Vladislav Solodkiy’s Post

One of the earliest privacy maxims is that an Englishman's home is his castle; and that is as true for a Prince as it is a pauper. While it's much more common today to frame privacy issues in the context of relatively modern regulation, as applied to the advent and burgeoning of digital technologies, today's news of the settlement between Prince Harry and the News Group Newspapers is a salutary reminder of how more foundational (and centuries' old) concepts on the sanctity of individual privacy -- going back to King John, Sir Edward Coke, William Pitt the Elder, and Entick v Carrington -- find force in today's world. The settlement caps* decades of events underlining the -- in the News of the World's case irreparable -- reputational, legal, criminal, and financial consequences for unlawful privacy practices. People have gone to prison, NGN has paid more than £1bn in pay outs and legal fees, and the News of the World is no more. BBC News live reporting here: https://lnkd.in/eHMs443R *One of the claimants, Lord Watson, who also settled with NGN today, has called for a criminal investigation into the executives of News Group Newspapers, and so there may be more for this saga.

A salacious case, involving a groping allegation by superstar Taylor Swift, offers two sober lessons about e-discovery: (1) the difficulty of prevailing on a request for an adverse inference to be drawn from spoliation of evidence; and (2) the critical importance of seeking lesser discovery sanctions in a timely manner prior to seeking the adverse inference sanction.

A salacious case, involving a groping allegation by superstar Taylor Swift, offers two sober lessons about e-discovery: (1) the difficulty of prevailing on a request for an adverse inference to be drawn from spoliation of evidence; and (2) the critical importance of seeking lesser discovery sanctions in a timely manner prior to seeking the adverse inference sanction.

While class actions have been a prevalent legal mechanism in the United States for many years, its use in other parts of the world has been less widespread. However, the landscape is evolving. For a deeper look at the expanding class action activities in China, Japan, Belgium, The Netherlands, and England and Wales, I invite you to read Part IV of our comprehensive Class Actions Worldview Guide. https://lnkd.in/gXjZ2qFk #litigation #classactions

Lawful Neutral: Tropes, Examples, and How to Best Use this Alignment https://lnkd.in/g_YGKudf

I can't say enough about the impact of gathering top legal leaders in a room to discuss transformative topics. Epiq Legal Solutions supports the exchange of ideas and the implementation of workable solutions. Read the recap below of the recent ACC-CLO Summit and link out to the post from Sujin Chan-Allen of NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) on the state of global Gen AI regulation and the importance of securing dual-use technology.

On the anniversary of the #Stonewall uprising, we honour everyone who paved the way towards a more just world for #LGBTI people globally. And yet, so much more remains to be done. Check out our #LawsOnUs report to learn more about recent legal progress and backlash that is affecting our communities across the world: https://lnkd.in/dYRAK_9Q #Pride #Pride2024 IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Images with text explaining key findings from the ILGA World's Laws On Us report.

The term "Contract" is not fundamental only in legal or business contexts but also metaphorically in the way the universe functions. A contract, in its broadest sense, involves agreements, rules, and structures that define relationships and responsibilities. This idea can be extended to the natural world, where everything operates under certain laws and principles, much like a contract. #UniversalLaws #AgreementsAndStructures #NaturalOrder #FundamentalPrinciples #RelationshipRules #MetaphoricalContracts #LawOfNature #FrameworkOfLife #OrderAndResponsibility

A salacious case, involving a groping allegation by superstar Taylor Swift, offers two sober lessons about e-discovery: (1) the difficulty of prevailing on a request for an adverse inference to be drawn from spoliation of evidence; and (2) the critical importance of seeking lesser discovery sanctions in a timely manner prior to seeking the adverse inference sanction.

The 12 laws of the universe aren’t just about the law of attraction and “good vibes”—they work best in harmony, each law supporting the other. While the law of attraction helps us align with what we want, it’s only one piece. The law of inspired action, for instance, teaches that we need to take real steps toward our goals. Combining these laws brings true balance and power, helping us create the life we want by both aligning our energy and taking action. When you work with all 12 laws, you’re fully in tune with the universe’s rhythm. #universaltruths #12lawsoftheuniverse #lawofattraction #inspiredaction #manifestation #mindset #harmony #energyalignment #takeaction #balancedliving #spiritualgrowth #lifelessons #empowerment #mindbodyspirit #universalwisdom