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Welcome to the e-Discovery Zone, featuring content discussing trends, key developments and their impact on the litigation process.

e-Discovery by TechLaw Solutions

e-Discovery Zone Resources

Blogs

Gulf Coast Legal Tech Center Blog

e-Discovery Team Blog

EDD Update Blog (LTN/Law.com)

EDRM Blog

AmLaw Litigation Daily

Gabe's Guide

e-Discovery Information Project (UK)

Information Resources

Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM)

Bryan University

Gulf Coast Legal Technology Center

Sedona Cooparation Proclamation

The Green Bag - an entertaining journal of law

American Inns of Court

Justice Jackson Report - Litigation Costs

The Electronic Discovery Institute

TREC Legal Track

LawCLE Center - Online eDiscovery Training Course

Notable Articles

In Defense of Rule 808, Fed. R. Evid, by Hon James M. Rosenbaum


In Defense of the Sugar Bowl, by Hon James M. Rosenbaum

Document categorization in legal electronic discovery: computer classification vs. manual review, Oot/Roitblat/Kershaw

Mandating reasonableness in a reasonable inquiry, Oot/Roitblat/Kershaw

Notable Cases

Phillip M. Adams & Associates, L.L.C. v. Dell, Inc., et al., 2009 WL 910801 (D.Utah)

William A. Gross Construction Associates, Inc. v. American Manufacturers Mutual Insurance Co. 07 Civ. 10639 (LAK) (AJP) March 19, 2009

Earles v Barclays Bank Plc [2009] EWHC 2500 (Mercantile) (08 October 2009)

Comments on: Bruno B. vs. Giraud et Migot, Cour de Cassation, Chambre Sociale, Paris, 15 Dec. 2009, No. 07-44264

TechLaw Solutions e-Discovery Zone

TechLaw Solutions e-Discovery Zone is a collection of resources and material to inform and educate on the e-Discovery and litigation process.

The Audio & Videocast show features a variety of guests, including Industry Experts, Counsel, Attorneys, and Judges. We hope you enjoy the discussions!

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Special Videocast Series– Recorded Live at ILTA 2012  
Special Guests –

  • William Hamilton, Partner, Quarles & Brady LLP; Dean & Chairman & Faculty, Department of E-Discovery, Bryan University - on Bryan University eDiscovery program, and its structure, technology, and practical application
  • Danny Thankachan, Litigation Support Manager, Thompson & Knight - on managing constantly growing data volumes, engaging Lit Support earlier in litigation lifecycle
  • Dave Clark, Director of Information Technology, Kirton McConkie - on e-Discovery cross-over with technology, build vs buy decisions, exploring solutions through ILTA
  • William Hamilton

    Danny Thankachan

    Dave Clark

    Special Videocast Series– Recorded Live at LegalTech NY 2012  
    Special Guests –

    • David Cohen, Partner, Reed Smith - on predictive coding, Judicial acceptance, human judgements, hiring national e-Discovery counsel
    • Stephen Goldstein, Director of Practice Support, Squire Sanders - on predictive coding, adoption resistance similar to keywords, accelerating review, and cost analysis
    • Mark Sidoti, Director, Gibbons P.C. - on litigation hold, cooperation between parties, proportionality, and written hold notices
    • Phillip Duffy, Director, Gibbons P.C. - on information governance and records management, retention policies, and reducing data before e-Discovery
    • David Cohen

      Stephen Goldstein

      Mark Sidoti

      Phillip Duffy

      Audiocast 12-14-2011 
      Special Guest – Michael Arkfeld, Litigator, Educator, and Author on e-Discovery and Evidence

      • High-level e-Discovery education
      • Technology and legal perspective
      • Spread education more broadly through online access
      • Avoiding negligence and malpractice issues
      • Certification and considerations for universal testing
      • Recent history of education and law school activity
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      Special Videocast Series– Recorded Live at ILTA, August 2011  
      Special Guests –

      • Deanna Blomquist, Director of eData Practice Support, Morgan Lewis - on structure of practice groups, managed services, strategic processes, and early engagement
      • Craig Roy, Director of Information Technology, Lowndes, Drosdick - on IT engagement and challenges, data protection, contract attorneys, compliance, and law school education
      • Richard Pachella, Litigation Support Manager, Nelson Mullins - on e-Discovery is still Discovery, increasing challenges to time and budget, efficient workflow, strategic planning, contract attorney review, and central leadership
      • Deanna Blomquist

        Craig Roy

        Richard Pachella

         


        Hot Topic Audiocast July 2011 
        Discussion on Predictive Coding, with Special Guests – Warwick Sharp, Equivio; Herb Roitblat, OrcaTec

        • Industry usage of terminology related to predictive coding
        • What is predictive coding?
        • Strategic application to reduce data
        • Viability and measurement
        • Studies and data review accuracy statistics
        • Balancing predictive coding and human review?
        • Is predictive coding a revolution?
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        Special Videocast Series– Recorded Live at ABA Tech Show, April 2011  
        Special Guests –

        • Hon. David Waxse, Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court, Kansas - on proportionality, legal hold, communication, and education
        • Steven Bennett, Partner, Jones Day - on managing US and international e-Discovery, privacy considerations, Sedona Group efforts
        • David Chaumette, Partner, De la Rosa & Chaumette - on project management, engaging litigation support staff and IT, early planning, and litigation hold
        • Julie Brown, Litigation Technology Executive Manager, Vorys - on project management, engaging litigation support staff and IT, early planning, and litigation hold
        • Hon. David Waxse

