Legal Research

New Federal Rule of Evidence could reduce litigation costs
Parties engaged in litigation in federal courts could see cost savings thanks to a new rule affecting pre-trial discovery. On September 19, President Bush signed into law S. 2450, which adopts new Federal Rule of Evidence 502 concerning discovery of...

Caution About Case Management Orders For Discovery Only.
Rule 16 scheduling orders “control” further proceedings in a case. Parties may stipulate to Rule 16 limits on discovery, thinking that the final pretrial order will become the governing document at trial...

Just Released! Arkfeld's Best Practices Guide for ESI Pretrial Discovery-Strategy and Tactics (2008-2009)
This Guide contains strategy and tactics for handling sixteen specific ESI issues throughout pretrial discovery. Whether it is a "meet...

Ohio Supreme Court Prepares to Adopt Electronic Discovery Rules
By Dino Tsibouris & Mehmet MunurThe Ohio Supreme Court is finalizing Proposed Amendments to the Rules of Civil Procedure that include amendments related to electronic discovery...

RAND on Electronic Discovery
RAND's Institute for Civil Justice has released a report on electronic discovery: James M. Dertouzos et al., The Legal and Economic Implications of Electronic Discovery (2008). Here's a description: Pretrial discovery ? the exchange of relevant information between litigants ?...

NDNY Judge Addresses Issue of First Amendment Limitations on Pretrial Release Conditions
Contempt charges against a father's rights activist are the backdrop to the interesting question of the permissible limitations on a defendant's First Amendment rights that may be contained in a pretrial release order...

Copyright Lawsuits: Critical Issues Before Filing Copyright
Federa Rule 11(b) Considerations

Parody is a Protected Form of Speech
Targets of criticism seek to shut down Internet sites that poke fun

Privacy Protection Act 42 USC 21A
Federal Newsroom Law

Federal Adoption Tax Credit
Financial Incentive for Adoptive Parents

Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century
TEA-21 - Plus Law 105-178

Taylor Bean Faces Federal WARN Class Action
Taylor Bean Federal Employment Class Action Filed

Arrow Trucking Hit with Federal Lawsuit by Employees
Arrow Trucking Hit with Federal Lawsuit by Employees

California Talent Agency, Be Productions, Faces Federal Class Action
California Talent Agency, Be Productions, Faces Federal Class Action

Parents Bring Federal Lawsuit After Tainted Baby Formula Injures Newborn
Parents Bring Federal Lawsuit After Tainted Baby Formula Injures Newborn

Federal Government
alleging discrimination against black farmers

Federal National Mortgage Association
401(k) / ERISA Stock Fraud