Document Review
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BiglawBiglaw Firm To Pay Penalty Over Discrimination Claim
The DOJ found the firm acted in violation of the Immigration and Nationality Act. -
BiglawDoc Review During Coronavirus: Contract Attorneys Are Suffering In Silence
This second-class treatment is not appropriate -- especially now. 
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Sponsored Content, TechnologyHow To Conduct An Efficient Document Review
A thorough review will always take time, but technology can go a long way toward streamlining the process and reducing costs.
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Legal OperationsWhy You Need A Document Review Protocol
Even back in the day when document review meant pouring through boxes of paper, the lead attorney surely had a plan, right? -
Morning DocketMorning Docket: 02.04.19
* During an interview on “Face the Nation,” President Donald Trump was wishy-washy as to whether he’d be comfortable with special counsel Robert Mueller’s full report being released to the public, saying, “I don’t know. It depends. I have no idea what it’s going to say.” He was really comfortable saying it was time to “get rid” of the probe, though. [New York Times]
* Speaking of the special counsel’s Russia inquiry, a former federal prosecutor predicts that Mueller will indict Donald Trump Jr. to get leverage over his father. After all, “[w]e’ve seen Mueller use people’s kids to get to folks in the past.” Will his son’s actions be President Trump’s undoing? [Newsweek]
* Here’s a headline we bet you thought you’d never see: “Justice Alito Temporarily Blocks a Louisiana Abortion Law.” The sad part here is that this case may place a burden women’s abortion rights if the full Court hears it. [New York Times]
* “I can’t do this for the rest of my life. I can’t sit in a room and look at documents. I won’t get into what that is, but it’s deadly. Deadly. Document production.” Doc review might have been “deadly” in Michelle Obama’s day, but has it improved? [American Lawyer]
* Remember Bruce Reilly, the convicted murderer who went on to become a student at Tulane Law? He’s since graduated, and while he’d like to take the bar exam to practice as a lawyer, he doesn’t think he’ll be able to overcome his character and fitness issues. [New York Times]
* Earth’s finest lawsuit? The #FijiWaterGirl (aka Kelleth Cuthberg née Kelly Steinbach), the model who inadvertently photobombed celebrities on the red carpet during the Golden Globes, has filed suit against Fiji Water for allegedly using her likeness to promote its brand without her permission. [CBS News]
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BiglawDoc Review Attorney Demands To Be Seen In Biglaw Departure Email
After 10 years, does anyone know who this even is? -
TechnologyWhy Review Is Much Harder Than You Think
What you review needs careful consideration and it should almost always be a small subset of what you've collected. -
Small Law FirmsContract Attorneys: They're Doing More Than Just Doc Review
Nowadays, more firms are willing to provide substantive legal work to contract attorneys. 
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eDiscovery, MoneyWant To Save Money In eDiscovery? Here's A 3-Step Plan.
eDiscovery doesn't have to be a mad scramble. Cost-effective, smart discovery means taking a logical, thoughtful approach. -
eDiscovery, Litigators, TechnologyUse An Early Preservation Letter To Help Define And Narrow Scope
Here are some helpful bullet points describing what information can go into the letter. -
eDiscovery, Litigators, TechnologyWait, No Go. Wait, No Go. Striking The Balance On When To Incur Costs For eDiscovery.
This problem can be solved, but it requires advance planning, strategy, and some expenditure. -
eDiscovery, Litigators, Technology
A Quick Reference Guide To Understanding eDiscovery Pricing
Ediscovery columnist Kelly Twigger walks you through the different cost components for ediscovery. -
eDiscovery, Litigators, TechnologyThe Crucial Role Of The Project Manager In eDiscovery
Dealing with ediscovery is complex, and the details to be handled are endless.
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Non-SequitursNon-Sequiturs: 08.24.17
* If you get hurt by a tree in New York City, who is going to pay your medical bills? [Cityland]
* I don’t care what anyone says, 100% Law & Order got me through Evidence. [Law and More]
* Now there’s a lawsuit to eliminate this shocking program. [SCOT Blog]
* Can you sell used MP3 files? (Legally, I mean.) [Copyright Alliance]
* Speaking of judges using their position to make changes… [Slate]
* Building meaningful mentoring relationships. [Legal Executive Institute]
* What are the best practices when conducting a multilingual document review? [United Language Group]
* This crazy story keeps getting more interesting. [Huffington Post]
* What tools do you use to stop overthinking? [Corporette]
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eDiscovery, Litigators, TechnologyInnovation And The Law: Technology To Assist With The Dreaded RFP Process
Ediscovery columnist Kelly Twigger discusses a powerful new tool to help more clients get better access to services. -
eDiscovery, Litigators, Technology5 Tips On How To Avoid Your Own Wells Fargo Moment
If you need a reason to get your ducks in a row with the handling of electronic information, here's your wake-up call. -
eDiscovery, Litigators, TechnologyWhy Metrics Are The Key To Managing Costs In Discovery
Data drives decisions in business -- and the same is true in the discovery of ESI. -
eDiscovery, Politics, Social Media, Social Networking Websites, TechnologyAre Donald Trump's Tweets Self-Authenticating?
A big issue for litigators today: how to preserve, produce, and introduce social media evidence at trial. -
eDiscovery, Litigators, TechnologyNo Preliminary Injunction For You! The Latest On The Battle Between eDiscovery Providers
The latest evidence in the case suggests that the allegations of the complaint are not close to the truth. -
eDiscovery, Litigators, Small Law FirmsDiscovery: The Trenches Of Litigation
Discovery is where cases get won or lost, and it's far more important than many litigators realize.
