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Does a Settlement Agreement That is Silent on a Fee Claim Waive a Judicially-Reserved Claim for Attorneys’ Fees Based on a Discovery Violation?

E-Discovery LLC

In this unreported decision, the Court addressed a novel [1] Maryland issue where out-of-State decisions were mixed. The issue was whether a subsequent family law settlement agreement that did not expressly reserve a claim to attorneys fees for discovery violations waived that claim when the trial court had reserved ruling on it.

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Legal Turmoil in the Pharmaceutical Industry: AbbVie, Purdue, and Beyond

Complex Discovery

Supreme Court to protect its corporate records from disclosure, citing a lower court ruling that challenges the sanctity of attorney-client privilege. The creditors’ committee underscores its commitment to mediation but insists on the right to pursue litigation if talks fail. has petitioned the U.S.

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Washington’s New Uniform Family Law Arbitration Act: Explanation, Application, and Aspiration

WA Bar News

The Act provides for selection and immunity of arbitrators, discovery protocols, attorney fees, and fair and expeditious resolutions. Recommendation : There is some uncertainty (until a Washington appellate court rules) about what can be waived in the statute as well as how to properly waive it. State Bar Assoc. State Bar Assoc.

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11 ChatGPT Prompts to Transforming Your Legal Practice

Lawmatics

4 Streamlining Case Law Research Prompt: "Summarize the following recent Federal Circuit Court rulings on the Fourth Amendment search and seizure doctrine, focusing on decisions involving digital privacy issues. It can be utilized in preparation for mediation or negotiation sessions.