Early case assessment (ECA), data culling and e-discovery costs are some of the most widely discussed topics in the legal industry. Yet, the methodologies of how to implement effective ECA and data culling, what's entailed and when implementation should begin, are extremely inconsistent. Plain and simple, ECA is a dynamic process. If utilized correctly, ECA can help legal teams understand their case and dramatically reduce litigation costs.
- February 28, 2012Bob Rohlf
By posting on YouTube a video in which he solicited plaintiffs for a class action, the California First District Court of Appeal ruled that he'd opened himself up to a defamation suit ' and can't use the state's anti-SLAPP law to ward it off.
February 28, 2012Kate MoserIt's here: The long-time-coming Facebook initial public offering that is expected to be one of the largest in history, seeking to raise $5 billion in capital, on its way to an estimated valuation between $75 and $100 billion. But before the IPO comes the S-1, the IPO's regulatory antecedent.
February 28, 2012Catherine DunnThis article discusses COPPA generally, recent enforcement actions, and the issues surrounding the proposed amendments to the COPPA regulations, including whether COPPA's definition of "personal information" should be expanded to cover geolocation and behavioral advertising data, and what new methods of parental notice should be adopted.
February 28, 2012Richard Raysman and Peter BrownAs trial lawyers continue to test the discoverability of information on Facebook without guidance from an appellate court, family law practitioners are reporting that it's becoming a near rarity for a case to get through family court without use of the social media giant, or some other form of online networking, coming into play.
February 28, 2012Ben PresentThe State of Maryland is leading the way nationally to protect the social media privacy rights of students. Since students have the right to engage or not engage with their coaches, school employees, etc., offline, they should also have this same right online.
February 28, 2012Bradley S. ShearMALPRACTICE CLAIMS/CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
RETAINER AGREEMENTS/NOTICE-AND-CURE CLAUSESFebruary 28, 2012Stan SoocherIndependent Creation Testimony Defeats Rap Riff Copyright Claim
Right to Percentage 'Equal to' Label's Net Receipts Doesn't Support Conversion Claim in Creedence Clearwater Digital Royalties Suit
'Substantial Value' Allegation in Implied Contract Case Not Enough to Meet $75,000 Amount in Controversy for Federal Subject Matter JurisdictionFebruary 28, 2012Stan SoocherComic book artist Tony Moore has sued Robert Kirkman, an executive producer of The Walking Dead TV series, claiming he was tricked into signing a 2005 agreement and has been denied an accounting to determine his share of the show's profits.
February 28, 2012Amanda BronstadTwo brothers who assert that their copyrighted screenplay The Last Samurai was stolen to make the 2003 film of the same name can go to trial against the production company and its principals, but not distributor Warner Bros. Entertainment or writer John Logan, a federal judge has ruled.
February 28, 2012Amanda Bronstad

