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eDiscovery is Pricey: Not All Costs Recoverable 3rd Circ. Says
By Tanya Roth, Esq. | Last updated on
To what extent can the prevailing party of a civil case transfer the costs of eDiscovery to the losing party in a case? The Third Circuit Court of Appeals...
Interest Paid by State Under Installment Agreement is Tax-Exempt
By Tanya Roth, Esq. | Last updated on
Tax-Exempt Bonds: The Third Circuit Court of Appeals held, in IRS v. DeNaples, that Internal Revenue Code Section 103 provided an exemption from federal income...
Estate May Sue ERISA 401(k) Beneficiary for Proceeds
By Tanya Roth, Esq. | Last updated on
If a divorced man fails to remove his ex-wife as a beneficiary of his 401(k) plan, does she get the proceeds, despite the fact that she may have waived those...
Employees Must Abide by Mandatory Arbitration Agreements
By Tanya Roth, Esq. | Last updated on
Do employees waive their rights to bring a class action lawsuit when they sign mandatory arbitration agreements? The Third Circuit Court of Appeals says yes,...
Third Circuit: Cop Didn't Force Mom to Accompany Teen to Hospital
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
The Third Circuit Court of Appeals ruled this week that a parent who sued a police officer for "forcing" her to accompany her daughter to the hospital did not...
Delayed Evidence Creates Credibility Problem
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
Gen Lin is a native and citizen of China. He entered the United States illegally in 2004. In 2008, he was served with a Notice to Appear before an Immigration...
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