          Steven Bennett

          David Chaumette & Julie Brown - Part 1

          David Chaumette & Julie Brown - Part 2

           


          Special Videocast Series– Recorded Live at LegalTech NY, February 2011  
          Special Guests –

          • Ralph Losey, Attorney and Writer - on the e-Discovery Team training program
          • Craig Ball, e-Discovery Consultant and Technologist - on e-Discovery review and predictions
          • Andy Adkins, Consultant and President of The LTI - on Law Schools and technology education, front end data management
          • Mel Goldenberg, President of TechLaw Solutions - on evolution of e-Discovery, SaaS, and validating technology
          • Lynn Mestel, President of Hire Counsel - on contract attorney review
          • Jonathan Mass, Consultant - on eDisclosure in the UK and The List Group

          Ralph Losey

          Craig Ball

          Andy Adkins

          Mel Goldenberg

          Lynn Mestel

          Jonathan Mass

           


          Special Report Audiocast 1-26-2011 
          Special Guests – Brad Blickstein, The Blickstein Group, Cathy Kenton, Legal Vertical Strategies, Jay Stromberg, TechLaw Solutions

          • Pre-LegalTech NY discussion on e-Discovery Marketing
          • Sifting through to understand the messaging
          • Means of effective education on substantive issues
          • Under the hood of "black-box" technology
          • Simultaneously addressing the savvy & non-technical audiences
          • Engaging with all players to estimate e-Discovery costs
          • Talking to vendors at the show - most don't bite
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          Audiocast 12-20-2010 
          Special Guest – Stuart Hubbard, E-Discovery Manager, Schiff Hardin

          • Benefits of internal education
          • Litigation hold and recent cases, Victor Stanley II, Orbit One
          • Designating a technology liasion
          • Ongoing evolution of evaluating vendors
          • Inside/Outside Counsel relationship and scope of response
          • Budgeting for e-Discovery and automated review
          • Judicial frustration and role to reduce e-Discovery issues
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          Audiocast 11-4-2010 
          Special Guest – Brett Burney, Independent Consultant, Burney Consultants

          • Challenges of small and medium-size cases
          • Corporations playing a more active role
          • Are RFP's asking the right questions?
          • Legal project management - on the rise?
          • Vendors bringing project discipline
          • ABA Tech Show and iPad application growth
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          Special Audiocast & Videocast – Live from ILTA  
          Special Guest – Duane Lites, Director of Litigation Support, Jackson Walker L.L.P.

          • ILTA 2010 recap
          • SaaS traction and cloud computing
          • Certification and scope of competencies
          • e-Discovery and social media
          • Involving the litigation support team earlier
          • Handling small and medium size cases
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          Audiocast 8-24-2010 
          Special Guest – David Kessler, Partner and e-Discovery Counsel, Fulbright Jaworski

          • Pension Committee case impact on preservation
          • Regulatory requirements and document management
          • Iterative approach to e-Discovery
          • Cooperation Proclamation progress
          • Early e-Discovery education in law schools?
          • Data governance, risk, compliance
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          5-14-2010 Audiocast  
          Special Guest – George Socha, e-Discovery Consultant

          • 2010 EDRM kickoff and EDRM history
          • "E-Discovery is not the monster, its the approach"
          • 7th Circuit pilot program and Duke conference
          • 8th e-Discovery industry survey
          • 3 key components - technology, process, people
          • Update of the 8 EDRM projects
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          3-31-2010 Audiocast 
          Special Guest – Judge Andrew Peck, US Magistrate Judge, Southern District of NY

          • Cooperation and thoughts on sanctions
          • Proportionality and shaping of the discovery process
          • Competency and expertise with ESI
          • "Rocket Docket" considerations
          • Corporate counsel and the 26(f) "meet-and-confer"
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          3-10-2010 Audiocast 
          Special Guest – Chris Dale, e-Discovery consultant and blogger from the UK, with the e-Discovery Information Project

          • EU email privacy and US e-Discovery, Bruno B. vs Giraud et Migot
          • Summary of the Jackson Report, regarding litigation cost review
          • Judicial active management and Practice Direction
          • The List Group and their recent questionnaire
          • Use and value of Twitter
          • Global Power bankruptcy case
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          02.10.2010 Special Audiocast & Videocast – Live from LegalTech  
          Special Guest – Maura Grossman, Counsel, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz

          • Judge Schiendlin's recent ruling in Pension Comm. of the Univ. of Montreal Pension Plan v. Banc of Am. Secs
          • Scope of information sharing
          • Perspective on litigation holds
          • e-Discovery and obligation to preserve in the EU
          • Data retention across the EDRM model
          • Observations from LTNY 2010
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          01.14.2010 Audiocast 
          Special Guest – Judge James M. Rosenbaum, Sr. U. S. District Judge, District of Minnesota

          • Challenges for gaining trial experience
          • Opinions on Rule 26g
          • Joint discovery plans and cost predictability
          • The plain view doctrine & the "sugar bowl" search
          • The Judge's Federal Rule of Evidence "808"
          • Inns of Court programs
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