What went wrong in the massive e-discovery failure in the Qualcomm-Broadcom patent fight? The six lawyers who were hit with sanctions had a client who was less than fully candid, said the magistrate judge who exonerated them. But a better understanding of Qualcomm's computer systems would have helped, too.
Features
Seven suits likely to have a major impact on evolving areas of the law.
As comic book heroes become increasingly valuable properties, the legal fights over their copyrights are getting nastier.
Departments
E-Discovery
Law firms and clients are increasingly relying on specialist-lawyers to probe the mysteries of electronically stored data.
Two judges differ on how to penalize flawed discovery efforts.
Critics say more tweaks needed for federal e-discovery rules.
Social media presents a new front for discovery battles.
A pilot program in the Seventh Circuit tries to rein in discovery costs.
The industry bounces back after a 2008 contraction.
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