Introduction to E-Discovery: Technology (Part 2 of 5)

We are learning about ESI Preservation and Collection for week two of our series on e-discovery technology. This is technology used in support of electronic discovery projects. Following the phases or stages laid out in the EDRM (Electronic Discovery Reference Model found at http://www.edrm.net) we will take a look at the technology used for each … Continue reading Introduction to E-Discovery: Technology (Part 2 of 5) →

Avoiding E-Discovery Heartburn (Michigan Bar Journal)

pdf4article1813.pdf (application/pdf Object). It is possible to reduce ESI anxiety by effectively managing electronic discovery: being proactive in defi ning the scope, understanding preservation obligations and protections, and taking reasonable steps calculated to protect potentially relevant information (PRI). ... Parties to a case in a Michigan state court can (and should) proactively discuss key ESI … Continue reading Avoiding E-Discovery Heartburn (Michigan Bar Journal) →

Early case assessment – Getting Started (ECA)

Early case assessment - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. I would recommend learning about early case assessment by reviewing the Wikipedia entry on ECA first. Then take a look at the article by Eric Barnum that discusses ECA with or without technology. This article is critical to understanding the attorney point of view as well as … Continue reading Early case assessment – Getting Started (ECA) →

Understanding How E-Mail Works

PART 1 This month's column begins a series on understanding e-mail that's geared to the not-too-technical reader. My goal is to instill the "e-mail is a database" mindset that will help you meet the challenges of collecting, searching, reviewing and producing e-mail in electronic discovery. via Traffic Jam. This is an article by Craig Ball … Continue reading Understanding How E-Mail Works →

Gibson Dunn – 2010 Mid-Year Electronic Discovery and Information Law Update

Gibson Dunn - 2010 Mid-Year Electronic Discovery and Information Law Update. Law firm report reviews e-discovery trends for the first half of 2010. Topics addressed include: Sanctions the application of FRE 502 Privilege Search Methodology Proportionality Preservation Cooperation Social Networking Government EDD Responsibilities International EDD Update: Whenever a major report like this one is published, … Continue reading Gibson Dunn – 2010 Mid-Year Electronic Discovery and Information Law Update →

E-Discovery and Litigation Holds: The Ever Increasing Duties Imposed on Litigants

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP | Search | E-Discovery and Litigation Holds: The Ever Increasing Duties Imposed on Litigants. Law firm blog post discusses the Pension Committee case and it's impact on the ongoing discussion of legal hold best practices. Update: Pension Committee - One year later

Safeguarding Sensitive Information, Data Breaches & Preservation Issues | Legal Talk Network

Safeguarding Sensitive Information, Data Breaches & Preservation Issues | Legal Talk Network. This podcast from 2009 addresses the issue of legal holds and preservation as they relate to data breaches.