Discovery of Employee-Owned Computer Equipment
Conrad J. Jacoby addresses the issues of whether discovery requests served on the company also extend to home computers, cell phones, and other equipment personally owned by employees of the company.
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Commentary: Congress Looks Again at FISA
Beth Wellington’s commentary reviews legislative activity, advocacy group positions and news articles related to proposed changes to portions of the Protect America Act.
FOIA Facts – FOIA Litigation: When A Loss Isn’t Always A Loss
According to Scott A. Hodes, bringing a FOIA case often results in a more timely release of information, more information being released then the agency would have released if it wasn’t in litigation and more information going to the requester about agency decisions and withheld documents.
Presidential Secrecy and the Law
Author: Robert M. Pallitto, William G. Weaver ASIN: 0801885825 Binding: Hardcover List price: $50.00 Amazon price: $63.41
DoNotCall.gov: Do Not Call it up With Firefox
Roger V. Skalbeck examines and illustrates usability issues on the FTC’s Do Not Call Registry, a very popular e-gov site that has design errors impeding complete content accessibility when users choose non-Microsoft browsers.
After Hours: Best of the Fancy Food Show
During Kathy Biehl’s foray to the Summer Fancy Food Show this summer in New York City she was introduced to a showcase of unusual new products and trends in specialty foods. The natural and organic foods pavilion yielded interesting finds about which she also shares details.
Documents, Leaks and the Boundaries of Expression: Government Whistleblowing in an Over-Classified Age
Susan Nevelow Mart’s comprehensive guide documents what protections you have from retaliation if you blow the whistle on fraud, waste, deception, or other violations of the law will depend on who your employer is, what has been uncovered, and what kind of documents are involved.
After Hours: Summer Snacks and Reading
Kathy Biehl touts the newest offerings from Newman’s Own Organics, recommends a eclectic collection of essays on enjoying wine, and reminds us about the second annual New York City Canine Cruise. One of last year’s participants, Kathy’s nephdog, won the Milkbone “Make You and Your Dog Famous” Contest.
Red, White, and Drunk All Over: A Wine-Soaked Journey from Grape to Glass
Author: Natalie MacLean ASIN: 1582346488 Binding: Hardcover List price: $23.95 Amazon price: $18.68
After Hours: Move Over, Spinach: Chocolate to the Rescue!
Kathy Biehl highlights niche, premium chocolates which boast not only unique flavors but additional medicinal herbal properties.