Our Insights on eDiscovery

Government Attorneys Have eDiscovery Issues Too – eDiscovery Trends

April 3, 2014

When many eDiscovery professionals talk about their clients, they’re usually talking about law firms and corporations. However, government agencies have their own eDiscovery challenges. According to findings from Deloitte’s 7th Annual Benchmarking Study of e-Discovery Practices for Government Agencies, attorneys and other professionals in government agencies have their own problems and concerns when it comes to eDiscovery.

Smaller Law Firms Save Big with Cloud-Based eDiscovery – eDiscovery Trends

April 1, 2014

According to a new article in ABA Journal (Cloud-based e-discovery can mean big savings for smaller firms, written by Joe Dysart), if you are a smaller law firm, it may make more sense to “rent” your eDiscovery applications in the “cloud” rather than bring a full-fledged hardware and software solution in-house.

Ruling on ESI Discovery Dispute Delayed as Court Requests Specific Information – eDiscovery Case Law

March 31, 2014

In Worley v. Avanquest North America Inc., a putative class action involving PC security software, California Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler required the defendant to produce further information related to discovery disputes before a ruling would be issued.

After 2,354 Public Comments, One Major Change to the Proposed Federal Rules – eDiscovery Trends

March 28, 2014

During our recently concluded thought leader interview series, we asked each of the interviewees their thoughts about the proposed eDiscovery rules amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) that were published last August for public comment. And, of course, they had plenty to say. The majority of their comments related to the proposed amendment to Rule 37(e) which was intended to create a uniform national standard regarding the level of culpability required to justify severe sanctions for spoliation. Now, it looks like the numerous public comments that were filed have resulted in a change to the rule.

eDiscovery Daily Is Forty Two!

March 27, 2014

Months old, that is. Hey, that’s 24 1/2 in dog years! It slipped up on us! Forty two months ago last week, eDiscovery Daily was launched. It’s hard to believe that it has been 3 1/2 years since our first three posts that debuted on our first day. Twice a year, we like to take a look back at some of the important stories and topics during that time. So, here are just a few of the posts over the last six months you may have missed. Enjoy!

Clawback Rights Upheld and Plaintiff Sanctioned for Refusal to Comply Concerning Inadvertently Produced Privileged Documents – eDiscovery Case Law

March 25, 2014

In RIPL Corp. v. Google Inc., seven discovery-related motions were heard concerning this trademark infringement action. The various motions to seal, compel, enforce, and sanction were filed after the parties had entered into a stipulated protective order. Washington District Judge Ricardo S. Martinez granted in part, denied in part, and deferred in part the various motions.

Electronic Discovery Dispute Sees Court Requesting Cooperation from Both Parties to Avoid “Court-Ordered Middle Ground” – eDiscovery Case Law

March 24, 2014

In Fort Worth Employees’ Retirement Fund v. J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., a complex discovery dispute arose during the process of this securities action lawsuit revolving around the defendants’ loan products and offerings with regards to a specific consumer class, in which the plaintiffs filed a motion to compel an expanded discovery.

Craig Ball of Craig D. Ball, P.C. – eDiscovery Trends, Part 2

March 21, 2014

Today’s thought leader is Craig Ball. A frequent court appointed special master in electronic evidence, Craig is a prolific contributor to continuing legal and professional education programs throughout the United States, having delivered over 1,500 presentations and papers. Craig’s articles on forensic technology and electronic discovery frequently appear in the national media, and just ended nine years writing a monthly column on computer forensics and eDiscovery for Law Technology News called Ball in your Court. He currently blogs on those topics at ballinyourcourt.com.

Craig Ball of Craig D. Ball, P.C. – eDiscovery Trends, Part 1

March 20, 2014

eDiscovery Professional Profile: Do You Know Duane Lites?

March 19, 2014

This blog is the first in a series aimed at helping you to get to know your peers better. Each week I’ll give you career highlights of a law firm or corporate law department eDiscovery professional. Today’s profile is on Duane Lites – an eDiscovery and Litigation Support veteran.