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Sanctions for Spoliation of Electronic Evidence - Trends and Cases
Law Bulletin Program Materials (June 2010)
This paper analyzes cases and trends on court sanctions for e-discovery abuses. Thirteen Tips for Being a Better Lawyer
American Bar Association Section of Litigation Pretrial Practice & Discovery Committee (Spring 2008)
This article provides practical tips for being a better litigator in 13 different areas. e-Discovery
American Bar Association Section of Litigation (2007)
Author and editor. This 48-page publication addresses issues concerning e-Discovery and the amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. 50 Tips for Being a Better Lawyer
American Bar Association Section of Litigation (Summer 2007)
Author. Primer on tips for litigators. Non-Competes and Trade Secrets in a High Tech E-World
American Bar Association Section of Litigation Program Materials for Annual Meeting Presentation (Spring 2005)
This article analyzes the impact of technology on the manner in which trade secret misappropriation and non-compete cases are proven and the new causes of action that are being applied. Sanctions for Spoliation of Electronic Evidence
American Bar Association Section of Litigation Pretrial Practice & Discovery Committee (Spring 2005)
This article addresses the courts' power to impose sanctions for destruction of electronic evidence, the types of sanctions imposed, and the circumstances in which sanctions are likely to be imposed. Litigate or Arbitrate - Which Road to Choose?
American Bar Association Section of Litigation Newsletter of the Commercial & Business Litigation Newsletter (Summer 2004)
Article discusses litigation considerations in deciding whether to litigate in the courts or pursue alternative dispute resolution. Cost-Shifting for Electronic Evidence: ABA Proposed Standards
American Bar Association Section of Litigation Technology for the Litigator Newsletter (Spring 2004)
Article discusses the ABA's proposed standards for when courts should shift the cost of obtaining electronic discovery and inaccessible data. Inaccessible Electronic Evidence
American Bar Association Section of Litigation Newsletter of the Technology for the Litigator Committee (Winter 2003)
The article addresses the Zubulake case and standard and the development of case law on cost shifting for electronic discovery. A Trial Lawyer's Guide to Discovery in Federal and State Courts in Illinois
Schopf & Weiss (2003)
Co-authored the latest edition. The book describes how to use discovery to prepare for trial, discusses the judicial decisions that shape discovery strategy, and analyzes recent rule revisions. For a complimentary copy, please e-mail your name and address to publications@sw.com. Joint Defense Agreements and Their Privileges
For The Defense Vol. 43 No. 12 (Dec. 2001)
Discusses the privileges associated with joint defense agreements, issues to consider, and the mechanics of such agreements. Alternative Dispute Resolution: A Litigator's Perspective
Business Law Today (1999)
Describes the advantages and disadvantages of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms and how ADR can benefit a client. Discovery in Federal and State Courts in Illinois
Business and Commercial Litigation (IICLE 1999)
Co-author of chapter that describes how to use discovery to prepare for trial, discusses the judicial decisions that shape discovery strategy, and analyzes recent rules revisions. Schopf & Weiss has authored this chapter since 1991. Modification of Employment Restrictive Covenants: A Call for an Equitable Analysis
Illinois Bar Journal (1994)
Analyzes Illinois law on employment restrictive covenants and non-compete agreements, with particular emphasis on courts' willingness to modify such agreements. Failing Bank Litigation
Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education: Advising Illinois Financial Institutions (1993)
Chapter describing tactics and theories in litigation arising out of bank failures. D'Oench Protection for Private Institutions Assisting the FDIC: A Necessary Component of the Thrift and Bank Bailout
108 Banking L.J. 256 (1991)
Discusses the "superpower" protections afforded to government bail-outs of banks and thrifts. | 
