There is an interesting conversation occurring in the E-Discovery Forum regarding how attorneys can handle e-discovery in an inexpensive manner in small cases where the parties cannot afford a computer forensic expert or the other onerous costs that can be associated with electronic discovery.
These tips may be useful to attorneys in family law cases where [...]

Are you new to e-discovery? Wondering what all the fuss is about? Are you wondering why electronic discovery has become such a big deal in the legal profession? In the video below, Ralph Losey does a great job of articulating what electronic discovery is and why it has become so important.
In short, as the world [...]

One of my favorite legal tech bloggers, Robert Ambrogi, recently mentioned a new e-discovery blog, e-Lessons Learned, which offers a unique perspective on electronic discovery:  Mr. Ambrogi explains:
The blog takes a clever approach to the topic. Each post discusses an e-discovery case that involves an e-discovery mishap, generally by a company employee. It discusses the [...]

A recent case reveals why actively updating a privilege log is critical to those asserting an inadvertent disclosure claim under Federal Rules of Evidence 502. The case was Rhoads Industries, Inc. v. Building Materials Corp. of America, 2008 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 93333 (E.D. Pa. Nov. 14, 2008). In this case, the court held that when [...]

An article by Eric Sinrod led me to an excellent, current case discussing spoliation law and sanctions law. The case demonstrates the serious consequences of spoliation: default judgment and attorneys fees sanctions.

Purchasing software for electronic discovery is not easy. Here is a little advice about how to get started, factors to consider, and tips to save you time and money.

2009 is almost here. What will change in e-discovery? What trends will emerge in the coming year? And what can you do now that will give you an advantage in 2009.
Here is my prediction for changes in the e-discovery landscape during the coming year.

Who would you consider “e-discovery rockstars?” That is, who are titans in the e-discovery industry? These people may not be CEOs—they probably aren’t—but their role as spokesperson, blogger, commentator, or legal authority has given them a special place in world of electronic discovery.
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Are you looking for market research on electronic discovery and the latest e-discovery trends? Kroll Ontrack, a leader in the e-discovery industry, recently published its Second Annual ESI Trends Report. The report has 2008 market research on e-discovery trends from its survey of U.S. and U.K companies.
The report is an international survey of in-house counsel [...]