K&L Gates and Bell Boyd may merge

Image via WikipediaThe merger, to be completed in early 2009, would create a 2,000-lawyer firm. In an interview, K&L Gates Chairman Peter J. Kalis said Bell Boyd was an especially attractive partner because of its well-known investment management and intellectual property practices.

See article at Am Law: K&L Gates, Bell Boyd Consider Merger

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E-Discovery Preservation Rules - by State

According to e-Discovery Analysis & Technology Group at K&L Gates Gates, the following is a list of the states with statutes and court rules regarding the discovery of electronically stored information. For specific information including effective dates and applicable statutes, see the complete article Current Listing of States That Have Enacted E-Discovery Rules.

As of July 1, 2008

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Connecticut
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Louisiana
Maryland
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Mississippi
Montana
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