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Rulemaking In State Courts: A Rationale For Adopting ESI Provisions Of FRCP 26
The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure were amended on December 1, 2006 to address discovery of electronically stored information (ESI). Among the amendments to the Federal Rules were significant changes to Rule 26 that provide additional protections to litigants who are dealing with a proliferation...
Read MoreA 21st Century Approach To Diversity
Editor: What is your background in diversity? Harris: I was fortunate to have mentorship early in my career from people who took a sincere interest in my professional development. I have attempted to extend this same commitment to others. I started my legal career in eastern Washington where I was...
Read MoreThe Pacific Northwest - The Gateway To China
Editor: Would each of you tell our readers something about your professional experience? Willert: I am the Managing Director of Williams Kastner, and I have spent approximately 30 years of my professional practice in the labor and employment law arena. This includes a great deal of counseling on...
Read MoreResponding To Crisis-Related Employment Issues
Editor: Tell us about the scope of the firm's employment law practice. Willert: It includes all aspects of employment law, ERISA, compensation and benefit issues. As to litigation, we cover the entire gamut of employment related issues, including, among others, wrongful discharge, breach...
Read MoreDRI And LCJ - A Law Firm Perspective
Editor: Without Fear or Favor, the Report of DRI's Judicial Task Force is designed to protect the independence of the judiciary. What are your reactions? Willert: The right to a trial by fair and impartial juries and by fair and impartial judges must be preserved. The judicial system is...
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