ESI discovery disputes have become protracted for one common reason: The parties do not sufficiently prepare for ESI discovery. Enter the Seventh Circuit Electronic Discovery Pilot Program.
February 01, 2012TJ Thurston and Scott Devens
Last month, the authors discussed the fact that proxy access remains a "hot-button" corporate governance issue and the outcome of the debate remains uncertain. This discussion continues herein.
February 01, 2012By Robert S. Reder, David Schwartz and Roxana AziziSurely the most obscure feature of the Federal Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) is the issuance and use of opinions. Here's how they work.
February 01, 2012James ChingThe recent recession has exacerbated the fundamental challenge faced by general counsel: the selection and management of outside counsel.
February 01, 2012Jonathan BaumAnalysis of a recent important ruling.
January 31, 2012ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |Key happenings in neighboring states.
January 31, 2012ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |Automatic orders are particularly vexing because the "binding" quality is almost secondary to its service with the summons. What if the plaintiff does not serve them? Is the action a nullity? Would the plaintiff be in contempt?
January 31, 2012Lee RosenbergThe state legislature has directed the courts to flag misdemeanor convictions involving domestic violence, the latest among several kinds of data legislators demand from the judiciary.
January 31, 2012Joel StashenkoThe CSSA) as we know it and as codified in Domestic Relations Law ' 240 and Family Court Act ' 413, recently celebrated its 22nd birthday. While the language of the statute has been modified, amended and polished over the course of the past two decades, it has yet to address specifically circumstances involving split or shared custody.
January 31, 2012Jerome A. Wisselman and Lloyd C. Rosen