Sat.Apr 19, 2025

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Golden Oldie #4 – What Does it Mean to Limit Discovery to the “Claims and Defenses” Instead of the “Subject Matter” Involved in the Action?

E-Discovery LLC

Thompson v. HUD , 199 F.R.D. 168 (D. Md. 2001)( Thompson I ), was a class action by Baltimore public housing residents. Thompson I explained the 2000 change in the scope of discovery that remains in force, with some changes, today. [1] Thompson I dealt in part with the December 2000 amendment to Fed.R.Civ.P. 26 which changed the scope of discovery from any matter, not privileged, which is relevant to the subject matter involved in the pending action, to unprivileged facts relevant to the claim

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Fish Tanks, Plants and Podcast Studios — Some States Try a New Approach to Incarceration

The Marshall Project

Americas experiment with Scandinavian-inspired prison units is growing and being tested.

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Espionage Exposed: Russian Intelligence Operations Unveiled in Ukraine and Crimea

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: Modern espionage is no longer confined to shadowy alleys and secret dossiersit now thrives at the intersection of cyber warfare, intelligence tradecraft, and geopolitical strategy. In a series of recent, high-stakes operations, the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has disrupted multiple covert efforts by Russian intelligence operatives in Crimea and eastern Ukraine, exposing a disturbing pattern of sabotage, surveillance, and subversion.

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White House Seeks to Bring Financial Regulators Under Its Sway – Bloomberg

Securities Docket

The White House is stepping up its efforts to bring independent agencies including the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission under its control, requiring allies of President Donald Trump to approve all new regulations beginning Monday. New guidance from the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, delivered to agencies Thursday, implements a February executive order that sought to end the independence of entities that regulate a broad range of eco

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Fresh Out of School: How to Become an Expert Paralegal

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

The difference between a paralegal and an exceptional paralegal isn't just competence—it's the bold initiative to anticipate needs, master hidden firm dynamics, and transform challenges into opportunities that showcase your indispensable value. Join this webinar with attorney Joe Stephens to get an insider's perspective into how you can become a strategic asset to your practice!