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Inadvertent Disclosure of Privileged Electronic Documents Constitutes Waiver of Privilege

The Energy Law

Despite the plaintiff’s cooperation, defendants abandoned their plans to effectuate such an agreement and decided to conduct a document by document privilege review. The plaintiff then filed a motion seeking a ruling that any privilege associated with the electronic documents had been waived. 2d __, 2008 WL 2221841 (D.Md.

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Ethical Obligations in Technology Assisted Review

The Energy Law

If used correctly, TAR can result in drastic savings for clients in document-intensive cases and provide more accurate results. Competence includes at least a basic understanding of TAR in order to evaluate the appropriate document review method for each case and implement a protocol for electronically stored information.

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Ethical Obligations in Technology Assisted Review

The Energy Law

If used correctly, TAR can result in drastic savings for clients in document-intensive cases and provide more accurate results. Competence includes at least a basic understanding of TAR in order to evaluate the appropriate document review method for each case and implement a protocol for electronically stored information.

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The Supreme Court’s Adopted Amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure: A Welcome Emphasis on Cooperative Case Management and Cost-Effective Discovery

The Energy Law

A complete set of the amended and adopted rules may be accessed by clicking here. [1] including the existence, description, nature, custody, condition, and location of any documents or other tangible things and the identity and location of persons who know of any discoverable matter.

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Guidance and Relief for Retirement Plans Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic

The Energy Law

As examples, the following are the types of notices and disclosures that this relief applies to: SPDs, SMMs, Summary Annual Reports, Annual Funding Notices, QDIA notices, participant fee disclosures, claims and appeals procedure extension and denial notices, and responses to requests for plan documents.

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Maritime Industry COVID 19 Update

The Energy Law

The EEOC also updated its standing document, Pandemic Preparedness in the Workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act to reflect this new guidance. Declarations of Security and Inspection are now able to be submitted electronically after a remote visual conversation. How Should I Change My Operations at Port?

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USCG Updates Guidance on Safer Seas Act Compliance, Continuing to Show Strict Interpretation and Enforcement of Its Requirements

The Energy Law

The Coast Guard advises that all applicable vessels have a documented system in place. The Coast Guard also advises that a “master key” generally refers to a single or multiple keys or electronic access device that enables access to multiple, if not all, secure spaces. Are they to be completed for each vessel or for the company?

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