In two reported cases addressing the enforceability of the "automatic orders," the results were seemingly contradictory as to the remedy for "violation" of these "orders.
December 28, 2011Lee Rosenberg
A recent case is discussed.
December 28, 2011ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |New York courts continue to hold that caveat emptor ' let the buyer beware ' represents the general rule applicable to real property transactions. Two recent appellate cases, however, illustrate continuing uncertainty about the remaining scope of the caveat emptor doctrine, while Real Property Law sections 462 and 465 limit the doctrine's significance in many residential transactions.
December 28, 2011Stewart E. Sterke-Discovery issues are becoming increasingly more complex while associated review costs keep rising dramatically ' often threatening to overshadow the substantive issues of the litigation or investigation at hand. Because of this, more and more corporations are turning to a two-tiered model when it comes to new matters: one law firm (or separate group within the law firm) that will focus on preservation, collection and review; and a separate team of lawyers that will focus on the actual merits of the case.
December 27, 2011Beth A. KoehlerQR (quick response) codes are a hot trend in marketing. The compact squares with contrasting-color patterns are showing up everywhere, including print ads, packaging, business cards, signs, art ' even tombstones!
December 27, 2011James AlexanderBringing e-discovery software in-house can significantly reduce costs and improve efficiency. However, there are many needs related to e-discovery that go beyond simply managing discovery documents. At Thompson & Knight (TK), our litigation support team has found ways to use our e-discovery software for tasks ranging from project management to data analysis.
December 27, 2011Danny ThankachanThis column provides an overview of section breaks, how to examine existing section breaks, and setting new section breaks.
December 27, 2011Sue Hughes