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E-Discovery Update: Louisiana Third Circuit Affirms Defendant’s Authority to Govern Its Own E-Discovery Protocols

The Energy Law

The Louisiana Third Circuit recently ​affirmed a trial court discovery ruling that allowed the defendant to design its own e-discovery protocol without input from plaintiffs. 3d–, whereby the court affirmed the trial court’s discretion to deny the plaintiffs’ demand for control over the defendant’s e-discovery protocols. ​The

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Ethical Obligations in Technology Assisted Review

The Energy Law

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. Electronic discovery vendors offer differing versions of TAR with their own respective software and coding methods. See ABA Model Rue 1.1,

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Ethical Obligations in Technology Assisted Review

The Energy Law

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. Electronic discovery vendors offer differing versions of TAR with their own respective software and coding methods. See ABA Model Rue 1.1,

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IRS Updates Guidance on Temporary Procedures to Fax Forms 1139 and 1045 to Obtain Quick Tentative Refunds due to NOL Carrybacks and Accelerated Use of AMT Carryforward Credits

The Energy Law

Bradford, New IRS Guidance on Obtaining Refunds for Net Operating Loss Carrybacks, Corporate AMT Carryforward Credits and Filing Amended Returns for Partnerships ( the “ Prior Blog Post ”). [1] Additional FAQs have been added since that date, and several have been updated. 3] Instructions on those forms to the contrary should be disregarded.

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2020 Louisiana Investment Adviser Update

The Energy Law

Starting on May 1, 2020, and no later than June 30, 2020, investment advisers (and broker-dealers) will be required to file a Form CRS electronically through the IARD (the CRD for broker-dealers). You are also required to promptly deliver to your clients an updated Brochure Supplement if there is updated disciplinary information.

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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

On December 29, 2023, the USCG issued Maritime Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) 13-2023, Change 1 , an updated version of MSIB 13-23, that now includes a Frequently Asked Questions section addressing compliance with the Safer Seas Act that was passed in December of 2022. Vessels should be sure to post information in every space required by law.

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Maritime Industry COVID 19 Update

The Energy Law

In response to the continuing COVID-19 epidemic, the United States Coast Guard, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection have issued a series of administrative guidelines or regulations broadly affecting international maritime commerce.