Litigating in the Wake of SEC or FTC Enforcement Actions
By Jim Parrish

Private law suits often follow in the wake of SEC or FTC enforcement actions. Plaintiffs must think carefully before accepting a defendant's offer to produce materials provided to the government. The temptation is to accept the offer as the quickest way to obtain defendant's data. 
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ESI: Don't get Duped
Joe Howie; Howie Consulting

To “dupe” someone means to trick or take advantage of them. In discovery, “re-duping” can mean imposing an unnecessary burden on a party requesting electronic discovery. The good news for parties requesting ESI is that they can use the Meet & Confer process to avoid being “re-duped.”
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Counterpoint: Breaking the Chain of Custody

Discovery disputes involving ESI are commonplace in both State and Federal litigation. The defense says you have everything—how can you be sure?
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