eDiscovery, 4th Edition (eBook)

Electronic discovery is the norm in today's litigation. It is critical for litigators and parties to understand the basic legal and technical issues and to know where to go for assistance with advanced issues in both of these areas. eDiscovery serves as an easy-to-read and reliable road map that will carefully guide you through the often complex world of ediscovery. The ebook is an excellent resource for the litigator trying to stay current with the ever-changing landscape of electronic discovery.

This edition features key author video tips accessible as linked files!

Summary of Contents

• eDiscovery—What'sIt All About?
• eDiscovery:The New Federal Rules
• eDiscoveryin Pennsylvania
• PrelitigationRisk Management through Records Management Policies
• Spoliationof Evidence: The Duty to Preserve Records Relevant to Litigation
• eDiscoveryCollection, Processing, and Review
• Can You Project Manage Electronic Discovery?
• DigitalForensics Best Practices
• eDiscovery:Professional Responsibility Considerations
• Admissibilityof Electronically Stored Information
• The E-discovery Special Master Program for the United States District Court for theWestern District of Pennsylvania
• The Evolution of Technology-Assisted Review
• SocialMedia
  Appendix A: Selected Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
  Appendix B: Federal Rule of Evidence 502
  Appendix C: Guidelines for State Trial Courts
  Appendix D: Uniform Rules Relating to the Discovery of Electronically Stored Information
  Appendix E: Selected Pennsylvania Rules
  Appendix F: Selected Local Rules: United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
  Appendix G: The Sedona Conference Cooperation Proclamation
  Appendix H: Additional Information Sources
  Tableof Cases
  Subject Index