

Sound Advice »

Practical Tips to Protect Clients' Privileges

By Elizabeth Timkovich

All attorneys want to do their best for their clients, but sometimes mistakes happen. Listen as Elizabeth Timkovich shares advice on how to protect both the attorney-client and attorney-work product privileges. (15:56 min)

Roundtables »

The Supreme Court's First Decision on the Class Action Fairness Act

In Standard Fire Ins. Co. v. Knowles, the Court unanimously held that, prior to certification, a named plaintiff’s stipulation that the putative class would not seek more than $5 million did not defeat jurisdiction under CAFA. (61 min 3 sec)

Announcements »

Committee FAQs Now Available

The committee has released updated answers to your frequently asked questions. They are available here.

Subcommittee Cochair Pens ESI Article

Gary L. Beaver, cochair of the CBLC’s Internet Litigation Subcommittee, authored an article in the Fall 2012 edition of The Brief, titled "Meeting Your Duties Regarding Electronically Stored Information."

Navigant Litigation Trend Report Released

Navigant Consulting, Inc. has released its Litigation Trends Analysis for Q1/Q2 2012.