Before privilege or production issues arise, the more basic inquiry is whether the information was ever confidential in the first place. This question is particularly significant in e-discovery, where electronically stored information generated by AI systems may later become discoverable.
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Kang Haggerty Firm News, published by Kang Haggerty, covers legal developments primarily related to construction law, commercial litigation, cybersecurity claims and enforcement, electronic discovery protocols, expert witness admissibility under Rule 702, and employee protections including whistleblower and retaliation laws. The blog discusses recent case law, regulatory changes, and practical implications for litigation strategy, with a focus on federal and regional court practices, especially within the Third Circuit and Pennsylvania. It also highlights the firm's recognition in legal rankings, reflecting its expertise in complex construction and commercial legal matters.
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Kang Haggerty Hosts Post EDPA Roundtable Happy Hour for TAF at Kiddo
Kang Haggerty was pleased to host a post‑Eastern District of Pennsylvania Roundtable Happy Hour for TAF – The Anti‑Fraud Coalition last night at Kiddo in Philadelphia. The gathering brought together whistleblower practitioners, government colleagues, and members of the broader anti‑fraud…
Kang Haggerty Welcomes Three New Associates to Its Growing Litigation Team
Philadelphia, PA (March 4, 2026): Kang Haggerty LLC is pleased to announce the addition of Walter O. Bourdaghs, Kyle Hannigan, and Nicholas Cardoso as Associates, further strengthening the firm’s capabilities across complex commercial litigation, business disputes, employment matters, whistleblower matters,…
Legal Intelligencer: Taking a Plaintiff’s Case to the Next Level: Holding Individuals Liable Under Pennsylvania Law
Strategic practitioners do not need to treat entity liability as the finish line; they may treat it as a starting point. Holding individual owners or officers personally liable—whether as partners, corporate actors, alter egos, or signatories—fundamentally alters the litigation landscape.…
Legal Intelligencer: Authenticity Under Pressure: Rethinking Rule 901 in the Age of AI
This technological shift has triggered a parallel evolution in law. The conversation now spans from reforming Rule 901 to proposing a new Federal Rule of Evidence 707 specifically for AI-generated evidence. Simultaneously, ethics regulators are clarifying that lawyer competence requires…
Legal Intelligencer: From Vulnerability to Liability: Understanding Today’s Cyber Claims and Enforcement
The speed and clarity with which institutions detect, escalate, investigate, and disclose cyber incidents directly influence the trajectory of litigation and regulatory scrutiny. Delays, ambiguities, or false or even incomplete notifications often become focal points in class-action claims, undermining institutional…
Legal Intelligencer: Understanding and Applying Local Rules When Drafting ESI Protocols
A well-drafted ESI protocol defines production formats, metadata requirements, search terms, and privilege review procedures, reducing disputes and helping discovery move forward efficiently.
In the November 20, 2025 edition of The Legal Intelligencer, Kelly Lavelle writes, “Understanding and…
Legal Intelligencer: Method, Not Mystique: The Renewed Demands of Rule 702
Lawyers accustomed to relying on experience-based experts must now make the analytical path explicit. Credibility and cross-examination alone could rescue a thin factual basis or an implicit chain of reasoning. Admissibility is no longer a late-stage checkpoint. It is a…
Legal Intelligencer: POWER Act—A Philadelphia Game Changer
The scope of what is considered to be “wrongdoing or waste” has been found to be relatively narrow by courts interpreting that statute, especially the U.S. District Court for the Middle of District of Pennsylvania. And the biggest hurdle to…
Kang Haggerty Earns National and Regional Honors in 2026 Best Law Firms® Rankings
Kang Haggerty has once again been recognized for excellence in the legal profession, earning national and regional rankings in the 16th edition of the United States Best Law Firms®.
National Recognition
- Tier 2 – Construction Law
- Tier 2 – Litigation
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