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EU Court Ruling Limits Meta’s Use of Personal Data for Advertising

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: In a recent decision, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has set a new precedent for how personal data, particularly sensitive information, can be used in targeted advertising.

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Redefining Data Privacy: Germany’s Landmark Ruling on Facebook’s Data Breach Case

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: This article explores the groundbreaking November 18, 2024, ruling by Germany’s Federal Court of Justice regarding Facebook’s data breach, redefining the parameters for data privacy compensation. this decision sets a critical precedent in user data protection.

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Coinbase Battles SEC Over Access to Gary Gensler’s Private Communications

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The outcome of this battle could set a critical precedent for how regulatory agencies engage with the rapidly evolving crypto market, impacting cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery professionals. Paul Grewal, Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer, emphasized the importance of these documents in a July 3 social media post.

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Protecting Public Expression

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While the courthouse doors may remain open in the first instance to nonmeritorious lawsuits, the anti-SLAPP procedures allow a defendant to bring the matter to resolution through an early motion before much (if any) discovery is conducted. The scope of discovery is left to the trial court pursuant to the Civil Rules.

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EU Antitrust Chief Margrethe Vestager’s Legacy of Big Tech Accountability

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Her leadership saw the imposition of multibillion-euro fines and pivotal court rulings that have reshaped the digital regulatory framework in Europe. Vestager’s leadership has been instrumental in these pivotal cases, setting a precedent for future regulatory actions.

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Deposition Misconduct: Rules, Risks, and Remedies

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First, by focusing on these two areas, I definitely do not imply that these are the only issues that can arise in either depositions or discovery more broadly. 9 Washington’s appellate courts have also long spoken to the need to “play fair” in discovery generally and with witness testimony in particular. Washington RPC 4.4(a)

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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. ” This ruling invoked the crime-fraud exception, compelling AbbVie to hand over 19 highly confidential documents. has petitioned the U.S.