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The Art and Science of Culling Data by Keyword
e-Discovery is a large process that has become many smaller ones, each requiring expert and diligent attention. Culling large data sets by keyword is no different from other elements of e-discovery projects, except, unfortunately, in one sense: Although it's a process in electronic-discovery projects, it's one that too often doesn't receive the time or consideration it deserves.
It's sad, and a bracing return on an ill-placed investment, when this typical approach to keyword data set-culling is taken: Legal teams throw together a list of important people, products or transactions, apply a wild card or two, and figure that this tack will capture all the necessary documents for review.
Here's the reality: Constructing an effective keyword-culling strategy often requires a more systematic approach, including specialized skills, tools and reports. But the problem that some legal teams face when using the best approach is that the teams' members take for granted the additional time and attention that the right approach normally demands. And here's the good news: The payoff can be substantial. A skillful keyword search can maximize the completeness, accuracy and efficiency of a document review and production. It just makes sense, doesn't it?
The Article 8 Opt In
The Article 8 opt-in election adds an additional layer of complexity to the already labyrinthine rules governing perfection of security interests under the UCC. A lender that is unaware of the nuances created by the opt in (may find its security interest vulnerable to being primed by another party that has taken steps to perfect in a superior manner under the circumstances.
Major Differences In UK, U.S. Copyright Laws
This article highlights how copyright law in the United Kingdom differs from U.S. copyright law, and points out differences that may be crucial to entertainment and media businesses familiar with U.S law that are interested in operating in the United Kingdom or under UK law. The article also briefly addresses contrasts in UK and U.S. trademark law.
Warehouse Liability: Know Before You Stow!
As consumers continue to shift purchasing and consumption habits in the aftermath of the pandemic, manufacturers are increasingly reliant on third-party logistics and warehousing to ensure their products timely reach the market.
Legal Possession: What Does It Mean?
Possession of real property is a matter of physical fact. Having the right or legal entitlement to possession is not "possession," possession is "the fact of having or holding property in one's power." That power means having physical dominion and control over the property.
Removing Restrictive Covenants In New York
In Rockwell v. Despart, the New York Supreme Court, Third Department, recently revisited a recurring question: When may a landowner seek judicial removal of a covenant restricting use of her land?