2008 E-Discovery Market Trends

[David Jordan]

The recent e-discovery trends report revealed some changes in e-discovery from a survey of companies in the United States and United Kingdom.

From your perspective, what trends are you seeing? Are you seeing any changes in

• E-discovery technology
• Money spent on e-discovery
• E-discovery practices/methods
• Law firm outsourcing vs. internal capabilities
• others?

If possible, provide a little information about what your perspective is (working for an e-discovery service provider, large firm paralegal, etc.).

[NN Attorney]

I don't have much to add myself, but here are some reports from others regarding e-discovery trends for 2008:

Clearwell Systems recently published its Top 10 Trends In E-Discovery.

Eric Sinrod of Duane Morris recently noted what he saw as Current E-Discovery Trends.

Mary Mack recently discussed how the subprime mortgage crisis will affect e-discovery in 2008.

In February 2008, Dennis Kennedy predicted Eight Legal Technology Trends for 2008.

For older electronic discovery market trends, see Craig Ball's e-discovery predictions for 2008 and ILTA's 2007 trends.